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This paper comprises three sections:

a)     Functional writing     (20 marks) 

b)     Close test                    (10 marks) 

c)      Oral skills                   (30 marks)

A)    Functional Writing (20 marks)

Marks Awarded according to:

·         Format – Use the correct Format

·         Content-  Ensure correct format is used

·         Language- Appropriate /correct language use and appropriate tone 

Examples of Functional Writing:

·         Diary·         Packing list·         Shopping List·         Inventories·         Poster·         Formal Letters

·         Informal Letters·         Advertisement·         Personal Journals·         Memo·         Notice

·         Agenda·         Minutes·         Biography·         Autobiographies·         Speech

·         E-mail·         Telegram·         Fax·         Reports

·         Recipe·         Condolence, Thank you, Congratulation Notes

·         Curriculum Vitae·         Questionnaires·         Book Review

·         Synopsis

B) CLOZE TEST (10 marks)

When filling in the gaps ensure: 

1.   Words are spelled correctly. 
2.    Words fit in the general cohesion of the paragraphs.
3.    The rules of grammar are observed when inserting the word (Punctuation)
4.  You insert only one word except for compound words

C) ORAL SKILLS (30 marks)

It Consists questions on speaking and listening skills. Questions tested in the section comprises of:

1.  PRONUNCIATION -PRONUNCIATION OF VOWEL SOUNDS  

•  Pronunciation Of Consonant Sounds

• Diphthongs
• Minimal Pairs
• Homophones
• Stress
• Intonation

 b)    SHORT FORMS

• Puns/Word Play
• Tongue Twisters 
•  Riddles
• Proverbs

c)     SOUND PATTERNS IN POEMS

• ·         Alliteration
• ·         Assonance
• ·         Consonance
• ·         Repetition
• ·         Onomatopoeia
• ·         Idiophone
• ·         Rhyme
• ·         Rhyme Scheme

 d)    MASTERY OF CONTENT –

• ·         Debate, Speeches
• ·         Oral Reports,
• ·         Discussion,
• ·         Interviews

 e)    ETIQUETTE

f)      ORAL NARRATIVES

·         Features Of Oral Narratives

·         Techniques Of Story Telling

g)     NON VERBAL SKILLS IN LISTENING AND SPEAKING- APPERANCE AND GROOMING

• Importance Of Respecting Personal Space
• Facial Expressions
• Gestures
• Eye Contact
• Bowing/Curtsying
• Appearance and Grooming

     h) INSTRUCTIONS TO FRIENDS AND RELATIVES

• Giving And Receiving Instructions
• Giving Directions 

KCSE 2006-2015 PAPER ONE