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General Studies · Paper 1 · 2007

32 questions

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Questions (32)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Briefly describe four purposes of communication in a teaching and learning environment.

  1. Describe one purpose of communication in a teaching and learning environment. (1 mk)
  2. Describe one purpose of communication in a teaching and learning environment. (1 mk)
  3. Describe one purpose of communication in a teaching and learning environment. (1 mk)
  4. Describe one purpose of communication in a teaching and learning environment. (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Mention four qualities that make a good listener in a classroom setting.

  1. Mention one quality that makes a good listener in a classroom setting. (1 mk)
  2. Mention one quality that makes a good listener in a classroom setting. (1 mk)
  3. Mention one quality that makes a good listener in a classroom setting. (1 mk)
  4. Mention one quality that makes a good listener in a classroom setting. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Explain the difference between formal and informal communication by giving two examples for each.

  1. Explain the difference between formal and informal communication. (2 mk)
  2. Give two examples of formal communication. (1 mk)
  3. Give two examples of informal communication. (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Outline four ways in which a dictionary can be used as a resource in learning.

  1. Outline one way in which a dictionary can be used as a resource in learning. (1 mk)
  2. Outline one way in which a dictionary can be used as a resource in learning. (1 mk)
  3. Outline one way in which a dictionary can be used as a resource in learning. (1 mk)
  4. Outline one way in which a dictionary can be used as a resource in learning. (1 mk)

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5. 8 marks

Mention four barriers to effective oral presentation and briefly explain each.

  1. Mention and briefly explain one barrier to effective oral presentation. (2 mk)
  2. Mention and briefly explain one barrier to effective oral presentation. (2 mk)
  3. Mention and briefly explain one barrier to effective oral presentation. (2 mk)
  4. Mention and briefly explain one barrier to effective oral presentation. (2 mk)

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6. 8 marks

Identify four uses of the definite article “the” and provide examples for each use.

  1. Identify and provide an example for one use of the definite article “the”. (2 mk)
  2. Identify and provide an example for one use of the definite article “the”. (2 mk)
  3. Identify and provide an example for one use of the definite article “the”. (2 mk)
  4. Identify and provide an example for one use of the definite article “the”. (2 mk)

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7. 8 marks

List four non-verbal cues that can be used to enhance a speech and explain their importance.

  1. List and explain the importance of one non-verbal cue that can be used to enhance a speech. (2 mk)
  2. List and explain the importance of one non-verbal cue that can be used to enhance a speech. (2 mk)
  3. List and explain the importance of one non-verbal cue that can be used to enhance a speech. (2 mk)
  4. List and explain the importance of one non-verbal cue that can be used to enhance a speech. (2 mk)

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8. 8 marks

Briefly describe four ways of organising notes to make them more useful for study purposes.

  1. Describe one way of organising notes to make them more useful for study purposes. (2 mk)
  2. Describe one way of organising notes to make them more useful for study purposes. (2 mk)
  3. Describe one way of organising notes to make them more useful for study purposes. (2 mk)
  4. Describe one way of organising notes to make them more useful for study purposes. (2 mk)

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9. 8 marks

Mention four differences between intensive and extensive reading.

  1. Mention one difference between intensive and extensive reading. (2 mk)
  2. Mention one difference between intensive and extensive reading. (2 mk)
  3. Mention one difference between intensive and extensive reading. (2 mk)
  4. Mention one difference between intensive and extensive reading. (2 mk)

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10. 8 marks

Identify four common goals of public speaking and explain each briefly.

  1. Identify and briefly explain one common goal of public speaking. (2 mk)
  2. Identify and briefly explain one common goal of public speaking. (2 mk)
  3. Identify and briefly explain one common goal of public speaking. (2 mk)
  4. Identify and briefly explain one common goal of public speaking. (2 mk)

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Section B

11. 8 marks

With examples, explain the meaning of the following terms: (a) Clipping (b) Suffixation (c) Blending (d) Conversion

  1. Explain the meaning of Clipping with an example. (2 mk)
  2. Explain the meaning of Suffixation with an example. (2 mk)
  3. Explain the meaning of Blending with an example. (2 mk)
  4. Explain the meaning of Conversion with an example. (2 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Describe five strategies that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text.

  1. Describe one strategy that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text. (2 mk)
  2. Describe one strategy that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text. (2 mk)
  3. Describe one strategy that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text. (2 mk)
  4. Describe one strategy that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text. (2 mk)
  5. Describe one strategy that can help a student improve comprehension when reading a complex text. (2 mk)

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13. 10 marks

Identify five sources of information that can be used in academic work and explain their importance.

  1. Identify and explain the importance of one source of information that can be used in academic work. (2 mk)
  2. Identify and explain the importance of one source of information that can be used in academic work. (2 mk)
  3. Identify and explain the importance of one source of information that can be used in academic work. (2 mk)
  4. Identify and explain the importance of one source of information that can be used in academic work. (2 mk)
  5. Identify and explain the importance of one source of information that can be used in academic work. (2 mk)

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14. 10 marks

With examples, explain five functions of non-verbal communication in daily interactions.

  1. Explain one function of non-verbal communication in daily interactions, with an example. (2 mk)
  2. Explain one function of non-verbal communication in daily interactions, with an example. (2 mk)
  3. Explain one function of non-verbal communication in daily interactions, with an example. (2 mk)
  4. Explain one function of non-verbal communication in daily interactions, with an example. (2 mk)
  5. Explain one function of non-verbal communication in daily interactions, with an example. (2 mk)

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Section C

15. 10 marks

As a secondary school teacher, describe five methods you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture.

  1. Describe one method you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture. (2 mk)
  2. Describe one method you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture. (2 mk)
  3. Describe one method you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture. (2 mk)
  4. Describe one method you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture. (2 mk)
  5. Describe one method you would use to encourage students to develop a reading culture. (2 mk)

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16. 10 marks

The sentence below contains both a main clause and a subordinate clause. Identify each, then answer the other items: "The students who revised thoroughly passed the examination with high grades." (a) Identify the main clause. (b) Identify the subordinate clause. (c) Mention two noun phrases. (d) State the tense used in the sentence.

  1. Identify the main clause. (2 mk)
  2. Identify the subordinate clause. (2 mk)
  3. Mention two noun phrases. (4 mk)
  4. State the tense used in the sentence. (2 mk)

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17. 10 marks

Explain five listening skills that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures.

  1. Explain one listening skill that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures. (2 mk)
  2. Explain one listening skill that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures. (2 mk)
  3. Explain one listening skill that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures. (2 mk)
  4. Explain one listening skill that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures. (2 mk)
  5. Explain one listening skill that can help a learner take effective notes during lectures. (2 mk)

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18. 10 marks

Identify five challenges that teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest solutions for each.

  1. Identify one challenge teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest a solution. (2 mk)
  2. Identify one challenge teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest a solution. (2 mk)
  3. Identify one challenge teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest a solution. (2 mk)
  4. Identify one challenge teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest a solution. (2 mk)
  5. Identify one challenge teachers face when preparing for oral presentations and suggest a solution. (2 mk)

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