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General Studies · Paper 1 · 2017

18 questions

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Briefly describe four features of effective communication.

  1. Describe the first feature of effective communication. (1 mk)
  2. Describe the second feature of effective communication. (1 mk)
  3. Describe the third feature of effective communication. (1 mk)
  4. Describe the fourth feature of effective communication. (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Outline four techniques that can be used to identify a headword in a dictionary.

  1. Outline the first technique. (1 mk)
  2. Outline the second technique. (1 mk)
  3. Outline the third technique. (1 mk)
  4. Outline the fourth technique. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Identify four importance of writing minutes during meetings.

  1. Identify the first importance. (1 mk)
  2. Identify the second importance. (1 mk)
  3. Identify the third importance. (1 mk)
  4. Identify the fourth importance. (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Differentiate between a main clause and a subordinate clause by giving two examples for each.

  1. Differentiate main clause from subordinate clause. (1 mk)
  2. Give one example of a main clause. (0 mk)
  3. Give another example of a main clause. (0 mk)
  4. Give one example of a subordinate clause. (0 mk)
  5. Give another example of a subordinate clause. (0 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Outline four skills needed by a teacher to deliver an effective oral presentation.

  1. Outline the first skill. (1 mk)
  2. Outline the second skill. (1 mk)
  3. Outline the third skill. (1 mk)
  4. Outline the fourth skill. (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Describe four barriers to listening which may occur during a classroom discussion.

  1. Describe the first barrier. (1 mk)
  2. Describe the second barrier. (1 mk)
  3. Describe the third barrier. (1 mk)
  4. Describe the fourth barrier. (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Explain four basic types of reading used in academic communication.

  1. Explain the first type of reading. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the second type of reading. (1 mk)
  3. Explain the third type of reading. (1 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth type of reading. (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Briefly describe four purposes of using punctuation marks in writing.

  1. Describe the first purpose. (1 mk)
  2. Describe the second purpose. (1 mk)
  3. Describe the third purpose. (1 mk)
  4. Describe the fourth purpose. (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Identify four types of skimming techniques used in reading.

  1. Identify the first type of skimming. (1 mk)
  2. Identify the second type of skimming. (1 mk)
  3. Identify the third type of skimming. (1 mk)
  4. Identify the fourth type of skimming. (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Outline four characteristics of a good formal report.

  1. Outline the first characteristic. (1 mk)
  2. Outline the second characteristic. (1 mk)
  3. Outline the third characteristic. (1 mk)
  4. Outline the fourth characteristic. (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Explain six key features that differentiate verbal from non-verbal communication.

  1. Explain the first differentiating feature. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the second differentiating feature. (1 mk)
  3. Explain the third differentiating feature. (1 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth differentiating feature. (1 mk)
  5. Explain the fifth differentiating feature. (1 mk)
  6. Explain the sixth differentiating feature. (1 mk)

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12. 10 marks

With clear examples, describe the following word formation processes: (a) Clipping (b) Compounding (c) Blending (d) Conversion (e) Suffixation

  1. Describe clipping with a clear example. (2 mk)
  2. Describe compounding with a clear example. (2 mk)
  3. Describe blending with a clear example. (2 mk)
  4. Describe conversion with a clear example. (2 mk)
  5. Describe suffixation with a clear example. (2 mk)

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13. 10 marks

Explain six ways a presenter can use body language effectively when addressing an audience.

  1. Explain the first way. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the second way. (1 mk)
  3. Explain the third way. (1 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth way. (1 mk)
  5. Explain the fifth way. (1 mk)
  6. Explain the sixth way. (1 mk)

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14. 10 marks

Identify and explain six challenges that hinder effective writing among student teachers.

  1. Identify and explain the first challenge. (1 mk)
  2. Identify and explain the second challenge. (1 mk)
  3. Identify and explain the third challenge. (1 mk)
  4. Identify and explain the fourth challenge. (1 mk)
  5. Identify and explain the fifth challenge. (1 mk)
  6. Identify and explain the sixth challenge. (1 mk)

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15. 10 marks

With relevant examples, explain six uses of a dictionary in classroom instruction.

  1. Explain the first use with a relevant example. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the second use with a relevant example. (1 mk)
  3. Explain the third use with a relevant example. (1 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth use with a relevant example. (1 mk)
  5. Explain the fifth use with a relevant example. (1 mk)
  6. Explain the sixth use with a relevant example. (1 mk)

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16. 10 marks

Suggest six techniques which can help a student understand a complex text better during comprehension reading.

  1. Suggest the first technique. (1 mk)
  2. Suggest the second technique. (1 mk)
  3. Suggest the third technique. (1 mk)
  4. Suggest the fourth technique. (1 mk)
  5. Suggest the fifth technique. (1 mk)
  6. Suggest the sixth technique. (1 mk)

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17. 10 marks

Explain six important features of a job application letter that can increase the chances of selection.

  1. Explain the first important feature. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the second important feature. (1 mk)
  3. Explain the third important feature. (1 mk)
  4. Explain the fourth important feature. (1 mk)
  5. Explain the fifth important feature. (1 mk)
  6. Explain the sixth important feature. (1 mk)

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18. 10 marks

Describe six ways in which a teacher can prepare learners for oral presentation tasks.

  1. Describe the first way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)
  2. Describe the second way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)
  3. Describe the third way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)
  4. Describe the fourth way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)
  5. Describe the fifth way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)
  6. Describe the sixth way a teacher can prepare learners. (1 mk)

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