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English Language · Paper 1 · 2005

18 questions

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Construct one sentence for each showing use of modal verbs: can, shall, will, and ought.

  1. Use of 'can' (1 mk)
  2. Use of 'shall' (1 mk)
  3. Use of 'will' (1 mk)
  4. Use of 'ought' (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Turn these sentences into interrogative form:

  1. She is cooking food. (1 mk)
  2. They were playing. (1 mk)
  3. He has gone home. (1 mk)
  4. We shall meet tomorrow. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Transcribe phonemically:

  1. Good (1 mk)
  2. Book (1 mk)
  3. Laugh (1 mk)
  4. Garden (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Mention four importance of lesson planning to a teacher.

  1. Importance 4 (1 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Identify the antonyms of the underlined words:

  1. The room is dark. (1 mk)
  2. The pupils were noisy. (1 mk)
  3. He is very strong. (1 mk)
  4. The river is deep. (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

State two importance of teaching speaking and two importance of teaching listening.

  1. Importance of teaching listening 2 (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Arrange these sentences in order:

  1. The bell rang. (1 mk)
  2. Pupils entered the classroom. (1 mk)
  3. They greeted the teacher. (1 mk)
  4. The teacher started the lesson. (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Mention four challenges of teaching English in large classes.

  1. Challenge 4 (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Construct one sentence each using: therefore, moreover, otherwise, consequently.

  1. Use of 'therefore' (1 mk)
  2. Use of 'moreover' (1 mk)
  3. Use of 'otherwise' (1 mk)
  4. Use of 'consequently' (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Briefly explain four reasons for giving class exercises.

  1. Reason 4 (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 30 marks

Explain five problems of using lecture method in teaching English.

  1. Problem 5 (6 mk)

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12. 30 marks

Discuss five ways in which teaching aids improve pupils’ understanding.

  1. Way 5 (6 mk)

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Section C

14. 30 marks

Analyse five causes of poor writing skills among primary pupils.

  1. Cause 5 (6 mk)

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15. 30 marks

Discuss five contributions of drama to language learning.

  1. Contribution 5 (6 mk)

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16. 30 marks

Examine five challenges of teaching English phonetics in Tanzanian schools.

  1. Challenge 5 (6 mk)

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17. 30 marks

Explain five importance of continuous professional development for English teachers.

  1. Importance 5 (6 mk)

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18. 30 marks

Discuss five benefits of peer learning in English classrooms.

  1. Benefit 5 (6 mk)

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