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English Language · Paper 1 · 2008

18 questions

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Define phonetics and phonology, and explain their significance in English learning.

  1. Define phonetics. (1 mk)
  2. Define phonology. (1 mk)
  3. Explain their significance in English learning. (2 mk)

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2. 2 marks

Change into indirect speech: “The pupils are reading silently,” said the teacher.

  1. Change the sentence into indirect speech. (2 mk)

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3. 2 marks

Construct two sentences using the modal verb “must” to show necessity.

  1. Construct two sentences using the modal verb 'must' to show necessity. (2 mk)

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4. 2 marks

Combine the sentences: She was tired. She completed the assignment.

  1. Combine the two sentences. (2 mk)

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5. 2 marks

Differentiate between homophones and homonyms with examples.

  1. Differentiate between homophones. (1 mk)
  2. Differentiate between homonyms. (1 mk)

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6. 2 marks

Write two sentences to show future time using “going to” and “will.”

  1. Write a sentence showing future time using 'going to'. (1 mk)
  2. Write a sentence showing future time using 'will'. (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Give four reasons why teaching aids are important in English teaching.

  1. Give four reasons why teaching aids are important in English teaching. (4 mk)

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8. 2 marks

Write two sentences using compound nouns.

  1. Write two sentences using compound nouns. (2 mk)

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9. 2 marks

Differentiate between formative and summative assessment.

  1. Differentiate formative assessment. (1 mk)
  2. Differentiate summative assessment. (1 mk)

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10. 3 marks

State three purposes of record keeping in primary schools.

  1. State three purposes of record keeping in primary schools. (3 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Explain five challenges teachers face in multilingual classrooms and propose solutions.

  1. Explain five challenges teachers face in multilingual classrooms. (5 mk)
  2. Propose solutions for these challenges. (5 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Discuss the benefits and limitations of integrating literature into English teaching.

  1. Discuss the benefits of integrating literature into English teaching. (5 mk)
  2. Discuss the limitations of integrating literature into English teaching. (5 mk)

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13. 10 marks

Suggest six classroom practices you would advise a new English teacher to adopt.

  1. Suggest six classroom practices for a new English teacher. (10 mk)

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14. 10 marks

Analyse five advantages of using group work in teaching English.

  1. Analyse five advantages of using group work in teaching English. (10 mk)

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15. 10 marks

Discuss the role of continuous assessment in promoting effective English learning.

  1. Discuss the role of continuous assessment in promoting effective English learning. (10 mk)

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Section C

16. 20 marks

Analyse the claim that grammar should not dominate English teaching in Tanzania, giving examples.

  1. Analyse the claim that grammar should not dominate English teaching in Tanzania, giving examples. (20 mk)

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17. 20 marks

Discuss the role of teachers in cultivating self-expression among pupils through English.

  1. Discuss the role of teachers in cultivating self-expression among pupils through English. (20 mk)

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18. 20 marks

Debate whether technology should replace traditional methods in teaching English in primary schools.

  1. Debate whether technology should replace traditional methods in teaching English in primary schools. (20 mk)

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