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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2006

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Questions (26)

Section A

1. 4 marks

a) Explain the meaning of a syllable and give two types of syllables with one example each. b) Write four words that have two syllables.

  1. Explain the meaning of a syllable and give two types of syllables with one example each. (2 mk)
  2. Explain the meaning of a syllable and give two types of syllables with one example each. (1 mk)
  3. Write four words that have two syllables. (2 mk)
  4. Write four words that have two syllables. (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Explain the meaning of Swahili grammar and explain its three roles in language use.

  1. Explain the meaning of Swahili grammar and explain its three roles in language use. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Explain the meaning of a main verb and state two example verbs in correct sentences.

  1. Explain the meaning of a main verb and state two example verbs in correct sentences. (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Using sentences, show the use of the first person singular pronoun prefix, second person plural pronoun prefix, third person singular pronoun prefix, and third person plural pronoun prefix.

  1. Using sentences, show the use of the first person singular pronoun prefix, second person plural pronoun prefix, third person singular pronoun prefix, and third person plural pronoun prefix. (1 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Explain four types of words based on their function in a sentence and give one example for each type.

  1. Explain four types of words based on their function in a sentence and give one example for each type. (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

a) Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. b) Construct four simple sentences with different voices.

  1. Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. (1 mk)
  2. Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. (1 mk)
  3. Construct four simple sentences with different voices. (3 mk)
  4. Construct four simple sentences with different voices. (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

State four characteristics of Kiswahili as a national language considering the social situation in Tanzania.

  1. State four characteristics of Kiswahili as a national language considering the social situation in Tanzania. (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Give the meaning of the following terms in the context of literature: a) Scenery b) Characters c) Style d) Theme

  1. Define setting. (1 mk)
  2. Scenery (1 mk)
  3. Characters (1 mk)
  4. Define characters. (1 mk)
  5. Style (1 mk)
  6. Define style. (1 mk)
  7. Theme (1 mk)
  8. Define theme. (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Explain with examples how Kiswahili is used in: a) Business b) Education c) Technology d) Health

  1. Explain how Kiswahili is used in business with examples. (1 mk)
  2. Business (1 mk)
  3. Education (1 mk)
  4. Explain how Kiswahili is used in education with examples. (1 mk)
  5. Technology (1 mk)
  6. Explain how Kiswahili is used in technology with examples. (1 mk)
  7. Health (1 mk)
  8. Explain how Kiswahili is used in health with examples. (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Define a dependent morpheme and explain with two examples how it affects word formation.

  1. Define a dependent morpheme and explain with two examples how it affects word formation. (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 15 marks

Explain the six steps a teacher should follow in teaching Kiswahili using the group work method.

  1. Explain the six steps a teacher should follow in teaching Kiswahili using the group work method. (1 mk)

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12. 15 marks

Discuss with five arguments how Swahili poetry can be used to teach ethics to secondary school students.

  1. Discuss with five arguments how Swahili poetry can be used to teach ethics to secondary school students. (1 mk)

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13. 15 marks

With five arguments, explain the importance of teaching friendly letter writing to secondary school students.

  1. With five arguments, explain the importance of teaching friendly letter writing to secondary school students. (1 mk)

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Section C

14. 15 marks

Evaluate three positive and three negative impacts of the use of Kiswahili in Tanzanian media.

  1. Evaluate three positive and three negative impacts of the use of Kiswahili in Tanzanian media. (1 mk)

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15. 15 marks

Explain with six arguments how the Kiswahili language can be used as a tool for economic development in Tanzanian society.

  1. Explain with six arguments how the Kiswahili language can be used as a tool for economic development in Tanzanian society. (1 mk)

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16. 15 marks

Compare the work of a novel and a drama as works of literature using six arguments focusing on structure, language, and content presentation.

  1. Compare the work of a novel and a drama as works of literature using six arguments focusing on structure, language, and content presentation. (1 mk)

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