Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2006
26 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
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.
- Explain the meaning of a syllable and give two types of syllables with one example each. (2 mk)
- Explain the meaning of a syllable and give two types of syllables with one example each. (1 mk)
- Write four words that have two syllables. (2 mk)
- Write four words that have two syllables. (1 mk)
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Explain the meaning of Swahili grammar and explain its three roles in language use.
- Explain the meaning of Swahili grammar and explain its three roles in language use. (1 mk)
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Explain the meaning of a main verb and state two example verbs in correct sentences.
- Explain the meaning of a main verb and state two example verbs in correct sentences. (1 mk)
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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.
- 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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Explain four types of words based on their function in a sentence and give one example for each type.
- 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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a) Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. b) Construct four simple sentences with different voices.
- Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. (1 mk)
- Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. (1 mk)
- Construct four simple sentences with different voices. (3 mk)
- Construct four simple sentences with different voices. (1 mk)
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State four characteristics of Kiswahili as a national language considering the social situation in Tanzania.
- State four characteristics of Kiswahili as a national language considering the social situation in Tanzania. (1 mk)
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Give the meaning of the following terms in the context of literature: a) Scenery b) Characters c) Style d) Theme
- Define setting. (1 mk)
- Scenery (1 mk)
- Characters (1 mk)
- Define characters. (1 mk)
- Style (1 mk)
- Define style. (1 mk)
- Theme (1 mk)
- Define theme. (1 mk)
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Explain with examples how Kiswahili is used in: a) Business b) Education c) Technology d) Health
- Explain how Kiswahili is used in business with examples. (1 mk)
- Business (1 mk)
- Education (1 mk)
- Explain how Kiswahili is used in education with examples. (1 mk)
- Technology (1 mk)
- Explain how Kiswahili is used in technology with examples. (1 mk)
- Health (1 mk)
- Explain how Kiswahili is used in health with examples. (1 mk)
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Define a dependent morpheme and explain with two examples how it affects word formation.
- Define a dependent morpheme and explain with two examples how it affects word formation. (1 mk)
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Section B
Explain the six steps a teacher should follow in teaching Kiswahili using the group work method.
- Explain the six steps a teacher should follow in teaching Kiswahili using the group work method. (1 mk)
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Discuss with five arguments how Swahili poetry can be used to teach ethics to secondary school students.
- Discuss with five arguments how Swahili poetry can be used to teach ethics to secondary school students. (1 mk)
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With five arguments, explain the importance of teaching friendly letter writing to secondary school students.
- With five arguments, explain the importance of teaching friendly letter writing to secondary school students. (1 mk)
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Section C
Evaluate three positive and three negative impacts of the use of Kiswahili in Tanzanian media.
- Evaluate three positive and three negative impacts of the use of Kiswahili in Tanzanian media. (1 mk)
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Explain with six arguments how the Kiswahili language can be used as a tool for economic development in Tanzanian society.
- 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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Compare the work of a novel and a drama as works of literature using six arguments focusing on structure, language, and content presentation.
- 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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