Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2009
26 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ MS3-hour timed simulation · auto-graded · counts toward ranking
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Section A
(a) Explain the meaning of adverbs and name two types of adverbs with examples. (b) Construct one sentence for each type of adverb you have named.
- Explain the meaning of adverbs and name two types of adverbs with examples. (2 mk)
- Construct one sentence for each type of adverb you have named. (2 mk)
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(a) Explain the meaning of a transitive verb. (b) Construct two sentences using different transitive verbs.
- Explain the meaning of a transitive verb. (2 mk)
- Construct two sentences using different transitive verbs. (2 mk)
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Differentiate between homonyms and synonyms by giving the meaning and two examples of each.
- Differentiate between homonyms and synonyms by giving the meaning and two examples of each. (4 mk)
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(a) Explain the meaning of a prefix. (b) Identify the prefix and suffix from the word: walichezeshwa.
- Explain the meaning of a prefix. (2 mk)
- Identify the prefix and suffix from the word: walichezeshwa. (2 mk)
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Explain the meaning of a syllable and name four syllables of the word 'maendeleo', stating its count.
- Explain the meaning of a syllable and name four syllables of the word 'maendeleo', stating its count. (4 mk)
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(a) Explain the role of language in society. (b) Name two roles of Kiswahili language in the education sector.
- Explain the role of language in society. (2 mk)
- Name two roles of Kiswahili language in the education sector. (2 mk)
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Differentiate between linguistics and literature by explaining the meaning of each and naming one role of each for a secondary school student.
- Differentiate between linguistics and literature by explaining the meaning of each and naming one role of each for a secondary school student. (4 mk)
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(a) Explain the meaning of onomatopoeia. (b) Compose one line of poetry using the onomatopoeia of rain or wind.
- Explain the meaning of onomatopoeia. (2 mk)
- Compose one line of poetry using the onomatopoeia of rain or wind. (2 mk)
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For each of the following, write one grammatically correct Kiswahili sentence: (i) Imperative sentence (ii) Interrogative sentence (iii) Negative sentence (iv) Conditional sentence
- Imperative sentence (1 mk)
- Interrogative sentence (1 mk)
- Negative sentence (1 mk)
- Conditional sentence (1 mk)
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(a) Give the meaning of oral communication. (b) Name two characteristics of oral communication for secondary school students.
- Give the meaning of oral communication. (2 mk)
- Name two characteristics of oral communication for secondary school students. (2 mk)
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Section B
Explain six important steps to follow in writing a biographical essay for a secondary school student.
- Explain six important steps to follow in writing a biographical essay for a secondary school student. (15 mk)
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Write a news essay of at least 250 words with the title: "The day of the national poetry competition in our region"
- Write a news essay of at least 250 words with the title: "The day of the national poetry competition in our region" (15 mk)
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With six points, explain the importance of using proverbs in daily conversations for secondary school students.
- With six points, explain the importance of using proverbs in daily conversations for secondary school students. (15 mk)
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Section C
With six points, explain the role of the Kiswahili language in the cultural, social, and economic development of Tanzanian society.
- With six points, explain the role of the Kiswahili language in the cultural, social, and economic development of Tanzanian society. (15 mk)
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Explain six points showing how Kiswahili novels carry the history of society and social changes.
- Explain six points showing how Kiswahili novels carry the history of society and social changes. (15 mk)
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Differentiate between an argumentative essay and an expository essay with six points, considering the purpose, style, presentation, language, context, and example of use.
- Differentiate between an argumentative essay and an expository essay with six points, considering the purpose, style, presentation, language, context, and example of use. (15 mk)
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