1. (a) Define the meaning of proper nouns. (b) Give two examples of proper nouns and construct a sentence with one of them.

1. Fafanua maana ya nomino za pekee. (2 mk)
2. Taja mifano miwili ya nomino za pekee na tunga sentensi kwa mojawapo. (2 mk)

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2. (a) Explain the meaning of the verb form 'kupeswa'. (b) Construct one sentence showing the use of the 'kupeswa' form.

1. Eleza maana ya kitenzi kauli ya kupeswa. (2 mk)
2. Tunga sentensi moja inayoonyesha matumizi ya kauli ya kupeswa. (2 mk)

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3. Differentiate between a conditional sentence and an explanatory sentence by giving the meaning and an example of each.

1. Toa tofauti kati ya sentensi ya sharti na sentensi ya maelezo kwa kutoa maana na mfano wa kila moja. (4 mk)

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4. (a) Explain the meaning of auxiliary verbs. (b) Name two auxiliary verbs and construct one sentence using one of them.

1. Eleza maana ya vitenzi vya nje. (2 mk)
2. Taja vitenzi viwili vya nje na tunga sentensi moja kwa kimoja. (2 mk)

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5. Explain the meaning of tense markers then name two tense markers and provide example sentences for their use.

1. Eleza maana ya viambishi vya wakati kisha taja viambishi viwili vya wakati na toa sentensi za matumizi. (4 mk)

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6. Define the meaning of a dependent clause by giving two of its characteristics and one example sentence.

1. Fafanua maana ya kishazi tegemezi kwa kutoa sifa zake mbili na mfano mmoja wa sentensi. (4 mk)

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7. (a) Name two noun classes that involve living beings. (b) Explain one characteristic of each noun class you have named.

1. Taja ngeli mbili za nomino zinazohusisha viumbe hai. (2 mk)
2. Eleza sifa moja ya kila ngeli uliyotaja. (2 mk)

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8. (a) Give the meaning of figures of speech. (b) Name two figures of speech and explain their use in literary work.

1. Toa maana ya tamathali ya usemi. (2 mk)
2. Taja tamathali mbili na eleza matumizi yake katika kazi ya fasihi. (2 mk)

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9. Explain the importance of using imagery in Swahili poetry with two reasons and examples.

1. Eleza umuhimu wa matumizi ya lugha ya picha katika ushairi wa Kiswahili kwa hoja mbili na mifano. (4 mk)

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10. Name two narrative styles in oral literature works and explain each.

1. Taja mitindo miwili ya usimulizi katika kazi za fasihi simulizi na eleza kila mmoja. (4 mk)

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11. Explain with six reasons the importance of using Standard Swahili in Tanzanian media.

1. Eleza kwa hoja sita umuhimu wa kutumia Kiswahili sanifu katika vyombo vya habari nchini Tanzania. (15 mk)

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12. Explain with six reasons the problems faced by secondary school students in learning the Swahili language.

1. Fafanua kwa hoja sita matatizo yanayowakumba wanafunzi wa sekondari katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili. (15 mk)

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13. With six reasons, explain the contribution of Swahili literature writers in promoting the Tanzanian language and culture.

1. Kwa hoja sita, eleza mchango wa wanafasihi wa Kiswahili katika kukuza lugha na utamaduni wa Mtanzania. (15 mk)

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14. (a) Explain three themes present in the passage. (b) Name two reasons contributing to the situation in Mlembule village society.

1. Eleza maudhui matatu yaliyopo katika kifungu. (6 mk)
2. Taja sababu mbili zinazochangia hali ilivyojitokeza katika jamii ya Mlembule. (4 mk)

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15. With six reasons, explain how current society can benefit from reverting to African values.

1. Kwa hoja sita, eleza namna jamii ya sasa inavyoweza kufaidika kwa kuyarejea maadili ya Kiafrika. (15 mk)

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16. Discuss with six reasons the role of the Swahili language in building understanding and solidarity in Tanzanian societies.

1. Jadili kwa hoja sita nafasi ya lugha ya Kiswahili katika kujenga maelewano na mshikamano katika jamii za Kitanzania. (15 mk)

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