Kiswahili · Paper 2 · 2009
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Section A
Driver drove the car fast and caused a serious accident. Proverb:
- Provide a proverb related to the sentence. (0 mk)
- State one proverb that you could use to warn or admonish according to the event described below. Example: A child was raised badly and eventually became a gangster. Proverb: Samaki mkunje angali mbichi. (i) A bird built a nest by taking one leaf at a time and eventually after three days the nest was completed. Proverb: (ii) Wastara was poor, she worked very hard day and night and eventually succeeded in acquiring wealth and living a dignified life. Proverb: (iii) A lion attacked Mzee Mahende's kraal and caught one cow. When it came out with a spear to confront it, it was defeated and retreated; then it roared. The villagers gathered, armed with spears, pangas, and clubs, and beat it to death. Proverb: (iv) The driver drove the car at high speed and caused a terrible accident. Proverb: (v) When his child died, the father cried so much that he fainted. Proverb: (5 mk)
- Mention one proverb that you could use to warn or advise according to the events described below. Example: A child was raised badly and eventually became a robber. Proverb: Samaki mkunje angali mbichi. (Bend a fish while it is still fresh). (15 mk)
- Read the following descriptions and fill the table with one word that describes the concept, one letter per box going right or down. Traditional ceremonies or rituals performed in tribes accompanied by offerings to worship spirits, gods or demons to ask for something. (i) ......................... Words with social values that are usually said in a contrasting style to warn or teach. (ii) ......................... The name of an animal or bird character in oral literature that can be used in folktales. (iii) ......................... The announcer or narrator of literary works. (iv) .......................... The end of a phrase with a certain message in poetic style. (v) ...................... TABLE (10 mk)
- Read the following poem and answer the questions. Wanangu mwanishangaza, hivyo ninavyowaona, Nashindwa mate kumeza, mavazi mnayoshona, Ni kiooyaangaza, nguo za ndani twaona, Hii ni tabia gani, mavazi mnayovaa? Bintiyangu nakueleza, wengijua wakuona, Uache kujitembeza, nusu uchi kila kona, Aibu watakubeza, watafutani we mwana? Hii ni tabia gani, mwana kwenda tuputupu? (25 mk)
- A lion invaded Mzee Mahende's boma and caught one cow. When he came out with a spear to confront it, he failed and retreated in fear; then he roared. The villagers gathered, armed with spears, pangas and clubs, they beat it and killed it. Proverb: (5 mk)
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Section B
Read the following descriptions and fill in the table with one word that describes the concept, one letter per box going right or down.
- Write a title for the passage you have read in not more than five words. (5 mk)
- Ceremonies or traditional rituals performed in tribes accompanied by sacrifices for the purpose of worshipping spirits, gods or demons to ask for something specific. (0 mk)
- To what extent does the writer agree with the role of NGOs in helping street children? (3 mk)
- What is the writer's main concern about the welfare of street children? (2 mk)
- Wordings with social values that are often said in a contrasting binary style to warn or teach. (0 mk)
- Explain the meaning of the following words as they are used in the passage: (4 mk)
- The name of the animal or bird character in oral literature that can be used in folktales. (0 mk)
- According to the writer, what are the consequences of the large influx of youth into urban areas? (3 mk)
- The narrator or performer of literary works. (0 mk)
- What advice does the writer give to religious leaders and followers? (2 mk)
- The end of a phrase with a certain message in poetic style. (0 mk)
- Identify two societal problems caused by globalization mentioned in the letter. (2 mk)
- What does the writer mean by 'like locusts invading a farm'? (3 mk)
- Wahanga (Victims) (1 mk)
- Explain the effects of the continued existence of the problem of street children in society. (Mention three) (3 mk)
- Imagine you are a Radio "SAUTI YANGU" presenter. You have read the reader's letter in the newspaper "SAUTI YA MSOMAJI". Write the news you have read in 50 to 80 words so that it can be read on the program "Magazetini leo". (3 mk)
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Section C
Read the following poem and answer the questions. My children surprise me, so I see them, I cannot swallow saliva, the clothes you sew, They are shining like mirrors, we see innerwear, What is this behavior, the clothes you wear? My daughter I explain to you, many know what they see, Stop parading, half naked everywhere, Shame will mock you, they will look for you, my child? What is this behavior, child going naked? Your breasts are showing, buttocks rubbing, You think you are attractive, the clothes are tight Men will provoke you, and you are still in school, child What is this behavior, what are you selling? And a small child is surprising, with no mind, When he takes pills, he has no good deeds, child, Trousers he loosens, buttocks to be seen, What is this behavior, children like they haven't given birth? Trousers he adjusts, resembling a baboon, Called a friend to cool down, saying "corner kick." He has indulged in marijuana, smoking, What is this behavior, why do you shame me. You are losing humanity, denying culture, Imitation without asking, is like you have no mind, I don't hear elders, your deeds will find you. Listen, stop playing, the body has no guarantee, If health fails you, there is no recovery, You will remain mourning, you will have no value, That behavior is not good, I warn you my children, stop.
- What is the theme of the speaker? (1 mk)
- Read the following dialogue and identify the grammatical errors and rewrite the sentences with errors correctly. (10 mk)
- What is the speaker's stance/viewpoint in this poem? (1 mk)
- What conflict has arisen between the characters? (1 mk)
- What is the speaker's belief or philosophy regarding the conflict? (1 mk)
- Mzee Dumba: Juma Jana ilikuwa ina ugonjwa wa Malaria, ilikwenda hospitali, lakini sijui ilikuwa na nani. (4 mk)
- What have you learned from this poem? (1 mk)
- Indicate the context in which the following registers occur: (5 mk)
- Mheshimiwa; kwa idhini yako naomba kuwasilisha vielelezo vifuatavyo mbele yako. Context of (1 mk)
- Funga goli! Mwanga yuko mbele, tutapigwa bao. Context of (1 mk)
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3. (a) Arrange the following words in alphabetical order as in a dictionary. Use letters A - E. i. Tafrani = A ii. Takabali = B iii. Tafadhali = C iv. Tashtiti = D v. Tazama = E (b) Create two Swahili words from the root given below:
- Arrange the following words in alphabetical order as in a dictionary. Use letters A - E: i. Tafrani = A ii. Takabali = B iii. Tafadhali = C iv. Tashtiti = D v. Tazama = E (5 mk)
- Arrange the following words in alphabetical order as they would appear in a dictionary. Write the answer using letters A - E (5 mk)
- Create two Swahili words from the root given below: i. -pamb- ii. -it- iii. -on- iv. -la- v. -chek- (10 mk)
- Tashtiti = D (1 mk)
- Tazama = E (1 mk)
- Form two Swahili words from each root given below: (10 mk)
- -la- (2 mk)
- -chek- (2 mk)
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Section E
You have received the following letter; read it and then write an invitation card following the instructions in the letter.
- Provide a proverb related to the sentence. (0 mk)
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