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English Language · Paper 1 · 2000

28 questions

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Questions (28)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Construct one sentence for each of the following adverbs of frequency: rarely, often, frequently, and seldom.

  1. Construct one sentence for 'rarely'. (1 mk)
  2. Construct one sentence for 'often'. (1 mk)
  3. Construct one sentence for 'frequently'. (1 mk)
  4. Construct one sentence for 'seldom'. (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Change the following sentences into passive voice: (a) The pupils are writing a letter. (b) The teacher explained the lesson. (c) They will build a new classroom. (d) She is preparing teaching aids.

  1. Change 'The pupils are writing a letter.' into passive voice. (1 mk)
  2. Change 'The teacher explained the lesson.' into passive voice. (1 mk)
  3. Change 'They will build a new classroom.' into passive voice. (1 mk)
  4. Change 'She is preparing teaching aids.' into passive voice. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

Write the phonemic transcription of the following words: (a) Book (b) Laugh (c) School (d) Mother.

  1. Write the phonemic transcription of 'Book'. (1 mk)
  2. Write the phonemic transcription of 'Laugh'. (1 mk)
  3. Write the phonemic transcription of 'School'. (1 mk)
  4. Write the phonemic transcription of 'Mother'. (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Mention four reasons why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson.

  1. State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. (1 mk)
  2. State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. (1 mk)
  3. State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. (1 mk)
  4. State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. (1 mk)
  5. Reason 4 (1 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Identify the type of sentence in each of the following: (a) How are you feeling today? (b) The sun rises in the east. (c) Please close the window. (d) What a beautiful garden this is!

  1. Identify the type of sentence: 'How are you feeling today?' (1 mk)
  2. Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun rises in the east.' (1 mk)
  3. Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the window.' (1 mk)
  4. Identify the type of sentence: 'What a beautiful garden this is!' (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Write two functions of each of the following English skills: listening and reading.

  1. Write two functions of listening. (1 mk)
  2. Write two functions of listening. (2 mk)
  3. Write two functions of reading. (1 mk)
  4. Write two functions of reading. (2 mk)

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7. 2 marks

Rearrange the words below into two correct sentences: (a) Reading / pupils / improve / comprehension / helps. (b) Carefully / should / you / answer / questions.

  1. Rearrange the words 'Reading / pupils / improve / comprehension / helps.' into a correct sentence. (1 mk)
  2. Rearrange the words 'Carefully / should / you / answer / questions.' into a correct sentence. (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

Mention four challenges that Tanzanian pupils face when learning English vocabulary.

  1. State one challenge. (1 mk)
  2. State one challenge. (1 mk)
  3. State one challenge. (1 mk)
  4. Challenge 4 (1 mk)
  5. State one challenge. (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

Use each of the following prepositions in one sentence to show direction: into, onto, towards, across.

  1. Use 'into' in a sentence showing direction. (1 mk)
  2. Use 'onto' in a sentence showing direction. (1 mk)
  3. Use 'towards' in a sentence showing direction. (1 mk)
  4. Use 'across' in a sentence showing direction. (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

State four importance of the reinforcement stage in a teaching and learning process.

  1. State one importance of reinforcement. (1 mk)
  2. State one importance of reinforcement. (1 mk)
  3. State one importance of reinforcement. (1 mk)
  4. State one importance of reinforcement. (1 mk)
  5. Importance 4 (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Explain five principles of teaching pronunciation to pupils in primary schools.

  1. Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. (2 mk)
  2. Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. (2 mk)
  3. Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. (2 mk)
  4. Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. (2 mk)
  5. Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. (2 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Discuss five contributions of literature to the development of communication skills.

  1. Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. (2 mk)
  2. Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. (2 mk)
  3. Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. (2 mk)
  4. Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. (2 mk)
  5. Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. (2 mk)

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Section C

14. 15 marks

Analyse five causes of poor performance in English subject in Tanzanian primary schools.

  1. Analyse one cause of poor performance. (3 mk)
  2. Analyse one cause of poor performance. (3 mk)
  3. Analyse one cause of poor performance. (3 mk)
  4. Analyse one cause of poor performance. (3 mk)
  5. Analyse one cause of poor performance. (3 mk)

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15. 15 marks

Discuss five techniques that can be used to teach new vocabulary effectively.

  1. Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. (3 mk)
  2. Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. (3 mk)
  3. Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. (3 mk)
  4. Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. (3 mk)
  5. Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. (3 mk)

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16. 15 marks

Examine five roles of continuous assessment in teaching and learning English.

  1. Examine one role of continuous assessment. (3 mk)
  2. Examine one role of continuous assessment. (3 mk)
  3. Examine one role of continuous assessment. (3 mk)
  4. Examine one role of continuous assessment. (3 mk)
  5. Examine one role of continuous assessment. (3 mk)

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17. 15 marks

Explain five problems teachers face when teaching large classes and suggest solutions.

  1. Explain one problem and suggest a solution. (3 mk)
  2. Explain one problem and suggest a solution. (3 mk)
  3. Explain one problem and suggest a solution. (3 mk)
  4. Explain one problem and suggest a solution. (3 mk)
  5. Explain one problem and suggest a solution. (3 mk)

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18. 15 marks

Discuss five differences between oral literature and written literature in the English curriculum.

  1. Discuss one difference. (3 mk)
  2. Discuss one difference. (3 mk)
  3. Discuss one difference. (3 mk)
  4. Discuss one difference. (3 mk)
  5. Discuss one difference. (3 mk)

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