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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.

(a) Construct one sentence for 'rarely'. 1 mk
(b) Construct one sentence for 'often'. 1 mk
(c) Construct one sentence for 'frequently'. 1 mk
(d) 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.

(a) Change 'The pupils are writing a letter.' into passive voice. 1 mk
(b) Change 'The teacher explained the lesson.' into passive voice. 1 mk
(c) Change 'They will build a new classroom.' into passive voice. 1 mk
(d) 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.

(a) Write the phonemic transcription of 'Book'. 1 mk
(b) Write the phonemic transcription of 'Laugh'. 1 mk
(c) Write the phonemic transcription of 'School'. 1 mk
(d) 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.

(a) State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. 1 mk
(b) State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. 1 mk
(c) State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. 1 mk
(d) State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson. 1 mk
(none) 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!

(a) Identify the type of sentence: 'How are you feeling today?' 1 mk
(b) Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun rises in the east.' 1 mk
(c) Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the window.' 1 mk
(d) 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.

(liste) Write two functions of listening. 1 mk
(a) Write two functions of listening. 2 mk
(readi) Write two functions of reading. 1 mk
(b) 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.

(a) Rearrange the words 'Reading / pupils / improve / comprehension / helps.' into a correct sentence. 1 mk
(b) 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.

(a) State one challenge. 1 mk
(b) State one challenge. 1 mk
(c) State one challenge. 1 mk
(none) Challenge 4 1 mk
(d) 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.

(a) Use 'into' in a sentence showing direction. 1 mk
(b) Use 'onto' in a sentence showing direction. 1 mk
(c) Use 'towards' in a sentence showing direction. 1 mk
(d) 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.

(a) State one importance of reinforcement. 1 mk
(b) State one importance of reinforcement. 1 mk
(c) State one importance of reinforcement. 1 mk
(d) State one importance of reinforcement. 1 mk
(none) Importance 4 1 mk

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Section B

11. 10 marks

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

(a) Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. 2 mk
(b) Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. 2 mk
(c) Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. 2 mk
(d) Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation. 2 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. 2 mk
(b) Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. 2 mk
(c) Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. 2 mk
(d) Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills. 2 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Analyse one cause of poor performance. 3 mk
(b) Analyse one cause of poor performance. 3 mk
(c) Analyse one cause of poor performance. 3 mk
(d) Analyse one cause of poor performance. 3 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. 3 mk
(b) Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. 3 mk
(c) Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. 3 mk
(d) Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary. 3 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Examine one role of continuous assessment. 3 mk
(b) Examine one role of continuous assessment. 3 mk
(c) Examine one role of continuous assessment. 3 mk
(d) Examine one role of continuous assessment. 3 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Explain one problem and suggest a solution. 3 mk
(b) Explain one problem and suggest a solution. 3 mk
(c) Explain one problem and suggest a solution. 3 mk
(d) Explain one problem and suggest a solution. 3 mk
(e) 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.

(a) Discuss one difference. 3 mk
(b) Discuss one difference. 3 mk
(c) Discuss one difference. 3 mk
(d) Discuss one difference. 3 mk
(e) Discuss one difference. 3 mk

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