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'.
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(b)
Construct one sentence for 'often'.
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(c)
Construct one sentence for 'frequently'.
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(d)
Construct one sentence for 'seldom'.
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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.
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(b)
Change 'The teacher explained the lesson.' into passive voice.
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(c)
Change 'They will build a new classroom.' into passive voice.
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(d)
Change 'She is preparing teaching aids.' into passive voice.
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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'.
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(b)
Write the phonemic transcription of 'Laugh'.
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(c)
Write the phonemic transcription of 'School'.
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(d)
Write the phonemic transcription of 'Mother'.
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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.
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(b)
State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson.
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(c)
State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson.
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(d)
State one reason why a teacher should evaluate pupils after every lesson.
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(none)
Reason 4
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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?'
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(b)
Identify the type of sentence: 'The sun rises in the east.'
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(c)
Identify the type of sentence: 'Please close the window.'
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(d)
Identify the type of sentence: 'What a beautiful garden this is!'
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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.
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(a)
Write two functions of listening.
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(readi)
Write two functions of reading.
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(b)
Write two functions of reading.
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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.
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(b)
Rearrange the words 'Carefully / should / you / answer / questions.' into a correct sentence.
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8.
4 marks
Mention four challenges that Tanzanian pupils face when learning English vocabulary.
(a)
State one challenge.
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(b)
State one challenge.
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(c)
State one challenge.
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(none)
Challenge 4
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(d)
State one challenge.
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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.
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(b)
Use 'onto' in a sentence showing direction.
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(c)
Use 'towards' in a sentence showing direction.
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(d)
Use 'across' in a sentence showing direction.
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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.
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(b)
State one importance of reinforcement.
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(c)
State one importance of reinforcement.
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(d)
State one importance of reinforcement.
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(none)
Importance 4
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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.
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(b)
Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation.
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(c)
Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation.
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(d)
Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation.
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(e)
Explain one principle of teaching pronunciation.
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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.
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(b)
Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills.
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(c)
Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills.
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(d)
Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills.
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(e)
Discuss one contribution of literature to communication skills.
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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.
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(b)
Analyse one cause of poor performance.
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(c)
Analyse one cause of poor performance.
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(d)
Analyse one cause of poor performance.
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(e)
Analyse one cause of poor performance.
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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.
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(b)
Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary.
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(c)
Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary.
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(d)
Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary.
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(e)
Discuss one technique for teaching vocabulary.
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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.
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(b)
Examine one role of continuous assessment.
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(c)
Examine one role of continuous assessment.
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(d)
Examine one role of continuous assessment.
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(e)
Examine one role of continuous assessment.
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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.
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(b)
Explain one problem and suggest a solution.
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(c)
Explain one problem and suggest a solution.
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(d)
Explain one problem and suggest a solution.
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(e)
Explain one problem and suggest a solution.
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18.
15 marks
Discuss five differences between oral literature and written literature in the English curriculum.
(a)
Discuss one difference.
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(b)
Discuss one difference.
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(c)
Discuss one difference.
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(d)
Discuss one difference.
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(e)
Discuss one difference.
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