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English Language · Paper 1 · 2003

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English Language · Paper 1 · 2003

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Construct sentences showing correct use of: might, must, should, and could.

(a) Construct a sentence using 'might'. 1 mk

(b) Construct a sentence using 'must'. 1 mk

(d) Construct a sentence using 'could'. 1 mk

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2. 4 marks

Rewrite the following sentences in question form:

(a) He is a teacher. 1 mk

(b) They were reading. 1 mk

(d) He will come tomorrow. 1 mk

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3. 4 marks

Write phonemic transcription for:

(a) Teacher 1 mk

(b) Food 1 mk

(d) Dance 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

Give four reasons for teaching grammar in primary schools.

(none) Give four reasons for teaching grammar in primary schools. 4 mk

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5. 4 marks

Identify the literary devices in these:

(a) The wind whispered softly. 1 mk

(b) Life is like a journey. 1 mk

(d) He is as strong as a lion. 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

Mention two sub-skills of speaking and two of listening.

(none) Mention two sub-skills of listening. 2 mk

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7. 4 marks

Rearrange these sentences:

(none) Rearrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. 4 mk

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8. 4 marks

Mention four advantages of using group discussions in teaching English.

(none) Mention four advantages of using group discussions in teaching English. 4 mk

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9. 4 marks

Construct one sentence each using: neither…nor, both…and, not only…but also, either…or.

(a) Construct a sentence using 'neither…nor'. 1 mk

(b) Construct a sentence using 'both…and'. 1 mk

(d) Construct a sentence using 'either…or'. 1 mk

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10. 4 marks

Briefly explain four roles of the introduction stage in teaching English.

(none) Briefly explain four roles of the introduction stage in teaching English. 4 mk

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Explain five importance of teaching poetry in primary schools.

(none) Explain five importance of teaching poetry in primary schools. 10 mk

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12. 10 marks

Discuss five challenges faced by teachers when marking English essays.

(none) Discuss five challenges faced by teachers when marking English essays. 10 mk

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13. 10 marks

Write a composition of about 250 words on: “The importance of self-reliance among youths.”

(none) Write a composition of about 250 words on: “The importance of self-reliance among youths.” 10 mk

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Section C

14. 10 marks

Analyse five characteristics of a good English syllabus.

(none) Analyse five characteristics of a good English syllabus. 10 mk

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15. 10 marks

Discuss five techniques of teaching English reading.

(none) Discuss five techniques of teaching English reading. 10 mk

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16. 10 marks

Examine five problems pupils face in understanding English instructions.

(none) Examine five problems pupils face in understanding English instructions. 10 mk

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17. 10 marks

Explain five principles of classroom management in English teaching.

(none) Explain five principles of classroom management in English teaching. 10 mk

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18. 10 marks

Discuss five benefits of using oral questioning in English lessons.

(none) Discuss five benefits of using oral questioning in English lessons. 10 mk

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