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English Language · Paper 1 · 2005

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Construct one sentence for each showing use of modal verbs: can, shall, will, and ought.

(a) Use of 'can' 1 mk
(b) Use of 'shall' 1 mk
(c) Use of 'will' 1 mk
(d) Use of 'ought' 1 mk

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2. 4 marks

Turn these sentences into interrogative form:

(a) She is cooking food. 1 mk
(b) They were playing. 1 mk
(c) He has gone home. 1 mk
(d) We shall meet tomorrow. 1 mk

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3. 4 marks

Transcribe phonemically:

(a) Good 1 mk
(b) Book 1 mk
(c) Laugh 1 mk
(d) Garden 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

Mention four importance of lesson planning to a teacher.

(none) Importance 4 1 mk

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5. 4 marks

Identify the antonyms of the underlined words:

(a) The room is dark. 1 mk
(b) The pupils were noisy. 1 mk
(c) He is very strong. 1 mk
(d) The river is deep. 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

State two importance of teaching speaking and two importance of teaching listening.

(none) Importance of teaching listening 2 1 mk

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7. 4 marks

Arrange these sentences in order:

(a) The bell rang. 1 mk
(b) Pupils entered the classroom. 1 mk
(c) They greeted the teacher. 1 mk
(d) The teacher started the lesson. 1 mk

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8. 4 marks

Mention four challenges of teaching English in large classes.

(none) Challenge 4 1 mk

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9. 4 marks

Construct one sentence each using: therefore, moreover, otherwise, consequently.

(a) Use of 'therefore' 1 mk
(b) Use of 'moreover' 1 mk
(c) Use of 'otherwise' 1 mk
(d) Use of 'consequently' 1 mk

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10. 4 marks

Briefly explain four reasons for giving class exercises.

(none) Reason 4 1 mk

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Section B

11. 30 marks

Explain five problems of using lecture method in teaching English.

(none) Problem 5 6 mk

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12. 30 marks

Discuss five ways in which teaching aids improve pupils’ understanding.

(none) Way 5 6 mk

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Section C

14. 30 marks

Analyse five causes of poor writing skills among primary pupils.

(none) Cause 5 6 mk

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15. 30 marks

Discuss five contributions of drama to language learning.

(none) Contribution 5 6 mk

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16. 30 marks

Examine five challenges of teaching English phonetics in Tanzanian schools.

(none) Challenge 5 6 mk

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17. 30 marks

Explain five importance of continuous professional development for English teachers.

(none) Importance 5 6 mk

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18. 30 marks

Discuss five benefits of peer learning in English classrooms.

(none) Benefit 5 6 mk

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