GATCE English Language Paper 1 2007 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 4 marks

Construct two sentences showing possibility with “may” and “might.”

(none) Construct a sentence showing possibility with “might”. 2 mk

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2. 8 marks

Change the following into the passive voice:

(a) The government built new schools. 1 mk

(a) The government built new schools. 2 mk

(b) Pupils are planting trees. 2 mk

(b) Pupils are planting trees. 1 mk

(c) The teacher will give us homework. 1 mk

(c) The teacher will give us homework. 2 mk

(d) They have washed the clothes. 1 mk

(d) They have washed the clothes. 2 mk

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3. 4 marks

Transcribe phonemically: (a) Child (b) Laugh (c) Window (d) Teacher.

(a) Child 1 mk

(b) Laugh 1 mk

(c) Window 1 mk

(d) Teacher 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

State four reasons why the introduction stage of a lesson is important.

(none) State a reason why the introduction stage of a lesson is important. 1 mk

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5. 4 marks

Identify the parts of speech of the underlined words:

(a) The pupils sang beautifully. 1 mk

(b) We walked to the market. 1 mk

(c) She bought a red dress. 1 mk

(d) They arrived early. 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

Give two objectives of teaching writing and two objectives of teaching speaking.

(none) Give an objective of teaching speaking. 1 mk

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7. 4 marks

Rearrange into a correct story:

(a) The pupils started answering questions. 1 mk

(b) The teacher gave out test papers. 1 mk

(c) She told them to write their names. 1 mk

(none) Sequence 4 1 mk

(d) At last, she collected the papers. 1 mk

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8. 4 marks

Mention four advantages of using English songs in teaching.

(none) Mention an advantage of using English songs in teaching. 1 mk

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9. 8 marks

Construct sentences using: because, in order to, despite, and as soon as.

(none) Construct a sentence using 'as soon as'. 2 mk

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10. 4 marks

State four limitations of relying only on textbooks when teaching English.

(none) State a limitation of relying only on textbooks. 1 mk

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11. 10 marks

Evaluate five limitations of using written examinations as the main tool for testing English language ability.

(none) Evaluate a limitation of using written examinations for testing English language ability. 2 mk

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12. 10 marks

Analyse five factors a teacher must consider when teaching English phonetics in a rural classroom.

(none) Analyse a factor a teacher must consider when teaching English phonetics in a rural classroom. 2 mk

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13. 10 marks

“Reading is the foundation of all language skills.” Discuss this statement in detail.

(none) Explain how reading develops critical thinking. 2 mk

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14. 10 marks

Imagine you are preparing pupils for a drama competition. Explain five teaching strategies you would use to balance creativity and language accuracy.

(none) Explain a strategy to balance creativity and language accuracy in drama preparation. 2 mk

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15. 10 marks

Critically analyse five causes of pupils’ negative attitudes towards English and suggest remedies.

(none) Analyse a cause of negative attitudes towards English and suggest a remedy. 2 mk

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16. 10 marks

Discuss five reasons why continuous professional development is more critical for English teachers than for other subject teachers.

(none) Discuss a reason why CPD is critical for English teachers. 2 mk

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17. 10 marks

Examine five ways teachers can integrate technology in English classrooms even with limited resources.

(none) Examine a way to integrate technology with limited resources. 2 mk

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18. 10 marks

Critically evaluate the role of peer learning in addressing weak pupils in English language.

(none) Evaluate potential challenges or limitations of peer learning for weak pupils. 2 mk

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English Language · Paper 1 · 2007

English Language · Paper 1 · 2007

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