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CSEE 🇹🇿 NECTA

English Language · Paper 1 · 2025

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Section A

1. 2 marks

Fidelis likes neither fish nor beef. This statement implies that;

A. Fidelis likes Fish but dislikes beef
B. Fidelis likes both beef and fish
C. Fidelis dislikes fish but likes beef
D. Fidelis dislikes beef but likes fish
E. Fidelis dislikes both fish and beef
2. 6 marks

Match each expression involving an auxiliary verb in List A with its corresponding function in List B by writing its letter beside the corresponding item number in the answer booklet provided. The responses can be used more than once.

List AList B
(i) May I go out?A Express determination
(ii) Can he play football?B Express option
(iii) He might be right.C Express obligations
(iv) I can solve the problem.D Ask for permission
(v) You must stay here.E Express movement
(vi) I will die for country.F Show option
G Express uncertainty
H Express ability
(i) May I go out? 1 mk
(ii) Can he play football? 1 mk
(iii) He might be right. 1 mk
(iv) I can solve the problem. 1 mk
(v) You must stay here. 1 mk
(vi) I will die for country. 1 mk

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6. 9 marks

The following sentences are incorrect. Re-write them correctly.

(i) The students were playing soccer yesterday. Aren't they. 1 mk
(ii) Although the headmaster offered the trip to Ngorongoro but the student refused to go. 1 mk
(iii) You can see I am busy right now. Do not west my time. 1 mk
(iv) I must gotothe farm despite ofthe rain. 1 mk
(v) That is the man which came here yesterday. 1 mk
(vi) My friend istoweak too run 15 km. 1 mk
(vii) We planned to travel on ship. 1 mk
(ix) I usually sleep onbed. 1 mk

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7. 6 marks

Construct one meaningful, grammatical sentence for each of the following structures.

(i) both... and 1 mk
(ii) neither... nor 1 mk
(iii) either...or 1 mk
(iv) not only ...but also 1 mk
(v) prefer ... to 1 mk
(vi) whether ... or 1 mk

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8. 9 marks

Fill in the blanks with either say or tell to complete the following sentences.

(i) Ali goodbye to me and left. 1 mk
(ii) Please us about your holiday. Did you have an ice time? 1 mk
(iii) Don't just stand there! something. 1 mk
(iv) Please everyone about our journey. 1 mk
(v) Fatuma me that he was fed up with his job. 1 mk
(vi) Never it again! They will chase you away. 1 mk
(vii) Don't anybody what you have seen. 1 mk
((viii) Did she you what happened? 1 mk
(ix) My sister couldn't help me. She me to ask Janet. 1 mk

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Section B

3. 6 marks

Rearrange the following jumbled sentences to make meaningful paragraph by writing the corresponding letter in the answer booklet provided. Use the following format for your answers. | Sentence Number | 3 | 4 | |---|---|---| | Letter | | | Sentences: A L Then, we were called to line up and allowed to start. B The day came, and we all gathered for the event. My heart started beating after that information since it was my first time. D Surprisingly, I was the first person to touch the finishing line. E While we were running, the spectators were shouting, but I did not hear my name. F Oneday, my name was mentioned to participate in the international marathon.

(a) Arrange the sentences F, B, C, E, A, D to form a coherent paragraph. 6 mk

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4. 6 marks

Study the invitation card provided and complete it by choosing the correct answer from the given alternatives and write it beside the item number in the answer booklet provided. BIRTHDAY INVITATION The family of Mr. and Mrs. Majengo has a great pleasure to invite you Miss to the (ii) of their beloved son, Paul. The event will be held at (iii)) Starting from (iv) Your presence will be highly appreciated. (V) Mrs. Majengo: (vi)

(ii) Complete the sentence: "to the (ii) of their beloved son, Paul." 1 mk
(iii) Complete the sentence: "The event will be held at (iii))." 1 mk
(iv) Complete the sentence: "Starting from (iv)" 1 mk
(v) Complete the sentence: "(V)" 1 mk
(vi) Complete the sentence: "Mrs. Majengo: (vi)" 1 mk
(note) Note: The question text also lists 'Rose' and 'Wedding Ceremony' as alternatives. 'Rose' seems to be a name, possibly the invited person. 'Wedding Ceremony' is incorrect given the context of a birthday party invitation. 1 mk

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5. 9 marks

Construct nine grammatical and meaningful sentences that express the quality of objects/human beings using the vocabulary items in (i)-(ix). (i) Round (ii) Black (iii) Energetic

(i) Construct a sentence using 'Round'. 1 mk
(ii) Construct a sentence using 'Black'. 1 mk
(iii) Construct a sentence using 'Energetic'. 1 mk
(iv) Construct a sentence using the fourth vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk
(v) Construct a sentence using the fifth vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk
(vi) Construct a sentence using the sixth vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk
(vii) Construct a sentence using the seventh vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk
(viii) Construct a sentence using the eighth vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk
(ix) Construct a sentence using the ninth vocabulary item (implied, not provided in text). 1 mk

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Section C

9. 10 marks

The language of poems is quite different from the language of normal conversation. Verify this statement using two poems you have read in this section. Give three points from each poem.

(a) Discuss poem 1. 5 mk
(b) Discuss poem 2. 5 mk

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10. 10 marks

The African society is gifted with highly conscious people with liberated minds. Show the truth of this statement with reference to two plays you have read in this section. Give three points from each play.

(a) Discuss play 1. 5 mk
(b) Discuss play 2. 5 mk

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11. 10 marks

Mistreating others is morally bad because it makes them upset. With reference to two novels, explain the truth of this assertion. Give three points from each novel.

(a) Discuss novel 1. 5 mk
(b) Discuss novel 2. 5 mk

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