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General Studies · Paper 1 · 2017

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Questions (18)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Briefly describe four features of effective communication.

(a) Describe the first feature of effective communication. 1 mk
(b) Describe the second feature of effective communication. 1 mk
(c) Describe the third feature of effective communication. 1 mk
(d) Describe the fourth feature of effective communication. 1 mk

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2. 4 marks

Outline four techniques that can be used to identify a headword in a dictionary.

(a) Outline the first technique. 1 mk
(b) Outline the second technique. 1 mk
(c) Outline the third technique. 1 mk
(d) Outline the fourth technique. 1 mk

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3. 4 marks

Identify four importance of writing minutes during meetings.

(a) Identify the first importance. 1 mk
(b) Identify the second importance. 1 mk
(c) Identify the third importance. 1 mk
(d) Identify the fourth importance. 1 mk

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4. 4 marks

Differentiate between a main clause and a subordinate clause by giving two examples for each.

(a) Differentiate main clause from subordinate clause. 1 mk
(b) Give one example of a main clause. 0 mk
(c) Give another example of a main clause. 0 mk
(d) Give one example of a subordinate clause. 0 mk
(e) Give another example of a subordinate clause. 0 mk

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5. 4 marks

Outline four skills needed by a teacher to deliver an effective oral presentation.

(a) Outline the first skill. 1 mk
(b) Outline the second skill. 1 mk
(c) Outline the third skill. 1 mk
(d) Outline the fourth skill. 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

Describe four barriers to listening which may occur during a classroom discussion.

(a) Describe the first barrier. 1 mk
(b) Describe the second barrier. 1 mk
(c) Describe the third barrier. 1 mk
(d) Describe the fourth barrier. 1 mk

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7. 4 marks

Explain four basic types of reading used in academic communication.

(a) Explain the first type of reading. 1 mk
(b) Explain the second type of reading. 1 mk
(c) Explain the third type of reading. 1 mk
(d) Explain the fourth type of reading. 1 mk

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8. 4 marks

Briefly describe four purposes of using punctuation marks in writing.

(a) Describe the first purpose. 1 mk
(b) Describe the second purpose. 1 mk
(c) Describe the third purpose. 1 mk
(d) Describe the fourth purpose. 1 mk

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9. 4 marks

Identify four types of skimming techniques used in reading.

(a) Identify the first type of skimming. 1 mk
(b) Identify the second type of skimming. 1 mk
(c) Identify the third type of skimming. 1 mk
(d) Identify the fourth type of skimming. 1 mk

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10. 4 marks

Outline four characteristics of a good formal report.

(a) Outline the first characteristic. 1 mk
(b) Outline the second characteristic. 1 mk
(c) Outline the third characteristic. 1 mk
(d) Outline the fourth characteristic. 1 mk

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Explain six key features that differentiate verbal from non-verbal communication.

(a) Explain the first differentiating feature. 1 mk
(b) Explain the second differentiating feature. 1 mk
(c) Explain the third differentiating feature. 1 mk
(d) Explain the fourth differentiating feature. 1 mk
(e) Explain the fifth differentiating feature. 1 mk
(f) Explain the sixth differentiating feature. 1 mk

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12. 10 marks

With clear examples, describe the following word formation processes: (a) Clipping (b) Compounding (c) Blending (d) Conversion (e) Suffixation

(a) Describe clipping with a clear example. 2 mk
(b) Describe compounding with a clear example. 2 mk
(c) Describe blending with a clear example. 2 mk
(d) Describe conversion with a clear example. 2 mk
(e) Describe suffixation with a clear example. 2 mk

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13. 10 marks

Explain six ways a presenter can use body language effectively when addressing an audience.

(a) Explain the first way. 1 mk
(b) Explain the second way. 1 mk
(c) Explain the third way. 1 mk
(d) Explain the fourth way. 1 mk
(e) Explain the fifth way. 1 mk
(f) Explain the sixth way. 1 mk

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14. 10 marks

Identify and explain six challenges that hinder effective writing among student teachers.

(a) Identify and explain the first challenge. 1 mk
(b) Identify and explain the second challenge. 1 mk
(c) Identify and explain the third challenge. 1 mk
(d) Identify and explain the fourth challenge. 1 mk
(e) Identify and explain the fifth challenge. 1 mk
(f) Identify and explain the sixth challenge. 1 mk

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15. 10 marks

With relevant examples, explain six uses of a dictionary in classroom instruction.

(a) Explain the first use with a relevant example. 1 mk
(b) Explain the second use with a relevant example. 1 mk
(c) Explain the third use with a relevant example. 1 mk
(d) Explain the fourth use with a relevant example. 1 mk
(e) Explain the fifth use with a relevant example. 1 mk
(f) Explain the sixth use with a relevant example. 1 mk

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16. 10 marks

Suggest six techniques which can help a student understand a complex text better during comprehension reading.

(a) Suggest the first technique. 1 mk
(b) Suggest the second technique. 1 mk
(c) Suggest the third technique. 1 mk
(d) Suggest the fourth technique. 1 mk
(e) Suggest the fifth technique. 1 mk
(f) Suggest the sixth technique. 1 mk

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17. 10 marks

Explain six important features of a job application letter that can increase the chances of selection.

(a) Explain the first important feature. 1 mk
(b) Explain the second important feature. 1 mk
(c) Explain the third important feature. 1 mk
(d) Explain the fourth important feature. 1 mk
(e) Explain the fifth important feature. 1 mk
(f) Explain the sixth important feature. 1 mk

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18. 10 marks

Describe six ways in which a teacher can prepare learners for oral presentation tasks.

(a) Describe the first way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk
(b) Describe the second way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk
(c) Describe the third way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk
(d) Describe the fourth way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk
(e) Describe the fifth way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk
(f) Describe the sixth way a teacher can prepare learners. 1 mk

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