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General Studies · Paper 1 · 2018

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Questions (16)

Section A

1. 4 marks

Mention four types of noises that can interfere with communication.

  1. Mention one type of noise that can interfere with communication. (1 mk)
  2. Mention one type of noise that can interfere with communication. (1 mk)
  3. Mention one type of noise that can interfere with communication. (1 mk)
  4. Mention one type of noise that can interfere with communication. (1 mk)

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2. 4 marks

Differentiate a dictionary from an encyclopaedia.

  1. Define a dictionary. (1 mk)
  2. Define an encyclopaedia. (1 mk)
  3. State one difference between a dictionary and an encyclopaedia. (1 mk)
  4. State another difference between a dictionary and an encyclopaedia. (1 mk)

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3. 4 marks

State four qualities of a good speaker.

  1. State one quality of a good speaker. (1 mk)
  2. State one quality of a good speaker. (1 mk)
  3. State one quality of a good speaker. (1 mk)
  4. State one quality of a good speaker. (1 mk)

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4. 4 marks

Identify four types of objective questions.

  1. Identify one type of objective question. (1 mk)
  2. Identify one type of objective question. (1 mk)
  3. Identify one type of objective question. (1 mk)
  4. Identify one type of objective question. (1 mk)

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5. 4 marks

Name four internet search engines that may be used to access information.

  1. Name one internet search engine. (1 mk)
  2. Name one internet search engine. (1 mk)
  3. Name one internet search engine. (1 mk)
  4. Name one internet search engine. (1 mk)

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6. 4 marks

Briefly explain the importance of studying communication skills to a student-teacher using four factors.

  1. Explain one factor demonstrating the importance of studying communication skills to a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  2. Explain one factor demonstrating the importance of studying communication skills to a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  3. Explain one factor demonstrating the importance of studying communication skills to a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  4. Explain one factor demonstrating the importance of studying communication skills to a student-teacher. (1 mk)

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7. 4 marks

Outline four purposes of giving tests to pupils.

  1. Outline one purpose of giving tests to pupils. (1 mk)
  2. Outline one purpose of giving tests to pupils. (1 mk)
  3. Outline one purpose of giving tests to pupils. (1 mk)
  4. Outline one purpose of giving tests to pupils. (1 mk)

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8. 4 marks

List down four types of reading.

  1. List one type of reading. (1 mk)
  2. List one type of reading. (1 mk)
  3. List one type of reading. (1 mk)
  4. List one type of reading. (1 mk)

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9. 4 marks

State the function of the four selected punctuation marks: comma (,), full stop (.), question mark (?) and semi-colon (;).

  1. State the function of a comma (,). (1 mk)
  2. State the function of a full stop (.). (1 mk)
  3. State the function of a question mark (?). (1 mk)
  4. State the function of a semi-colon (;). (1 mk)

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10. 4 marks

Describe four techniques which should be taken into account during note-taking.

  1. Describe one technique for note-taking. (1 mk)
  2. Describe one technique for note-taking. (1 mk)
  3. Describe one technique for note-taking. (1 mk)
  4. Describe one technique for note-taking. (1 mk)

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Section B

11. 10 marks

Elaborate six types of oral presentation.

  1. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)
  2. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)
  3. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)
  4. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)
  5. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)
  6. Elaborate one type of oral presentation. (1 mk)

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12. 10 marks

Examine the importance of note making.

  1. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)
  2. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)
  3. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)
  4. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)
  5. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)
  6. Explain one reason why note-making is important. (1 mk)

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13. 10 marks

Write an application letter using the details given.

  1. Write an application letter. (10 mk)

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14. 10 marks

Describe any six features of the C.V.

  1. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)
  2. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)
  3. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)
  4. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)
  5. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)
  6. Describe one feature of a C.V. (1 mk)

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15. 10 marks

Identify six functions of a dictionary to a student-teacher.

  1. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  2. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  3. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  4. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  5. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)
  6. Identify one function of a dictionary for a student-teacher. (1 mk)

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16. 10 marks

Identify the principles of effective communication.

  1. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)
  2. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)
  3. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)
  4. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)
  5. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)
  6. Identify one principle of effective communication. (1 mk)

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