DSEE General Studies Paper 1 2023 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 4 marks

Briefly explain the meaning of the dictionary and encyclopedia as sources of knowledge in the teaching and learning process.

(none) Explain the meaning of the encyclopedia as a source of knowledge in the teaching and learning process. 2 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

2. 4 marks

Give four functions of non-verbal communication. It tested their ability to identify different types of communication.

(none) Give four functions of non-verbal communication. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

3. 4 marks

Construct the contextual meanings of the underlined words in the following sentences: (a) John is the baby of the team. (b) My kid is now in standard one. (c) This shirt costs ten bucks. (d) Anna is driving a hammer.

(a) Construct the contextual meaning of 'baby' in the sentence: John is the baby of the team. 1 mk

(b) Construct the contextual meaning of 'kid' in the sentence: My kid is now in standard one. 1 mk

(c) Construct the contextual meaning of 'bucks' in the sentence: This shirt costs ten bucks. 1 mk

(d) Construct the contextual meaning of 'driving' in the sentence: Anna is driving a hammer. 1 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

4. 4 marks

Differentiate descriptive essays from narrative essays by giving two points according to the subject matter and context.

(none) Differentiate descriptive essays from narrative essays by giving two points according to the subject matter and context. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

5. 4 marks

Briefly explain the four types of noise that affect the teaching and learning.

(none) Briefly explain the four types of noise that affect the teaching and learning. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

6. 4 marks

Write four skills needed to attempt examination questions.

(none) Write four skills needed to attempt examination questions. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

7. 4 marks

Prepare a brief day duty report using the sub headings given below as a teacher on duty at Sabasaba Secondary School.: (a) Security, meals and cleanliness (b) Resources and budget used in carrying the activities in (a) (c) Problems and challenges observed in (a) (d) New task that need to be taken care.

(a) Write a brief report on Security, meals and cleanliness. 1 mk

(b) Write a brief report on Resources and budget used in carrying the activities in (a). 1 mk

(c) Write a brief report on Problems and challenges observed in (a). 1 mk

(d) Write a brief report on New tasks that need to be taken care of. 1 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

8. 4 marks

Outline four note taking skills required when listening to lectures, seminars, meetings, and conferences.

(none) Outline four note taking skills required when listening to lectures, seminars, meetings, and conferences. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

9. 4 marks

Identify four techniques for identifying central ideas in a text book efficiently. (a) Reading titles and subtitles, (b) Reading the introduction to get the overview of the content, (c) Reading the first paragraphs and (d) Reading the first sentences in each paragraph.

(none) Identify four techniques for identifying central ideas in a text book efficiently. 4 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

10. 4 marks

You are provided with two pairs of sentences focusing on the correct usage of articles. You are required to select the correct sentence and state the reasons for their correctness. (a) A sun rises in the east and sets in the west. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west. (b) A honest man returned Tsh.10,000,000/= to the owner. The honest man returned Tsh.10,000,000/= to the owner. (c) African emigrants cross a Mediterranean to Europe. African emigrants cross the Mediterranean to Europe. (d) The best student will be rewarded A best student will be rewarded

(a) Select the correct sentence regarding the usage of articles for 'sun' and state the reasons for its correctness. 1 mk

(b) Select the correct sentence regarding the usage of articles for 'honest man' and state the reasons for its correctness. 1 mk

(c) Select the correct sentence regarding the usage of articles for 'Mediterranean' and state the reasons for its correctness. 1 mk

(d) Select the correct sentence regarding the usage of articles for 'best student' and state the reasons for its correctness. 1 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

11. 15 marks

Identify six weaknesses in the curriculum vitae of Joshua Moses who was applying for a vacancy advertised by Mwanza Teachers' College. Curriculum Vitae Joshua Moses Curriculum vitae (CV) Personal Details Name: Joshua Moses Tel: (022)7343110 Date of birth:22nd January 1980 Education: Moshi secondary school 1990-1993 Morogoro secondary school 1994-1996 University of Dar es salaam 1998-2002 Hobbies: Debate club organiser.

(none) Identify six weaknesses in the curriculum vitae of Joshua Moses. 15 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

12. 15 marks

Propose six good codes of conduct that should be observed when studying in the library.

(none) Propose six good codes of conduct that should be observed when studying in the library. 15 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

13. 15 marks

Prepare lesson notes on the importance of making citations in essay writing using five points.

(none) Prepare lesson notes on the importance of making citations in essay writing using five points. 15 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

14. 15 marks

Analyse five skills in making new notes.

(none) Analyse five skills in making new notes. 15 mk

Upgrade to see model answers.

General Studies · Paper 1 · 2023

General Studies · Paper 1 · 2023

Section A

Section B

Unlock