(a) Differentiate between compound nouns and common nouns with two examples for each. (b) Explain the functions of quantitative adjectives using three examples.

1. Tofautisha nomino ambatano na nomino za kawaida kwa mifano miwili kwa kila moja (2 mk)
2. Eleza kazi za vivumishi vya idadi kwa kutumia mifano mitatu. (2 mk)

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State four important aspects to consider when preparing a curriculum for the Kiswahili subject in secondary schools.

1. Bainisha mambo manne muhimu ya kuzingatia katika kuandaa mtaala wa somo la Kiswahili kwa shule za sekondari. (4 mk)

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Carefully examine the following sentences and identify the type of figure of speech in each sentence: (a) Alihema like he was struggling in the wilderness (b) Education is the key to life (c) He buried his hopes (d) They cried like babies

1. Alihema kama aliyehangaika nyikani (1 mk)
2. Elimu ni ufunguo wa maisha (1 mk)
3. Alizika matumaini yake (1 mk)
4. Walilia kama watoto wachanga (1 mk)

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Use four arguments to explain the importance of using Kiswahili poetry styles as a teaching tool for morals in schools.

1. Tumia hoja nne kueleza umuhimu wa kutumia mitindo ya ushairi wa Kiswahili kama nyenzo ya ufundishaji wa maadili mashuleni. (4 mk)

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Evaluate the following words: ghala, barua, shikamoo, kazi, shule, sumu, kalamu, ibada then answer the following: (a) Name four words of Arabic origin. (b) Explain two features of the pronunciation of words of Arabic origin in Kiswahili.

1. Taja maneno manne yenye asili ya Kiarabu (2 mk)
2. Eleza sifa mbili za sauti za maneno ya asili ya Kiarabu katika Kiswahili (2 mk)

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Describe four steps for preparing a Kiswahili lesson using the context of a Form One (Kidato cha Kwanza) classroom.

1. Fafanua hatua nne za maandalizi ya somo la Kiswahili kwa kutumia muktadha wa darasa la Kidato cha Kwanza (4 mk)

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State four factors considered when developing a student's ability to listen and comprehend information effectively.

1. Taja mambo manne yanayozingatiwa katika kujenga uwezo wa mwanafunzi kusikiliza na kuelewa taarifa ipasavyo. (4 mk)

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Use four arguments to explain how radio and television programs can advance Kiswahili language skills for students.

1. Tumia hoja nne kueleza namna vipindi vya redio na runinga vinavyoweza kuendeleza ujuzi wa lugha ya Kiswahili kwa wanafunzi. (4 mk)

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Explain four benefits of using interview questions as a language assessment technique in the classroom.

1. Eleza faida nne za kutumia maswali ya mahojiano kama mbinu ya upimaji wa lugha darasani. (4 mk)

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Construct one sentence for each of the following adverbs: (a) Adverb of place (b) Adverb of manner (c) Adverb of time (d) Adverb of quantity

1. Kielezi cha mahali (1 mk)
2. Kielezi cha namna (1 mk)
3. Kielezi cha wakati (1 mk)
4. Kielezi cha kiasi (1 mk)

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Using five arguments, explain the importance of using riddles in fostering critical thinking and the Kiswahili language among secondary school students.

1. Kwa kutumia hoja tano, fafanua umuhimu wa matumizi ya vitendawili katika kukuza fikra na lugha ya Kiswahili kwa wanafunzi wa shule za sekondari. (15 mk)

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Explain in detail five stylistic devices used by critics in the analysis of oral literature.

1. Eleza kwa kina mbinu tano za kifani zinazotumika na wahakiki katika uchambuzi wa kazi za fasihi simulizi. (15 mk)

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Using examples, explain the six steps a teacher should follow in teaching the aspect of Kiswahili word pronunciation.

1. Kwa kutumia mifano, eleza hatua sita anazopaswa kufuata mwalimu katika kufundisha kipengele cha matamshi ya maneno ya Kiswahili. (15 mk)

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Explain the difference between a content-based Kiswahili curriculum and a competency-based curriculum using six arguments.

1. Eleza tofauti kati ya mtaala wa Kiswahili unaozingatia maudhui na ule unaozingatia umahiri kwa kutumia hoja sita. (15 mk)

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Discuss the challenges faced by Kiswahili teachers in the use of teaching and learning materials in rural secondary schools.

1. Jadili changamoto zinazowakabili walimu wa Kiswahili katika matumizi ya zana za kufundishia na kujifunzia katika shule za sekondari za vijijini. (15 mk)

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Use three positive arguments and three negative arguments to explain the impact of social media use in promoting and sustaining the Kiswahili language among youth.

1. Tumia hoja tatu chanya na hoja tatu hasi kueleza athari za matumizi ya mitandao ya kijamii katika kukuza na kudumisha lugha ya Kiswahili miongoni mwa vijana. (15 mk)

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