Read the following passage and answer the questions. Water is the property of life. Without water, no life can exist, whether it is human, animal, or plant. In our country, clean water is a big challenge, especially in rural areas. Many citizens are forced to walk long distances to get water, and often that water is not clean. This situation has led to the spread of water-related diseases like cholera and typhoid fever. The government has taken steps to manage this problem by digging wells and installing water pipes in many areas. However, there is still a challenge to ensure that water reaches everyone. Many citizens have been complaining that water projects are not completed quickly, and some are forced to use canal water which is not safe. Clean water should be the right of every citizen. It is important for everyone to cooperate with the government to ensure that clean water is available everywhere. QUESTIONS (a) (i) Write a headline for the passage you have read, not exceeding five (5) words. (ii) What are the challenges related to clean water in rural areas? (iii) Explain the meaning of the underlined words as used in the passage you have read. Manage: Projects: (iv) Mention two diseases related to dirty water. (v) What steps has the government taken to ensure the availability of clean water? (vi) Why are many citizens forced to use canal water? (vii) How does clean water support human life? (viii) What does this passage mean when it says "water is the property of life"? (ix) Why do you think water projects are not completed quickly? (x) Who should cooperate with the government to ensure the availability of clean water? (b) Write a summary of this passage not exceeding eighty (80) words.

1. (1 mk)
2. Write a summary of this passage not exceeding eighty (80) words. (5 mk)
3. What does this passage mean when it says "water is the property of life"? (1 mk)
4. Why do you think water projects are not completed quickly? (1 mk)
5. Who should cooperate with the government to ensure the availability of clean water? (1 mk)
6. Write a summary of this passage not exceeding eighty (80) words. (4 mk)

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GENERAL LANGUAGE AND ITS USAGE 2. (a) Write the letter of the correct answer. Language can be described as: A. Common words used by people. B. A system of communication accepted by society. C. Sounds of animals and humans. D. Only a way of writing and reading. (b) (i) Compose one sentence to show the register that can be used in the following areas: Farm: Market: Home: Court: Church: (ii) Correct the following words by rewriting: Majji: Visma: Wanainchi: Miferej: Salma:

1. Write the letter of the correct answer. Language can be described as: (1 mk)
2. Write the letter of the correct answer. Language can be described as: (1 mk)
3. (1 mk)
4. Correct the following words by rewriting: (4 mk)

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SARUFI 3. (a) Explain the meaning of grammar. (b) Identify the underlined words in the following sentences: (i) Clean water is essential for life. (ii) Many citizens lack clean water. (iii) The government has dug wells. (iv) Ditches are not safe for use. (v) Water should be everyone's right. (c) Conjugate the following words in the active, passive, and reciprocal forms: ACTIVE PASSIVE RECIPROCAL (i) Use (ii) Take (iii) Ensure (d) Specify the functions of the underlined morphemes: (i) They do not get clean water. (ii) They complained about water projects.

1. Explain the meaning of grammar. (2 mk)
2. Eleza maana ya sarufi. (1 mk)
3. Classify the underlined words in the following sentences: (5 mk)
4. Ainisha maneno yaliyopigiwa mstari katika sentensi zifuatazo: (1 mk)
5. Nyambua maneno yafuatayo katika hali ya kutendeka, kutendwa, na kutendeana: (1 mk)
6. Conjugate the following words in the passive, causative, and reciprocal forms: (6 mk)
7. Bainisha dhima za mofimu zilizopigiwa mstari: (1 mk)
8. Identify the function of the underlined morphemes: (2 mk)

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UTUNGAJI 4. Write a letter to your Village Chairman, P.O. Box 123, Morogoro, explaining the challenges of clean water in your village and requesting him to take action.

1. Write a letter to your Village Chairman, P.O. Box 123, Morogoro, informing him about the challenges of clean water in your village and requesting him to take action. (15 mk)

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FASIHI SIMULIZI 5. (a) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the list provided: (i) A folktale is... (ii) Proverbs are used... (iii) Dramas require... LIST • Stories of ancient people • To teach morals • Acting and audience • Children's songs • Animal stories (b) Mention three benefits of folktales for children. (c) Explain two differences between folktales and fairy tales.

1. Jaza nafasi zilizoachwa wazi kwa kuchagua jibu sahihi kutoka kwenye orodha uliyopewa: (1 mk)
2. Taja faida tatu za ngano kwa watoto. (1 mk)
3. Eleza tofauti mbili kati ya ngano na hadithi za kiajabu. (1 mk)

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