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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2008

16 questions 🇹🇿 NECTA ✓ Official NECTA answers

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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2008

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Questions (16)

Section A

1. 4 marks

1. (a) Explain the meaning of a linking verb. (b) Mention two types of linking verbs and construct one sentence for each type.

(a) Eleza maana ya kitenzi kishirikishi. 2 mk

(b) Taja aina mbili za vitenzi kishirikishi na tunga sentensi moja kwa kila aina. 2 mk

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2. 4 marks

Distinguish between abstract nouns and concrete nouns by giving the meaning and two examples of each.

(none) Tofautisha majina ya dhahania na majina ya dhati kwa kutoa maana na mifano miwili ya kila moja. 4 mk

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3. 4 marks

Construct the following sentences by using these words correctly in terms of grammar: which, they, in, although.

(none) Tunga sentensi mbili kwa kutumia maneno haya kwa usahihi wa kisarufi: ambayo, wao, katika, ingawa. 4 mk

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4. 4 marks

4. (a) Explain the meaning of a simple sentence. (b) Write two simple sentences and two complex sentences.

(a) Eleza maana ya sentensi sahili. 1 mk

(b) Andika sentensi mbili sahili na sentensi mbili changamano. 3 mk

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5. 4 marks

5. (a) Mention and explain three types of Swahili constructions. (b) Write one sentence for each type you mentioned.

(a) Taja na eleza aina tatu za tungo za Kiswahili. 3 mk

(b) Andika sentensi moja kwa kila aina uliyotaja. 1 mk

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6. 4 marks

6. (a) Differentiate between common nouns and proper nouns by giving the meaning of each. (b) Construct two sentences for each type of noun.

(a) Tofautisha nomino za kawaida na nomino maalum kwa kutoa maana ya kila moja. 2 mk

(b) Tunga sentensi mbili kwa kila aina ya nomino. 2 mk

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7. 4 marks

Mention four benefits of using a dictionary for a Swahili student.

(none) Taja faida nne za matumizi ya kamusi kwa mwanafunzi wa Kiswahili. 4 mk

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8. 4 marks

8. (a) Explain the meaning of language use in the context of literature. (b) Mention two types of such uses with examples.

(a) Fafanua maana ya matumizi ya lugha katika muktadha wa fasihi. 2 mk

(b) Taja aina mbili za matumizi hayo kwa mifano. 2 mk

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9. 4 marks

Explain four roles of proverbs in Swahili literature works.

(none) Eleza dhima nne za methali katika kazi za fasihi ya Kiswahili. 4 mk

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10. 4 marks

Explain the meaning of context of communication and explain four types of context with examples.

(none) Fafanua maana ya muktadha wa mawasiliano na eleza aina nne za muktadha kwa mifano. 4 mk

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Section B

11. 15 marks

With six points, explain the importance of formal letter writing for secondary school students.

(none) Kwa hoja sita, eleza umuhimu wa uandishi wa barua rasmi kwa wanafunzi wa sekondari. 15 mk

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Section C

12. 15 marks

Read the following letter and answer the questions that follow: Amani Secondary School P.O. Box 45 Tabora. May 15, 2025 The Editor Mwanga Newspaper P.O. Box 98 Dar es Salaam. Dear Editor, SUBJECT: ADVICE ON THE USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOLS Through your widely read newspaper, I would like to give my opinion on the use of mobile phones by students in schools. It is true that phones have many benefits in communication and even learning through the internet. However, the use of phones in schools has caused various challenges such as truancy, use of inappropriate social media, and even cheating in exams. I advise parents and teachers to cooperate in controlling these uses to maintain discipline and ethics in schools. Additionally, schools should set clear guidelines on the use of phones for students. Sincerely, Neema John Questions: (a) State the purpose of this letter. (b) Why does the writer find it important to control the use of mobile phones in schools? (c) Explain two achievements that can be realized if the writer's advice is followed. (d) State two characteristics of a formal letter that are evident in the letter.

(a) Taja madhumuni ya barua hii. 2 mk

(b) Kwa nini mwandishi anaona ni muhimu kudhibiti matumizi ya simu mashuleni? 3 mk

(d) Taja sifa mbili za barua rasmi zilizoonekana katika barua hiyo. 6 mk

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13. 15 marks

Explain six points that would help a secondary school student write a friendly letter in fluent and attractive language.

(none) Hoja sita zitakazomsaidia mwanafunzi wa sekondari kuandika barua ya kirafiki kwa lugha fasaha na yenye kuvutia. 15 mk

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14. 15 marks

Write a narrative essay with the title: “I decided to tell the truth, and the consequences surprised me.”

(none) Andika insha ya kisimi yenye kichwa: “Niliamua kusema ukweli, na matokeo yake mlinishangaza.” 15 mk

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15. 15 marks

With six points, explain how Kiswahili poems can be used to promote good morals among Tanzanian youth.

(none) Hoja sita zinazoonyesha namna mashairi ya Kiswahili yanavyoweza kutumika katika kukuza maadili mema kwa vijana wa Tanzania. 15 mk

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16. 15 marks

Compare formal letters and friendly letters by considering the following six points: address, language, style, purpose, structure, and target audience.

(none) Linganisha barua rasmi na barua ya kirafiki kwa kuzingatia anwani, lugha, mtindo, madhumuni, muundo na hadhira lengwa. 15 mk

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