Section A
1.
10 marks
Explain four criteria for successful essay writing.
(a)
Explain the first criterion.
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(b)
Explain the second criterion.
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(c)
Explain the third criterion.
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(d)
Explain the fourth criterion.
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2.
10 marks
Provide four arguments showing the benefits of studying Kiswahili literature for students.
(a)
Present the first argument.
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(b)
Present the second argument.
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(c)
Present the third argument.
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(d)
Present the fourth argument.
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3.
10 marks
Differentiate between proverbs and idioms with four arguments.
(a)
Explain the first difference.
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(b)
Explain the second difference.
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(c)
Explain the third difference.
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(d)
Explain the fourth difference.
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4.
10 marks
Explain the role of Kiswahili in fostering national unity.
(a)
Discuss the first role.
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(b)
Discuss the second role.
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(c)
Discuss the third role.
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(d)
Discuss the fourth role.
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5.
10 marks
Mention four things a teacher should consider when using drama in the classroom.
(a)
Mention the first consideration.
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(b)
Mention the second consideration.
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(c)
Mention the third consideration.
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(d)
Mention the fourth consideration.
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6.
10 marks
Provide four arguments showing the importance of critical analysis in oral literature.
(a)
Present the first argument.
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(b)
Present the second argument.
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(c)
Present the third argument.
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(d)
Present the fourth argument.
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7.
10 marks
Explain four characteristics of good objectives for a Kiswahili lesson.
(a)
Explain the first characteristic.
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(b)
Explain the second characteristic.
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(c)
Explain the third characteristic.
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(d)
Explain the fourth characteristic.
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8.
10 marks
Explain four factors to consider in preparing a Kiswahili examination.
(a)
Explain the first factor.
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(b)
Explain the second factor.
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(c)
Explain the third factor.
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(d)
Explain the fourth factor.
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9.
10 marks
Provide four arguments to prove that songs are a form of social communication.
(a)
Present the first argument.
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(b)
Present the second argument.
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(c)
Present the third argument.
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(d)
Present the fourth argument.
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10.
10 marks
Mention four ways to encourage students to love reading supplementary books.
(a)
Mention the first way.
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(b)
Mention the second way.
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(c)
Mention the third way.
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(d)
Mention the fourth way.
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Section B
11.
15 marks
Discuss the contribution of riddles in teaching language skills.
(a)
Explain how riddles contribute to listening skills.
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(b)
Explain how riddles contribute to speaking skills.
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(c)
Explain how riddles contribute to reading skills.
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(d)
Explain how riddles contribute to writing skills.
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(e)
Explain how riddles contribute to critical thinking.
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12.
15 marks
Explain five benefits of using illustrations and visual aids in teaching the Kiswahili language.
(a)
Explain the first benefit.
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(b)
Explain the second benefit.
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(c)
Explain the third benefit.
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(d)
Explain the fourth benefit.
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(e)
Explain the fifth benefit.
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13.
15 marks
With five arguments, explain the importance of poetry work in schools.
(a)
Present the first argument.
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(b)
Present the second argument.
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(c)
Present the third argument.
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(d)
Present the fourth argument.
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(e)
Present the fifth argument.
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14.
15 marks
Explain four steps to facilitate the teaching process of a second language.
(a)
Explain the first step.
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(b)
Explain the second step.
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(c)
Explain the third step.
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(d)
Explain the fourth step.
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Section C
15.
15 marks
Explain five characteristics of interactive teaching methods.
(a)
Explain the first characteristic.
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(b)
Explain the second characteristic.
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(c)
Explain the third characteristic.
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(d)
Explain the fourth characteristic.
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(e)
Explain the fifth characteristic.
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16.
15 marks
Provide five benefits of giving regular exercises to students.
(a)
Provide the first benefit.
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(b)
Provide the second benefit.
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(c)
Provide the third benefit.
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(d)
Provide the fourth benefit.
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(e)
Provide the fifth benefit.
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17.
15 marks
Explain five methods that can be used to teach Kiswahili grammar effectively.
(a)
Explain the first method.
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(b)
Explain the second method.
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(c)
Explain the third method.
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(d)
Explain the fourth method.
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(e)
Explain the fifth method.
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18.
15 marks
Discuss five factors that can help a teacher increase student participation in the classroom.
(a)
Discuss the first factor.
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(b)
Discuss the second factor.
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(c)
Discuss the third factor.
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(d)
Discuss the fourth factor.
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(e)
Discuss the fifth factor.
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