CSEE Kiswahili Paper 1 2009 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 10 marks

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: In short, patriotism is love for one's country. This love is not made up by people but has already existed in our hearts. Patriotism is a natural trait, and we are born with it. We think about our country as we think about our parents; hence everyone cares deeply about where they were born. Some people disagree and are always ready to counter your arguments with the weight of their arguments. They think that patriotism is a vision of stubbornness and a sign of little civilization of the heart. To them, patriotism is a primitive belief because it sets aside other countries. They claim that one must love the whole world and that people of the world make everyone a citizen of the world, not of their small place known as their country. I must honestly say that the idea of world brotherhood is excellent in theory but impossible in practice. The best among people is the one who loves his country first. There is great doubt whether one can believe in the love of world brotherhood without loving his country; if so, patriotism proves the superiority of loving the part of the world in which we were born. Love for one's country does not imply hatred for other countries in the world. False patriotism is what makes us hate other countries. Furthermore, we must love our countries for their own sake. There should be no evil or selfish motive behind it. There is also false patriotism, which is a trick we play with our selfish intentions for bad reasons of enriching ourselves. True patriotism stems from selfless love for our countries and our respect for history and upbringing. Patriotism should not make us think that we are special people in the world and that all other tribes are nothing. Love for our countries is seen as a noble vision but meaningless if not accompanied by actions. Patriotism through actions is the only valuable one in the country, especially in danger of enemy attack. Love for one's country without actions can be good in times of peace, but in times of war, patriotism proves its sincerity in battle. Patriotism demands sacrifices of life, family, property, and everything a person has. People who give their lives for their countries are witnesses. Questions

(a) What are the author's positions on patriotism? 1 mk

(b) What warning does the author give regarding patriotism? 1 mk

(c) "To counter your arguments with the weight of their arguments." What does this phrase mean according to the passage you read? 1 mk

(d) Write a suitable title for the passage you read. 1 mk

(e) Eleza dhima ya lugha. 2 mk

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2. 15 marks

(a) Ni dhana ipi ya msingi inayopatikana katika mstari wa pili hadi wa tatu? Toa mifano miwili ya dhana hiyo. 5 mk

(b) Mifano miwili (2) ya taswira ya kusikia imetumika katika aya hii. Tambua mifano hiyo. 4 mk

(c) Ni tamathali ipi ya usemi inayotumiwa katika mstari wa tatu na wa tano? Toa mifano miwili ya tamathali hizo. 3 mk

(d) Ni lugha ipi maalumu iliyotumika katika aya hii? Toa kwa usahihi mfano mmoja wa lugha hiyo. 3 mk

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3. 5 marks

Verbs in Kiswahili have their characteristics. Using five (5) sentence examples, show five (5) different characteristics of verbs.

(a) Show five (5) different characteristics of verbs using five (5) sentence examples. 5 mk

(b) Nathari ya kughani 3 mk

(c) Nathari ya kigereza 3 mk

(d) Nathari ya lugha ya picha 3 mk

(e) Nathari ya hadithi 3 mk

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4. 4 marks

What is the difference between a free morpheme and a bound morpheme? Explain using four (4) sentences, two (2) for each morpheme.

(a) Explain the difference between a free morpheme and a bound morpheme using four (4) sentences, two (2) for each. 4 mk

(b) Kitenzi na kiwakilishi 3 mk

(c) Nomino na kihisishi 3 mk

(d) Kivumishi na kihusishi 3 mk

(e) Nahau na semi 3 mk

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5. 5 marks

Explain the meaning of the following idioms and compose one (1) sentence for each idiom.

(a) Explain the meaning of the following idioms: 5 mk

(b) Compose one (1) sentence for each idiom. 5 mk

(c) Ni jambo gani muhimu katika kifungu C? 3 mk

(d) Kama wewe ni mwalimu, utamshauri vipi mwanafunzi aliyeandika kifungu D ili aweze kuboresha uandishi wake? 4 mk

(e) Kifungu E kina ujumbe gani? Onesha mfano wowote wa fasihi mithali. 3 mk

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6. 5 marks

Auxiliary verbs complete the message in a sentence. Using five (5) examples, prove this fact.

(a) Prove that auxiliary verbs complete the message in a sentence using five (5) examples. 5 mk

(b) Muundo wa kazi 3 mk

(c) Mhusika 3 mk

(d) Matumizi ya lugha 3 mk

(e) Kilele 3 mk

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7. 5 marks

Explain the concept of a free conjunction. Using examples, show the difference between a free conjunction and another type of conjunction.

(a) Explain the concept of a free conjunction and show the difference between a free conjunction and another type of conjunction using examples. 5 mk

(b) Mtindo wa mwandishi 3 mk

(c) Uhalisia 3 mk

(d) Nafasi ya msimulizi 3 mk

(e) Mawazo ya mwandishi 3 mk

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8. 25 marks

Write an essay of 250 words on one of the following topics:

(a) Aisifuye mvua imemnyeshea. 25 mk

(b) Elimu ya msingi ina umuhimu wake katika jamii. 25 mk

(c) Maradhi yanavyorudisha nyuma maendeleo ya familia hatimaye Taifa. 25 mk

(d) Kuelimika kwa msichana ni kuelimika kwa jamii. 25 mk

(e) Wanyama pori. 25 mk

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9. 25 marks

On your birthday, you need friends to celebrate the day with. Prepare an invitation card to inform your friends.

(a) Prepare an invitation card to inform your friends about your birthday celebration. 25 mk

(b) Shairi la kimapenzi 3 mk

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10. 10 marks

After Kiswahili was appointed the national language, various bodies were formed with the aim of promoting and spreading Kiswahili. Elaborate on the establishment of five (5) institutions that were founded for this purpose.

(none) Fafanua kuhusu uundwaji wa asasi tano (5) zilizoanzishwa kwa minajili hiyo. 10 mk

(a) Fasili msamiati. 1 mk

(b) Onyesha jinsi msamiati unavyoweza kuathiri au kuimarisha maana ya kazi ya fasihi. 4 mk

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11. 15 marks

Write three (3) proverbs that are similar to the proverb "Kata pua uunge wajihi" then explain the meaning and importance of this proverb in society.

(none) Andika methali tatu (3) zinazofanana na methali isemayo “Kata pua uunge wajihi” kisha ueleze maana na umuhimu wa methali hii katika jamii. 15 mk

(a) Ni maana ipi ya kiufundi inayohusu habari iliyo katika aya ya kwanza? 3 mk

(b) Ni maoni yapi ya uhariri yanayotokana na habari iliyo katika aya ya pili? 4 mk

(c) Ni matumizi yapi ya lugha ya kihisia yanayopatikana katika aya ya tatu? Toa mifano miwili. 4 mk

(d) Ni dhana ipi inayojitokeza katika aya ya nne? 4 mk

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12. 15 marks

Compare and contrast the structures used by the writers of two (2) poetry anthologies you have read from those listed.

(none) Linganisha na linganua miundo iliyotumiwa na waandishi wa diwani mbili (2) ulizosoma kati ya hizo zilizoorodheshwa. 15 mk

(a) Mifumo mbalimbali ya lugha katika makala ya habari 5 mk

(b) Umuhimu wa makala ya habari katika maendeleo ya jamii 5 mk

(c) Athari za uhariri wa habari kwa msomaji 5 mk

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13. 15 marks

The language used by a writer in their literary work is what helps in conveying their ideas to the audience. Using two (2) selected novels you have read, discuss how the novelists in those novels used the element of figures of speech.

(none) Kwa kutumia riwaya teule mbili (2) ulizosoma, jadili jinsi wasanii wa riwaya hizo walivyotumia kipengee cha tamathali za semi. 15 mk

(a) Lugha ya propaganda 5 mk

(b) Lugha ya hotuba za kisiasa 5 mk

(c) Uteuzi wa maneno na athari zake kwa siasa 5 mk

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14. 15 marks

Discuss the thematic success and failure of two (2) selected playwrights whose plays you have read.

(none) Jadili kufaulu na kutofaulu kimaudhui kwa waandishi wawili (2) wa tamthiliya teule ulizosoma. 15 mk

(a) Nadharia ya lugha ya kijamii 5 mk

(b) Nadharia ya lugha kama zana 5 mk

(c) Nadharia ya lugha katika mabadiliko ya kijamii 5 mk

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15. 15 marks

You have been selected to participate in an East African ngonjera writing competition. Compose a ngonjera with four (4) verses about the preparations for the 2010 elections.

(none) Tunga ngonjera yenye beti nne (4) kuhusu maandalizi ya uchaguzi wa mwaka 2010. 15 mk

(a) Ni dhana ipi kuu ambayo inajitokeza katika aya ya kwanza? 3 mk

(b) Fafanua kwa kina uhusiano kati ya dhana uliyotambua katika (a) na mabadiliko katika aya ya pili. 5 mk

(c) Tathmini athari za mabadiliko yaliyotajwa katika aya ya tatu kwa jamii. 7 mk

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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2009

Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2009

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