Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2014
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Section A
Form one sentence for each of the following affixes, and explain the function of that affix in each sentence: (a) -li- (b) -na- (c) -ta- (d) -ki-
- Construct one sentence for the affix -li- and explain its function. (1 mk)
- Form one sentence for each of the following affixes, and explain the function of that affix in each sentence: -li- (1 mk)
- Construct one sentence for the affix -na- and explain its function. (1 mk)
- Form one sentence for each of the following affixes, and explain the function of that affix in each sentence: -na- (1 mk)
- Construct one sentence for the affix -ta- and explain its function. (1 mk)
- Form one sentence for each of the following affixes, and explain the function of that affix in each sentence: -ta- (1 mk)
- Construct one sentence for the affix -ki- and explain its function. (1 mk)
- Form one sentence for each of the following affixes, and explain the function of that affix in each sentence: -ki- (1 mk)
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(a) Differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence. (b) Write one sentence of each type using appropriate conjunctions.
- Differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence. (2 mk)
- Differentiate between a compound sentence and a complex sentence. (2 mk)
- Write one sentence of each type using appropriate conjunctions. (2 mk)
- Write one sentence of each type using appropriate conjunctions. (2 mk)
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Name two types of verbs that indicate the state of a subject and explain one characteristic of each type you have named.
- Mention one type of verb indicating state and explain one characteristic. (2 mk)
- Name two types of verbs that indicate the state of a subject and explain one characteristic of each type you have named. (4 mk)
- Mention another type of verb indicating state and explain one characteristic. (2 mk)
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Explain the meaning of proper nouns and then give two examples and write one sentence using one of them.
- Explain the meaning of proper nouns and then give two examples and write one sentence using one of them. (4 mk)
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Explain with two examples how adverbs of time are used in Kiswahili sentences.
- Explain with two examples how adverbs of time are used in Kiswahili sentences. (4 mk)
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(a) Name two noun classes that indicate plurality of living beings. (b) Form one sentence for each class you have named.
- Mention two noun classes that indicate the plural of living beings. (2 mk)
- Name two noun classes that indicate plurality of living beings. (2 mk)
- Form one sentence for each class you have named. (2 mk)
- Construct one sentence for each class you mentioned. (2 mk)
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Explain the meaning of metaphor and its difference from simile using examples.
- Explain the meaning of metaphor and its difference from simile using examples. (4 mk)
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(a) Explain the meaning of idioms. (b) Name two idioms that encourage morals and good behavior.
- Explain the meaning of idioms. (1 mk)
- Explain the meaning of idioms. (2 mk)
- Mention two idioms that encourage good morals and behavior. (3 mk)
- Name two idioms that encourage morals and good behavior. (2 mk)
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Explain the meaning of the function of oral literature and explain how that function contributes to the upbringing of society.
- Explain the meaning of the function of oral literature and explain how that function contributes to the upbringing of society. (4 mk)
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With two arguments, explain the importance of using Kiswahili in writing official government documents.
- With two arguments, explain the importance of using Kiswahili in writing official government documents. (4 mk)
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Section B
Explain the contribution of Kiswahili poetry in raising and discussing social problems with six arguments.
- Explain the contribution of Kiswahili poetry in raising and discussing social problems with six arguments. (15 mk)
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With six arguments, explain the reasons why some students fail to write essays fluently.
- With six arguments, explain the reasons why some students fail to write essays fluently. (15 mk)
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Explain how the Kiswahili language can be used as a tool for entrepreneurship and economic development with six arguments.
- Explain how the Kiswahili language can be used as a tool for entrepreneurship and economic development with six arguments. (15 mk)
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With six arguments, explain how the use of Kiswahili in secondary education can be strengthened.
- With six arguments, explain how the use of Kiswahili in secondary education can be strengthened. (15 mk)
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Section C
Explain in detail the contribution of the Kiswahili language in fostering democracy in Tanzania with six well-explained arguments.
- Explain in detail the contribution of the Kiswahili language in fostering democracy in Tanzania with six well-explained arguments. (30 mk)
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Discuss how to promote the correct use of Kiswahili among Tanzanian youth with six arguments.
- Discuss how to promote the correct use of Kiswahili among Tanzanian youth with six arguments. (30 mk)
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