(a) Explain the meaning of a national language. (b) State two reasons why Kiswahili is a national language in Tanzania. (c) Explain the difference between a national language and an international language. (d) Why is it important to preserve and develop the national language?

1. Explain the meaning of a national language. (1 mk)
2. State two reasons why Kiswahili is a national language in Tanzania. (1 mk)
3. Explain the difference between a national language and an international language. (1 mk)
4. Why is it important to preserve and develop the national language? (1 mk)

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(a) Explain the meaning of a complex sentence. (b) Construct one complex sentence using the conjunction 'although'.

1. Explain the meaning of a complex sentence. (1 mk)
2. Construct one complex sentence using the conjunction 'although'. (1 mk)

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Give the meaning of morpheme and explain the difference between a free morpheme and a bound morpheme by giving one example of each type.

1. Give the meaning of morpheme and explain the difference between a free morpheme and a bound morpheme by giving one example of each type. (4 mk)

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State two noun classes and write one sentence for each class you have mentioned.

1. State two noun classes and write one sentence for each class you have mentioned. (4 mk)

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Explain the meaning of an adjective and state two types of adjectives, constructing one sentence for each type.

1. Explain the meaning of an adjective and state two types of adjectives, constructing one sentence for each type. (4 mk)

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(a) Explain the meaning of a proverb. (b) State two proverbs that teach the importance of effort and patience.

1. Explain the meaning of a proverb. (1 mk)
2. State two proverbs that teach the importance of effort and patience. (1 mk)

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Explain the meaning of the figurative language 'tashbihi' (simile) and write one sentence containing a simile.

1. Explain the meaning of the figurative language 'tashbihi' (simile) and write one sentence containing a simile. (4 mk)

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(a) Explain the meaning of oral literature. (b) State two types of oral literature and explain one characteristic of each.

1. Explain the meaning of oral literature. (1 mk)
2. State two types of oral literature and explain one characteristic of each. (1 mk)

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With two arguments, explain how the Kiswahili language can be used to promote Tanzanian culture.

1. With two arguments, explain how the Kiswahili language can be used to promote Tanzanian culture. (4 mk)

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Explain two arguments that prove the importance of using Kiswahili in the field of technology for the nation's development.

1. Explain two arguments that prove the importance of using Kiswahili in the field of technology for the nation's development. (4 mk)

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With six arguments, explain the importance of using Kiswahili as a language of instruction in secondary schools.

1. With six arguments, explain the importance of using Kiswahili as a language of instruction in secondary schools. (15 mk)

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