Section A
1.
25 marks
Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write a headline for this passage that does not exceed four words.
(b) State the main theme that arises from this passage.
(c) What evidence does the author provide to prove that our country has many tourist attractions?
(d) "The inhabitants of our country, Tanzania, are also part of the tourist attractions." Justify this statement according to the passage you have read.
(e) Explain the meaning of the following words as they were used in the passage:
(i) Chanikiwiti
(ii) Vilivyokwajuka
(a)
Andika kichwa cha habari hii kisichozidi maneno manne.
1 mk
(b)
Taja dhamira kuu inayotokana na habari hii.
1 mk
(c)
Mwandishi anatoa ushahidi gani kuthibitisha kuwa nchi yetu ina vivutio vingi vya utalii?
1 mk
(d)
“Wenyeji wa nchi yetu ya Tanzania nao ni sehemu ya vivutio vya utali” Thibitisha kauli hii kwa mujibu wa habari uliyosoma
1 mk
(e)
Eleza maana ya maneno yafuatayo kama yalivyotumika katika kufungu cha habari
(i) Chanikiwiti
(ii) Vilivyokwajuka
1 mk
(f)
Describe the appearance of the animals in the wildlife parks as depicted in the passage.
2 mk
(g)
What is the impact of tourism on Tanzania's economy, according to the passage?
2 mk
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Section B
3.
25 marks
Answer all questions in this section.
(a) Explain the meaning of borrowing (utohoaji).
(b) From which languages have the following words been borrowed?
(a)
Eleza maana ya utohoaji.
1 mk
(b)
Maneno yafuatayo yametoholewa kutoka lugha gani?
(i) Picha
(ii) Duka
(iii) Shule
(iv) Rehema
(v) Shati
(vi) Trekta
(vii) Ikulu
(viii) Bunge
(ix) Achali
1 mk
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4.
10 marks
Identify the type of the following sentences and explain the structure that forms each sentence.
(a)
Maisha ni safari ndefu.
1 mk
(b)
Ukisoma kwa bidii utafaulu kwa kiwango cha juu.
1 mk
(c)
Mtoto aliyelazwa hospitalini ameruhusiwa kwenda nyumbani.
1 mk
(d)
Nitakuja leo ingawa nitachelewa sana.
1 mk
(e)
Alinunua madaftari lakini kitabu cha Kiswahili alipewa na mwalimu.
1 mk
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5.
9 marks
(a) Explain the meaning of the reflexive form in a verb.
(b) Construct three sentences showing the reflexive form of:
(i) Third person singular subject.
(ii) Object (plural).
(iii) Object (thing).
(a)
Eleza maana ya urejeshi katika kitenzi.
1 mk
(b)
Tunga sentensi tatu zinazoonesha urejeshi wa:
(i) Mtenda nafsi ya tatu umoja.
(ii) Mtendwa (idadi - wingi).
(iii) Mtenda (kitu).
1 mk
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7.
6 marks
(a) Explain the meaning of an affix.
(b) Identify the affixes present in the following verbs:
(a)
Eleza maana ya Kiambishi.
1 mk
(b)
Bainisha viambishi vilivyopo katika vitenzi vifuatavyo:
(i) Tunalima.
(ii) Wanatembea.
(iii) Godoro.
1 mk
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13.
12 marks
"The Swahili literature has placed women in various statuses." Justify this statement using three arguments from each of the two novels you have studied.
(none)
Using three arguments from each of the two novels you have studied, justify the statement: "The Swahili literature has placed women in various statuses."
12 mk
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14.
12 marks
Using three arguments from each drama you have studied, discuss the success of the writers in the aspect of using idiomatic expressions.
(none)
Using three arguments from each of the two dramas you have studied, discuss the success of the writers in the aspect of using idiomatic expressions.
12 mk
(a)
Suggest a suitable title for the story.
1 mk
(b)
Outline the main characters in the story.
2 mk
(c)
Describe the main plot points of the story.
2 mk
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15.
4 marks
(a)
Visasili ni nini?
1 mk
(b)
Tungakisasili kimoja kuhusu "Mnyama unayempenda."
3 mk
(c)
Why was Beka absent yesterday?
1 mk
(d)
Rewrite the sentence 'Nilikuwa mgonjwa' in the present tense.
1 mk
(e)
Complete the following sentence using an appropriate word from the dialogue:
Habari za Beka ni ………….
2 mk
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Section C
8.
10 marks
Write an essay not exceeding three hundred (300) words and not less than two hundred and fifty (250) words on the benefits of television to society.
(none)
Write an essay not exceeding three hundred (300) words and not less than two hundred and fifty (250) words on the benefits of television to society.
10 mk
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9.
10 marks
You have been chosen to present a speech on behalf of the villagers of Kisombogho village, who wish to express their gratitude to the District Commissioner for digging a water well in their village. Write the speech you will read on the day of the meeting.
(none)
You have been chosen to present a speech on behalf of the villagers of Kisombogho village, who wish to express their gratitude to the District Commissioner for digging a water well in their village. Write the speech you will read on the day of the meeting.
10 mk
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Section D
10.
10 marks
The Institute of Education (TET) and the Institute of Adult Education (TEWW) are among the organizations that started soon after independence. Explain three functions for each in the growth and spread of Kiswahili in Tanzania.
(none)
The Institute of Education (TET) and the Institute of Adult Education (TEWW) are among the organizations that started soon after independence. Explain three functions for each in the growth and spread of Kiswahili in Tanzania.
10 mk
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Section E
11.
10 marks
Refer to the list of books provided.
(a) Using clear examples, discuss the structure of riddles (vitendawili) by giving four essential points.
(b) Explain three roles of riddles in the community.
(a)
Using clear examples, discuss the structure of riddles (vitendawili) by giving four essential points.
6 mk
(b)
Explain three roles of riddles in the community.
4 mk
(c)
Which organization is responsible for developing standard Kiswahili?
1 mk
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12.
10 marks
"A poet is a teacher of national leaders." Discuss this statement by giving three arguments from each of the two poetry collections you have studied.
Refer to the list of books provided.
(none)
"A poet is a teacher of national leaders." Discuss this statement by giving three arguments from each of the two poetry collections you have studied.
10 mk
(a)
Identify the error in sentence 1 and provide the corrected version.
2 mk
(b)
Identify the error in sentence 2 and provide the corrected version.
2 mk
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