Answer all questions in this section. Each question carries 4 marks. (a) Explain the meaning of dialect. (b) Name two dialects of Swahili and explain one area where each dialect is spoken. (c) Explain the importance of dialects in promoting the Swahili language. (d) Differentiate between dialect and language.

1. Explain the meaning of dialect. (1 mk)
2. Eleza maana ya lahaja. (1 mk)
3. Name two Swahili dialects and explain one region where each dialect is spoken. (1 mk)
4. Taja lahaja mbili za Kiswahili na eleza eneo moja linalozungumza kila lahaja. (1 mk)
5. Explain the importance of dialects in promoting the Swahili language. (1 mk)
6. Eleza umuhimu wa lahaja katika kukuza lugha ya Kiswahili. (1 mk)
7. Differentiate between a dialect and a language. (1 mk)
8. Tofautisha lahaja na lugha. (1 mk)

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Explain the meaning of affixes and name two tense affixes, then construct one sentence for each affix.

1. Taja viambishi viwili vya wakati kisha utunge sentensi moja kwa kila kiambishi. (2 mk)

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Using examples, explain the difference between proper nouns and common nouns.

1. Kwa kutumia mifano, eleza tofauti kati ya nomino za pekee na nomino za kawaida. (4 mk)

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(a) Explain the meaning of punctuation. (b) Name two punctuation marks and show their use in one sentence each.

1. Explain the meaning of punctuation. (1 mk)
2. Eleza maana ya uakifishaji. (2 mk)
3. Name two punctuation marks and show their use in one sentence each. (3 mk)
4. Taja alama mbili za uakifishaji na onyesha matumizi yake katika sentensi moja moja. (2 mk)

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Explain the meaning of main verb and auxiliary verb then write one sentence for each type of verb.

1. Eleza maana ya kitenzi msaidizi. (2 mk)

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Name two types of Swahili sentences according to communication style and give an example of each type.

1. Taja aina mbili za sentensi za Kiswahili kulingana na mtindo wa mawasiliano na toa mfano wa kila aina. (4 mk)

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(a) Define the meaning of proverb. (b) Explain two differences between proverbs and idioms.

1. Define the meaning of a proverb. (1 mk)
2. Fafanua maana ya methali. (1 mk)
3. Explain two differences between proverbs and idioms. (3 mk)
4. Eleza tofauti mbili kati ya methali na nahau. (3 mk)

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Explain the meaning of the rhetorical device of sarcasm and give one example of a sentence using this device.

1. Eleza maana ya tamathali ya usemi ya kejeli na toa mfano mmoja wa sentensi inayotumia tamathali hiyo. (4 mk)

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With two arguments, explain how Swahili can be used as a tool for spreading community education.

1. Kwa hoja mbili, eleza jinsi Kiswahili kinavyoweza kutumika kama chombo cha kueneza elimu kwa jamii. (4 mk)

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Name two reasons that contribute to the deterioration of the Swahili language among today's youth and explain their effects.

1. Taja sababu mbili zinazochangia kuharibika kwa lugha ya Kiswahili miongoni mwa vijana wa sasa na eleza athari zake. (4 mk)

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Explain the contribution of Swahili book editors in promoting the national language with six arguments.

1. Eleza mchango wa wahariri wa vitabu vya Kiswahili katika kukuza lugha ya taifa kwa hoja sita. (15 mk)

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Using six arguments, explain why some students find it difficult to write Swahili essays fluently.

1. Kwa kutumia hoja sita, eleza kwa nini baadhi ya wanafunzi hupata ugumu wa kuandika insha za Kiswahili kwa ufasaha. (15 mk)

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Discuss with six arguments the role of Swahili language in promoting tourism in Tanzania.

1. Jadili kwa hoja sita nafasi ya lugha ya Kiswahili katika kukuza utalii nchini Tanzania. (15 mk)

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Explain the contribution of media outlets in developing Swahili in the country using six arguments.

1. Eleza mchango wa vyombo vya habari katika kuendeleza Kiswahili nchini kwa kutumia hoja sita. (15 mk)

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Write a narrative essay with the title: Greed ahead, death.

1. Andika insha ya kisimi yenye kichwa: Tamaa mbele mauti. (15 mk)

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With six arguments, explain how Swahili poems can be used as a tool for social change.

1. Kwa kutumia hoja sita, eleza jinsi ambavyo mashairi ya Kiswahili yanaweza kutumika kama chombo cha mabadiliko ya kijamii. (15 mk)

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