Section B
1.
2 marks
List two (2) characteristics of information.
(a)
Bainisha nasaha mbili (2) anazozitoa mshairi kwa mtoto wa kike.
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(b)
Eleza faida inayoweza kupatikana kwa jamii na mzazi endapo mtoto wa kike atapata elimu.
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(c)
Andika kichwa cha shairi hili kwa maneno yasiyozidi matano (5).
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(d)
Mshairi amekusudia kutoa ujumbe gani kwa jamii yake?
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(e)
Andika kinyume cha maneno yaliyopigiwa mstari.
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2.
25 marks
Summarize the poem you have read above in one paragraph (1) not exceeding twenty-five (25) words.
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Fupisha shairi ulilolisoma hapo juu kwa aya moja (1) yenye maneno yasiyozidi ishirini na tano (25).
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3.
6 marks
a) Name the types of the following sentences:
i) The children are jumping up and down.
ii) The sheep bought yesterday has been slaughtered this morning.
iii) If we had studied hard, we would surely have passed our exams.
b) Construct one sentence for each of the following conjunction types:
i. Comparative conjunction
ii. Additive conjunction
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State the type of the sentence: Watoto wanaruka juu na chini.
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(a)
Taja aina za sentensi zifuatazo:
i) Watoto wanaruka juu na chini.
ii) Kondoo aliyenunuliwa jana amechinjwa leo asubuhi.
iii) Tungelisoma kwa bidii hakika tungelifaulu mitihani yetu.
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(b)
Tunga sentensi moja kwa kila aina ya kiunganishi kifuatacho:
i. Kiunganishi linganishi
ii. Kiunganishi nyongeza
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(a) ii)
State the type of the sentence: Tungelisoma kwa bidii hakika tungelifaulu mitihani yetu.
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(b) i))
Compose one sentence using a coordinating conjunction.
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(b) ii)
Compose one sentence using a subordinating conjunction.
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4.
8 marks
a) Classify the underlined words in the following sentences:
i) If we farm, we will harvest many crops.
ii) Abasi is not a good boy.
iii) The rooster has crowed twice.
b) Using examples, explain the meaning of the following terms:
i. Clause
ii. Sentence
(a)
Ainisha maneno yaliyopigiwa mstari katika sentensi zifuatazo:
i) Tukilima tutavuna mazao mengi.
ii) Abasi si kijana mzuri.
iii) Jogoo amewika mara mbili.
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(b)
Kwa kutumia mifano eleza maana ya istilahi zifuatazo:
i. Kishazi
ii. Sentensi
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5.
0 marks
a) Explain three (3) procedures for conducting a debate.
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b) i) What is the meaning of information?
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ii) State two (2) characteristics of information.
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(a)
Eleza taratibu tatu (3) za kufanya mdahalo.
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(b)
i) Nini maana ya taarifa?
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(a)i)
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(a)iii)
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(b)i)
Nini maana ya taarifa?
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(b)ii)
Taja sifa mbili (2) za taarifa.
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6.
4 marks
Write the following numbers in words.
(a)
Uliza maswali yafuatayo kwa Kiswahili.
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80,914
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(a)i)
How many nails do you have in your fingers?
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(b))
32,500,500
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Who is the President of this country?
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(a)ii)
Which colour do you prefer, brown or purple?
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(a)iii)
Who is the President of this country?
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(b)
Andika nambari zifuatazo kwa maneno.
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(b)i)
80,914
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(b)ii)
32,500,500
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7.
7 marks
a) Kiunguja and Kipemba are among the dialects of the Kiswahili language. Write three (3) other dialects of this language.
b) Explain using examples two (2) factors that differentiate one dialect from another.
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(a))
Write three (3) other dialects of the Kiswahili language.
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(b))
Explain using examples two (2) factors that differentiate one dialect from another.
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Section C
8.
15 marks
Compose a short, exciting story that aligns with the proverb which says "He who seeks many relatives, finds much misfortune."
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Compose a short, exciting story that aligns with the proverb which says "He who seeks many relatives, finds much misfortune."
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Section D
0.
0 marks
Solve the following riddles:
i) I have a tree that cannot be cut down no matter how much I try.
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ii) I beat my child every day but he does not listen.
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(b)i)
Nina mti wangu kila nikiukata haukatiki.
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(b)ii)
Ninampiga mwanangu kila siku lakini hasikii.
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9.
15 marks
Write three (3) stanzas of a Swahili song that condemns the evils present in your society.
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Write three (3) verses of a Kiswahili song that condemns the evils present in your society.
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10.
6 marks
b) Solve the following riddles:-
I have a tree, no matter how much I cut it, it doesn't get cut.
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ii) I beat my child every day but he does not listen.
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11.
0 marks
Write an essay of between 120-130 words on "The Importance of the Media".
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