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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2019

24 questions

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Questions (24)

Section A

0. 0 marks

Explain the importance of the following items:

(b)i) Chandarua 0 mk
(b)ii) Miti 0 mk

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1. 10 marks

Read the story below and answer the questions that follow: (The story content is missing from the provided text)

(a) What was the rabbit known for? 2 mk
(i) For how long did the rabbit deceive his friends? 2 mk
(ii) For what purpose did the rabbit use his cunning? 2 mk
(b) What was the consequence of the rabbit's actions on its friends? 2 mk
(c) Why did the animals call a meeting? 2 mk
(iii) Identify two (2) bad traits that the rabbit possessed. 2 mk
(iv) What did the animals decide in their meeting? 2 mk
(d) Which animal suffered the most due to the rabbit's deception, and what was the deception? 3 mk
(v) Why do you think all the animals felt very sorry for the hyena? 2 mk
(e) What happened when the hyena followed humans? 2 mk
(f) How did the rabbit behave regarding cooperation with its friends? 2 mk
(g) What did the rabbit do instead of participating in digging the well? 2 mk
(h) What did the animals decide about the rabbit, and who promised to lead the action? 3 mk

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Section B

3. 0 marks

Complete the following sentences by providing antonyms for the underlined words. One example is given.

(i) Mwanafunzi hodari amepewa zawadi. 0 mk
(ii) Wewe ni rafiki yangu. 0 mk
(iii) Ameruka mara tatu. 0 mk
(iv) Watoto wote wanasoma vizuri. 0 mk
(v) Ameruka mara tatu. (mara tatu) 1 mk
(vi) Watoto wote wanasoma vizuri. (wote) 1 mk

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4. 0 marks

Provide the antonyms for the following words. One example is given. WORD ANTONYM

(i) Nenda 0 mk
(ii) Mbovu 0 mk
(iii) Rafiki 0 mk
(iv) Cheka 0 mk
(v) Amani 0 mk
(vi) Funga 0 mk

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8. 0 marks

a) Explain the teachings of the following proverbs: i. He who wants what is under the mat must bend down. ii. If you don't seal a crack, you will build a wall. iii. He who walks slowly does not stumble. b) i. What is the meaning of ngonjera? ii. List four (4) important elements of ngonjera.

(a)i) Explain the teaching of the proverb: Mtaka cha mvunguni sharti ainame. 0 mk
(a)ii) Explain the teaching of the proverb: Usipoziba ufa utajenga ukuta. 0 mk
(a)iii) Explain the teaching of the proverb: Mwenda pole hajikwai. 0 mk
(b)i) What is the meaning of ngonjera? 0 mk
(b)ii) List four (4) important elements of ngonjera. 0 mk

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Section C

5. 0 marks

a) Write the following numbers in words. b) Write the following words in numbers.

(a) i) 1,100 0 mk
(a) ii) 362,045 0 mk
(b) i) Elfu moja na arubaini na mbili. 0 mk
(b) ii) Laki nne, elfu hamsini, mia tano na hamsini na tano. 0 mk

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6. 0 marks

a) Write the following sentences in English. b) Explain the importance of the following items:

(a) i) Bendera yetu ina rangi nzuri. 0 mk
(a) ii) Tulinunua vijiko kumi na nane na uma mmoja. 0 mk
(b) i) Chandarua 0 mk
(b) ii) Miti 0 mk

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7. 20 marks

Compose a short story that conveys the message "Unity is Victory."

(none) Tunga hadithi fupi inayotoa ujumbe “Umoja ni Ushindi”. 20 mk

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Section D

9. 0 marks

Write an invitation card to your friend, inviting them to your sibling's birthday celebration.

(none) Andika kadi ya mwaliko kwa rafiki yako, umualike katika sherehe ya maulid ya kuzaliwa kwa ndugu yako. 0 mk

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10. 0 marks

Mention all the important components of writing a formal letter.

(none) Taja vipengele vyote muhimu vya uandishi wa barua ya kawaida. 0 mk

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