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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2020

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Section A

1. 1 mark

A. Kuepuka makosa ya kisarufi na kimantiki.
B. Kutumia neno lenye maana zaidi ya moja.
C. Kutumia kiwakilishi kiambata katika neno.
D. Kuweka msisitizo au ufafanuzi zaidi.
E. Kutumia mofimu sahihi za wakati.
2. 5 marks

Match the meanings of Oral Literature genres in Column A with the Oral Literature concepts in Column B, then write the letter of the correct answer in your answer booklet. Column A Column B

Safu ASafu B
(i) Sherehe au shughuli zinazofanywa na jamii katika kipindi maalumu cha mwaka.A Utani
(ii) Masimulizi ya mambo ya kishujaa ambayo mtu amewahi kuyafanya maishani mwake.B Matambiko
(iii) Maigizo mafupi yaliyojaa ucheshi na mzaha.C Miviga
(iv) Sadaka itolewayo kwa miungu au mahoka.D Harusi
(v) Masihara wanayofanyiana wanajamii wakati wa shida na raha.E Ngoma
F Majigambo
G Vichekesho
(i) Celebrations or activities performed by the community during special periods of the year. 1 mk
(a(i)) Sherehe au shughuli zinazofanywa na jamii katika kipindi maalumu cha mwaka. 1 mk
(a(ii)) Masimulizi ya mambo ya kishujaa ambayo mtu amewahi kuyafanya maishani mwake. 1 mk
(ii) Recounts of heroic deeds that a person has performed in their life. 1 mk
(a(iii) Maigizo mafupi yaliyojaa ucheshi na mzaha. 1 mk
(iii) Short, humorous and playful performances. 1 mk
(a(iv)) Sadaka itolewayo kwa miungu au mahoka. 1 mk
(iv) Offerings made to gods or spirits. 1 mk
(a(v)) Masihara wanayofanyiana wanajamii wakati wa shida na raha. 1 mk
(v) Jokes or banter exchanged among community members during times of hardship and joy. 1 mk

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Section B

3. 4 marks

Identify the words in bold in the following sentences:

(i) Wangapi waliondoka mapema leo? 1 mk
(ii) Wachezaji wangapi watashiriki kwenye mechi ya kwanza? 1 mk
(iii) Wanangu wapendwa niwaeleze mara ngapi mpate kunielewa? 1 mk
(iv) Wawakilishi wote waliunga mkono hoja ya mbunge wa Kusini Unguja. 1 mk

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4. 8 marks

Briefly explain four contexts in which an adverb can modify, then compose one sentence for each type of context.

(1) Explain one context and provide a sentence. 2 mk
(2) Explain one context and provide a sentence. 2 mk
(none) Compose one sentence for each type of context. 4 mk
(3) Explain one context and provide a sentence. 2 mk
(4) Explain one context and provide a sentence. 2 mk

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5. 8 marks

Explain two meanings for each of the following phrases:

(a) Mama anaota. 2 mk
(b) Tafadhali nipe sahani ya kulia. 2 mk
(c) Vijakazi wanalima barabara. 2 mk
(d) Amekanyaga mtoto. 2 mk

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6. 8 marks

Using examples from the novel 'Takadini' written by Ben J. Hanson (MBS), briefly explain four consequences that can occur in society if it perpetuates the mistaken tradition of discriminating against albino people.

(none) Explain four consequences that can occur in society if it perpetuates the mistaken tradition of discriminating against albino people, using examples from the novel 'Takadini'. 8 mk
(1) Explain one consequence with an example from Takadini. 2 mk
(2) Explain one consequence with an example from Takadini. 2 mk
(3) Explain one consequence with an example from Takadini. 2 mk
(4) Explain one consequence with an example from Takadini. 2 mk

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7. 4 marks

Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow in the answer booklet.

(a) Using examples, explain the style used in this poem, giving two points. 4 mk
(b) What does the author mean when he says, “Chawa unapomuona, upesi muweke dole?” 2 mk
(c) Briefly explain the poet's attitude in this poem. 3 mk
((d)(i) Using your own words, explain how this poem relates to the real life of our societies. 5 mk

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8. 0 marks

(a) Eleza kwa kifupi tofauti ya msingi kati ya barua ya mwaliko na tangazo. 0 mk
(a) Briefly explain the basic difference between an invitation letter and an announcement. 3 mk
(b) Write an announcement to find your brother named Masana Madale who is lost. 4 mk
(b) Andika tangazo la kumtafuta ndugu yako wa kiume anayeitwa Masana Madale ambaye        amepotea. 0 mk
(c) Eleza kwa ufupi kuhusu mtazamo wa mtunzi wa shairi hili. 0 mk
(d(i)) Andika methali moja inayosadifu shairi hili. 0 mk
(d(ii)) Kwa kutumia maneno yako eleza jinsi shairi hili linavyoendana na maisha halisi ya jamii zetu. 0 mk

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Section C

9. 45 marks

Using four types of media available in Tanzania today, show the contribution of each in promoting and spreading the Kiswahili language.

(1) Discuss the contribution of one type of media in promoting Kiswahili. 3 mk
(2) Discuss the contribution of one type of media in promoting Kiswahili. 3 mk
(3) Discuss the contribution of one type of media in promoting Kiswahili. 3 mk
(4) Discuss the contribution of one type of media in promoting Kiswahili. 3 mk

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10. 45 marks

Poets' statements are important tools in building a better society. Prove this statement by using three points for each book from the two poetry anthologies you have read.

(antho) Provide three arguments from another anthology showing how poets' sayings build a better society. 7 mk

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11. 45 marks

"Tanzanian society faces various social problems that hinder development." Prove this statement by giving three points for each novel from the two novels you have read.

(novel) Provide three arguments from another novel showing social problems hindering development in Tanzania. 7 mk

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12. 45 marks

"Writers of literary works aim to bring about change in what they write." Using the two plays you have read, defend this statement by using three points from each book.

(play ) Provide three arguments from another play showing how the writer aims to bring change. 7 mk

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