CSEE Kiswahili Paper 1 2023 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

2. 1 mark

Which of the following words has more than one meaning?

A. Ua

B. Mbuzi

C. Kata

D. Nyau

E. Paa

3. 1 mark

In the word 'umempelekea', which morpheme represents the causative voice?

A. me

B. -e

C. -pelek

D. -m

E. -a

4. 1 mark

According to the origin of Swahili, in which areas was the Kijomvu dialect spoken?

A. North of Tanga

B. South of Somalia

C. Pemba Island

D. Mafia Island

E. Malindi area

5. 5 marks

Match the complex phrases in List A with their source of complexity from List B. Write the letter of the correct answer in your answer booklet.

Orodha A	Orodha B
(i) Nilipofika nyumbani nilimkuta hayupo.	A Tafsiri ya neno kwa neno.
(ii) Juma alikimbizwa hospitalini.	B Kutozingatia mantiki.
(iii) Bwana Musa anaendesha.	C Kutumia mofimu ya kauli ya tendea.
(iv) Aliamua kumkimbilia siku ya mwaka mpya.	D Kutozingatia alama za uandishi.
(v) Mama Halima amekuja.	E Kutozingatia matamshi sahihi.
(vi) Alikuwa na vitu vya thamani nyingi.	F Kutumia mofimu ya kauli ya tendeka.
	G Kutozingatia muktadha.

(i) Nilipofika nyumbani nilimkuta hayupo. 1 mk

(ii) Juma alikimbizwa hospitalini. 1 mk

(iii) Bwana Musa anaendesha. 1 mk

(iv) Aliamua kumkimbilia siku ya mwaka mpya. 1 mk

(v) Mama Halima amekuja. 1 mk

(vi) Alikuwa na vitu vya thamani nyingi. 1 mk

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8. 20 marks

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

(a) What is the general impression of the Tunisian team as described in the passage? 3 mk

(b) What was the historical context of matches between Tanzania and Tunisia mentioned in the passage? 2 mk

(c) Describe the atmosphere and the mood of the fans at the beginning of the match. 3 mk

(d) What was the score at the end of the first half and how did the teams perform in that half? 3 mk

(e) Who scored the first goal and for which team? 2 mk

(f) How did the crowd react to the first goal, and how did Mohamedi Kajole's goal affect the mood? 4 mk

(g) What is the meaning of the Swahili proverb "Mungu si Athumani" in the context of the match? 3 mk

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1. 20 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Page 7

(a) Explain the meaning of the idiom 'patashika nguo kuchanika'. 2 mk

(b) Identify the two teams that played the football match. 2 mk

(c) What made the spectators predict that the Tunisian players would win? 3 mk

(d) How did the Tanzanian players perform in past matches against Tunisia? 3 mk

(e) What was the mood among Tanzanians before the match began? 2 mk

(f) Explain the phrase 'ilianza vuta nikuvute'. 2 mk

(g) What was the score at the end of the first half? 1 mk

(h) Who scored the first goal and for which team? 2 mk

(i) Who scored the equalizer goal for Tanzania and in what minute? 3 mk

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6. 54 marks

Answer all questions in this section.

(3.) 10 mk

(4.) 5 mk

(5.) 10 mk

(6.) Using six points, explain with examples how the Swahili and Bantu languages are similar. 12 mk

(7.) Write an essay of not less than two hundred (200) words and not more than two hundred and fifty (250) words on 'The Importance of good nutrition for children.' 12 mk

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0. 0 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions below: This game saw Tanzania lead with two goals to one against Tunisia. Spectators had certain expectations before the game started. (i) Recommend a suitable title for the passage you have read. (ii) Explain the thoughts many spectators had before the start of the match. (iii) Explain the meaning of the following phrases as used in the news passage. (iv) What was the situation of the Tunisians after conceding the first goal? (v) Summarize this news in not less than one hundred (100) words and not more than one hundred and five (105) words.

(a) Pendekeza kichwa kifaacho kwa habari uliyosoma. 1 mk

(b) Eleza mawazo waliyokuwa nayo watazamaji wengi kabla ya kuanza kwa mpira. 1 mk

(c) Eleza maana ya misemo ifuatayo kama ilivyotumika katika kifungu cha habari. (i) Patashika nguo kuchanika. (ii) Walipiga moyo konde. (iii) Mungu si Athumani. (iv) Waliibuka kidedea. (v) Walishika kasi. 1 mk

(d) Watunisia walikuwa na hali ganib aada ya kufungwa goli la pilr? 1 mk

(e) Fupisha habari hii kwa maneno yasiyopungua mia moja (100) na yasiyozidi mia na tano (105). 1 mk

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9. 30 marks

Answer two questions from this section. Question nine (9) is compulsory. LIST OF BOOKS POETRY Wasakatonge M.S. Khatibu (DUP) Malenga Wapya TAKILUKI (DUP) Mashairi ya Chekacheka T.A. Mvungi (EP & D. LTD) NOVEL Takadini Ben J. Hanson (MBS) Watoto wa Mama N'tilie E. Mbogo (H.P) Joka la Mdimu A.J. Safari (H. P) PLAY Orodha Steve Reynolds (MA) Ngoswe Penzi Kitovu cha Uzembe E. Semzaba (ESC) KilioC hetu Medical Aid Foundation (TPH) "Literature is an important tool in educating the society." Prove the truth of this statement by using three elements of language for each book from the two genres you have read. FinUd thkisu arnads oath ewr fraee 6res kouarctie s yata: 7

(none) "Ugha ni nyenzo muhimu katika kutoa mafunzo kwa jamii" Thibitisha ukweli wa lok bi; kwa kutumia vipengele vitatu vya lugha kwa kila kitabu kutoka katika diwant mbili ulizosoma. 30 mk

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Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2023

Kiswahili · Paper 1 · 2023

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