FTNA Kiswahili Paper 2 2023 — Past Paper & Online Quiz

1. 1 mark

The teacher asked the students to analyze the word "anacheza" with its affixes. Which analysis shows the correct arrangement of its affixes?

A. Prefix is a-, -na- and suffix is -a

B. Prefix is -a and suffix is -na

C. Prefix is -na- and suffix is a

D. Prefix is -na- and -chez- and suffix is a

2. 1 mark

What is the synonym of the word "jokofu" from the following?

A. Jiko

B. Tanuru

C. Friji

D. Stovu

3. 10 marks

Refer to the passage (not provided). (a) Write a suitable headline for the passage. (b) Why does the author emphasize the importance of everyone reading both sides of the book? (c) Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage you read. (i) Hana budi (ii) Imedhihirika (iii) Yaliyogubikwa (iv) Asilani (v) Kuwarudi. (d) Write a lesson you learn from this passage.

(a) Write a suitable headline for the passage. 1 mk

(b) Why does the author emphasize the importance of everyone reading both sides of the book? 2 mk

(c) Explain the meaning of the following words as used in the passage you read. 5 mk

(c (i)) Hana budi. 2 mk

(d) Write a lesson you learn from this passage. 2 mk

(c (ii) Yaliyogubikwa. 2 mk

(c (iv) Asilani. 2 mk

(c (v)) Kuwarudi. 2 mk

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4. 5 marks

Construct sentences using the given words to represent the respective word classes. Example: Yesterday night should be used as an adverb. Sentence: Both of them left yesterday night. (a) 'Mimi' should be used as a pronoun. (b) 'Letu' should be used as an adjective. (c) 'Tutaendelea' should be used as an auxiliary verb. (d) 'Na' should be used as a conjunction. (e) 'Upendo' should be used as an abstract noun.

(a) 'Mimi' should be used as a pronoun. 1 mk

(b) 'Letu' should be used as an adjective. 1 mk

(c) 'Tutaendelea' should be used as an auxiliary verb. 1 mk

(d) 'Na' should be used as a conjunction. 1 mk

(e) 'Upendo' should be used as an abstract noun. 1 mk

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5. 5 marks

Explain five steps to consider in order to find the meaning of a word in a dictionary.

(i) A composition with a good arrangement of syllables and concise language. 1 mk

(a) Step 1 1 mk

(b) Step 2 1 mk

(ii) Compositions with the structure of traditional poetry. 1 mk

(c) Step 3 1 mk

(iii) Dramas concerning various heroic matters. 1 mk

(iv) Compositions with syllable arrangements that match in each line. 1 mk

(d) Step 4 1 mk

(v) Arrangement of words that accompanies the actions of characters. 1 mk

(e) Step 5 1 mk

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6. 5 marks

By giving five arguments, explain the importance of using fluent language in society.

(a) Argument 1 1 mk

(b) Argument 2 1 mk

(c) Argument 3 1 mk

(d) Argument 4 1 mk

(e) Argument 5 1 mk

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7. 5 marks

Explain five main factors a speaker should consider when selecting words and sentence structures.

(a) Factor 1 1 mk

(b) Factor 2 1 mk

(c) Factor 3 1 mk

(d) Factor 4 1 mk

(e) Factor 5 1 mk

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8. 5 marks

Explain two advantages and three disadvantages of preserving oral literature in writing.

(a) Advantage 1 1 mk

(b) Advantage 2 1 mk

(c) Disadvantage 1 1 mk

(d) Disadvantage 2 1 mk

(e) Disadvantage 3 1 mk

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9. 5 marks

By giving five arguments, explain the importance of characters in a literary work.

(a) Argument 1 1 mk

(b) Argument 2 1 mk

(c) Argument 3 1 mk

(d) Argument 4 1 mk

(e) Argument 5 1 mk

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11. 5 marks

Match the items in List A with the correct description in List B. List A (i) Traditional poetry structures. (ii) Dramas concerning heroic deeds. (iii) A composition with beautiful arrangement of syllables and concise language. (iv) A structure of syllables that correspond in each line. (v) Arrangement of words that accompanies the actions of characters. List B A Majigambo B Ngonjera C Tenzi D Ushairi E Nyimbo F Maigizo G Utani Answers List A (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) List B

(11.1) Tungo zenye muundo wa mashairi ya kimapokeo. 1 mk

(11.2) Maigizo yanayohusu mambo mbalimbali ya kishujaa. 1 mk

(11.3) Tungo yenye mpangilio mzuri wa silabi na lugha ya mkato. 1 mk

(11.4) Tungo zenye mpangilio wa silabi zinazolingana kwa kila mstari. 1 mk

(11.5) Mpangilio wa maneno unaoambatana na utendaji wa wahusika. 1 mk

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10. 15 marks

You are experiencing health problems and need to go to Dodoma Regional Hospital for treatment. Write a letter to the School Principal requesting a two-day leave. Your name should be Juhudi Sabuni and your address should be Tegemeo Secondary School, P.O. Box 130, Dodoma.

(none) Write a letter to the School Principal requesting a two-day leave due to health problems, addressed to Dodoma Regional Hospital. Your name is Juhudi Sabuni and your address is Tegemeo Secondary School, P.O. Box 130, Dodoma. 15 mk

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Kiswahili · Paper 2 · 2023

Kiswahili · Paper 2 · 2023

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