FORM IV MARCH MID TERM EXAMINATION- 2021
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TIME: 3:00 HRS
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of section A, B and C.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and three (3) questions in section C.
3. Electronic calculator and cellular phones are not allowed in the examination room
4. All answers must be written in the answer sheets provided.
5. Write your name or Exam Index number on every page of your answer sheets.
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SECTION A, (15 MARKS)
Answer all questions
1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the most correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheets
i. Are you going to town this afternoon? “I don’t think _____________”
A to B it C that E so
ii.“Why have you appointed John to this post? “He was highly recommended ________ it.
A in B for C to D at
iii. Bisi is twenty years old; I think she is _________ to look after herself.
A quite too old B old enough
C rather so old D rather very old
iv. You are _________________ to believe everything you are told
A too foolish B very foolish
C as foolish D foolish that
v. “How much does that book cost? “ ____________ that one”
A The same as B Same as
C The same D Same
vi. We _____________ a lot of rain recently, so the ground is very muddy
A have been having B have
C were having D had been having
vii. When I came to this school five years ago, Mr. Ngonyani __________ here for fifteen years and he is still here now.
A was teaching B is teaching
C had been teaching D taught
viii. “If you get there in time, you will be given a good seat” In this sentence, the word “get” stands for:
A an action which will take place in the future
B an action which always takes place
C an action taking place now
D an action which took place in the past
ix. Mr. Alex is taking us for Mathematics next term. The words “is taking” stand for
A an action now going on
B an action in the future
C an action which has been going on for sometime
D an action which will continue for some time from the present
x. Which of the underlined expressions means “Failed to understand”?
A I thought nothing of what he said
B I made nothing of what he said
C I heard nothing of what he said
D I had nothing to do with what he said
2. Match the descriptions of places in List A with the correct place names in List B by writing its letter beside the corresponding item number in the answer sheets provided.
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i. An unmarried woman ii. A man with magic power. iii. People in the meeting iv. A place where serious patients are kept for great attention v. A place where artistic , cultural, and historical things are kept
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A. Bachelor B. Museum C. Spinster D. Hospital E. Wizard F. Crowd G. Intensive Care Unit |
SECTION B, (40 Marks)
Answer all Questions in this section
3. Re – arrange the highlighted letter in these sentences to form the correct word
Eg. Mary can irwte very good stories
Mary can write very good stories
i. I think ctehni fighting should have ended many years ago but it still happens in many parts of Africa.
ii. Glory was irasped for working hard
iii. Nelson Kidason claimed to be an eeytneswsi to the accident
iv. Shortage of saptreu and water makes pastoral communities fight
4 Fill in the blanks with the right word.
i. My Uncle is a …………….. He cooks in a restaurants
ii. My brother is a …………….. He repairs broken down cars
iii. My father is a ……………. He writes poems
iv. My sister is an ……………. She owns a small business
5. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate article.
i. The earth moves round ………………. Sun
ii. It was ……………. honor for our school to be awarded the medal
iii. My friend is …………………. European
iv. Pemba is ……………………… Island
6. Re – write according to the instruction given under each item.
i The higher they went, the colder it became.
(Re – write using double comparatives)
ii . She told me that her mother was sick
(Use “of” in the place of “that”)
iii. She visited the British council. She wanted to borrow some texts
Re-write using “so as”
iv. I can’t concentrate on my work for I am unwell; “Catherine said.
( Re – write as reported speech )
7. Pick out the words that have different sounds in the following groups
i. Come, hum ,son, calm, bun
ii. Gate, late said, state, cake
iii. Coat, boat, moat, goat, low
iv. Food, wood, fool, full
8 Read the passage below carefully then answer the questions that follow
Have you ever asked yourself why people who engage in sports look healthy and have great strong bodies? Sports play a very important role in our daily lives. For those who care about their health, it is a need for them to engage in sports of their interest, sports include swimming, football, athletics, cycling, mountain and rock climbing, skiing among many others.
Most health officers and doctors encourage people to engage in sports activities for fun and ensure that they are physically and mentally fit. These activities keep us away from heart related diseases (heart attack, high blood pressure), diabetes obesity, and mental stress among others.
Sporting is a good way of relaxing the body. After a busy day at work, it is encouraged to engage in sports activities that you like most to wind down the day. This will help relaxing of the muscles while making them more supple and toned. In addition it strengthens bones and joints. People who engage in sports are stronger and in position to engage in more challenging activities than those who don’t.
Aports provide environment that allow people to develop socially through socializing with others. At the end of the day friendships are established and deals are made. Other activities like draft and chess increase the efficiency and power of our mind to reason. If you compare a chess player and a non- player, a chess player can be very fast in terms of reasoning and decision-making. H`ealth should be everyone’s concern, as it keeps away amnesia as well as total memory loss during old age. Finally, sports help to boost our body posture and appearance. People who engage in sports regularly do burn more calories than those who do not, this means their bodies are in good shape and so they have self-esteem. Such people are happy and they exude confidence wherever they are.
Questions
a. Suggest the suitable title for the passage.
b. State four benefits of sporting
i. ……………………………………..
ii. ……………………………………..
iii. ……………………………………..
iv. ……………………………………..
c. Give examples of any four diseases that can be prevented by engaging in sports activities
i. ………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………
iii. ………………………………………
iv. ………………………………………
d. How playing draft and chess can be beneficial to you as a student?
e. How would you advise those who do not engage in sports? Limit your response to one point
SECTION C, (45 Marks)
Answer three (3) questions from this section
9. Students pregnancy is a hot topic these days; write an essay on three (3) causes and three (3) solutions to student’s pregnancy problems in Tanzania. (Write in not more than 250 words).
LIST OF READINGS FOR QUESTIONS
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
A Wreath for Fr, Mayor - S.N Ndunguru, (1977), Mkuki na Nyota
Unanswered cries - Osman Conteh, Macmillan
Passed like a Shadow - B.M. Mapalal, (2006) AUP
Spared - S.N Ndunguru (2004), Mkuki na Nyota
Weep Not Child - Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1987): Heinemann
The Interview - P. Ngugi (2002). Macmillan
PLAYS
Three suitors one Husband - O. Mbia (1994), Eyre Methuen
The Lion and the Jewel - W. Soyinka (1963), OUP
This Time Tomorrow - Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1972). Heinemann
The Black Hermit - Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1968), Heinemann
POETRY:
Song of Lawino and Ocol - O.P. Bitek (1979), EAPH
Growing up with poetry - D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989). Heinemann
Summons - R. Mabula (1960), TPH
10. Read the following poem then answer the questions that follow;
Africa my Africa
Africa of proud warriors in ancestral savannah
Africa of whom my grandmother, sings
On the banks of the distant river
I have never known you
But your blood flows in my veins
Your beautiful black blood that irrigates the fields
The blood of your sweat
The sweat of your work
The work of your slavery
Africa tell me Africa
Is this your back that is unbent?
This back that never breaks under the weight of humiliation
This back trembling with red scars
And saying no to the whip under the mid day sun
But a grave voice answers me
Impetuous child that tree young and strong that tree over there
Splendidly alone a midst white and faced flowers
That is your Africa springing up a new springing up
Patiently obstinately
Whose fruit bit by acquires
The bitter taste of liberty.
Questions
i. What is the poem about?
ii. Suggest the title of the poem
iii. Comment on any three figures of speech used
iv. What does the symbol “that tree young and strong” suggest?
v. Mention any three themes from the poem
vi. What message do you get from the poem (give 2)
11. Some male leaders abuse power entrusted to them using it to win love. Referring to two plays you have read verify this statement by giving three points from each.
12. If you are given a chance to suggest some of themes in novels that are relevant in Tanzania today which ones would you suggest? Refer to two novels as you respond to the question by giving three points from each.
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