THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SHINYANGA DISTRICT COUNCIL
FORM FOUR DISTRICT JOINT EXAMINATIONS
022 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Time: 3:00 Hours 20th March 2024 MORNING

Instructions
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
2. Answer all questions in section A and B and two (2) questions from section C.
3. Section A carries sixteen (16) marks, section B carries fifty four (54) marks and section C carries thirty
(30) marks.
4. All writings should be in blue or black pen except for diagram that must be drawn in pencil.
5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
6. Write your examination number on every page of your answer provided.

SECTION A (16 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section

1.For each of the items (i-x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter
beside the item number in the answer sheets provided.

(i) Five students were selected to express ongoing activity by using the verb “know”. Only one student
was able to make a correct sentence. Being good at English, identify the correct sentence.
A. I am knowing the person who speaks English. B. I am know how to cook biryani.
C I am going to know who steals my food. E. I know the boy who took your pen
E I knowing this person is a thief

(ii) Judi’s brother is a famous lifeguard in our town. What does he do?
A. He saves people’s lives by rescuing them from fire accidents.
B. He saves people’s lives by rescuing them from drowning when swimming.
C. He saves people’s lives by rescuing them from road accidents.
D. He saves people’s lives by rescuing them from burglars’ attack.
E. He saves people’s lives by rescuing them from night robbery

(iii)The newspaper article stated that the number of school dropouts is likely to increase thisyear. This is
a non-factual information. Why is it categorized as non-factual?
A.Due to the use of the word increase. B. Due to the use of article “the”.
C Due to the use of the word likely. D. Due to the use of “this year” instead of “next year”
E Due to the use of the compound word “dropouts”

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 (iv) On his wedding day, my brother, Jongo looked very smart. He told me that I should address him
as____________ instead of calling him brother.
A. Bachelor B.Best man C. Gloom D. Bride E. Groom
(v) “Nuru prefers studying to playing football.” If you rewrite this sentence by using the verb like
instead of prefer, how will it read?
A. Nuru likes studying more than playing football
B. Nuru likes studying to playing football
C. Nuru likes studying than playing football
D. Nuru likes studying than to playing football
E. Nuru likes more studying than playing football
(vi) Kaunda secondary school is adjacent to Madenge referral Hospital. The word adjacent can be
replaced by the following words without changing the meaning:
A. Opposite B. Near C. Next D.Close E.Handy
(vii) Chandimu was told by the English teacher to change the sentence, “I went to school yesterday” into
future perfect continuous. Which of the following was his correct answer?
A. I will go to school tomorrow B. I will have been going to school
C I will have gone to school D. I will be going to school
E. I will have been gone to school
(viii). A fatal accident occurred on Manyema road involving a lorry and a Bajaj. The Bajaj driver died on
the spot. The underlined expression means the following except:
B. At that moment B. At the scene of the event C. Without any delay
D.On the road E.Immediately
(ix). “Were it to rain, we wouldn’t go to the shamba.” What situation does this sentence express?
C. It rained, so we didn’t go to the shamba. B. It rained, so we went to the shamba.
C It didn’t rain, so we didn’t go to the shamba. D. It didn’t rain, so we went to the shamba.
E. It rained, so we were about to go the shamba.
(x). You have attended a village meeting about the effects of female circumcision. Upon seeing you, the
villagers asked you to deliver a speech. You agreed to deliver the speech though you didn’t have any prior
preparations. Therefore, your speech can be referred to as:
A. Prompt speech B.Inaccurate speech C. Ideal speech C. Brainstorming speech D. Impromptu speech

2.Match the meaning of the terms used in a dictionary in List A with the corresponding terms in List B by
writing the letter of the correct response beside the item number in the answer sheets provided.

LIST A LIST B
i The dictionary shows the way in which a word is A. Antonyms
spoken in a particular language. B. Guideword
ii A word in bold at the top of a page that shows the C. Headword
first or the last word on that page. D. Abbreviation
iii The dictionary shows different words which have
E. Synonyms
the same meaning.
iv The dictionary shows a word category of an entry F. Pronunciation
or headword. G. Symbol
v A word or phrase in boldface which begins a H. Parts speech
separate entry in a dictionary.
vi The dictionary shows words which have opposite
meaning.

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 SECTION B (54 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section

3. Mlyahilu is a form one student who cannot speak English correctly. Having mastered English well,
correct him accordingly.
(a) Me and Juma are going to the beach this evening.
(b) Excuse me teacher, may you borrow me your book?
(c) I suggest he sees the subject teacher.
(d) Do you have a black pen? Yes, I have it.
(e) I am very fond for coffee.
(f) Yesterday I saw a big mice.
4. You have just had a new teacher at your school. Use the given words below to describe him/her; one
sentence each.
Bald, big round, middle-aged, slim, tall, polite
(a) Height
(b) Hair
(c) Age
(d) Shape
(e) Personality
(f) Eyes
5. Read the invitation card below then answer the questions that follow:

INVITATION CARD

Mr. Majaliwa is delighted to invite

Miss/mr/mrs/Dr/Prof/sheikh

ZabibuManjano

to a dinner party that will be held at Thai Hotel on

Saturday, Starting from 07:00 pm to 11:00pm. Your
presence is highly appreciated.

RSVP
Majaliwa: 0766 767 767

(a) Imagine that you are Zabibu and decline the invitation.
(b) Mwajabu was filling in an admission form and she wrote the information below. For each of her
information, identify the item in the form.
Example: 16 years old – Age
(i) Tanzanian –
(ii) 18th January, 2005 - (iii) 170cm -
(iv) 50kg –
6. Suppose you are booking a hotel room:
(a) Write three different ways you would ask about the price?
(b) How would you choose a room?
(c) Say when to check in and check out
(d) How would you end the conversation?
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7. You have just learnt how various conjunctions are used in sentences. Use the knowledge you have got to
rewrite the sentences below adhering to the instructions given under each item.
(a) She is intelligent, but she won’t pass the exam (Begin: However….)
(b) All my friends have abandoned me because now I am broke (Use: Now that….)
(c) As soon as I arrived at the airport, the aeroplane took off (Begin: Scarcely….)
(d) In spite of being rich, Jembe lives a stressful life (Use: nevertheless)
(e) They won the match although they had a very weak team (Use: despite…)
(f) Moosha will pass the exam if he studies hard (Use: unless...)

8. Everyone has his/her childhood experiences that he/she would like to share with others.
Suppose you are an upcoming author and write a memoir in not less than 250 words. Underline the
following literary devices in your work.
(i) Simile
(ii) Metaphor
(iii)Hyperbole
(iv)Onomatopoeia

SECTION C (30 Marks)

Answer two questions from this this section. Question 11 is compulsory.

LIST OF READINGS NOVELS AND

SHORT STORIES:
A Wreath for Fr. Mayer - S. N.Nduguru (1977), MkukinaNyota
Unanswered Cries - Osman Conteh, Macmillan
Passed like a shadow - B.M. Mapalala (2006) DUP
Spared - S.N. Ndunguru (2004) MkukinaNyota
Weep not Child - NgugiWaThiongo (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 - NgugiwaThiong’o (1972) Heinemann
The Black Hermit - NgugiwaThiong’o (1968), Heinemann

POETRY
Songs of Lawino and Ocol - O. P’ Bitek(1979), EAPH
Growing up with Poetry - D. Rubadiri (ed) (1989) Heinemann
Summons - R. Mabala (1960), TPH

9. Authors use language artistically to embellish their work and bring about various effects. In the light of
this statement, examine how authors of two novels you have read under this section have successfully
used language to fulfill the above intentions. Give three (3) points from each reading.

10. The presence of obstacles which need to be overcomed would always bring tensions in society. With
reference to two plays you have read under this section, justify the validity of this statement. Give three
(3) points per reading.

11. Poets write to warn the society amongst other roles. Validate this statement with reference to two poems
you have read under this section. Give three (3) points from each poem.

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