NDURUGUMI SECONDARY SCHOOL
FORM FOUR TEST 10
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
TIME:2:30HOURS
SECTION A (16Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
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 sheet provided.
(i) Joti takes people to unknown places and demand money for their
return. What criminal
term can be used to describe Joti?
a) Hijacker b) Smuggler
c) Kidnapper
d) Black mailer e) Pickpocket
(ii) In writing the descriptive composition, the writers normally describe a
person, place,
thing or event. Which word class is suitable in writing the descriptive
composition?
a) Nouns b) Adjectives c) Pronouns
d) Articles e) Preposition
(iii) Which among the following modal auxiliary verbs is used to describe
the past
discontinued habit?
a) ought to b) used to c) can
d) must e) might
(iv) Choose the correct verb to complete sentence below
“Neither Majuto nor Ngengemkeni……….. around when the thieves
entered the house
a) Were b) Who c) Where d) Was e) Is
(v) The following sentences correctly locate places except;
a) The book is on the table
b) There is a big tree besides my house
c) The school library is next to the staff room
d) The cat`s milk is on the table
e) Mwanza region is in the Northern part of Tanzania.
(vi) The door was opened …., so I was able to see students who were
making noise.
a) Little b) Few
c) A few
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d) A lot
e) A little
(vii) “If Simba SC plays in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup will
remain in
Tanzania” How would you change this sentence in a way that expresses a
regret or
disappointment About a past event?
a) If Simba SC had played in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup would have
remained in Tanzania.
b) If Simba SC had played in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup would
remained in Tanzania
c) If Simba SC had played in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup would
remain in Tanzania
d) If Simba SC plays in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup would
remained in Tanzania.
e) If Simba SC played in Dar es salaam, the confederation cup would
remain in Tanzania
(viii) Which among of the following alternative is an example of the
correlative conjuction?
a) But b) Either…..or c) If d) Unless e) Even though
(ix) Before his death, Mr Kunoga left the ….. on what should be done
about the distribution of his properties
a) Will b) Eulogy c) Shroud d) Condolences e) Wreaths
(x) In his Curriculum Vitae, Kibona mentioned several instructions that he
has worked for
his career. This section of his CV can be referred to as;
a) Career description
b) Work qualification
c) Work experience
d) Work description
e) Career qualification
2. Match the descriptions about the places in column A with the correct
responses in column B, by writing the letter of the correct response in the
answer sheet provided.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
i. A shelter for cows A. Butcher
ii. A place where orphans are housed. B. Abattoir
iii. A building for the accommodation of C. Byre
soldiers. D. Denny
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iv. A place where animals are slaughtered E. Barracks
for meat. F. Camp
v. A place where beers are manufactured. G. Orphanage
vi. A place where clothes are washed and H. Brewery
ironed. I. Washroom
J. Laundry
SECTION B (54 Marks)
Answer all questions from this section
3. (a) Simple present tense has several uses. Construct one meaningful
sentence under the following guidelines to illustrate its uses;
i. To show future plans using a singular noun at the subject position.
ii. To show the future plans using a plural noun at the subject position.
iii. To show the scientific truth.
iv. To show habitual actions.
(b) Change each of the sentences below into negative form
i. My grandmother blew the whistle.
ii. She kicked the ball.
iii. Amina is irrigating flowers.
iv. Two thieves broke into the house and stole my radio.
v. They will travel to Musoma next week.
4. Identify wrongly used word in the following sentences, then write the
well-formed sentence;
i) Geography teacher told form two students to go to the stationary to buy
mathematical set and a pencil.
ii) The environment teacher said deforestation causes draught.
iii) We travelled to Zanzibar by sheep.
iv) My sister went to hair dressing saloon.
v) The scientists proved that a but is both a mammal and a bird.
vi) They crossed the liver before reaching to Kikukwe village.
5. Imagine that you are the sports prefect at your school. Write a letter to
Kiembesamaki sports
and games supplier shop, [Link] 76, Mjini Magharibi placing an order for
sport gears which
will include: 4 balls, 4 nets, 2 pairs of Jerseys and 5 cartons of Glucose.
Sign your name as
Sadick Kombo of P.O. BOX 7070, Zanzibar.
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6. (a) Supply the positive short answer in the following sentences
i. Do you understand English?
ii. Does she like it?
iii. Does she grow fruits?
iv. Do crocodiles live in water?
(b) Use the verb in the brackets to make a correct sentence
i. She ………….. food every day (cook).
ii. I ……………….. this pen daily (use).
iii. Boys …………. Football daily (play).
iv. Zamaradi and Zuena ……………. Beans every Sunday (eat).
v. Students ………….. their clothes daily(wash).
7. As a competent speaker of English language, provide the passive voice
of the following active voice sentences;
i. The professor explained the theory in great detail.
ii. The committee will announce the results tomorrow.
iii. Researchers are conducting several experiments on climate.
iv. She has submitted the proposal late.
v. The students had completed the group projects.
vi. The university awards scholarships to outstanding students annually.
8. Rewrite the following sentences according to the instructions given in
the sentences below;
i. He tightened his seat belt. He began to feel sick. (Use: No sooner …
than……..)
ii. Amina has been living in Arusha since 2023 to 2025(Use: for in the
place of since)
iii. The weather was very bad. He didn’t wear a sweater. (Begin:
although…….)
iv. Few water was left. (Supply a question tag)
v. Mzumbe secondary school teachers are discussing disciplinary matters
(Change the sentence into interrogative form.
vi. The refusal to help, which surprised her (Begin: His………..).
SECTION C (30 Marks)
Answer two (02) questions from this section. Question number
nine (09) is compulsory
LIST OF READINGS FOR QUESTIONS 9-11
NOVELS AND SHORT STORIES
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A wreath for Fr. Mayer - S.N Ndunguru
Unanswered Cries – Osman Conteh, Macmillan
Passed like A shadow – B. Mapalala (2006), Dup
Spared – S.N Ndunguru (2004), Mkuki na NyotaS
Weep Not child – Ngugi wa Thiong`o (1987), Heinemann
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
Songs of Lawino and Ocol – O.P` Bitek (1979), EAPH
Growing up with poetry – D. Rubadiri (Ed) (1989), Heinemann
Summons – R. Mabala (1980), TPH
9. Explore the societal misconducts discussed by the poetess/poets in the
relation to the
contemporary world. Provide three (3) points from each poem.
10. “Literature as a mirror reflects the cultural issues of the particular
society” Verify this
statement using two novels you have done by providing three (3) points
from each.
11. “In literary works, the title has a close relationship with the content of
the text. Support this
observation using two titles of the plays. Provide the three (3) points from
each play.