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Form Four Literature in English NECTA Review Papers

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Paper: National Examinations Council of Tanzania · CSEE 2023 · Code 024Time: 3 hoursMarks: Section A 16 · Section B 54 · Section C 30
Instructions
  • This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions.
  • Answer all questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C. Question 9 is compulsory.
  • All writing must be in black or blue ink.
  • Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
  • Write your Examination Number on every page of your answer booklet(s).
Question 1 score: 0 / 10Question 2 score: 0 / 6Question 8 score: 0 / 6

SECTION A (16 marks)

1. For each of the items (i)–(x), choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives. (10 marks)

2. Matching items (6 marks)

Match the descriptions of narrative in List A with the types of narrative in List B.

SECTION B (54 marks) · Answer ALL questions · 9 marks each

SECTION C (30 marks) · Answer TWO questions, 15 marks each · Question 9 is compulsory

List of readings (questions 9–11): Plays – The Lion and the Jewel, The Trials of Brother Jero, The Dilemma of a Ghost, The Government Inspector. Novels – A Walk in the Night and Other Stories, Houseboy, The Old Man and the Medal, The Concubine. Poetry – Selected Poems (TIE), Growing up with Poetry (David Rubadiri).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Form Four Literature in English NECTA review 2023 paper free?

Yes. The 2023 CSEE Literature in English paper is free to attempt interactively on this page. Click to view the options for each multiple-choice question, check your answers instantly, and open model answers for the open questions. NECTA review papers for 2010 to 2025 are on the Click Online Academy app.

How does the interactive exam work?

For Question 1, press View options, choose an answer, then press Check Answer. For Questions 2 and 8, pick an answer from the dropdown and press Check Answer. For Sections B and C, write your own answer (optional) then press View Answer to compare with the model answers.

Which question is compulsory in the 2023 paper?

Answer all questions in Sections A and B, and two questions in Section C. Question 9 (features of the ballad and the sonnet, using Ballad of the Landlord and If We Must Die) is compulsory.

Where are the answers from?

The answers follow the Form Four Literature review answer guide for the 2023 paper. They are model answers for practice, not an official NECTA marking scheme.

Where can I find other NECTA review years?

Literature in English NECTA review papers from 2010 to 2025 are available on the Click Online Academy app. Other exam types such as mid-term, terminal, pre-mock, mock and pre-national papers are linked on this page.