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Forming comparatives Exercises in Swahili language
Mastering the art of forming comparatives in Swahili can significantly enhance your conversational skills and deepen your understanding of this beautiful language. Comparatives are essential for expressing differences and making comparisons between two or more entities. Whether you're discussing the size of objects, the speed of animals, or the qualities of different places, knowing how to correctly form comparatives will allow you to communicate more effectively and precisely.
In Swahili, forming comparatives involves understanding specific grammatical structures and vocabulary. Unlike English, which often relies on adding "-er" or using "more" before adjectives, Swahili employs its unique set of rules and markers. As you delve into these exercises, you'll learn how to manipulate adjectives and adverbs to convey comparative meanings accurately. Through practice, you'll not only grasp the mechanics but also gain confidence in using comparatives in everyday conversations, thus enriching your linguistic repertoire.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Juma ni mrefu kuliko *Ali* (name of another person).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu hiki ni *kikubwa* kuliko kile (adjective for size).</p>
<p>3. Gari la John ni *haraka* kuliko la Mary (adjective for speed).</p>
<p>4. Chakula hiki ni *kitamu* kuliko kile (adjective for taste).</p>
<p>5. Shule hii ni *nzuri* kuliko ile (adjective for quality).</p>
<p>6. Nyumba yao ni *kubwa* kuliko yetu (adjective for size).</p>
<p>7. Maji ya bahari ni *baridi* kuliko ya mto (adjective for temperature).</p>
<p>8. Huyu mtoto ni *mwerevu* kuliko yule (adjective for intelligence).</p>
<p>9. Mbwa wako ni *mnene* kuliko wangu (adjective for body condition).</p>
<p>10. Hii barabara ni *ndefu* kuliko ile (adjective for length).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Mbuzi ni *dogo* kuliko ng'ombe (small).</p>
<p>2. Samaki ni *haraka* kuliko kobe (fast).</p>
<p>3. Juma ni *mrefu* kuliko Amina (tall).</p>
<p>4. Kiti hiki ni *ngumu* kuliko kile (hard).</p>
<p>5. Kitabu hiki ni *rahisi* kuliko kile (easy).</p>
<p>6. Matunda haya ni *tamu* kuliko yale (sweet).</p>
<p>7. Nyumba yetu ni *kubwa* kuliko nyumba yao (big).</p>
<p>8. Gari hili ni *ghali* kuliko gari lile (expensive).</p>
<p>9. Mtihani huu ni *ngumu* kuliko mtihani wa jana (difficult).</p>
<p>10. Saa hii ni *nzito* kuliko saa ile (heavy).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Simba ni *mkubwa* kuliko paka (big).</p>
<p>2. Mtoto huyu ni *mrefu* kuliko yule (tall).</p>
<p>3. Kitabu hiki ni *chepesi* kuliko kile (light).</p>
<p>4. Gari hili ni *haraka* kuliko basi (fast).</p>
<p>5. Chakula hiki ni *kitamu* kuliko kile (delicious).</p>
<p>6. Baiskeli hii ni *rahisi* kuliko pikipiki (cheap).</p>
<p>7. Samaki ni *nono* kuliko kuku (fat).</p>
<p>8. Shule hii ni *nzuri* kuliko ile (good).</p>
<p>9. Picha hii ni *nzito* kuliko ile (heavy).</p>
<p>10. Hali ya hewa leo ni *baridi* kuliko jana (cold).</p>
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