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Prepositions of place Exercises in Swahili language
Understanding prepositions of place in the Swahili language is essential for effective communication and navigating everyday situations. Prepositions of place help describe the location of objects, people, and places in relation to one another. By mastering these prepositions, you will be able to give and follow directions, describe scenes, and engage in more detailed and accurate conversations. This section will guide you through the most common Swahili prepositions of place, offering explanations, examples, and exercises to enhance your learning experience.
Swahili prepositions of place include words such as "chini" (under), "juu" (on/above), "katikati" (between), and "karibu na" (near). These prepositions are used in various contexts to describe spatial relationships. For instance, "kitabu kiko juu ya meza" translates to "the book is on the table," while "paka yuko chini ya kiti" means "the cat is under the chair." Through a series of targeted exercises, you will practice using these prepositions in sentences, improving your ability to describe where things are located. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide a solid foundation in using Swahili prepositions of place correctly and confidently.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mwanafunzi anakaa *karibu* na dirisha (Preposition indicating proximity).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu kiko *chini* ya meza (Preposition indicating something lower than another object).</p>
<p>3. Paka amelala *juu* ya kiti (Preposition indicating something higher or on top of another object).</p>
<p>4. Tunakutana *ndani* ya chumba cha mikutano (Preposition indicating being inside something).</p>
<p>5. Mbwa anakimbia *nje* ya nyumba (Preposition indicating being outside something).</p>
<p>6. Gari limeegeshwa *katikati* ya barabara (Preposition indicating being in the middle of something).</p>
<p>7. Watoto wanacheza *kando* ya mto (Preposition indicating being beside something).</p>
<p>8. Mchoro unaning'inia *ukuta* (Preposition indicating attachment to a vertical surface).</p>
<p>9. Samaki wanaogelea *katika* bahari (Preposition indicating being within something, usually liquid).</p>
<p>10. Ofisi ya posta iko *mbali* na shule (Preposition indicating distance from a reference point).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Kitabu kiko *juu* ya meza (position on the table).</p>
<p>2. Paka amelala *chini* ya kiti (under the chair).</p>
<p>3. Mti uko *karibu* na nyumba (near the house).</p>
<p>4. Samaki anaogelea *katika* bwawa (in the pond).</p>
<p>5. Gari linasimama *mbele* ya mlango (in front of the door).</p>
<p>6. Mwalimu amesimama *katikati* ya wanafunzi (in the middle of the students).</p>
<p>7. Kijana amekaa *kando* ya barabara (beside the road).</p>
<p>8. Ndege anaruka *juu* ya mti (above the tree).</p>
<p>9. Panya anakimbia *katika* shimo (in the hole).</p>
<p>10. Nyumba iko *nyuma* ya shule (behind the school).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Gari limeegeshwa *nje* ya nyumba (outside).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu kiko *juu* ya meza (on top of).</p>
<p>3. Mtoto anakaa *chini* ya mti (under).</p>
<p>4. Paka amejificha *ndani* ya kikapu (inside).</p>
<p>5. Barua imewekwa *kwenye* sanduku la barua (in/on/at).</p>
<p>6. Shule iko *kando* ya barabara (beside).</p>
<p>7. Nyumba yao iko *karibu* na ziwa (near).</p>
<p>8. Baba yangu anafanya kazi *ndani* ya jengo hili (inside).</p>
<p>9. Ndege ameruka *juu* ya mlima (above).</p>
<p>10. Mbuzi wanakula majani *katika* shamba (in/within).</p>




