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Personal pronouns in subjects Exercises in Swahili language
Swahili, a widely spoken language in East Africa, utilizes personal pronouns in various ways to convey meaning and context within sentences. Understanding how to use these pronouns correctly is crucial for effective communication. In Swahili, personal pronouns for subjects are typically used to indicate who is performing the action in a sentence. These pronouns must agree with the subject in both number and class, reflecting the rich noun class system that is a hallmark of the language. By mastering the use of personal pronouns in subjects, learners can significantly improve their fluency and comprehension in Swahili.
The primary personal pronouns in Swahili are "mimi" for "I," "wewe" for "you" (singular), "yeye" for "he/she," "sisi" for "we," "nyinyi" for "you" (plural), and "wao" for "they." These pronouns are not always required in every sentence because the verb conjugation often indicates the subject. However, they are essential for emphasis or clarity, especially in more complex sentences. This set of exercises aims to help learners practice the correct usage of personal pronouns in various contexts, enhancing their ability to construct clear and accurate sentences in Swahili.
Exercise 1
<p>1. *Yeye* anapenda kusoma vitabu (subject pronoun for he/she).</p>
<p>2. *Mimi* nilifanya kazi jana (subject pronoun for I).</p>
<p>3. *Sisi* tunapika chakula cha jioni (subject pronoun for we).</p>
<p>4. *Wewe* utaenda shule kesho (subject pronoun for you - singular).</p>
<p>5. *Wao* wanacheza mpira wa miguu (subject pronoun for they).</p>
<p>6. *Yeye* anajua kuogelea vizuri (subject pronoun for he/she).</p>
<p>7. *Ninyi* mnapenda filamu za vichekesho (subject pronoun for you - plural).</p>
<p>8. *Mimi* ninasoma Kiswahili (subject pronoun for I).</p>
<p>9. *Sisi* tunaishi Dar es Salaam (subject pronoun for we).</p>
<p>10. *Wewe* umenunua gari jipya (subject pronoun for you - singular).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. *Yeye* anapenda kusoma vitabu (third person singular).</p>
<p>2. *Mimi* ninajifunza Kiswahili (first person singular).</p>
<p>3. *Sisi* tunapenda kucheza mpira (first person plural).</p>
<p>4. *Wewe* unakula chakula cha jioni (second person singular).</p>
<p>5. *Wao* wanacheza michezo ya video (third person plural).</p>
<p>6. *Ninyi* mnapenda kuimba nyimbo (second person plural).</p>
<p>7. *Yeye* anaenda shuleni kila siku (third person singular).</p>
<p>8. *Mimi* ninapika chakula cha asubuhi (first person singular).</p>
<p>9. *Sisi* tunasoma vitabu vya hadithi (first person plural).</p>
<p>10. *Wewe* unaandika barua kwa rafiki yako (second person singular).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. *Mimi* ni mwanafunzi mzuri (personal pronoun for 'I').</p>
<p>2. *Wewe* unakula chakula cha jioni (personal pronoun for 'You' singular). </p>
<p>3. *Yeye* anaenda shule kila siku (personal pronoun for 'He/She'). </p>
<p>4. *Sisi* tunapenda michezo (personal pronoun for 'We'). </p>
<p>5. *Nyinyi* mnaishi wapi? (personal pronoun for 'You' plural). </p>
<p>6. *Wao* wanafanya kazi kwa bidii (personal pronoun for 'They'). </p>
<p>7. *Mimi* napenda kusoma vitabu (personal pronoun for 'I').</p>
<p>8. *Wewe* unasoma gazeti gani? (personal pronoun for 'You' singular).</p>
<p>9. *Yeye* anapika chakula kitamu sana (personal pronoun for 'He/She'). </p>
<p>10. *Sisi* tunapenda kupumzika mwishoni mwa wiki (personal pronoun for 'We').</p>