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Using comparatives with “more” and “less” Exercises in Swahili language
Comparatives play a crucial role in describing the relative qualities of different items or people. In the Swahili language, comparatives are often formed using the words "zaidi" for "more" and "kidogo" for "less." Understanding how to effectively use these terms can enhance your ability to communicate more precisely and vividly. Whether you are comparing quantities, qualities, or degrees, mastering these comparatives will help you construct clearer and more accurate sentences in Swahili.
When using "zaidi" and "kidogo" in Swahili, it is important to consider the context and the grammatical structure of the sentence. For example, to say "more beautiful" you would use "mrembo zaidi," while "less beautiful" would be "mrembo kidogo." These words can be applied to a wide range of adjectives and nouns, allowing for a variety of expressions. Our exercises are designed to provide you with practical experience in forming and using these comparatives, helping you to become more confident and proficient in your Swahili communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Juma ni *mrefu* kuliko Hassan (adjective for tall).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu hiki ni *gumu* kuliko kile (adjective for difficult).</p>
<p>3. Safari ya Nairobi ni *ndefu* kuliko ya Mombasa (adjective for long).</p>
<p>4. Chakula cha mama ni *kitamu* kuliko cha baba (adjective for delicious).</p>
<p>5. Emilian ni *mwenye busara* kuliko mke wake (phrase for wise).</p>
<p>6. Gari lake ni *ghali* kuliko langu (adjective for expensive).</p>
<p>7. Kazi hii ni *rahisi* kuliko ile (adjective for easy).</p>
<p>8. Mtoto huyu ni *mchanga* kuliko yule (adjective for young).</p>
<p>9. Filamu hii ni *nzee* kuliko ile (adjective for old).</p>
<p>10. Mbwa wangu ni *mpole* kuliko wa jirani (adjective for calm).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Samaki huyu ni *mrefu* kuliko yule (adjective for tall).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu hiki ni *rahisi* kusoma kuliko kile (adjective for easy).</p>
<p>3. Nyumba hii ni *ghali* kuliko nyumba ile (adjective for expensive).</p>
<p>4. Safari hii ilikuwa *fupi* kuliko safari ile (adjective for short).</p>
<p>5. Mti huu ni *mrefu* kuliko mti ule (adjective for tall).</p>
<p>6. Chakula hiki ni *kitamu* kuliko chakula kile (adjective for delicious).</p>
<p>7. Mtoto huyu ni *mwerevu* kuliko mtoto yule (adjective for clever).</p>
<p>8. Barabara hii ni *narrow* kuliko barabara ile (adjective for narrow).</p>
<p>9. Hii ni *nzito* kuliko ile (adjective for heavy).</p>
<p>10. Gari hili ni *kubwa* kuliko gari lile (adjective for big).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Juma ni *mrefu* kuliko Ali (adjective for height).</p>
<p>2. Kitabu hiki ni *rahisi* kuliko kile (adjective for easy).</p>
<p>3. Nyumba hii ni *nzuri* kuliko ile (adjective for beautiful).</p>
<p>4. Chakula hiki ni *ghali* kuliko kile (adjective for expensive).</p>
<p>5. Mtihani wa leo ulikuwa *mgumu* kuliko wa jana (adjective for difficult).</p>
<p>6. Samaki huyu ni *mnono* kuliko yule (adjective for fat).</p>
<p>7. Hewa ya asubuhi ni *baridi* kuliko ya mchana (adjective for cold).</p>
<p>8. Simu hii ni *nzito* kuliko ile (adjective for heavy).</p>
<p>9. Mbwa wangu ni *mchanga* kuliko wa jirani (adjective for young).</p>
<p>10. Gari langu ni *kubwa* kuliko la kaka yangu (adjective for big).</p>