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Simple present tense with habitual actions Exercises in Swahili language
Simple present tense in Swahili is used to describe habitual actions, routines, and general truths. Understanding how to use this tense effectively can help you communicate daily activities and regular occurrences with ease. In Swahili, verbs are modified with specific prefixes and suffixes to indicate the subject and tense, making it essential to grasp these forms for clear and accurate expression. For instance, the verb "kula" (to eat) changes to "anakula" (he/she eats) to show a habitual action in the present tense.
In habitual actions, the simple present tense underscores activities that happen regularly, such as "Ninaamka saa kumi na mbili asubuhi" (I wake up at six in the morning). Mastering this tense involves not only memorizing verb forms but also understanding the context in which they are used. Through a series of grammar exercises focused on the simple present tense, you will gain confidence in constructing sentences that describe daily habits and routines in Swahili, enhancing both your written and spoken communication skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mimi *huamka* saa kumi alfajiri kila siku (verb for waking up).</p>
<p>2. Wao *hula* chakula cha mchana saa sita (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Juma *hufanya* kazi shambani kila Jumamosi (verb for working).</p>
<p>4. Mama *huosha* vyombo baada ya chakula cha jioni (verb for washing).</p>
<p>5. Wanafunzi *huisoma* vitabu kila asubuhi (verb for reading).</p>
<p>6. Bibi yangu *hupika* chakula cha jioni kila siku (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>7. Kijana *hucheza* mpira wa miguu kila jioni (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Baba *hufanya* mazoezi kila asubuhi (verb for exercising).</p>
<p>9. Wafanyakazi *huanza* kazi saa mbili asubuhi (verb for starting).</p>
<p>10. Sisi *huenda* sokoni kila Jumapili (verb for going).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Juma *hula* matunda kila asubuhi (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Wanafunzi *huenda* shule kila siku (verb for going).</p>
<p>3. Mama *hupika* chakula cha mchana kila siku (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>4. Baba *hufanya* kazi shambani kila siku (verb for doing).</p>
<p>5. Wafanyakazi *hufika* kazini saa mbili asubuhi (verb for arriving).</p>
<p>6. Watoto *husoma* vitabu kila jioni (verb for reading).</p>
<p>7. Ndugu zangu *hucheza* mpira kila jioni (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Ninamapenzi *huimba* wimbo kila jioni (verb for singing).</p>
<p>9. Tunapenda *kuangalia* televisheni kila usiku (verb for watching).</p>
<p>10. Wanariadha *hukimbia* asubuhi na mapema (verb for running).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Mimi *huamka* saa kumi na mbili asubuhi (verb for waking up).</p>
<p>2. Wao *hula* chakula cha mchana saa sita (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Yeye *husoma* vitabu kila jioni (verb for reading).</p>
<p>4. Sisi *hucheza* mpira wa miguu kila Jumamosi (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. Baba yangu *huendesha* gari kwenda kazini kila siku (verb for driving).</p>
<p>6. Watoto *hupenda* kwenda shule kila asubuhi (verb for liking/loving).</p>
<p>7. Ninyi *huwasha* taa wakati wa jioni (verb for turning on).</p>
<p>8. Wanafunzi *huandika* mazoezi yao kila siku (verb for writing).</p>
<p>9. Mama *hufua* nguo kila Jumapili (verb for washing).</p>
<p>10. Rafiki yangu *huimba* nyimbo nzuri kila mara (verb for singing).</p>