Swahili 1 Quiz 2 Term 2
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- 1.
'I cook myself rice’ translates in Swahili as
- A.
Nampikia wali
- B.
Wajipikia wali
- C.
Ninajipikia wali
- D.
Wamepikia wali
Correct Answer
C. Ninajipikia waliExplanation
The correct answer is "Ninajipikia wali." In Swahili, "Ninajipikia" means "I cook for myself" and "wali" means "rice." Therefore, the phrase "Ninajipikia wali" translates to "I cook myself rice."Rate this question:
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- 2.
‘The mouse was chased by the cat – (chase =fukuza)’ translates in Swahili as
- A.
Panya alifukuza paka
- B.
Paka alifukuzana na panya
- C.
Panya lilifukuzia paka
- D.
Panya alifukuzwa na paka
Correct Answer
D. Panya alifukuzwa na pakaExplanation
The correct answer, "Panya alifukuzwa na paka," translates to "The mouse was chased by the cat" in Swahili. This sentence structure indicates that the action of chasing was done by the cat (paka) towards the mouse (panya).Rate this question:
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- 3.
‘Niliimba wimbo mzuri jana’. The negation of this sentence is
- A.
Siliimba wimbo mzuri jana
- B.
Sikuimba wimbo mzuri jana
- C.
Sinaimba wimbo mzuri jana
- D.
Haimbi wimbo mzuri jana
Correct Answer
B. Sikuimba wimbo mzuri janaExplanation
The original sentence "Niliimba wimbo mzuri jana" translates to "I sang a beautiful song yesterday". The negation of this sentence would be "I did not sing a beautiful song yesterday", which is represented by the option "Sikuimba wimbo mzuri jana".Rate this question:
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- 4.
‘I saw many fruits at the market’ translates in Swahili as
- A.
Niliona matunda mengi sokoni
- B.
Niliona tunda nyingi kwa soko
- C.
Niliona matunda mengine hapo soko
- D.
Niliona matunda wengi sokoni
Correct Answer
A. Niliona matunda mengi sokoniExplanation
The correct answer is "Niliona matunda mengi sokoni." This is because "Niliona" means "I saw," "matunda" means "fruits," "mengi" means "many," and "sokoni" means "at the market." Therefore, the sentence translates to "I saw many fruits at the market" in English.Rate this question:
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- 5.
‘Another house’ translates in Swahili as
- A.
Nyumba lingine
- B.
Jumba mwengine
- C.
Nyumba zengine
- D.
Nyumba nyengine
Correct Answer
D. Nyumba nyengineExplanation
The correct answer is "Nyumba nyengine". In Swahili, "nyumba" means "house" and "nyengine" means "another". Therefore, "Nyumba nyengine" translates to "another house" in English.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The object marker of ‘wewe’ (you) is
- A.
-ni-
- B.
-ku-
- C.
-wa-
- D.
-tu-
Correct Answer
B. -ku-Explanation
The correct answer is "-ku-". In Swahili, "-ku-" is used as the object marker for the second person singular pronoun "you" (wewe). It is added to the verb to indicate that the action is being done to or for the person being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The object markers of ‘wao’ and ‘nyinyi’ are
- A.
–tu- and –m-
- B.
–m- and –wa-
- C.
Both take –wa- object marker
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both take –wa- object markerExplanation
Both "wao" and "nyinyi" are plural pronouns in Swahili. In Swahili, the object marker for plural pronouns is "-wa-". Therefore, both "wao" and "nyinyi" take the "-wa-" object marker.Rate this question:
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- 8.
‘Wanafunzi _____ darasani
- A.
Wapo
- B.
Wako
- C.
Wamo
- D.
Walikuwapo
Correct Answer
C. WamoExplanation
The correct answer is "Wamo". In Swahili, "wamo" is used to indicate the presence or existence of people or things in a particular location. In this context, it suggests that the students are present in the classroom.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mnara wa Eiffel ________ Paris
- A.
Umo
- B.
Upo
- C.
Uko
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. UpoExplanation
The correct answer is "Upo." This is because the word "upo" in Swahili means "is" or "exists." Therefore, the sentence "Mnara wa Eiffel upo Paris" translates to "The Eiffel Tower is in Paris."Rate this question:
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- 10.
London ________Uingereza
- A.
Iko
- B.
Ipo
- C.
Imo
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. IkoExplanation
The correct answer is "Iko". In Swahili, "Iko" means "is" or "exists". Therefore, the correct phrase would be "London iko Uingereza", which translates to "London is in England".Rate this question:
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- 11.
1. One of the relative forms below is not correct
- A.
Kijana ambaye nilimwona
- B.
Kijana niliyemwona
- C.
Kijana nilimwonaye
- D.
Kijana ambaye nimemwona
Correct Answer
C. Kijana nilimwonayeExplanation
The correct answer is "Kijana nilimwonaye." This form is not correct because it does not follow the correct structure for relative clauses. In Swahili, the correct structure for a relative clause is "ambaye" followed by the verb. Therefore, the correct form should be "Kijana ambaye nilimwona."Rate this question:
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- 12.
1. Which statement below is correct about past perfect relative –me- ?
- A.
Past perfect can only be used with –amba relative form
- B.
Past perfect can be used with relative infix
- C.
Past perfect can be used with relative suffix
- D.
Past Perfect can be used with both relative infix and suffix
Correct Answer
A. Past perfect can only be used with –amba relative formExplanation
The correct answer states that the past perfect can only be used with the -amba relative form. This means that when using the past perfect tense in Swahili, it is necessary to use the -amba relative form to indicate the completion of an action before another action in the past. It cannot be used with the relative infix or suffix.Rate this question:
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- 13.
1. Which statement below is a not correct about relative constructions in Swahili?
- A.
Relative amba, relative infix and relative suffix can be used with present tense –na
- B.
Relative amba and relative infix can be used with future tense –ta-
- C.
Relative amba can be used with all tenses in Swahili
- D.
Relative suffix can be used with past tense –li-
Correct Answer
D. Relative suffix can be used with past tense –li-Explanation
The correct answer is "Relative suffix can be used with past tense –li-". This statement is not correct because relative suffix is not used with past tense -li- in Swahili. Relative suffix is used with the present tense -na-, while the past tense -li- is used with relative infix.Rate this question:
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- 14.
1. ‘That is my Chair’. The correct demonstrative - reference 'that' will be
- A.
Huyo
- B.
Huo
- C.
Hilo
- D.
Hicho
Correct Answer
D. HichoExplanation
The correct demonstrative reference for "That is my Chair" would be "Hicho" because it refers to something that is further away from both the speaker and the listener.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Huu ni mkoba _____ (hers). The appropriate possessive pronoun is
- A.
Wangu
- B.
Lake
- C.
Wake
- D.
Yangu
Correct Answer
C. WakeExplanation
The correct answer is "Wake" because it agrees with the noun "mkoba" (bag) which is in the singular form and also matches the possessive pronoun for the third person singular feminine, which is "hers" in English.Rate this question:
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- 16.
_____ ni magari ______. The correct answer pair is
- A.
Wale - wao
- B.
Yale – yao
- C.
Lile – lao
- D.
Zile – zao
Correct Answer
B. Yale – yaoExplanation
In Swahili, the word "ni" means "are" or "is" and "magari" means "cars". The correct answer pair is "Yale - yao" because "Yale" is the plural form of "that" and "yao" is the possessive form of "their". Therefore, the correct sentence would be "Yale ni magari yao" which translates to "Those are their cars".Rate this question:
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- 17.
Jumba (mansion) __________ madirisha ya vioo (glass windows). Choose an appropriate –enye choice below:
- A.
Mwenye
- B.
Chenye
- C.
Zenye
- D.
Lenye
Correct Answer
D. LenyeExplanation
The correct answer is "Lenye". In Swahili, "Lenye" is used to indicate possession or belonging. In this context, it is used to show that the mansion has glass windows.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Kipande (piece)_____________ ncha kali (sharp edge). Choose an appropriate –enye choice below:
- A.
Chenye
- B.
Vyenye
- C.
Mwenye
- D.
Wenye
Correct Answer
A. ChenyeExplanation
In this question, we are given the Swahili words "Kipande" which means "piece" and "ncha kali" which means "sharp edge." We are asked to choose the appropriate word from the given options to complete the sentence. The correct answer is "Chenye" because it means "which/that has" in Swahili, and it fits grammatically in the sentence. Therefore, "Kipande chenye ncha kali" translates to "A piece that has a sharp edge."Rate this question:
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- 19.
‘Nikusaidie?’ (Can I help you?). The appropriate negative form is
- A.
Usimsaidie
- B.
Usisaidie
- C.
Usinisaidie
- D.
Tusiwasaidie
Correct Answer
C. UsinisaidieExplanation
The appropriate negative form of "Nikusaidie?" (Can I help you?) is "Usinisaidie." This is because the prefix "Usi-" is used to form the negative imperative form, and "nisaidie" is the verb stem meaning "help me." Therefore, "Usinisaidie" translates to "Don't help me."Rate this question:
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- 20.
‘Call me, please’ – (phone call only). In Swahili this is equivalent to
- A.
Niite
- B.
Nipigie (tafadhali)
- C.
Piga simu
- D.
Uite, tafadhali
Correct Answer
B. Nipigie (tafadhali)Explanation
The correct answer is "Nipigie (tafadhali)". This is because "Nipigie" in Swahili means "Call me" and "tafadhali" means "please". So, "Nipigie (tafadhali)" translates to "Call me, please" which is the equivalent of "Call me, please" in English.Rate this question:
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- 21.
‘No smoking’! The most acceptable Swahili translation is
- A.
Usivute sigara
- B.
Usitoe moshi
- C.
Hapana moshi
- D.
Usiwe moshi
Correct Answer
A. Usivute sigaraExplanation
The correct answer is "Usivute sigara". This is the most acceptable Swahili translation for "No smoking". "Usivute" translates to "do not smoke" and "sigara" translates to "cigarette". Therefore, "Usivute sigara" accurately conveys the message of "No smoking" in Swahili.Rate this question:
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- 22.
‘Babies and dogs must be carried’. The most acceptable Swahili translation is
- A.
Watoto na mbwa wachukuliwe
- B.
Chukuwa watoto na mbwa
- C.
Beba watoto na mbwa
- D.
Watoto na mbwa lazima wabebwe
Correct Answer
D. Watoto na mbwa lazima wabebweExplanation
The correct answer is "Watoto na mbwa lazima wabebwe". This translation accurately conveys the meaning of the original statement, which states that babies and dogs must be carried. The word "lazima" means "must" or "have to" in Swahili, emphasizing the necessity of carrying the babies and dogs. The verb "wabebwe" means "to be carried" in the plural form, matching the subjects "watoto" (babies) and "mbwa" (dogs).Rate this question:
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- 23.
‘The cat is between the lion and dog’. This translates as
- A.
Paka yupo kati ya simba na mbwa
- B.
Paka yupo kati kati ya simba na mbwa
- C.
Paka yupo kwenye simba na mbwa
- D.
Paka mbele ya simba na mbwa
Correct Answer
B. Paka yupo kati kati ya simba na mbwaExplanation
The correct answer is "Paka yupo kati kati ya simba na mbwa." This is the correct translation of "The cat is between the lion and dog." The phrase "kati kati" means "between" in Swahili, indicating that the cat is positioned in the middle or in between the lion and the dog.Rate this question:
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- 24.
The church is beside the Hospital’. This translates as
- A.
Kanisa mbele ya Hospitali
- B.
Kanisa karibu na Hospitali
- C.
Kanisa liko pembeni ya Hospitali
- D.
Kanisa karibiana na Hospitali
Correct Answer
C. Kanisa liko pembeni ya HospitaliExplanation
The correct answer is "Kanisa liko pembeni ya Hospitali" which translates to "The church is beside the Hospital". This is the most accurate translation as "pembeni" means "beside" or "next to" in Swahili. The other options do not accurately convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 25.
‘Matunda ___________ _______________ mkoba. The appropriate choice below is
- A.
Yako --- kwa
- B.
Yamo ---- ndani ya
- C.
Liko ----- kwenye
- D.
Wapo --- ndani wa
Correct Answer
B. Yamo ---- ndani yaExplanation
The correct answer is "Yamo ---- ndani ya." This is because "ndani ya" means "inside of" in Swahili, and it is the most appropriate phrase to complete the sentence. The sentence is saying "Fruits are inside of the basket," so "ndani ya" accurately expresses this idea.Rate this question:
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