Shona Greetings 1 Quiz

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    Put these in order:  masikati, manheru, mangwanani

    • Masikati, mangwanani, manheru
    • Mangwanani, manheru, masikati
    • Manheru, mangwanani, masikati
    • Mangwanani, masikati, manheru
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A quiz that tests you on the Shona Greetings 1 Flashcards.

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  • 2. 

    Translate: sei

    • How

    • Why

    • Where

    • When

    Correct Answer
    A. How
    Explanation
    The word "sei" in Italian translates to "how" in English. "How" is used to inquire about the manner or way in which something is done or the condition or state in which something exists. It is a question word that seeks information about the method, process, or means of doing something.

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  • 3. 

    Translate: kumuka

    • To stand

    • To get up

    • To sleep

    • To wake

    Correct Answer
    A. To wake
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to wake". The word "kumuka" translates to "to wake" in English.

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  • 4. 

    What is the next line in this greeting: Masikati.

    • Maswera sei?

    • Taswera sei?

    • Taswerawo.

    • Tasweraseiawo

    Correct Answer
    A. Maswera sei?
    Explanation
    The next line in this greeting is "Maswera sei?" This is because the previous line "Masikati" is a greeting that means "Good afternoon" in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe. "Maswera sei?" is a common follow-up question that means "How are you?" in English.

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  • 5. 

    What's the reply to this statement: Tamuka mamukawo.

    • Tamuka

    • Mamuka

    • Mamuka sei?

    • Tamuke

    Correct Answer
    A. Tamuka
    Explanation
    The given statement "Tamuka" is the correct reply to the question "Tamuka mamukawo." It directly matches the first option provided.

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  • 6. 

    Translate: Tamuka mamukawo.

    • I passed the day well if you passed the day well.

    • I slept well if you slept well.

    • I woke well if you woke well.

    • Who the hell are you?

    Correct Answer
    A. I woke well if you woke well.
    Explanation
    This answer is correct because it accurately translates the phrase "Tamuka mamukawo" into English as "I woke well if you woke well." The other options do not accurately translate the given phrase.

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  • 7. 

    What does "hedu" mean?

    • Me too

    • Also

    • Right on!

    • Goodbye

    Correct Answer
    A. Also
    Explanation
    The word "hedu" is not a recognized term in the English language. However, among the given options, "also" is the closest in meaning to "hedu." "Also" is used to indicate that something is in addition to what has already been mentioned or done. Therefore, "also" can be considered as the closest approximation or interpretation of the meaning of "hedu" in this context.

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  • 8. 

    Translate: kuswera

    • To spend the day

    • To waste the day

    • To pass the day

    • To rue the day

    Correct Answer
    A. To pass the day
    Explanation
    The word "kuswera" in the given context translates to "to pass the day" in English. This means to spend or go through the day without any particular significance or purpose. It suggests that the day is not wasted or regretted, but rather simply goes by without any notable events or achievements.

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  • 9. 

    What time of day is it if someone asks you this question: maswera sei?

    • Morning

    • Afternoon

    • Evening

    • Morning or afternoon

    • Afternoon or evening

    Correct Answer
    A. Afternoon or evening
    Explanation
    The question "maswera sei?" is in Shona, a language spoken in Zimbabwe, and it translates to "how is your afternoon/evening?". Therefore, if someone asks you this question, it is safe to assume that it is either afternoon or evening.

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  • 10. 

    How do you pronounce "kuswera"?

    • Kuswera

    • Kuskwera

    • Either one

    • Neither one

    Correct Answer
    A. Either one
    Explanation
    The word "kuswera" can be pronounced in two different ways, "kuswera" or "kuskwera." Both pronunciations are considered correct, so either one can be used.

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  • 11. 

    Put this phrase in the present tense:  Tamuka mamukawo.

    • Ndamuka wamukawo

    • Tinomuka munomukawo

    • Tinomuka mamukawo

    • Ndinomuke munomukawo

    Correct Answer
    A. Tinomuka munomukawo
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Tinomuka munomukawo". This phrase is in the present tense and it means "We are getting up with him/her".

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  • 12. 

    Translate: Mangwanani

    • Morning

    • Good morning

    • Afternoon

    • Good afternoon

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Morning
    A. Good morning
    Explanation
    The given translation "Mangwanani" corresponds to the English phrases "Morning" and "Good morning". In some languages, there may be multiple ways to greet someone in the morning, such as a casual "Morning" or a more formal "Good morning". Therefore, both options are correct translations for "Mangwanani".

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