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Descriptive adjectives in Swahili play a crucial role in adding detail and depth to communication, transforming simple statements into vivid and engaging descriptions. These adjectives follow unique grammatical rules that distinguish them from those in English, including agreement with the noun they describe in terms of class and number. Mastering these nuances is essential for anyone aiming to achieve fluency in Swahili and to convey precise and colorful descriptions in their conversations and writings. This page offers a variety of practice exercises designed to help learners of Swahili gain proficiency in using descriptive adjectives accurately. Through these exercises, you will have the opportunity to apply the rules of adjective-noun agreement, enhance your vocabulary, and develop a deeper understanding of how descriptive adjectives function in Swahili. Whether you are a beginner or seeking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide the practice needed to improve your descriptive language abilities in Swahili.
1. Mtoto *mrefu* anacheza kwenye bustani (adjective for tall).
2. Samaki *wazuri* walikuwa kwenye soko (adjective for good).
3. Nyumba *kubwa* iko karibu na shule (adjective for big).
4. Mtu *mwenye nguvu* alisaidia kusukuma gari (adjective for strong).
5. Ng'ombe *wengi* walikuwa kwenye shamba (adjective for many).
6. Gari *jipya* lina rangi nyekundu (adjective for new).
7. Kitabu *chepesi* ni rahisi kusoma (adjective for light).
8. Chakula *kitamu* kilipikwa na mama (adjective for delicious).
9. Mbwa *mweupe* alikimbia barabarani (adjective for white).
10. Mavazi *mazuri* yalivutia watu (adjective for beautiful).
1. Mtoto ana *furaha* sana leo (an emotion).
2. Huyu ni mbwa *mweupe* (color).
3. Jumba hilo ni *kubwa* sana (size).
4. Nguo yako ni *nzuri* sana (quality).
5. Samaki ni *wapya* kutoka sokoni (freshness).
6. Mti huu ni *mrefu* kuliko ile (height).
7. Hii chai ni *moto* sana (temperature).
8. Kiti hiki ni *kizuri* kuliko kile (comparison).
9. Nyumba mpya ni *safi* sana (cleanliness).
10. Huyu ni paka *mweusi* (color).
1. Mbwa wangu ni _______________ (dog). (adjective for 'good')
2. Huyu ni mtu _______________ (person). (adjective for 'beautiful')
3. Mti huu ni _______________ (tree). (adjective for 'tall')
4. Kitabu hiki ni _______________ (book). (adjective for 'interesting')
5. Hali ya hewa leo ni _______________ (weather). (adjective for 'hot')
6. Samaki huyu ni _______________ (fish). (adjective for 'small')
7. Nyumba yao ni _______________ (house). (adjective for 'big')
8. Embe hili ni _______________ (mango). (adjective for 'sweet')
9. Nguo hizi ni _______________ (clothes). (adjective for 'clean')
10. Gari lake ni _______________ (car). (adjective for 'fast')
