Adverbs of Frequency in Swahili grammar are known as “Vielezi vya Mara Kwa Mara”. They give information about the frequency of an event. These adverbs help to explain how often something happens, occurred in the past or will happen in the future. Some examples include “mara kwa mara” (often), “siku zote” (always), “sasa hivi” (right now), “wakati mwingine” (sometimes) and “maranyingi” (many times).
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate adverb of frequency in Swahili.
1. Mimi *siku zote* nenda kazini kwa gari. (always)
2. Wao *mara kwa mara* wacheza mpira. (often)
3. Yeye *wakati mwingine* soma vitabu. (sometimes)
4. Sisi *maranyingi* tunakula pamoja. (many times)
5. Wewe *sasa hivi* uko wapi? (right now)
6. Mimi *siku zote* nafanya kazi. (always)
7. Wao *mara kwa mara* hupika chakula. (often)
8. Yeye *wakati mwingine* hunywa chai. (sometimes)
9. Sisi *maranyingi* tunatizama filamu. (many times)
10. Wewe *sasa hivi* unafanya nini? (right now)
2. Wao *mara kwa mara* wacheza mpira. (often)
3. Yeye *wakati mwingine* soma vitabu. (sometimes)
4. Sisi *maranyingi* tunakula pamoja. (many times)
5. Wewe *sasa hivi* uko wapi? (right now)
6. Mimi *siku zote* nafanya kazi. (always)
7. Wao *mara kwa mara* hupika chakula. (often)
8. Yeye *wakati mwingine* hunywa chai. (sometimes)
9. Sisi *maranyingi* tunatizama filamu. (many times)
10. Wewe *sasa hivi* unafanya nini? (right now)
Exercise 2: Continue filling in the blanks with the suitable adverb of frequency in Swahili.
11. Mimi *siku zote* ninasoma. (always)
12. Wao *mara kwa mara* hucheza muziki. (often)
13. Yeye *wakati mwingine* hucheza mpira wa miguu. (sometimes)
14. Sisi *maranyingi* tunaenda dukani. (many times)
15. Wewe *sasa hivi* unaenda wapi? (right now)
12. Wao *mara kwa mara* hucheza muziki. (often)
13. Yeye *wakati mwingine* hucheza mpira wa miguu. (sometimes)
14. Sisi *maranyingi* tunaenda dukani. (many times)
15. Wewe *sasa hivi* unaenda wapi? (right now)
