Swahili grammar, like English, makes use of adverbial phrases—groups of words that function similarly to adverbs. These phrases can clarify when, how, or where an action occurs. They can be used to modify verbs, adjectives, or entire sentences, adding depth to expression and conversation. These exercises are designed to practice the use of these phrases in sentence construction. Let’s enhance your understanding and fluent use of adverbial phrases in Swahili.
Exercise 1: Fill in the adverbial phrase related to time
1. Ninafanya kazi *kila siku*. (everyday)
2. Tutakutana *baada ya chakula cha mchana*. (after lunch)
3. Yeye hufika *kabla ya muda*. (before time)
4. Nitafanya hivyo *baadae*. (later)
5. Walianza mchezo *jana usiku*. (last night)
6. Nitasoma *usiku kucha*. (all night)
7. Kazi ilianza *asubuhi na mapema*. (early morning)
8. Nilisafiri *juzi*. (day before yesterday)
9. Nitakula *mchana*. (in the afternoon)
10. Nilifika *usiku sana*. (very late at night)
11. Juma alikimbia *mbio za asubuhi*. (morning race)
12. Alikuwa mgonjwa *wiki iliyopita*. (last week)
13. Hali ya hewa itaendelea kuwa nzuri *kesho*. (tomorrow)
14. Mafuriko yalitokea *mwisho wa wiki*. (weekend)
15. Yeye ataondoka *jioni*. (evening)
2. Tutakutana *baada ya chakula cha mchana*. (after lunch)
3. Yeye hufika *kabla ya muda*. (before time)
4. Nitafanya hivyo *baadae*. (later)
5. Walianza mchezo *jana usiku*. (last night)
6. Nitasoma *usiku kucha*. (all night)
7. Kazi ilianza *asubuhi na mapema*. (early morning)
8. Nilisafiri *juzi*. (day before yesterday)
9. Nitakula *mchana*. (in the afternoon)
10. Nilifika *usiku sana*. (very late at night)
11. Juma alikimbia *mbio za asubuhi*. (morning race)
12. Alikuwa mgonjwa *wiki iliyopita*. (last week)
13. Hali ya hewa itaendelea kuwa nzuri *kesho*. (tomorrow)
14. Mafuriko yalitokea *mwisho wa wiki*. (weekend)
15. Yeye ataondoka *jioni*. (evening)
Exercise 2: Fill in the adverbial phrase indicating location
1. Mimi niko *nyumbani*. (at home)
2. Alikaa *nje ya nyumba*. (outside the house)
3. Tunasoma *kwenye maktaba*. (in the library)
4. Alienda *kwa daktari*. (to the doctor)
5. Nyoka yuko *chini ya jiwe*. (under the stone)
6. Alisafiri *kwenda Nairobi*. (to Nairobi)
7. Mti upo *karibu na dirisha*. (near the window)
8. Nitakuwa *uwani*. (in the yard)
9. Anaishi *kwenye mji*. (in the city)
10. Tutaenda kula *kwenye hoteli*. (in the restaurant)
11. Alisafiri *kuelekea Mombasa*. (towards Mombasa)
12. Ndege ziko *juu ya mti*. (on the tree)
13. Kitabu kiko *ndani ya droo*. (inside the drawer)
14. Alisoma *katika chuo kikuu*. (at the university)
15. Mpira uko *kwenye paa*. (on the roof)
2. Alikaa *nje ya nyumba*. (outside the house)
3. Tunasoma *kwenye maktaba*. (in the library)
4. Alienda *kwa daktari*. (to the doctor)
5. Nyoka yuko *chini ya jiwe*. (under the stone)
6. Alisafiri *kwenda Nairobi*. (to Nairobi)
7. Mti upo *karibu na dirisha*. (near the window)
8. Nitakuwa *uwani*. (in the yard)
9. Anaishi *kwenye mji*. (in the city)
10. Tutaenda kula *kwenye hoteli*. (in the restaurant)
11. Alisafiri *kuelekea Mombasa*. (towards Mombasa)
12. Ndege ziko *juu ya mti*. (on the tree)
13. Kitabu kiko *ndani ya droo*. (inside the drawer)
14. Alisoma *katika chuo kikuu*. (at the university)
15. Mpira uko *kwenye paa*. (on the roof)
