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Comparison of Simple Past Tense between Standard Swahili and English

Chenzhang YeShenzhen Middle School, Shenzhen, China*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The paper analyzes the difference of simple past tense between Standard Swahili and English. Including time definition; sentence structures and word change; and environments when simple past tenses are used. Evidences and materials are collected from different sources, mainly focusing on published books and Swahili people’s usage. This essay compares two languages which provides a vertical view of the languages, improving Swahili grammar study.

Keywords: English; Simple Past tense; grammar study; Standard Swahili
Published: February 28, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2/2022656
Volume: CHR Vol.2
pp. 626-632
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