"Students have used it for reading"

Translation: Wanafunzi wamepatumia kwa kusoma

[bookwolf]

So why "-pa-"?

[AGreatUserName]

The "it" in this sentence refers to a place (class 16) ... and apparently we're supposed to be mind-readers because the English sentence gives no clue.

[Ben837613]

Why not wameitumia?

[BeelerFami]

Can't determine what "it" is...clearly they indicate locative in their answer, but it could be anything that contributes to reading books (I use a computer, some might use a desk to help, or any thing that contributes?

[ArgusC]

I thought it would be "-ki-" assuming that "it," whatever "it" is, would be in the same class as books, ie for reading.

[melodiejoi1]

No way to mnow this is pa

[MXyG9zH6]

Why isn't "wanafunzi wameitumia kwa kusoma" acceptable? The answer given assumes a place but there is nothing to suggest that it couldn't be an object.

[LatetoLear]

Agree with all comments

[FabioMombasa]

What about... they have used it (the book)....

Nowhere does it say what 'it' refers to

[Alex361136]

Glad I am not alone in finding this somewhat confusing