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Understanding comparative adverbs in Maori is essential for mastering the subtleties of the language. These adverbs allow speakers to draw comparisons between actions, adding depth and clarity to their communication. Drill exercises are an excellent way to practice and internalize these structures, ensuring that you can use them confidently in conversation. By engaging with these exercises, you'll gain a stronger grasp of how to modify verbs to express degrees of comparison, such as "more quickly" or "less efficiently." This is a crucial skill for anyone looking to achieve fluency in Maori. Our carefully designed drills focus on a variety of scenarios and contexts where comparative adverbs are commonly used. Through repetitive practice, you'll become familiar with the patterns and rules that govern these adverbs in Maori. Each exercise is crafted to progressively build your understanding and proficiency, from simple comparisons to more complex sentences. By dedicating time to these exercises, you will enhance your ability to communicate more precisely and effectively, enriching your overall language skills. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these drill exercises will serve as a valuable tool in your language learning journey.
1. Ko te ngeru *tere* i te kurī (adverb for faster).
2. Kei te kai a Hemi *māia* i a Pita (adverb for more confidently).
3. Ka kōrero a Miriama *tere* atu i a Rangi (adverb for faster).
4. I oma a Wiremu *tawhiti* atu i a Hone (adverb for farther).
5. Ka waiata a Ani *pai* atu i a Mere (adverb for better).
6. Kei te mahi a Pita *pōturi* atu i a Rangi (adverb for slower).
7. Ka pānui a Hine *tere* atu i a Hōri (adverb for faster).
8. Kei te tuhituhi a Tīpene *āta* atu i a Hēmi (adverb for more carefully).
9. Ka kanikani a Mere *ngakaunui* atu i a Hana (adverb for more enthusiastically).
10. Kei te kauhoe a Rāwiri *māia* atu i a Tū (adverb for more confidently).
1. He tere ake te motokā i te paihikara, engari he tere ake te paihikara i te tangata e *oma* ana (verb for running).
2. He nui ake te whare i te wharenui, engari he iti ake te wharenui i te *whare* (noun for house).
3. He kaha ake te tane i te wahine, engari he kaha ake te wahine i te *tamaiti* (noun for child).
4. He pōturi ake te hoiho i te motokā, engari he tere ake te motokā i te *pahi* (noun for bus).
5. He māngere ake te ngeru i te kurī, engari he māngere ake te kurī i te *ngārara* (noun for insect).
6. He pakeke ake a Māmā i a Pāpā, engari he pakeke ake a Pāpā i a *Tāne* (noun for father).
7. He mōhio ake te kaiako i te tauira, engari he mōhio ake te tauira i te *tamaiti* (noun for child).
8. He roa ake te rori i te ara, engari he poto ake te ara i te *huarahi* (noun for road).
9. He reka ake te āporo i te panana, engari he reka ake te panana i te *karaka* (noun for orange).
10. He nui ake te pukapuka i te pepa, engari he nui ake te pepa i te *rīpene* (noun for ribbon).
1. He tere atu te hoiho i te kuri, nō reira ka *rere* te hoiho. (verb for faster movement)
2. Ko te whare nui atu i te rūma, nō reira ka *rongo* koe i te tangi. (verb for hearing)
3. I te pō, ka *māramatanga* atu te marama i te rangi. (verb for brightness)
4. He kaha ake te tama i te kōtiro, nō reira ka *kaha* te tama ki te hiki i te pouaka. (verb for strength)
5. Ko te waka tere atu i te pahikara, nō reira ka *haere* te waka ki te taone. (verb for going)
6. He nui ake te whare i te tēpu, nō reira ka *noho* te whānau ki roto. (verb for sitting)
7. Ka *kikī* atu te wharekai i te toa, nā te mea he nui ake ngā tangata. (verb for crowded)
8. Ko te pukapuka taumaha atu i te rīpene, nō reira ka *tau* te pukapuka ki runga i te papa. (verb for heavy)
9. He hōhonu ake te moana i te awa, nō reira ka *kauhoe* te tangata ki te taha. (verb for swimming)
10. Ka *rongo* atu te whānau i te reo o te manu i te ata, nā te mea he mōhio ake te manu ki te tangi. (verb for hearing)
