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Mastering the placement of adjectives in Māori sentences is essential for achieving fluency and conveying precise meanings. In the Māori language, adjectives typically follow the noun they describe, a structure that differs from English, where adjectives usually precede the noun. This unique aspect of Māori grammar can be challenging for learners, but with practice, it becomes intuitive. Our exercises are designed to help you understand and apply the correct positioning of adjectives, enabling you to construct accurate and natural-sounding sentences in Māori. Through a series of engaging and progressively challenging activities, you will practice placing adjectives after nouns, ensuring that you internalize this fundamental rule of Māori syntax. Each exercise is crafted to reinforce your understanding and provide practical experience in sentence construction. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, these exercises will enhance your grasp of Māori grammar, helping you communicate more effectively and confidently in the language. Dive into the exercises and start honing your skills today!
1. Kei te hoko au i te *kai* (noun for food).
2. He *whero* te waka (color for the car).
3. Kei te ako ia i te *reo* Māori (noun for language).
4. He *nui* te whare (adjective for the house's size).
5. Kei te haere mātou ki te *māra* (noun for the garden).
6. He *pai* te kai (adjective for the food's quality).
7. Kei te kai rātou i ngā *āporo* (noun for apples).
8. He *pango* te kurī (color for the dog).
9. Kei te pānui ia i te *pukapuka* (noun for book).
10. He *iti* te rākau (adjective for the tree's size).
1. Kei te kite au i te *motokā* *whero* (the car is red).
2. He tangata *maroke* a Hemi (Hemi is dry).
3. He *paopao* *kākāriki* tāku (my ball is green).
4. Kei runga te *kai* *wheua* i te tēpu (the food is soft).
5. He *kuri* *iti* tāku (my dog is small).
6. He *tāne* *pango* ia (he is a black man).
7. He *tamariki* *rāwaho* rātou (they are noisy children).
8. Kei waho te *whare* *nui* (the house is big).
9. He *hōiho* *tere* tāku (my horse is fast).
10. He *pukapuka* *hou* tāu (your book is new).
1. Ko te *pōtiki* tēnei (This is the youngest child).
2. Kei te *wharekai* ngā tamariki (The children are in the dining room).
3. He *pango* te ngeru (The cat is black).
4. Kei runga te pukapuka i te *tēpu* (The book is on the table).
5. He *nui* te whare (The house is big).
6. Kei te *kura* ngā tauira (The students are at school).
7. He *pai* te kai (The food is good).
8. Ko te *whakaruruhau* tēnei (This is the shelter).
9. Kei te *moana* ngā ika (The fish are in the ocean).
10. He *iti* te rākau (The tree is small).
