Exercises and Practice on Simple Present Tense in Maori

Learning the simple present tense in Maori is an essential step for anyone eager to master the language. This tense, which describes habitual actions, general truths, and routines, forms the backbone of everyday conversation. Understanding how to correctly use the simple present tense in Maori will enable you to express basic ideas and share information about your daily life with greater confidence and clarity. By practicing with our carefully crafted exercises, you will solidify your grasp of this foundational grammatical structure, making your journey toward fluency in Maori smoother and more enjoyable. Our collection of exercises is designed to cater to learners at various levels, from beginners to those looking to refine their skills. Each exercise focuses on different aspects of the simple present tense, such as verb conjugation, sentence structure, and common phrases. By engaging with these activities, you will not only reinforce your understanding of the rules but also get the chance to apply them in practical contexts. Whether you are learning Maori for personal interest, cultural connection, or academic purposes, these exercises will help you build a strong linguistic foundation, paving the way for more advanced language skills.

Exercise 1

1. Kei te *kai* ahau i te parāoa (verb for eating).

2. Ka *kōrero* ia i te reo Māori (verb for speaking).

3. Kei te *pānui* rātou i te pukapuka (verb for reading).

4. Kei te *tākaro* ngā tamariki i te papa tākaro (verb for playing).

5. Kei te *waiata* mātou i te waiata (verb for singing).

6. Kei te *tuhi* au i te reta ki a koe (verb for writing).

7. Kei te *ako* ia i te kura (verb for learning).

8. Kei te *oma* rātou i te papa hākinakina (verb for running).

9. Kei te *horoi* ahau i ngā kākahu (verb for washing).

10. Kei te *mātakitaki* ia i te pouaka whakaata (verb for watching).

Exercise 2

1. E *kai* ana au i te parakuihi (verb for eating).

2. Ko ia te tangata e *waiata* ana (verb for singing).

3. E *kōrero* ana ngā tamariki i te kura (verb for talking).

4. Kei te *tākaro* rātou i te papa tākaro (verb for playing).

5. E *pānui* ana ahau i te pukapuka (verb for reading).

6. Kei te *kanikani* mātou i te whare (verb for dancing).

7. E *māhi* ana a Pita i tana mahi (verb for working).

8. Kei te *tunu* ia i te kai (verb for cooking).

9. E *ako* ana ngā tauira i te reo Māori (verb for learning).

10. Kei te *whakarongo* rātou ki te waiata (verb for listening).

Exercise 3

1. Kei te *kai* au i te parakuihi (verb for eating).

2. Ka *tangi* te pere i te ata (verb for ringing).

3. Ka *kōrero* ia ki tōna hoa (verb for speaking).

4. Kei te *tuhituhi* rātou i ngā reta (verb for writing).

5. Kei te *oma* a Hine ki te kura (verb for running).

6. Ka *waiata* te kōtiro i te rā whānau (verb for singing).

7. Kei te *pānui* au i te pukapuka (verb for reading).

8. Kei te *noho* ia ki te kāinga (verb for sitting/staying).

9. Kei te *mātakitaki* rātou i te pouaka whakaata (verb for watching).

10. Ka *haka* ngā tama i te kura (verb for performing a traditional dance).