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Mastering the use of demonstrative adjectives in the Māori language is a crucial step in achieving fluency and ensuring clear, precise communication. Demonstrative adjectives, such as "tēnei" (this) and "ērā" (those), are words that point out specific items or entities in relation to the speaker. They help to convey spatial and temporal distinctions, making your conversations and writings more vivid and accurate. Understanding and practicing these adjectives will greatly enhance your ability to describe objects, places, and people effectively in Māori. In this section, you'll find a variety of exercises designed to reinforce your knowledge and application of Māori demonstrative adjectives. These activities range from simple identification tasks to more complex sentence constructions, catering to learners at different proficiency levels. By regularly practicing these exercises, you'll develop a stronger grasp of how to use demonstrative adjectives correctly in different contexts, ultimately building your confidence in both spoken and written Māori. Dive in and start enhancing your linguistic skills today!
1. Kei hea *tērā* whare? (That house over there)
2. He pai ki ahau *tēnei* pukapuka. (This book here)
3. Kei te kite koe i *ērā* tamariki? (Those children over there)
4. Ko wai *tēnei* tangata? (This person here)
5. Kei te hiahia koe i *tērā* kai? (That food over there)
6. He ātaahua *tēnei* rākau. (This tree here)
7. Kei te pīrangi koe ki *ērā* kākahu? (Those clothes over there)
8. Kei te noho ahau ki *tēnei* tūru. (This chair here)
9. Kei te aroha ahau ki *tērā* kurī. (That dog over there)
10. Kei te pai ahau ki *tēnei* waka. (This car here)
1. Kei hea *tēnei* pukapuka? (near the speaker)
2. Ko wai *tērā* tangata kei waho? (far from both speaker and listener)
3. Māku *ēnei* kākahu e horoi. (near the speaker, plural)
4. He aha te wāhi o *ērā* whare? (far from both speaker and listener, plural)
5. Ka kite koe i *tēnā* ngeru? (near the listener)
6. Ko *tēnei* āporo he reka rawa. (near the speaker)
7. Kei roto i *tērā* pouaka ngā pukapuka. (far from both speaker and listener)
8. He aha te utu o *ēnā* kākahu? (near the listener, plural)
9. Ka taea e koe te tiki i *tēnei* pereti? (near the speaker)
10. Kei runga i *ērā* tūru ngā pukapuka. (far from both speaker and listener, plural)
1. Kei hea *tēnei* pukapuka? (this book)
2. Ko wai *ērā* tamariki? (those children over there)
3. *Tēnā* whare he nui rawa atu. (that house near you)
4. Ko wai *tērā* tangata? (that person over there)
5. Kei roto *ēnei* kai i te pouaka makariri. (these foods)
6. He pai *ēnā* kākahu ki a au. (those clothes near you)
7. Kua kite koe i *tēnei* ngeru? (this cat)
8. *Tēnā* motokā he tere rawa. (that car near you)
9. Kei te pai *ērā* pukapuka? (those books over there)
10. Kua kite ahau i *tēnei* rākau i te ngahere. (this tree)
