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In the rich tapestry of the Maori language, intensifiers play a crucial role in conveying emphasis, strength, and clarity in communication. These intensifiers, often adverbs, can transform the meaning of a sentence, adding layers of nuance and emotion. By mastering the use of intensifiers, learners can enhance their fluency and expressiveness in Maori, making their spoken and written interactions more impactful and authentic. This set of exercises is designed to help you grasp and apply these powerful linguistic tools effectively. Our exercises focus on common intensifiers used in Maori and provide a variety of contexts in which they can be employed. Through a series of structured activities, you'll practice recognizing and using adverbs that amplify meaning, thus deepening your understanding and command of the language. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will guide you in mastering the subtleties of emphasis in Maori, helping you to communicate with greater precision and confidence.
1. Kei te *tino* pīrangi au ki te haere ki te whare pikitia (adverb for emphasis).
2. He *nui* rawa te whare nei! (intensifier for size).
3. He tangata *tino* kaha a Pita ki te oma (adverb for emphasis on strength).
4. Kua *tino* makariri te rangi i tēnei rā (adverb for extreme weather).
5. E *nui* rawa ana ngā mahi a te tauira (intensifier for amount of work).
6. Kei te *tino* pai te kai i tēnei wharekai (adverb for emphasis on quality).
7. He *tino* tere te motokā a Mere (adverb for emphasis on speed).
8. He *tino* riri te kurī ki te pōtiki (adverb for extreme anger).
9. Kua *tino* roa te ara ki te tihi o te maunga (adverb for length).
10. Kei te *tino* mataku ngā tamariki i te kurī (adverb for extreme fear).
1. Ko te whare nei *nui rawa* (adjective for very large).
2. Kei te *tino* pai au i tēnei rā (adverb for very).
3. Ko ia te tangata *mōhio rawa* i te karaehe (adjective for most knowledgeable).
4. Kei te *tino* makariri te rangi i tēnei rā (adverb for very).
5. Ko te kai nei *tino* reka (adverb for extremely).
6. Kei te *tino* tere a Hine ki te oma (adverb for very).
7. Ko taua tangata *tino* kaha (adverb for very).
8. Kei te *tino* pai taku kurī ki te omaoma (adverb for extremely).
9. Ko te mahi nei *tino* uaua (adverb for very).
10. Kei te *tino* harikoa ahau i taku whānau (adverb for very).
1. Ko te kura *tino* nui (intensifier for very).
2. Kei te *rawa* pai ahau ki te ako i te reo Māori (intensifier for extremely).
3. He *āhua* mātao te rangi i tēnei rā (intensifier for somewhat).
4. Kua *tino* ngenge ahau i te mahi (intensifier for very).
5. He *tino* reka te keke nei (intensifier for very).
6. Kua *rawa* pau te kai i runga i te tēpu (intensifier for completely).
7. He *āhua* pakari ia mō tōna pakeke (intensifier for somewhat).
8. Kei te *tino* pai te kiriata i tēnei pō (intensifier for very).
9. Ka *tino* tere te motokā hou (intensifier for very).
10. Kei te *rawa* kī te whare i te tangata (intensifier for extremely).
