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Mastering the use of quantitative adjectives in Maori is essential for anyone looking to gain fluency in this beautiful and complex language. Quantitative adjectives, which describe the quantity of nouns, play a crucial role in everyday conversation and written communication. Whether you are expressing a small number of items or a large group of people, understanding how to accurately use these adjectives can significantly enhance your ability to convey precise information. Our exercises are designed to provide practical examples and engaging challenges that will help you internalize these important language components. These exercises cater to learners at various levels, from beginners who are just starting to familiarize themselves with basic grammatical structures to more advanced students aiming to polish their proficiency. By practicing the use of quantitative adjectives in different contexts, you will build a stronger foundation in Maori grammar and increase your confidence in using the language. Each exercise is crafted to reinforce key concepts and provide immediate feedback, ensuring that you can track your progress and identify areas for improvement. Dive in and start enhancing your Maori language skills today!
1. Kei te __ ahau i te waina (a small amount). *iti* (small).
2. E __ ngā kaiako i te kura (a large number). *maha* (many).
3. I pai ki a au te keke __ (a little). *iti* (small).
4. He __ ngā pukapuka kei runga i te tēpu (some). *etahi* (some).
5. Ka kai mātou i te āporo __ (a lot). *nui* (big).
6. E hoko ana ahau i ngā kākahu __ (few). *torutoru* (few).
7. He __ ngā tamariki i te papa tākaro (plenty). *nui* (big).
8. Kei te titiro ia ki ngā __ rākau (many). *maha* (many).
9. I kite au i te __ o ngā manu (a couple). *rua* (two).
10. He __ ngā whārangi o tēnei pukapuka (several). *e toru* (three).
1. Kei te hoko ahau i *ngā* pukapuka (plural form of 'the').
2. He *rima* ngā tamariki kei te kura (number for 'five').
3. E *rua* ngā ngeru kei te kainga (number for 'two').
4. Kei te pātaka e *whitu* ngā āporo (number for 'seven').
5. He *maha* ngā waka kei te papa rēhia (word for 'many').
6. E *toru* ngā kurī kei te pāmu (number for 'three').
7. He *iti* te whare i te taha o te awa (word for 'small').
8. E *waru* ngā rākau i te ngahere (number for 'eight').
9. He *nui* te pukapuka kei runga i te tēpu (word for 'large').
10. He *kotahi* te hoiho kei te papa tākaro (number for 'one').
1. Kei te hoko ahau i ngā āporo *e rua* (number between one and three).
2. He *iti* tōku kuri (small or big).
3. Kua kite ahau i te tangata *nui* (large or small).
4. Kei te hoko rātou i ngā pukapuka *e toru* (number between two and four).
5. He *mā* te kurī (color of the dog).
6. Kei te pīrangi ia ki te inu wai *nui* (large or small).
7. Kua hoko ahau i ngā hū *e rua* (number between one and three).
8. He tino *rānei* (very or not) pai tēnei kai.
9. Kei te titiro rātou ki te rākau *teitei* (tall or short).
10. He *whakahirahira* tēnei kaupapa (important or unimportant).
