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Mastering direct and indirect speech is essential for effective communication in any language, and Maori is no exception. Our practical exercises are designed to help learners of the Maori language develop a strong grasp of how to accurately convey spoken words in both direct and indirect forms. These exercises provide a range of scenarios and sentence structures, enabling you to practice transforming direct speech into indirect speech and vice versa. Whether you are a beginner or at an intermediate level, these activities will enhance your understanding of Maori grammar and improve your overall linguistic fluency. Understanding the nuances of direct and indirect speech in Maori can significantly enrich your language skills, making your conversations more precise and expressive. The exercises on this page cover various aspects, including the use of tenses, pronouns, and conjunctions, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. By engaging with these practical exercises, you will not only reinforce your grammatical knowledge but also gain confidence in using Maori in real-life situations. Dive into these exercises to elevate your command of the Maori language and make your spoken and written communication more accurate and effective.
1. Kei te *kōrero* ahau ki a ia (verb for speaking).
2. I te *haere* ia ki te kura (verb for movement to school).
3. Kua *kite* ahau i te ngeru (verb for seeing).
4. E hiahia ana ahau ki te *kai* (verb for eating).
5. E *waiata* ana rātou i te waiata (verb for singing).
6. I *kite* ia i a koe i te toa (verb for seeing).
7. E *hīkoi* ana mātou ki te papa tākaro (verb for walking).
8. Kei te *tākaro* rātou i te kēmu (verb for playing).
9. Kua *oma* ia ki te whare (verb for running).
10. E *mārawe* ana ia i te moana (verb for swimming).
1. Ka mea ia, "Kei te *haere* ahau ki te toa" (verb for movement).
2. I rongo au i a ia e *kī* ana, "Kei te pai ahau" (verb for saying).
3. Ka pātai a Rangi, "E *aha* ana koe ināianei?" (question word).
4. Ka kī te kaiako, "Me *ako* koutou i te reo Māori" (verb for learning).
5. I whakaatu a Hine, "Kei te *māuiui* au" (state of being unwell).
6. Ka *whakaae* ia, "Ka taea e au te āwhina" (verb for agreeing).
7. I rongo au i a ia e *karanga* ana, "Haere mai ki te kai" (verb for calling).
8. Ka kī te kaiako, "Me *tuhituhi* koutou i ngā rerenga kōrero" (verb for writing).
9. Ka pātai a Pita, "Kei te *kāinga* koe?" (place of living).
10. Ka mea ia, "Ka *mātao* te rangi āpōpō" (state of weather).
1. I kii a Hine, "Kei te haere ahau ki te hokomaha." I kii a Hine, kei te haere ia ki te *hokomaha* (place for shopping).
2. I pātai te kaiako, "E pēhea ana koe?" I pātai te kaiako me te *aha* koe (question word for 'how').
3. I kī mai a Pita, "Ka kite au i a koe āpōpō." I kī mai a Pita ka kite ia i a koe *āpōpō* (day after today).
4. I kī mai a Mere, "He pai ki ahau te kai." I kī mai a Mere he pai ki a ia te *kai* (food).
5. I kī mai te tama, "Kei te pānui ahau i te pukapuka." I kī mai te tama kei te pānui ia i te *pukapuka* (book).
6. I pātai a Hōne, "Kei hea tō kāinga?" I pātai a Hōne kei hea tō *kāinga* (home).
7. I kī mai te kuia, "Ka tae mai au ā te ata." I kī mai te kuia ka tae mai ia ā te *ata* (morning).
8. I kī atu te kaiako, "Me mahi koutou i te mahi kāinga." I kī atu te kaiako me mahi koutou i te mahi *kāinga* (homework).
9. I kī mai a Tere, "E oma ana ahau i te papa tākaro." I kī mai a Tere e oma ana ia i te *papa tākaro* (playground).
10. I pātai te tamaiti, "He aha tō ingoa?" I pātai te tamaiti he aha tō *ingoa* (name).
