Grammar

The following exercises look into the use of the 'o' category, and we'll keep using our whānau terms to continue our learning!

The 'o' category is used when referring to a person you don't have seniority over. Is this statement true?
  • True
  • False
 

Which possessive determiner is used for 'my'?
  • tōu
  • tōku
 

Which possessive determiner is used for 'his' or 'hers'?
  • tōu
  • tōna
  • tōku
 

Which of the options below is the correct translation for 'Pare is my mother'?
  • Ko Pare tōu māmā
  • Ko Pare tōku māmā
 

Which of the options below is the correct translation for 'Richard is his older brother'?
  • Ko Rīhari tōna teina
  • Ko Rīhari tōna tuakana
  • Ko Rīhari tōu tuakana
 

'Ko wai tōu matua?' is the Māori translation for 'Who is your father?' Is this statement correct?
  • True
  • False
 

Which of the following is the translation for 'Ko wai tōu teina?'
  • Who is your younger sister?
  • Who is your grandfather?
  • Who is her younger sister?
 

Which of the options below is the correct translation for 'Who is his grandparent?'
  • Ko wai tōna kuia?
  • Ko wai tōna tipuna?
 

Which of the options below is the correct translation for 'Whaea Mārama is my teacher'?
  • Ko Whaea Mārama tōku kaiako
  • Ko Whaea Mārama tāu kaiako
 

Which of the options below is the correct translation for 'Who is your father?'
  • Ko wai tōu irāmutu?
  • Ko wai tōu matua?
 

Exercises

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