Te Reo Māori Sentence Structure: TP Order (detailed) — free printable diagram

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A detailed, labelled educational diagram explaining Te Reo Māori sentence structure using TP (Tense-Predicate) order, also described as VSO (Verb-Subject-Object). The diagram shows four numbered components in sequence: (1) Tense/Aspect marker, (2) Predicate/Verb, (3) Subject with te/ngā article, (4) Object. Two example sentences are shown: 'Ka haere ahau ki te kura' and 'He tino pai tēnei'. Lower sections cover A-category and O-category possession with examples, plus key reminders. Cultural imagery includes a koru and wharenui illustration.

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