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Māori Word Reinforcement Practice

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Māori Word Reinforcement Practice

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📚 Part 1: Ngā Tūāhua (Adjectives)

1. Choose the correct meaning for "oti":

finished, complete

sad, dark

forgetful

2. What does "pōuri" mean?

happy, bright

sad, dark

patient

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct adjective:

a) Kua ________ taku mahi. (My work is finished.)

b) He tangata ________ ia. (He is a forgetful person.)

c) Kei te ________ au. (I am sad.)

4. Match the adjective to its meaning:
ea
wareware
oti
complete
forgetful
yes, indeed

✏️ Part 2: Ngā Kupu Pūhui (Compound Words)

5. What does "matemoe" mean?

wide awake

sleepy, drowsy

patient

6. "Rātapu" refers to which day?

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

7. Break down the compound word "manawanui" and explain its meaning:

manawa + nui = _________________ + _________________

8. Use each compound word in a sentence:

a) matemoe: ________________________________________________

b) Rātapu: ________________________________________________

c) manawanui: _____________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Reinforcement Practice

9. Circle all the adjectives (tūāhua) in this list:

oti

matemoe

pōuri

Rātapu

wareware

manawanui

10. Create your own sentence using at least two words from today's lesson:

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