Grammar

Let's take another look into the 'a' and 'o' categories and the rules that they possess!

The whakapapa of kinship terms shows that if the kinship relationship is of a generation below that of the possessor, that is, children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren etc - they fall into what category?
  • 'a' category
  • 'o' category
 

What possessive determiner is used to say 'my' under the 'a' category?
  • tāku
  • tāna
  • tōku
 

Under the 'a' category which word is used to say 'your'?
  • tōu
  • tāu
  • tāna
 

'Tāna' is a word that is used to describe 'his' or 'her' and this word falls under the 'o' category. Is this true?
  • True
  • False
 

How would you ask 'Who is her daughter?'
  • Ko wai tāna tamāhine?
  • Ko wai tōna tamāhine?
 

How would you ask 'Who is your son?'
  • Ko wai tōu tama?
  • Ko wai tāu tama?
 

'Ko Hine tāku irāmutu' is Māori for which option below?
  • Hine is my father in law
  • Hine is my niece
  • Hine is my daughter
 

Which of the following is the correct translation for 'Anthony is her son'?
  • Ko Anthony tāna tāne
  • Ko Anthony tāna tamāhine
  • None of the above
  • Both of the above
 

Which of the following is the translation for 'Hone is your husband'?
  • Ko Hone tāu tāne
  • Ko Hone tōu tāne
 

How would you ask 'Who is your daughter?'
  • Ko wai tāu irāmutu?
  • Ko wai tāu tamāhine?
 

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