Grammar

This week we have a lot to cover but first we'll look at commands like 'wake up'. 'Kia kaha e hoa mā'!

If a command word had 2 vowel sounds, would an 'e' precede the command?
  • Yes
  • No
 

How would you say 'stand up'?
  • e noho
  • e tū
  • e oma
 

Which of the following is the correct word which indicates a downward direction?
  • atu
  • ake
  • mai
  • iho
 

How would you say 'eat up'.
  • e kai
  • e noho
  • e inu
 

Which of the following is the translation for 'get up'.
  • taihoa
  • haere atu
  • maranga
 

The term 'ake' is best described by which option below?
  • indicates a downward direction
  • indicates direction towards the speaker
  • indicates an upward direction
 

The term 'piki ake' is best described by which option below?
  • go down
  • climb up
  • come here
 

If a command word had more than two vowel sounds, would an 'e' precede the command?
  • Yes
  • No
 

Which word below would eliminate the use of 'e' preceding a command?
  • oho
  • atu
  • moe
  • tuhi
 

Which of the following is the correct word which means to write?
  • e kai
  • e oma
  • e noho
  • e tuhi
 

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