Grammar

Earlier this week we looked at commands that have an 'e' before them and commands that don't. We'll briefly recap on those lessons and then we'll look at commands that begin with 'kia'.

How would you say 'run quickly'?
  • Kia tere te oma
  • Kia tūpato te haere
  • Kia toa tō rutu
 

How would you say 'stand up'?
  • e takoto
  • e tū
  • e inu
 

Which of the following is the correct translation for 'go carefully'.
  • Kia manawanui te tākaro
  • Kia toa
  • Kia tūpato te haere
 

Which of the following is the correct translation for 'be determined with your tackles'.
  • Kia manawanui te tākaro
  • Kia kaha
  • Kia toa tō rutu
 

The phrase 'kia tere' is the translation for which option below?
  • hurry up
  • be quick
  • both of the above
  • none of the above
 

How would you say 'be determined'?
  • hoki mai
  • e moe
  • kia toa
  • kia kaha te mahi
 

If a word had more than two vowel sounds would it be grammatically correct to use an 'e' beforehand?
  • Yes
  • No
 

How would you tell your friend to 'get up'?
  • kuhu mai
  • maranga
  • whakarongo
  • none of the above
 

How would you tell your team to 'play steadfastly'?
  • Kia manawanui te tākaro
  • Kia manawanui
  • Ki tūpato te haere
 

How would you greet visitors at your house and say 'enter, come in'?
  • hoihoi
  • turituri
  • hoki mai
  • kuhu mai
 

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