Grammar

We're looking at how to ask someone in Māori 'who did something'. Try some revision exercises to help you.

How do you ask in Māori, 'Who washed the dishes?'
  • Nā wai te waka i rapu?
  • Nā wai ngā rīhi i horoi?
  • Nā wai ngā pihikete i tāhae?
  

How would you ask in Māori 'Who cooked these cakes?'
  • Nā wai ēnei keke i tunu?
  • Nā wai tēnei paraoa i tango?
  • Nā wai tēnei keke i kai?
  

How would you ask in Māori 'Who drank the milk?'
  • Nā wai te waka i taraiwa?
  • Nā wai te keke i kai?
  • Nā wai te miraka i inu?
  

How would you say in English 'Nā wai ngā matapihi i huaki?'
  • Who signed the certificate?
  • Who opened the windows?
  • Who drank the milk?
  

How would you ask in English 'Nā wai koutou i whakahoki mai?'
  • Who sung the song?
  • Who ate the cake?
  • Who brought you back?
  

How would you answer in Māori 'I did'?
  • Nāku
  • Ia
  • Ahau
  

How would you answer in Māori 'He did'?
  • Ia
  • Nāna
  • Koe
  

How would you answer in English 'Nāu'?
  • I did
  • He did
  • You did
  

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