Grammar

Let's have another look at 'how to ask and say something is needed'.

What is the correct English translation for 'Kia hia ngā pēke parāoa?'
  • How many books do you all need?
  • How many bags of flour are needed?
  • How many ice creams do you all want?
 

What is the correct English translation for 'Kia kotahi noa iho'?
  • Just one, please
  • Two, please
  • Just seven, please
 

What is the correct Māori translation for 'How many books do you all need?'
  • How many ice creams do you all want?
  • Kia hia ngā pukapuka mā koutou?
  • How many drinks do you all want?
 

What is the correct Māori translation for 'Give me six books please'?
  • Homai koa kia kotahi te pune
  • Tīkina kia ono ngā rīwai
  • Homai koa kia ono ngā pukapuka
 

What is the correct Māori translation for 'Go and get two balls'?
  • Homai koa kia waru ngā pepa
  • Tīkina kia rua ngā paoro
  • Tīkina kia ono ngā rīwai
 

What is the correct English translation for 'Homai koa kia kotahi te pune'?
  • Go and get six potatoes
  • Give me one spoon please
  • Go and get two balls
 

What is the correct English translation for 'Kia hia ngā inu mā koutou?'
  • How many ice creams do you all want?
  • How many drinks do you all want?
  • How many books do you all need?
 

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