Grammar

Let's look at how to use 'homai' and 'hoatu'.

How would you ask your sister to 'Give me the milk, please'? '   te miraka.'

How would you say to your son 'Give me your money'? '   .'

How would you say to your friend 'Pass the salt to Hemi'? '   ki a Hemi.'

How would you say to your daughter 'Pass me my shoes please'? '   hū.'

How would you tell your nephew to 'Give his hat to him'? '   ki a ia.'

What is the correct English translation for 'homai'?
  • Give me
  • Pass me
  • Give to the speaker
  • None of the above
  • All of the above
  

What is the correct English translation for 'hoatu'?
  • Pass me
  • Give me
  • Give away from the speaker
  

Exercises

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