Grammar

Today we are learning how to give commands using passive endings.

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'na' to? 'Tiki atu te naihi rā!'

 

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'mia' to? 'Tanu ngā tipu!' or 'Plant the seedlings!'

 

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'hia' to? 'Unu ō hū!' or 'Take off your shoes!'.

 

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'ngā' to? 'Kai ā kōrua kai!' or 'Eat your food!'.

 

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'kia' to? 'Hopu te hōiho!' or 'Catch the horse!'.  

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'a' to? 'Hari mai tēnā merengi ki te tēpu nei!' or 'Bring that melon to the table here!'.

 

In the following command which word would you attach the passive ending 'tia' to? 'Āwhina tō teina, e hine!' or 'Help your young sister, girl!'.

 

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