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Adverbs of place (konei, korā) Grammar Exercises for Maori Language
Adverbs of place are essential elements in the Maori language, providing clarity and precision about the location of actions or objects. In particular, "konei" (here) and "korā" (there) are fundamental for indicating proximity and distance in spatial contexts. Understanding how to use these adverbs correctly can significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Maori. By mastering "konei" and "korā," you can describe positions and movements with greater accuracy, whether you are talking about something nearby or referring to a place farther away.
In this section, we will delve into various grammar exercises designed to help you practice and perfect your use of "konei" and "korā." Through a series of engaging activities, you will learn to distinguish between these adverbs and apply them appropriately in different sentences. These exercises aim to build your confidence and fluency, ensuring that you can effortlessly incorporate these adverbs into your everyday conversations. Let's embark on this journey to enhance your Maori language skills by mastering the nuances of adverbs of place.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Kei te noho au *konei* (near the speaker).</p>
<p>2. Ka haere mātou ki *korā* (far from the speaker).</p>
<p>3. E tū ana te kurī *konei* (close to the speaker).</p>
<p>4. Kei te mahi a Hine *korā* (distant location from the speaker).</p>
<p>5. E noho ana ngā tamariki *konei* (location near the speaker).</p>
<p>6. Kei te tākaro rātou *korā* (place far from the speaker).</p>
<p>7. Ko te whare wānanga kei *korā* (a place not near the speaker).</p>
<p>8. Kei te moe te pēpi *konei* (position close to the speaker).</p>
<p>9. Kua kite au i ngā manu *korā* (location away from the speaker).</p>
<p>10. Kei te kai tātou *konei* (place near the speaker).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Kei hea ngā pukapuka? Kei *konei* (near the speaker).</p>
<p>2. E noho ana te ngeru i *korā* (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>3. Ka tae atu au ki *konei* āpōpō (near the speaker).</p>
<p>4. He pai te āhua o te whare kei *korā* (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>5. Kei te tū te waka i *konei* (near the speaker).</p>
<p>6. Ka kite au i tōku hoa kei *korā* (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>7. Kei te kāinga a Pita, kei *konei* (near the speaker).</p>
<p>8. Kei te kura ngā tamariki, kei *korā* (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
<p>9. Ka haere mātou ki te tāone kei *konei* (near the speaker).</p>
<p>10. Ko te marae kei *korā* te wāhi hui (far from both speaker and listener).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kei hea a Pita? Kei *konei* ia (indicates close proximity).</p>
<p>2. E noho ana te ngeru *korā* (indicates a place that is further away).</p>
<p>3. Kei te titiro au ki tōku hoa kei *konei* (indicates close proximity).</p>
<p>4. Ka kite au i ngā tamariki e tākaro ana *korā* (indicates a place that is further away).</p>
<p>5. Kei te haere mātou ki te marae kei *korā* (indicates a place that is further away).</p>
<p>6. Kei te kihini a Hine? Āe, kei *konei* ia (indicates close proximity).</p>
<p>7. E haere ana koe ki te whare kei *korā* (indicates a place that is further away).</p>
<p>8. Kei te kura ngā tauira kei *konei* (indicates close proximity).</p>
<p>9. Kei te rapu koe i tō pukapuka kei *korā* (indicates a place that is further away).</p>
<p>10. Kei te tākaro ngā tamariki kei *konei* (indicates close proximity).</p>