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Using “runga ake” (higher) Exercises in Maori language

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Learning how to use "runga ake" (higher) in the Māori language can significantly enhance your ability to describe spatial relationships and comparative degrees of height or elevation. "Runga ake" is a versatile phrase employed in various contexts to express the idea of something being above or higher than another object or point. Mastering its application not only enriches your vocabulary but also deepens your understanding of Māori cultural perspectives on space and positioning. This set of grammar exercises is designed to help you practice and internalize the correct usage of "runga ake" in different sentences and scenarios. Through these exercises, you will explore how "runga ake" interacts with other words and phrases to construct meaningful and grammatically accurate sentences. The exercises will guide you through practical examples, encouraging you to use "runga ake" in comparisons, directions, and descriptions. By engaging with these activities, you will develop a more intuitive grasp of how to integrate this expression into your everyday Māori language use, thereby enhancing your overall fluency and communication skills.

Exercise 1

1. The bird flew *runga ake* the tree (higher than). 2. The sun is *runga ake* the mountain (higher than). 3. The kite soared *runga ake* the clouds (higher than). 4. The helicopter is *runga ake* the city (higher than). 5. The balloon floated *runga ake* the house (higher than). 6. The stars are *runga ake* the sky (higher than). 7. The plane flies *runga ake* the hills (higher than). 8. The drone hovered *runga ake* the field (higher than). 9. The eagle nests *runga ake* the cliff (higher than). 10. The rainbow appeared *runga ake* the valley (higher than).

Exercise 2

1. The kite flew *runga ake* than the trees (higher). 2. She climbed *runga ake* the mountain to get a better view (higher). 3. The bird perched *runga ake* on the branch than the cat could reach (higher). 4. He jumped *runga ake* than anyone else in the competition (higher). 5. The balloon floated *runga ake* than the clouds (higher). 6. The flag was raised *runga ake* than the building (higher). 7. They built the tower *runga ake* than any other structure in the city (higher). 8. The drone hovered *runga ake* than the treetops (higher). 9. The eagle soared *runga ake* in the sky than the plane (higher). 10. The rocket launched *runga ake* into space than the birds could fly (higher).

Exercise 3

1. The bird flew *runga ake* in the sky (higher). 2. She placed the book *runga ake* on the shelf (higher). 3. The kite soared *runga ake* than the trees (higher). 4. The sun rose *runga ake* behind the mountains (higher). 5. He climbed *runga ake* up the ladder (higher). 6. The plane ascended *runga ake* into the clouds (higher). 7. The balloon floated *runga ake* above the rooftops (higher). 8. The eagle flew *runga ake* over the valley (higher). 9. The tower stands *runga ake* than the surrounding buildings (higher). 10. The helicopter hovered *runga ake* above the city (higher).