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Present tense with “kei te” Exercises in Maori language
Mastering the present tense in Māori is an essential step for anyone looking to become proficient in the language. One of the key structures you'll encounter is "kei te," which is used to indicate actions happening right now. Understanding and practicing this form will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in everyday conversations. Whether you're describing what someone is doing at this very moment or talking about ongoing activities, "kei te" is a versatile and crucial component of your Māori language toolkit.
In these exercises, we will guide you through various scenarios to help you get comfortable using "kei te" in the present tense. From simple sentences to more complex structures, each exercise is designed to build your confidence and fluency. By the end of these activities, you'll be able to effortlessly describe current actions and events, making your Māori conversations more dynamic and accurate. Dive in and start practicing to unlock this fundamental aspect of the Māori language!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Kei te *kai* a Hine i te parakuihi (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Kei te *panui* a Hone i te pukapuka (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Kei te *tuhituhi* te kaiako i te pukapuka (verb for writing).</p>
<p>4. Kei te *oma* a Rangi i te ara (verb for running).</p>
<p>5. Kei te *waiata* a Mere i te waiata hou (verb for singing).</p>
<p>6. Kei te *kaukau* nga tamariki i te awa (verb for swimming).</p>
<p>7. Kei te *karakia* te whanau i te ahiahi (verb for praying).</p>
<p>8. Kei te *whakarongo* a Pita ki te reo irirangi (verb for listening).</p>
<p>9. Kei te *titiro* a Ani ki te pikitia (verb for looking).</p>
<p>10. Kei te *whakaako* te kaiako i nga tauira (verb for teaching).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Kei te *hanga* ahau i te whare (verb for building).</p>
<p>2. Kei te *kōrero* ia i te reo Māori (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>3. Kei te *tunu* rātou i ngā kai (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>4. Kei te *haere* mātou ki te kura (verb for going).</p>
<p>5. Kei te *pānui* ia i te pukapuka (verb for reading).</p>
<p>6. Kei te *waiata* ngā tamariki i te waiata (verb for singing).</p>
<p>7. Kei te *tā* ahau i te pikitia (verb for drawing).</p>
<p>8. Kei te *mātakitaki* rātou i te pouaka whakaata (verb for watching).</p>
<p>9. Kei te *oma* ia i te papa tākaro (verb for running).</p>
<p>10. Kei te *kai* mātou i te āporo (verb for eating).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kei te *kai* au i te āporo (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Kei te *pānui* ia i te pukapuka (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Kei te *tākaro* ngā tamariki i te papa tākaro (verb for playing).</p>
<p>4. Kei te *kōrero* a Hine ki tōna whaea (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>5. Kei te *oma* te kurī i te marae (verb for running).</p>
<p>6. Kei te *waiata* rātou i te waiata hou (verb for singing).</p>
<p>7. Kei te *mātakitaki* ahau i te pouaka whakaata (verb for watching).</p>
<p>8. Kei te *tunu* a Mere i te keke (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>9. Kei te *horoi* te tama i ngā rīhi (verb for washing).</p>
<p>10. Kei te *whakarongo* rātou ki te waiata (verb for listening).</p>