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Usage of “mo” (for) Exercises in Maori language
Understanding the usage of "mo" in the Māori language is essential for anyone looking to gain fluency and deepen their comprehension of this beautiful and rich language. "Mo" serves as a versatile preposition that can be translated as "for" in English, and its proper use can significantly enhance your ability to construct meaningful sentences. Whether you are talking about purposes, benefits, or reasons, mastering "mo" will allow you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Māori.
In these grammar exercises, we will explore various contexts in which "mo" is used, providing clear examples and practical scenarios to illustrate its application. You'll encounter exercises that range from simple sentence construction to more complex usage, helping you build a solid understanding of how "mo" operates within the structure of Māori grammar. By the end of these exercises, you will have gained the confidence to use "mo" accurately and expressively in your conversations and writings in Māori.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Kei te haere ia *mo* te kura (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>2. He pai te kai *mo* te hauora (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>3. Kua hokona e au he taonga *mo* taku hoa (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>4. Kei te ako ia *mo* te whakamātautau (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>5. He pukapuka tēnei *mo* ngā tamariki (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>6. He waiata tēnei *mo* te hui (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>7. Kua whakapaipai ia i te whare *mo* te pōwhiri (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>8. He pai te rongoā *mo* te mamae (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>9. Kei te tunu kai a Hine *mo* te whānau (preposition meaning "for").</p>
<p>10. He pai te hākinakina *mo* te tinana (preposition meaning "for").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Kei te haere au *mō* te kai (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>2. Ka hoko ahau i te kākahu *mō* taku tamāhine (preposition indicating recipient).</p>
<p>3. Kei te mahi rātou *mō* te kura (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>4. Ka noho te whānau *mō* te hui (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>5. Kei te tuhituhi ia *mō* te pepa rangahau (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>6. Ka whakarite ia i te kai *mō* te pōwhiri (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>7. Kei te hoko mātou i ngā taputapu *mō* te pāti (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>8. Ka mahi ahau *mō* te kamupene rongoā (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>9. Kei te whakarongo ia ki ngā waiata *mō* te whakaaturanga (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>10. Ka tuhituhi rātou i ngā reta *mō* ngā hoa (preposition indicating recipient).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kei te haere au *mo* te kai (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>2. Ko te pukapuka tēnei *mo* te akomanga (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>3. He kākahu tēnei *mo* te pōwhiri (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>4. Kei te hoko rātou i ngā kai *mo* te whānau (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>5. Ko te taputapu tēnei *mo* te mahi (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>6. He mōkai tēnei *mo* ngā tamariki (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>7. Kei te whakaritea ngā mea katoa *mo* te hararei (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>8. Ko te rā tēnei *mo* te whakanui (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>9. Kei te whakamahi ahau i tēnei taputapu *mo* te mātakitaki (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>10. He rārangi tēnei *mo* te pānui (preposition for purpose).</p>