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Usage of “tetahi” for singular Exercises in Maori language
Understanding the usage of "tētahi" is crucial for mastering the singular form in the Māori language. "Tētahi" is an indefinite article that translates to "a" or "one" in English, and is used when referring to a single item or person without specifying which one. For instance, "He tētahi pukapuka tēnei" means "This is a book," where "tētahi" helps to identify the book as a singular, non-specific object. Mastery of "tētahi" is essential for constructing clear and precise sentences in Māori, especially when distinguishing between singular and plural forms.
In the exercises provided, you will practice using "tētahi" in various contexts to solidify your understanding. These exercises will involve translating sentences from English to Māori, filling in the blanks, and choosing the correct form of the article in different scenarios. By the end of these activities, you should be able to confidently use "tētahi" to indicate singularity in your Māori conversations and written communication.
Exercise 1
<p>1. I have *tetahi* cat at home (singular article for one).</p>
<p>2. She bought *tetahi* book from the market (singular article for one).</p>
<p>3. He wants to eat *tetahi* apple (singular article for one).</p>
<p>4. They found *tetahi* shell on the beach (singular article for one).</p>
<p>5. We saw *tetahi* star in the sky (singular article for one).</p>
<p>6. Can you give me *tetahi* pen? (singular article for one).</p>
<p>7. The teacher gave *tetahi* student a prize (singular article for one).</p>
<p>8. There is *tetahi* tree in the garden (singular article for one).</p>
<p>9. Do you have *tetahi* question? (singular article for one).</p>
<p>10. She made *tetahi* cake for the party (singular article for one).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. He *tetahi* pukapuka hou i te toa (a new book).</p>
<p>2. Kei te haere ahau ki *tetahi* hui nui (a big meeting).</p>
<p>3. Kua kite au i *tetahi* manu rerehua i te ngahere (a beautiful bird).</p>
<p>4. Kei te rapu ahau i *tetahi* hoa hou (a new friend).</p>
<p>5. Kei te hiahia ahau ki te hoko i *tetahi* motokā hou (a new car).</p>
<p>6. E hiahia ana ahau ki te kai i *tetahi* āporo reka (a tasty apple).</p>
<p>7. Kei te haere ahau ki *tetahi* kura hou (a new school).</p>
<p>8. Kua whiwhi ahau i *tetahi* taonga nui (a big gift).</p>
<p>9. Kei te noho ahau i *tetahi* whare nui (a big house).</p>
<p>10. Kei te mātakitaki ahau i *tetahi* kiriata hou (a new movie).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kei te haere au ki *tētahi* toa (one store).</p>
<p>2. He pai ki a au ki te kai i *tētahi* āporo (one fruit).</p>
<p>3. Kei te titiro au ki *tētahi* manu (one bird).</p>
<p>4. Kei te hoko ia i *tētahi* motokā (one vehicle).</p>
<p>5. I kite ia i *tētahi* tangata i te huarahi (one person).</p>
<p>6. E hiahia ana ahau ki te hoko i *tētahi* pukapuka (one book).</p>
<p>7. Kei te noho ia i *tētahi* whare nui (one house).</p>
<p>8. I rongo ahau i *tētahi* waiata hou (one song).</p>
<p>9. Kei te piki ia ki *tētahi* maunga (one mountain).</p>
<p>10. I kite au i *tētahi* waka rererangi i te rangi (one airplane).</p>