Mixed conditionals Exercises For Maori Grammar

Exercise 1: Using “Mehemea” in Conditional Statements

Mixed conditionals in Maori grammar are a fascinating area to explore. These constructions often involve the use of conditional words like ‘mehemea’ (if), ‘ka whai’ (will) and ‘katahi ka’ (then will) to express hypothetical situations and their results. Grammar exercises revolving around mixed conditionals require the understanding and practice of these phrases and conjunctions, allowing learners to construct meaningful sentences that express unreal past, present or future scenarios.

Exercise 1: Using “Mehemea” in Conditional Statements

1. *Mehemea* koe i whakarongo ki ahau, ka whiwhi pai koe.( If-you )
2. He pai ki a koe, *mehemea* koe ka whakapau kaha.( if-you )
3. *Mehemea* kua whiwhi ratau i te tohu, kua whakaheke i te utu.(if-they)
4. Me whakakore e hoko i te whare, *mehemea* he nui te nama.(if-is)
5. Ka whakaaro ahau ki te haere ki te takaro whutuporo *mehemea* he pai te huarahi.( if-is)

Exercise 2: Using “Ka Whai” and “Katahi Ka” in Conditional Statements

1. Katahi ka ako ahau i te reo Maori, *ka whai* ahau i te mahi.(will-I)
2. Me tuku korero ahau ki a ia, *ka whai* ratau i te whakatau.(will-they)
3. Me he tino ngakau nui ki te ako, *ka katahi ka* whakatutuki i o whainga.(then will-you)
4. Mehemea ka whakaae ia, *ka whai* matou i te whakahaere.(will-we)
5. I whakakore e whakaae, *ka katahi ka* whakakore ahau i te haere.(then will-I)

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