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Māori Vocabulary Matching Worksheet
🔗 Part 1: Kupu Matching - Basic Words
1. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. rā
2. rākau
3. tangata
4. whare
5. manu
A. house
B. person
C. sun
D. tree
E. bird
🎨 Part 2: Ngā Tae (Colours) Matching
2. Match the colour words:
1. kakariki
2. kowhai
3. whero
4. mā
A. red
B. white
C. green
D. yellow
📍 Part 3: Position Words (Wāhi)
3. Choose the correct Māori word for each position:
Above:
raro runga muaLeft:
matau mauī waenganuiBehind:
mua muri kokona🏠 Part 4: Animals and Objects
4. Match the animals and objects:
1. ngeru
2. kurī
3. tūru
4. karaka
5. kapua
A. dog
B. chair
C. cloud
D. cat
E. clock
✏️ Part 5: Fill in the Blanks
5. Complete the sentences with the correct Māori words:
The _______ (sun) shines bright rays called _______ (hihi).
A _______ (tree) has _______ (roots) that help it _______ (grow).
The _______ (bird) spreads its _______ (wings) to fly.
In the _______ (middle) of the room is _______ (a) round table.
🎯 Part 6: Action Words and Concepts
6. Check all the action words (tick multiple boxes):
oma (run)
tipu (grow)
tā (draw)
rākau (tree)
whakaatu (demonstrate)
mahara (think about)
whero (red)
🖼️ Part 7: Drawing Activity
7. Tā (draw) a picture that includes these kupu: rā (sun), rākau (tree), whare (house), manu (bird). Label each item in Māori:
📝 Part 8: Short Answer
8. Write three sentences in English using at least two Māori words in each sentence:
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