Paco travels to New Zealand:
Te Reo Māori, the Māori
language
By Merret- Public Doman
Te Reo Māori, the Māori language
Subordinating clauses
A subordinate or dependent clause "depends" on a main or
independent clause. It cannot exist alone. Imagine that somebody says
to you:
Although it was raining. What do you understand? Nothing!
But a main or independent clause can exist alone. You will
understand very well if somebody says to you:
Ram went swimming.
Contrast, Time, Consecutive, Purpose or Cause and Effect are
subordinating clauses types
Te Reo Māori, the Māori language
“Contrast clauses”
We use contrast clauses when we want to make two
statements, one of which contrasts with the other or
makes it appear unexpected or surprising.
Some contrast clauses are introduced by conjunctions
such as although, though, however, but, even
though or while.
Ex: Although Amahau's friend has lived in Wellington all
her life, she knows very little Maori.
We can also use despite or in spite of to make a
contrast. These are followed by either a noun phrase or
an ‘ing’ form.
Despite working hard, Paco failed his examination.
In spite of his hard work, Paco failed his examination.
Te Reo Māori, the Māori language
“Reason clauses”
Reason clauses define the reason behind a statement or
action given in the main clause.
Reason conjunctions include because, as, due to, since,
owing to, or because of.
They can be placed either before or after the main clause.
If placed before the main clause, the reason clause
usually gives emphasis to that particular reason.
So when the officer says:
"Due to bad weather conditions, you cannot hike around
the park", he is giving a reason for them not to hike.
Te Reo Māori, the Māori language
Phonetics
TRIPHTHONGS
[aʊə] AS IN SHOWER, HOUR, HOW ARE, SOUR,
TOWER, POWERFUL
[aɪə] AS IN TYRE, FIRE, ENTIRE, EMPIRE, SCIENCE,
GIANT
Te Reo Māori, the Māori language