Te Reo Māori, the Māori language By Merret- Public DomanMerret Paco travels to New Zealand: Te Reo Māori, the Māori language

Te Reo Māori, the Māori language 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 Subordinating clauses

Te Reo Māori, the Māori language 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. “Contrast clauses”

Te Reo Māori, the Māori language 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. “Reason clauses”

Te Reo Māori, the Māori language TRIPHTHONGS [a ʊ ə ] AS IN SHOWER, HOUR, HOW ARE, SOUR, TOWER, POWERFUL [a ɪ ə ] AS IN TYRE, FIRE, ENTIRE, EMPIRE, SCIENCE, GIANT Phonetics