1. CHAPTER 6 - LESSON 2 SUBJECT PRONOUNS & VERB
Rule for the Subject Pronouns Li & Ish
Usage of the Verb Äpa
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2. Subject Pronoun Rules
The subject pronoun li means I and will always be written after an action word or verb.
The subject pronoun ish means you and will always be written before an action word or verb.
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3. Sentence with the Subject Pronoun li
(3) (2) (1)
Bok ia li.
I am going to the river.
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4. Sentence with the Subject Pronoun Ish
(3) (1) (2)
Hushi ish pisa ho?
Are you looking at the bird?
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5. Takkon äpa li. I am eating an apple.
Usage of the Verb Äpa
The verb äpa must have a named item of food preceding it when making a statement.
(3) (2) (1)
Takkon äpa li.
I am eating an apple.
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6. Nanta ish äpa? What are you eating?
The verb äpa can also be used without a named food item when asking a question using the question word "nanta".
(1) (2) (3)
Nanta ish äpa?
What are you eating?
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7. (2) (1) (3) Meli yät nanta äpa? What is Mary eating?
(2) (1) (3)
Meli yät nanta äpa?
What is Mary eating?
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8. Continue practicing your speaking skills as you write and translate sentences. Remember to follow the rules. This concludes Choctaw I, Chapter 6 lesson 2. Yakoke
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