B1 · Intermedio Capítulo 32

The Ability Affix

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Lo que aprenderás

Using 'Maka-' and 'Ma-' for ability and accidental actions. Distinguish between 'I did it' and 'I was able to do it'.

Consejos y trucos (2)

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Listen for the shift

Listen for the difference between 'maka-' and 'naka-' to know if it's future or past.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability with 'Maka-'
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Context is King

Always look at the surrounding words to see if 'ma-' means accidental or ability.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental Actions with 'Ma-'

Práctica rápida (7)

Fill in the blank.

___ ako ng mansanas. (I can eat)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Makakain
Maka- is for ability.

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Which is correct for 'I accidentally heard the news'?

Choose the correct one.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Narinig ko ang balita.
Narinig is the correct accidental form.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental Actions with 'Ma-'

Fill in the blank with the correct past tense form.

___ (hulog) ang baso kanina.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nahulog
Past tense of accidental fall is 'nahulog'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental Actions with 'Ma-'

Which sentence means 'I broke the glass by accident'?

Choose the correct one.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nabasag ko ang baso.
Nabasag indicates an accidental action.

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Choose the correct form.

Which is correct for 'I accidentally broke it'?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nakabasag
Naka- is for accidents.

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Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Mag-wala ang susi ko.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Nawala ang susi ko.
Past accidental is 'nawala'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Accidental Actions with 'Ma-'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Maka-kain ako ng mansanas (intentional).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kumain ako
Intentional actions use Um-.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Ability with 'Maka-'

Score: /7

Preguntas frecuentes (4)

No, it is also for accidental actions.
Usually by context or the 'naka-' prefix.
No, it can also mean ability or potential depending on context.
Use 'na-' for past tense and 'ma-' for future/present.
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