Police Look for Andrew Maaka
Introduction
New Zealand police want more information about Andrew Michael Maaka. He disappeared in November 1991.
Main Body
Andrew was at a gang house in Henderson. He wanted to join the Head Hunters gang for one year. Police cannot find his body. Andrew had a hard life as a child. He joined the gang because he had no other choices. His sister, Kacey, says he loved his family. Kacey did not talk to police before. She was afraid of the gang. Now, Andrew's mother and son are dead. His daughters are still alive.
Conclusion
Police are still looking for Andrew. They want new clues to solve this old crime.
Learning
⏳ The 'Past' Pattern
When we tell a story about someone who is not here, we change the action words. Look at how the words change from now to then:
- Want Wanted
- Join Joined
- Love Loved
The Secret Rule: Just add -ed to the end of the word to move it to the past.
🛑 The 'No' Pattern
To say someone did not do something in the past, we use did not + the normal word. We don't use -ed here!
- Wrong: She did not talked.
- Right: She did not talk.
📋 Quick Word List
- Disappeared: Went away and no one knows where they are.
- Clues: Small pieces of information that help solve a mystery.