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Negative forms of verbs Exercises in Malay language

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In the Malay language, mastering the negative forms of verbs is crucial for effective communication. Unlike English, Malay uses specific particles to indicate negation, and understanding their correct usage is essential for expressing negative statements, questions, and commands. This page provides a range of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and perfect the formation of negative sentences in Malay. By engaging with these exercises, you will become more confident in using negative forms accurately and naturally. Malay primarily employs two particles for negation: "tidak" and "bukan." "Tidak" is used to negate verbs and adjectives, while "bukan" is used to negate nouns and pronouns. Additionally, there are other negation particles and structures that can modify the meaning of a sentence, depending on the context. Our exercises will guide you through these different forms, providing examples and practice scenarios to enhance your understanding. Through consistent practice, you will develop a solid grasp of how to use these negation particles effectively, enabling you to communicate more precisely in Malay.

Exercise 1

1. Dia *tidak* suka makan durian (negative form for liking). 2. Kami *tidak* pergi ke sekolah pada hari Ahad (negative form for attending). 3. Saya *tidak* faham soalan itu (negative form for understanding). 4. Mereka *tidak* setuju dengan cadangan tersebut (negative form for agreeing). 5. Ali *tidak* menonton televisyen malam tadi (negative form for watching). 6. Saya *tidak* tahu jawapannya (negative form for knowing). 7. Kucing itu *tidak* tidur di atas sofa (negative form for sleeping). 8. Dia *tidak* akan datang ke majlis itu (negative form for attending). 9. Kami *tidak* bermain bola sepak petang semalam (negative form for playing). 10. Buku ini *tidak* milik saya (negative form for possessing).

Exercise 2

1. Ali *tidak pergi* ke sekolah hari ini (negative form of "pergi"). 2. Mereka *tidak makan* tengah hari bersama-sama (negative form of "makan"). 3. Saya *tidak suka* makan sayur (negative form of "suka"). 4. Dia *tidak minum* kopi setiap pagi (negative form of "minum"). 5. Kami *tidak bermain* bola sepak petang ini (negative form of "bermain"). 6. Mereka *tidak datang* ke pesta semalam (negative form of "datang"). 7. Saya *tidak membaca* buku itu lagi (negative form of "membaca"). 8. Kakak saya *tidak bekerja* pada hujung minggu (negative form of "bekerja"). 9. Adik *tidak tidur* awal malam tadi (negative form of "tidur"). 10. Kami *tidak menonton* filem itu bersama-sama (negative form of "menonton").

Exercise 3

1. Dia *tidak* makan nasi hari ini (negative form of 'eat'). 2. Mereka *tidak* akan datang esok (negative form of 'will come'). 3. Saya *tidak* suka kopi (negative form of 'like'). 4. Kami *tidak* bermain bola semalam (negative form of 'play'). 5. Adik *tidak* pergi sekolah hari ini (negative form of 'go'). 6. Kakak *tidak* mahu tidur awal (negative form of 'want'). 7. Encik Ali *tidak* bekerja di pejabat itu lagi (negative form of 'work'). 8. Mereka *tidak* faham soalan itu (negative form of 'understand'). 9. Saya *tidak* mengambil buku itu (negative form of 'take'). 10. Kita *tidak* boleh merokok di sini (negative form of 'can').