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Compound prepositions Exercises in Indonesian language
Compound prepositions are a crucial part of the Indonesian language, providing nuanced connections between words and phrases. Unlike simple prepositions, compound prepositions are formed by combining two or more words to express more specific relationships in context. These combinations can often be tricky for learners to master, but understanding them is essential for achieving fluency. By familiarizing yourself with common compound prepositions and their usage, you will enhance your ability to convey precise meanings and navigate complex sentences in Indonesian.
In Indonesian, compound prepositions can indicate various relations such as direction, location, time, and manner. For instance, "di dalam" means "inside," combining "di" (at/in) with "dalam" (inside). Similarly, "ke arah" translates to "towards," merging "ke" (to) with "arah" (direction). Mastering these compound prepositions will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also enrich your conversational skills. Our exercises aim to provide clear examples and practical applications to help you grasp the intricacies of compound prepositions in Indonesian, making your learning journey both effective and enjoyable.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Dia menulis surat *untuk* temannya (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>2. Mereka berangkat *dari* bandara pagi ini (preposition indicating origin).</p>
<p>3. Kami tinggal di *dekat* sekolah (preposition indicating proximity).</p>
<p>4. Buku itu ada *di atas* meja (preposition indicating location).</p>
<p>5. Kami akan pergi *ke* pasar besok pagi (preposition indicating destination).</p>
<p>6. Dia berdiri *di samping* pohon besar (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>7. Pertemuan akan dimulai *pada* pukul 10 pagi (preposition indicating time).</p>
<p>8. Mereka bertemu *di antara* dua gedung (preposition indicating position).</p>
<p>9. Mobilnya diparkir *di depan* rumah (preposition indicating location).</p>
<p>10. Kami belajar *tentang* sejarah Indonesia (preposition indicating topic).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Buku itu ada *di atas* meja (position of the book).</p>
<p>2. Dia tinggal *di dalam* apartemen (location inside a building).</p>
<p>3. Ayah bekerja *di luar* kota (location outside a place).</p>
<p>4. Mereka berjalan *di sepanjang* pantai (walking along a place).</p>
<p>5. Kami makan siang *di antara* dua pohon (position between two things).</p>
<p>6. Kucing itu bersembunyi *di bawah* tempat tidur (position underneath something).</p>
<p>7. Anjing itu duduk *di depan* rumah (position in front of something).</p>
<p>8. Taman bermain terletak *di sebelah* sekolah (position next to something).</p>
<p>9. Dia menunggu *di belakang* gedung (position behind something).</p>
<p>10. Pemandangan indah terlihat *di atas* bukit (position on top of something).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Kami akan bertemu *di antara* dua gedung (between two buildings).</p>
<p>2. Dia tinggal *di sebelah* rumah saya (next to my house).</p>
<p>3. Buku itu ada *di atas* meja (on the table).</p>
<p>4. Mobil diparkir *di depan* rumah (in front of the house).</p>
<p>5. Kami duduk *di bawah* pohon (under the tree).</p>
<p>6. Kucing itu tidur *di dalam* kotak (inside the box).</p>
<p>7. Dia berdiri *di luar* pintu (outside the door).</p>
<p>8. Ada taman *di belakang* sekolah (behind the school).</p>
<p>9. Mereka berjalan *di sepanjang* pantai (along the beach).</p>
<p>10. Tempat duduknya *di samping* jendela (beside the window).</p>