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Coordinating conjunctions Exercises in Indonesian language

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Coordinating conjunctions play a pivotal role in the Indonesian language, just as they do in English. These small yet powerful words such as "dan" (and), "atau" (or), and "tetapi" (but) help in connecting clauses, phrases, and words to create coherent and fluid sentences. By mastering the use of coordinating conjunctions, you can enhance your ability to construct complex thoughts and ideas, making your communication more effective and nuanced. Understanding how these conjunctions function in different contexts is essential for achieving fluency and proficiency in Indonesian. In this section, you will find a variety of grammar exercises designed to improve your grasp of coordinating conjunctions in Indonesian. These exercises will not only test your knowledge but also provide practical examples to help reinforce your learning. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these activities will guide you through the intricacies of using coordinating conjunctions correctly and confidently. Dive in and start practicing to elevate your Indonesian language skills to the next level.

Exercise 1

1. Dia suka makan nasi *dan* ayam (coordinating conjunction for "and"). 2. Mereka pergi ke bioskop *tetapi* filmnya sudah habis (coordinating conjunction for "but"). 3. Kami belajar di perpustakaan *atau* di rumah (coordinating conjunction for "or"). 4. Saya ingin pergi ke pantai *tetapi* cuacanya buruk (coordinating conjunction for "but"). 5. Dia membeli buku *dan* pensil di toko (coordinating conjunction for "and"). 6. Apakah kamu ingin kopi *atau* teh? (coordinating conjunction for "or"). 7. Mereka bermain sepak bola *tetapi* hujan turun (coordinating conjunction for "but"). 8. Saya harus belajar keras *agar* lulus ujian (coordinating conjunction for "so that"). 9. Dia memilih makan siang di luar *atau* memasak di rumah (coordinating conjunction for "or"). 10. Kami berangkat pagi-pagi *dan* tiba di sana siang (coordinating conjunction for "and").

Exercise 2

1. Saya suka makan nasi *dan* ayam (coordinating conjunction for "and"). 2. Dia ingin pergi ke toko *tetapi* tidak punya uang (coordinating conjunction for "but"). 3. Kami bisa menonton film *atau* bermain game (coordinating conjunction for "or"). 4. Ayah bekerja keras *namun* selalu punya waktu untuk keluarga (coordinating conjunction for "however"). 5. Mereka bermain di taman *serta* berenang di kolam renang (coordinating conjunction for "as well as"). 6. Saya tidak hanya belajar bahasa Inggris *tetapi juga* bahasa Indonesia (coordinating conjunction for "but also"). 7. Kamu bisa memilih apel *atau* jeruk (coordinating conjunction for "or"). 8. Dia membaca buku *dan* mendengarkan musik (coordinating conjunction for "and"). 9. Hujan sangat deras *jadi* kami tidak bisa pergi keluar (coordinating conjunction for "so"). 10. Mereka tidak datang *karena* mereka sedang sakit (coordinating conjunction for "because").

Exercise 3

1. Dia suka makan nasi *dan* ikan (coordinating conjunction for adding). 2. Saya ingin pergi ke bioskop *atau* ke taman (coordinating conjunction for choice). 3. Kamu bisa belajar di perpustakaan *atau* di rumah (coordinating conjunction for options). 4. Kami harus segera berangkat *karena* sudah terlambat (coordinating conjunction for reason). 5. Mereka berangkat pagi-pagi *tetapi* tiba terlambat (coordinating conjunction for contrast). 6. Saya membawa buku *serta* pena ke kelas (coordinating conjunction for inclusion). 7. Anak-anak bermain di luar *tetapi* hujan mulai turun (coordinating conjunction for contrast). 8. Dia bekerja keras *sehingga* bisa membeli rumah (coordinating conjunction for result). 9. Kami makan malam *lalu* menonton film (coordinating conjunction for sequence). 10. Dia suka olahraga *dan* musik (coordinating conjunction for addition).