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Prepositions of time Exercises in Malay language

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Understanding prepositions of time is crucial for mastering the Malay language, as they help articulate when events occur. In Malay, prepositions such as "pada," "sejak," "hingga," "selama," and "sebelum" play a significant role in constructing clear and precise sentences. By learning how to use these prepositions accurately, you'll be able to describe specific times, durations, and sequences of events with confidence. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises designed to help you practice and perfect your use of Malay prepositions of time. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills, these exercises will provide ample opportunities to enhance your understanding and application of these essential grammatical elements. Dive in and start improving your ability to communicate time-related concepts in Malay with clarity and precision.

Exercise 1

1. Saya akan pergi bercuti *pada* bulan Disember (preposition for specific month). 2. Dia bekerja *dari* pukul 9 pagi hingga 5 petang (preposition for indicating start time). 3. Mereka akan datang *pada* hari Jumaat (preposition for specific day). 4. Kami selalu berjumpa *pada* hujung minggu (preposition for weekends). 5. Kita akan makan malam *pada* pukul 8 malam (preposition for specific time). 6. Saya bangun tidur *pada* waktu pagi (preposition for part of the day). 7. Mereka tiba *pada* tahun 2020 (preposition for specific year). 8. Kedai itu buka *dari* Isnin hingga Jumaat (preposition for start day). 9. Dia belajar *pada* waktu malam (preposition for part of the day). 10. Kami akan bertemu *pada* hari Selasa (preposition for specific day).

Exercise 2

1. Saya akan pergi bercuti *pada* bulan Disember (preposition for indicating a specific month). 2. Kami selalunya makan malam *pada* pukul tujuh malam (preposition for indicating a specific time). 3. Dia selalu berjoging *pada* waktu pagi (preposition for indicating a general part of the day). 4. Kami bertemu *pada* hari Isnin lepas (preposition for indicating a specific day of the week). 5. Mereka akan pulang ke rumah *pada* akhir minggu ini (preposition for indicating the end of a week). 6. Saya akan berada di sana *pada* masa yang ditetapkan (preposition for indicating a scheduled time). 7. Dia suka membaca buku *pada* waktu malam (preposition for indicating a general part of the night). 8. Kami akan memulakan projek ini *pada* bulan depan (preposition for indicating a future month). 9. Mereka bertemu *semasa* cuti sekolah (preposition for indicating a period during an event). 10. Saya akan menghantar surat itu *sebelum* pukul dua petang (preposition for indicating a time before a specific hour).

Exercise 3

1. Kami akan pergi bercuti *pada* bulan Disember (preposition for month). 2. Saya selalu bangun awal *pada* waktu pagi (preposition for part of the day). 3. Mereka datang melawat kami *pada* hujung minggu (preposition for days of the week). 4. Saya perlu menghantar laporan *sebelum* tengah hari (preposition for time before a specific hour). 5. Dia tidak pernah lewat *sejak* mula bekerja di sini (preposition for starting a time period). 6. Kami akan bertemu *selepas* makan tengah hari (preposition for time following a specific hour). 7. Kelas bermula *pada* pukul sembilan pagi (preposition for exact time). 8. Saya akan menunggu awak *selama* satu jam (preposition indicating duration). 9. Pameran itu dibuka *dari* pukul sepuluh pagi hingga lima petang (preposition indicating starting point of a time period). 10. Mereka tiba di rumah *pada* waktu malam (preposition for part of the day).