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Reflexive pronouns Exercises in Malay language

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Reflexive pronouns play a crucial role in the Malay language by emphasizing the subject of a sentence, indicating that the action of the verb is performed by the subject upon itself. These pronouns are equivalent to English reflexive pronouns like "myself," "yourself," and "themselves." Understanding and correctly using reflexive pronouns in Malay can greatly enhance your fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written communication. In Malay, reflexive pronouns are formed by combining the word "diri" (self) with possessive pronouns, such as "saya" (I) or "kami" (we), resulting in phrases like "diri saya" (myself) or "diri kami" (ourselves). Mastering reflexive pronouns is essential for creating clear and precise sentences, especially when conveying actions that are performed by the subject upon itself. For instance, in sentences like "Dia melihat diri sendiri di cermin" (He sees himself in the mirror), the reflexive pronoun "diri sendiri" (himself) clarifies that the action is directed back at the subject. Through a variety of grammar exercises provided here, you will have the opportunity to practice and reinforce your understanding of Malay reflexive pronouns, ensuring you can confidently incorporate them into your everyday language use.

Exercise 1

1. Dia melihat dirinya di cermin setiap pagi. (*dirinya*) (refers to oneself). 2. Mereka bangga dengan pencapaian mereka sendiri. (*sendiri*) (refers to their own achievement). 3. Saya buat kerja rumah saya sendiri tanpa bantuan. (*sendiri*) (independent work). 4. Ali memasak makan malam untuk dirinya sendiri. (*dirinya*) (cooking for oneself). 5. Kami menjaga diri kami di waktu hujan. (*diri kami*) (taking care of oneself in the rain). 6. Kamu harus percaya kepada kemampuan kamu sendiri. (*sendiri*) (believing in one's own ability). 7. Dia selalu menyalahkan dirinya sendiri bila terjadi masalah. (*dirinya*) (blaming oneself). 8. Mereka mengurus perniagaan mereka sendiri tanpa bantuan. (*sendiri*) (managing their own business). 9. Saya menghadiahkan diri saya sendiri dengan sepotong kek. (*diri saya*) (rewarding oneself). 10. Kamu sepatutnya menjaga keselamatan diri kamu sendiri. (*diri kamu*) (taking care of one's own safety).

Exercise 2

1. Siti melihat dirinya di dalam cermin. (Siti sees *herself* in the mirror) 2. Mereka bangga dengan diri mereka sendiri. (They are proud of *themselves*) 3. Ali memotong rambutnya sendiri. (Ali cut *his* own hair) 4. Kami memasak makan malam untuk diri kami sendiri. (We cook dinner for *ourselves*) 5. Dia sering bercakap dengan dirinya sendiri. (She often talks to *herself*) 6. Adik kecil itu belajar mengikat tali kasutnya sendiri. (The little brother learns to tie *his* own shoelaces) 7. Saya perlu melindungi diri saya sendiri dari bahaya. (I need to protect *myself* from danger) 8. Kucing itu membersihkan badannya sendiri. (The cat cleans *itself*) 9. Kamu harus menjaga diri kamu sendiri dengan baik. (You must take good care of *yourself*) 10. Orang-orang itu menyalahkan diri mereka sendiri atas kesalahan tersebut. (Those people blame *themselves* for the mistake)

Exercise 3

1. Ali selalu bercakap dengan *dirinya* apabila dia sedang berfikir (reflexive pronoun for 'himself'). 2. Mereka harus menjaga *diri mereka* ketika memanjat gunung itu (reflexive pronoun for 'themselves'). 3. Saya memperkenalkan *diri saya* kepada tetamu baru itu (reflexive pronoun for 'myself'). 4. Kamu perlu meyakinkan *diri kamu* bahawa kamu boleh melakukannya (reflexive pronoun for 'yourself'). 5. Dia melihat *dirinya* di cermin dengan senyuman (reflexive pronoun for 'herself'). 6. Kami harus memperbaiki *diri kami* sebelum dapat membantu orang lain (reflexive pronoun for 'ourselves'). 7. Mereka sering menceritakan kisah hidup *diri mereka* kepada rakan-rakan (reflexive pronoun for 'themselves'). 8. Cikgu meminta murid-murid untuk memperkenalkan *diri mereka* kepada kelas (reflexive pronoun for 'themselves'). 9. Anda perlu melindungi *diri anda* dalam situasi bahaya (reflexive pronoun for 'yourself'). 10. Dia bangga dengan *dirinya* kerana berjaya mencapai matlamat itu (reflexive pronoun for 'himself').