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Negative Sentences Exercises For Malay Grammar

Vibrant grammatical exercise for effective language learning

Negative Sentences in Malay grammar are relatively straight-forward. The typical structure is a subject followed by “tidak” (not) before the verb. For example, “Saya tidak makan” means “I do not eat”. However, when negating existence or possession, “tiada” is used instead. For instance, “Saya tiada buku” translates to “I have no book”. This exercise will familiarize you with the use of “tidak” and “tiada” in constructing negative sentences.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with “tidak” or “tiada” for negative expression.

1. Dia *tidak* (not) suka makan durian.
2. Saya *tiada* (lack) masa untuk bermain video game.
3. Adik saya *tidak* (not) suka kucing.
4. Rumahtangga itu *tiada* (lack) anak.
5. Ali *tidak* (not) suka makanan pedas.
6. Dia *tiada* (lack) wang untuk membayar sewa.
7. Saya *tidak* (not) minum kopi.
8. Buku itu *tiada* (lack) dalam perpustakaan.
9. Kamu *tidak* (not) patut merokok.
10. Toko itu *tiada* (lack) beras.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with “tidak” or “tiada” for negative expression.

1. Ayam itu *tidak* (not) boleh terbang.
2. Rosmah *tiada* (lack) pencuci muka.
3. Saya *tidak* (not) mahu naik kereta.
4. Barangkali dia *tiada* (lack) rumah sendiri.
5. Dia *tidak* (not) suka minum teh.
6. Saya *tiada* (lack) masa untuk membaca buku.
7. Dia *tidak* (not) hendak pergi ke sekolah.
8. Kamar saya *tiada* (lack) penghawa dingin.
9. Dia *tidak* (not) suka menonton televisyen.
10. Mereka *tiada* (lack) pilihan lain.

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