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Present vs. Future Exercises For Malay Grammar

Language interpretation through grammar exercises

In Malay grammar, the distinction between the present and future tenses is quite subtle, often contextual, and different from what is observed in many Indo-European languages. In Malay, tense is usually conveyed through adverbs, time phrases, or contextual clues, rather than verb conjugations. Fundamentally, the verb remains unchanged, hence understanding the difference and correct usage of words denoting present and future is crucial.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to denote Present tense.

1. Saya *sedang* (currently) memasak makan malam.
2. Dia *sering* (often) membaca buku.
3. Kami *biasanya* (usually) pergi ke sekolah pada pagi hari.
4. Mereka *selalu* (always) bermain bola sepak pada petang hari.
5. Anak itu *tengah* (currently) menonton televisyen.
6. Kakak saya *kerap* (frequently) pergi ke pasar.
7. Saya *selalu* (always) bangun awal.
8. Kucing itu *sedang* (is) tidur.
9. Ibu *biasanya* (usually) memasak nasi untuk makan siang.
10. Dia *selalu* (constantly) berlari di taman.
11. Adik saya *sering* (often) menangis.
12. Saya *biasa* (generally) minum air sejuk.
13. Ayah *biasanya* (typically) bekerja di pejabat.
14. Mereka *kerap* (frequently) bermain di taman.
15. Dia *tengah* (is) menulis surat.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to denote Future tense.

1. Saya *akan* (will) pergi ke pasar esok.
2. Dia *akan* (is going to) menonton filem itu minggu depan.
3. Kami *akan* (will) makan malam di luar malam ini.
4. Mereka *akan* (will) belajar untuk ujian esok.
5. Anak itu *akan* (will be) tidur sebentar lagi.
6. Adik saya *akan* (will) datang ke rumah saya petang ini.
7. Saya *akan* (am going to) bermain bola sepak esok.
8. Kucing itu *akan* (will) tidur selepas makan.
9. Mereka *akan* (are going to) lari di taman petang ini.
10. Ibu *akan* (will be) memasak nasi untuk makan malam.
11. Ayah *akan* (will be) pulang dari kerja dalam satu jam.
12. Kami *akan* (will) pergi ke sekolah esok.
13. Dia *akan* (will be) menulis surat kepada neneknya.
14. Saya *akan* (am going to) minum air sejuk.
15. Kakak saya *akan* (will be) pergi ke pasar esok.

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