Transitive Verbs Exercises For Malay Grammar


Exercise 1: Complete the following sentences using the correct transitive verb. Remember the object must directly receive the action.


Transitive verbs in Malay grammar are known as ‘kata kerja transitif’. These verbs require a direct object to complete their meanings. The object is the receiver of the action given by the subject through the verb. Understanding these verbs can significantly improve a student’s fluency and comprehension in the Malay language.

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1. Saya *membaca* (read) buku itu.
2. Dia *menulis* (write) surat kepada ibunya.
3. Kamu *memandu* (drive) kereta dengan laju.
4. Mereka *memasak* (cook) makanan untuk tetamu.
5. Guru itu *mengajar* (teach) pelajar tentang sejarah.
6. Anak itik *makan* (eat) cacing.
7. Awak *mengangkat* (lift) kotak itu.
8. Ahmed *menolak* (push) pintu.
9. Adik *menangis* (cry) kerana takut.
10. Abang *menonton* (watch) bola sepak.
11. Kakak *memetik* (pluck) bunga.
12. Murid-murid *menggambar* (draw) pemandangan ini.
13. Ibu *menyanyi* (sing) lagu rakyat.
14. Pak cik *membeli* (buy) buah-buahan di pasar.
15. Pakar bedah *mengoperasi* (operate) pesakit itu.

Exercise 2: Complete the following sentences with the appropriate Malay transitive verb based on the cue given.

1. Dia *memakan* (eat) ikan goreng itu.
2. Kucing itu *minum* (drink) susu.
3. Kamu harus *menyapu* (sweep) lantai itu.
4. Dia *mengambilk* (take) buku dari rak itu.
5. Saya *memberikan* (give) dia hadiah.
6. Dia *memilih* (choose) baju merah itu.
7. Kami *menarik* (pull) tali itu bersama-sama.
8. Kakak *membuat* (do) kek coklat.
9. Jiran saya *menyewa* (rent) rumah itu.
10. Tidak ada siapa yang *melihat* (see) dia berlaku curang.
11. Mereka *bermain* (play) bola sepak.
12. Dia *membaca* (read) surat dari adiknya.
13. Awak *menonton* (watch) filem itu.
14. Dia *menghantar* (send) surat itu.
15. Adik *mendengar* (hear) bunyi itu.

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