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Prepositions of purpose Exercises in Indonesian language
Understanding prepositions of purpose is crucial for mastering the Indonesian language, as they help clarify the reasons behind actions and intentions in sentences. In Indonesian, just like in English, prepositions of purpose are used to explain why something is done. Common prepositions of purpose in Indonesian include "untuk" (for), "supaya" (so that), and "agar" (in order to). These prepositions can transform simple statements into more detailed explanations, enhancing your ability to communicate effectively and precisely.
For instance, consider the sentence "Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia untuk bekerja di Jakarta" (I study Indonesian to work in Jakarta). Here, "untuk" (for) clearly indicates the purpose of studying Indonesian. Similarly, "supaya" and "agar" can be used to express purpose in different contexts, often followed by verbs in the subjunctive mood. By practicing these prepositions, you will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also enrich your conversational skills, making your Indonesian more nuanced and expressive. Dive into our exercises to start mastering these essential elements of the Indonesian language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mereka belajar keras *untuk* ujian akhir (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>2. Saya membeli bunga *untuk* ibuku (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>3. Kami menabung uang *untuk* liburan ke Bali (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>4. Dia menulis surat *untuk* temannya yang ada di luar negeri (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>5. Saya memesan makanan *untuk* pesta ulang tahun (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>6. Anak-anak membersihkan taman *untuk* acara sekolah (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>7. Dia belajar bahasa Inggris *untuk* bekerja di perusahaan internasional (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>8. Mereka berlatih setiap hari *untuk* pertandingan sepak bola (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>9. Saya membeli kado *untuk* pernikahan teman saya (preposition of purpose).</p>
<p>10. Dia mengumpulkan donasi *untuk* membantu korban bencana (preposition of purpose).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Dia belajar keras *untuk* ujian akhir (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>2. Mereka datang ke sini *untuk* menghadiri pesta ulang tahun (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>3. Aku menabung uang *agar* bisa membeli mobil baru (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>4. Kita harus bekerja sama *demi* mencapai tujuan bersama (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>5. Dia mengirim email *untuk* memberi tahu tentang perubahan jadwal (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>6. Saya berolahraga setiap hari *agar* tetap sehat (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>7. Kami pergi ke pasar *untuk* membeli sayuran segar (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>8. Mereka belajar bahasa Inggris *untuk* berkomunikasi dengan turis (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>9. Dia memakai kacamata hitam *untuk* melindungi matanya dari sinar matahari (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
<p>10. Kita harus menghemat listrik *demi* menjaga lingkungan (preposition indicating purpose).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia *untuk* meningkatkan kemampuan komunikasi saya (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>2. Kami pergi ke pasar *untuk* membeli sayuran segar (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>3. Dia menabung uangnya *untuk* membeli sepeda baru (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>4. Mereka bekerja keras *untuk* mencapai impian mereka (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>5. Kami berdiskusi *untuk* menyelesaikan masalah ini (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>6. Dia pergi ke apotek *untuk* membeli obat (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>7. Saya menulis email *untuk* memberikan informasi penting (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>8. Mereka mengadakan rapat *untuk* merencanakan acara tahunan (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>9. Dia membaca buku *untuk* meningkatkan pengetahuannya (preposition for purpose).</p>
<p>10. Kami berkumpul *untuk* merayakan ulang tahun teman kami (preposition for purpose).</p>