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Present Continuous Tense in Malay Exercises in Malay language

The Present Continuous Tense in Malay, also known as "Sedang" tense, is a crucial aspect of the language that helps convey actions currently in progress. Unlike in English, where the present continuous tense is formed using "am/is/are + verb-ing," Malay employs the word "sedang" before the base form of the verb to indicate ongoing actions. For example, "Saya sedang makan" translates to "I am eating." Understanding and mastering this tense is essential for constructing meaningful and accurate sentences in everyday conversations.
In Malay, the present continuous tense is often used to describe actions happening at the moment of speaking, providing a sense of immediacy and relevance. It can also be used to describe temporary situations or actions that are currently underway but not necessarily happening at the exact moment. For instance, "Dia sedang belajar bahasa Melayu" means "He/She is learning Malay." Through a series of engaging exercises, this section aims to enhance your grasp of the present continuous tense, enabling you to express ongoing activities and temporary states with confidence and accuracy.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Saya *sedang membaca* buku di perpustakaan (activity in the library).</p>
<p>2. Dia *sedang makan* malam di restoran (activity involving food).</p>
<p>3. Mereka *sedang bermain* bola di padang (activity involving a ball).</p>
<p>4. Kami *sedang menonton* filem di panggung wayang (activity involving a screen).</p>
<p>5. Saya *sedang belajar* untuk peperiksaan (activity related to studying).</p>
<p>6. Ibu *sedang memasak* di dapur (activity involving cooking).</p>
<p>7. Adik *sedang menulis* surat kepada nenek (activity involving writing).</p>
<p>8. Ayah *sedang membaiki* kereta di garaj (activity involving a vehicle).</p>
<p>9. Kucing itu *sedang tidur* di atas sofa (activity involving resting).</p>
<p>10. Guru *sedang mengajar* di dalam kelas (activity involving teaching).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Dia sedang *membaca* buku di ruang tamu (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Mereka sedang *berlari* di taman (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Saya sedang *memasak* di dapur (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>4. Kami sedang *menonton* filem di pawagam (verb for watching).</p>
<p>5. Awak sedang *menulis* surat kepada kawan (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Adik sedang *menyanyi* di bilik karaoke (verb for singing).</p>
<p>7. Guru sedang *mengajar* di dalam kelas (verb for teaching).</p>
<p>8. Kucing itu sedang *tidur* di atas sofa (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>9. Mereka sedang *bermain* bola sepak di padang (verb for playing).</p>
<p>10. Saya sedang *membeli* barang di pasar raya (verb for buying).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Saya *sedang membaca* buku di perpustakaan (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Mereka *sedang makan* malam di restoran (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Adik saya *sedang bermain* di taman (verb for playing).</p>
<p>4. Kami *sedang menonton* filem di panggung wayang (verb for watching).</p>
<p>5. Ibu *sedang memasak* di dapur (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>6. Dia *sedang menulis* surat kepada kawannya (verb for writing).</p>
<p>7. Saya *sedang belajar* untuk ujian esok (verb for studying).</p>
<p>8. Ayah *sedang bekerja* di pejabat (verb for working).</p>
<p>9. Mereka *sedang berjalan* di pantai (verb for walking).</p>
<p>10. Kami *sedang berbual* di ruang tamu (verb for conversing).</p>