Practice: Common Nouns vs Proper Nouns in Malay – Exercises

Mastering the distinction between common nouns and proper nouns is fundamental in learning Malay, as it enhances both written and spoken communication. Common nouns refer to general items, places, or concepts, such as "buku" (book) or "sekolah" (school), while proper nouns denote specific names of people, places, or things, such as "Malaysia" or "Ali". Understanding and correctly using these two types of nouns can significantly improve your fluency and precision in the Malay language. Our exercises are designed to provide comprehensive practice in identifying and using common and proper nouns. Through a variety of engaging activities, you will learn to recognize the context in which each type of noun is used and apply this knowledge effectively in your sentences. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to polish your skills, these exercises will help you achieve greater accuracy and confidence in your Malay language proficiency.

Exercise 1

1. *Ali* suka makan nasi lemak (name of a person).

2. Saya tinggal di *Kuala Lumpur* (capital city of Malaysia).

3. *Kucing* itu berwarna putih (a common pet animal).

4. Dia membeli buku di *Kinokuniya* (a famous bookstore).

5. *Sekolah* ini sangat besar (a place for education).

6. Kami pergi bercuti di *Pulau Langkawi* (a popular island destination in Malaysia).

7. *Bunga* itu sangat cantik (a common plant with petals).

8. Mereka menonton filem di *Pavilion* (a well-known shopping mall).

9. *Laut* itu tenang pada waktu pagi (a large body of saltwater).

10. Dia membeli pakaian di *Zara* (a popular clothing store).

Exercise 2

1. *Ali* suka makan nasi lemak (Nama orang).

2. Saya tinggal di *Kuala Lumpur* (Nama bandar).

3. *Buku* itu sangat menarik (Nama benda yang boleh dibaca).

4. *Pulau Langkawi* adalah destinasi pelancongan terkenal (Nama tempat percutian).

5. *Kucing* itu sangat comel (Nama haiwan peliharaan).

6. *Malaysia* adalah sebuah negara di Asia Tenggara (Nama negara).

7. *Kereta* ayah saya berwarna merah (Nama kenderaan).

8. *Matahari* terbenam dengan indah di pantai (Nama benda di langit).

9. *Bunga* itu wangi dan cantik (Nama tumbuhan yang mekar).

10. *Cikgu* Ahmad mengajar Matematik (Nama jawatan).

Exercise 3

1. *Ali* suka makan nasi lemak (Name of a person).

2. Saya tinggal di *Kuala Lumpur* (Capital city of Malaysia).

3. *Kucing* itu bermain di taman (Common pet animal).

4. *Buku* ini sangat menarik (Object you read).

5. *Malaysia* adalah sebuah negara yang indah (Country in Southeast Asia).

6. *Sara* dan *Amin* pergi ke pasar malam (Names of two people).

7. *Pulau Pinang* terkenal dengan makanan jalanannya (An island in Malaysia).

8. *Kereta* itu berwarna merah (Common mode of transport).

9. *Laut* sangat tenang hari ini (Large body of water).

10. *Siti* membeli buah di pasar tani (Name of a person).