"This is an ordinary cat."

Translation: Ini kucing biasa.

[Mal205614]

"kucing ini biasa" should be accepted too

[AVAX3M]

It should not. "Kucing ini biasa" would be "this cat is ordinary".

[haocha22]

Does reversing the first two words make a difference ie. Kucing ini biasa?

[joeldipops]

Yes.
"This cat is ordinary" vs. "This is an ordinary cat"

[Mal205614]

but they both mean the same in English! Care to explain why you think there is a difference?

[Rick392366]

The grammar is different.

Here is more info :

'ini' , 'itu', Tips & Notes, Addendum.
https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/31492712

Adjectives, Noun Phrase, Tips & Notes, Addendum.
https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/31285942

[joeldipops]

They emphasise different things and would be used in different situations.

[NerdAlbert]

I dunno Duo... that cat looks kinda sus..