B1 · Intermedio Capítulo 31

Conditional Sentences

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Lo que aprenderás

Covers 'kalau' and 'jika' for hypothetical situations. Explains how to frame conditions and consequences.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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Keep it simple

Don't worry about complex verb tenses. Just state the condition and the result.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Kalau'
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Comma usage

Always use a comma if the 'Jika' clause comes first. It makes your writing look professional.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Jika'
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Keep it simple

Don't try to conjugate verbs. Just use the base form. The particle does the work for you.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Situations
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The 'Kalo' Shortcut

In 99% of spoken situations, use 'kalo'. It makes you sound natural and less like a textbook.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequences

Práctica rápida (10)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jika hujan, saya tidak pergi.
The comma is necessary when the clause is at the start.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Jika'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya pikir kalau dia baik.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya pikir bahwa dia baik.
Use 'bahwa' for 'that'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Kalau'

Select the formal option.

Which is formal?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jika
Jika is formal.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Situations

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

___ kamu lapar, makanlah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jika
Jika is the correct conditional marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Jika'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya pergi kalau hujan.
Kalau is the correct conditional particle.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Kalau'

Fill in the blank with 'Kalau'.

___ hujan, kita tidak pergi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kalau
Kalau is the conditional marker.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Kalau'

Choose the correct formal sentence.

Which one is correct for a business email?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jika Bapak berkenan, saya akan mengirimkan berkas tersebut.
'Jika' and 'berkenan' are formal markers suitable for business.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequences

Find the mistake in this sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Kapan kamu lapar, kamu bisa makan di sini.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Kapan
'Kapan' should be replaced with 'Kalau' because it's a condition, not a question.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequences

Fix the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Seandainya saya adalah burung, saya terbang.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Seandainya saya burung, saya terbang.
No need for 'adalah'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Situations

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word (Kalau, Seandainya, Asalkan).

___ saya punya sayap, saya akan terbang ke bulan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Seandainya
Flying to the moon with wings is imaginary, so 'Seandainya' is best.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequences

Score: /10

Preguntas frecuentes (6)

No, 'Kalau' must introduce the condition. It can be in the middle or start, but not the end.
No, it's neutral/informal. Use 'Jika' for formal writing.
No, that is redundant. Choose one based on the formality of your situation.
Only if the 'Jika' clause comes at the beginning of the sentence.
No, Indonesian verbs are invariant. Just use the base form.
Yes, in casual texting, but avoid it in formal writing.
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