A2 · Elemental Capítulo 23

Connecting Ideas

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1 min
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Lo que aprenderás

Introduces basic conjunctions like 'dan', 'atau', and 'tetapi'. Covers sentence linking techniques.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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Keep it simple

Don't overthink. If you want to add, use 'dan'. If you want to choose, use 'atau'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunctions 'Dan' and 'Atau'
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Use 'tapi' for friends

Save 'tetapi' for formal writing and 'tapi' for your friends. It makes you sound more natural.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction 'Tetapi'
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Keep it simple

Don't try to translate complex English conjunctions. Stick to 'dan', 'tapi', 'karena'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Linking Sentences
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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate your sentences. Use 'dan' to join two simple ideas.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction Nuances

Práctica rápida (10)

Choose the correct word.

Saya lapar, ___ tidak ada makanan.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tetapi
Tetapi is used for contrast.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction 'Tetapi'

Select the formal conjunction.

Which is formal?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tetapi
Tetapi is the formal version of tapi.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Linking Sentences

Which is more formal?

Which word is better for an essay?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tetapi
Tetapi is the standard formal conjunction.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction 'Tetapi'

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya lapar tapi makan.
Contrast is the best fit.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Linking Sentences

Fill in the blank.

Saya suka kopi ___ teh.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dan
Addition.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction Nuances

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Tetapi saya lelah.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya lelah, tetapi saya bekerja.
Tetapi cannot start a sentence.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction 'Tetapi'

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Saya suka apel atau jeruk (meaning both).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Saya suka apel dan jeruk
Using 'dan' for addition.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunctions 'Dan' and 'Atau'

Choose the correct conjunction.

Kamu mau pergi ___ tinggal?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: atau
Presenting a choice.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunctions 'Dan' and 'Atau'

Fill in the blank with 'dan' or 'atau'.

Saya ingin kopi ___ teh.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: dan
Adding two items.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunctions 'Dan' and 'Atau'

Fill in the blank.

___ hujan, saya tidak pergi.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Jika
Condition.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conjunction Nuances

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Preguntas frecuentes (6)

In informal speech, yes. In formal writing, it is better to avoid it.
Yes, Indonesian 'atau' covers both meanings.
No, it's better to use 'tetapi' to maintain a professional tone.
Yes, it functions exactly like 'but' in English.
In formal writing, avoid it. In casual texting, it's fine.
Yes, it's a conjunction. Use 'karena' + [subject] + [verb].
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