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Focuses on question words and sentence structure. Teaches how to formulate basic inquiries and simple responses.

ヒントとコツ (4)

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Keep it simple

Don't add extra words. Just swap the noun for the question word.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)
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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the word order. Indonesian is very flexible.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Di mana, Kapan)
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Keep it simple

Don't overthink the grammar. If you are in doubt, just use rising intonation.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Formulating Questions
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Start with Apakah

When in doubt, start your yes/no question with 'Apakah'. It is always correct.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Particles

クイック練習 (10)

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Siapa itu? (pointing at a book)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apa itu?
Books are objects.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)

Choose the correct word.

___ yang datang?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapa
People come.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)

Choose the correct question word.

___ nama kamu?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapa
Names belong to people.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)

Choose the correct question.

Which is the correct formal question?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah kamu lapar?
The standard formal structure is Apakah + Subject + Predicate.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Particles

Fill in the blank.

___ yang terjadi?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apa
Events are things.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)

Correct the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Di mana kamu pergi?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Ke mana kamu pergi?
Movement requires 'Ke mana'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Di mana, Kapan)

Correct the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Kamu lapar-kah?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah kamu lapar?
The particle must be at the start.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Particles

Fill in the blank with the correct particle.

___ kamu sudah makan?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Apakah
Yes/No questions start with Apakah.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Particles

Fill in the blank with Apa or Siapa.

___ itu? (pointing at a person)

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapa
Siapa is for people.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Question Words (Apa, Siapa)

Fill in the blank with the correct question word.

___ nama kamu?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Siapa
Siapa is for people.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Formulating Questions

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よくある質問 (6)

No, that is incorrect. Always use Siapa for people.
You can use 'Siapa saja' to mean 'Who all'.
No, Indonesian verbs do not change based on person or tense.
No, 'di mana' is strictly for location.
No, it is only for formal yes/no questions.
Yes, Indonesian is very flexible.