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EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of statements. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is usually negative. It is used to ask for agreement or confirmation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan. Ketika pernyataan utama berbentuk positif, tag question biasanya berbentuk negatif. Sering digunakan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara.
You speak English, don't you?
Kamu bisa berbahasa Inggris, bukan?
EN: Reporting verbs like 'ask' are used to report direct speech. In written English, the reporting clause (e.g., 'asks Hana') can be placed after the quoted speech.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja pelapor seperti 'ask' digunakan untuk melaporkan ucapan langsung. Dalam bahasa Inggris tertulis, klausa pelapor (misalnya 'asks Hana') dapat ditempatkan setelah dialog yang dikutip.
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are a common social lubricant. They are frequently used in small talk to make the conversation feel more interactive and friendly, inviting the other person to speak without putting pressure on them.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'don't you?') are added to the end of statements to ask for agreement or confirmation. If the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya 'don't you?') sering ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara. Jika bagian awal kalimat berbentuk positif, tag question di bagian akhir harus menggunakan bentuk negatif.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, bukan?
EN: Short answers with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'Yes, I do') are used to avoid repeating the main verb of the previous question.
Bahasa Indonesia: Jawaban singkat dengan kata kerja bantu (misalnya 'Yes, I do') digunakan untuk menghindari pengulangan kata kerja utama dari pertanyaan sebelumnya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are a common way to keep a conversation flowing and invite the other person to speak, making the interaction feel more friendly and collaborative.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of statements. When the main statement is negative ('She isn't coming'), the tag question is positive ('is she?'). This is used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama berbentuk negatif (seperti "She isn't coming"), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti "is she?"). Ini biasanya digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan dari lawan bicara.
You aren't angry, are you?
Kamu tidak marah, kan?
EN: The present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) can be used to talk about planned future arrangements, especially with time expressions like 'today' or 'tomorrow'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) dapat digunakan untuk membicarakan rencana masa depan yang sudah dijadwalkan, terutama ketika digunakan dengan adverb waktu seperti "today" (hari ini) atau "tomorrow" (besok).
They are leaving tomorrow.
Mereka akan pergi besok.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are frequently used in daily conversations to build rapport, show interest, or gently confirm information without sounding too demanding or interrogative.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main statement is positive ('He can swim well'), the tag question is negative ('can't he?'). The auxiliary or modal verb from the main clause is repeated in the tag.
She can play the violin, can't she?
Dia bisa bermain biola, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive), in this case, 'swim'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Modal verb "can" digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan. Kata ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (infinitive tanpa to), dalam hal ini "swim" (berenang).
They can speak English fluently.
Mereka bisa berbicara bahasa Inggris dengan lancar.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are frequently used in casual conversation to build rapport and keep the conversation flowing. It invites the listener to respond without making the statement sound too demanding or aggressive.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have + past participle) is used here to describe an action that happened at an unspecified time in the past, emphasizing the connection to the present.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present perfect tense (have + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang terjadi pada waktu yang tidak spesifik di masa lalu, menekankan keterkaitan tindakan tersebut dengan masa sekarang.
I have visited Paris twice.
Saya sudah pergi ke Paris dua kali.
EN: Tag Questions are short questions added to the end of statements. If the main clause is positive ('We have met'), the tag is negative ('haven't we?'). They are used to confirm information.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat. Jika klausa utama berbentuk positif ('We have met'), tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif ('haven't we?'), digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi.
You have finished your homework, haven't you?
Kamu sudah selesai mengerjakan PR, kan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question like 'haven't we?' is a polite and friendly way to initiate a conversation with someone you think you recognize, as it invites them to respond and confirm.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('You didn't...'), the tag question is positive ('did you?'). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan. Ketika pernyataan utama berbentuk negatif (seperti "You didn't..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti "did you?"). Ini biasanya digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You didn't see him, did you?
Kamu tidak melihatnya, kan?
EN: In dialogue attribution, the reporting verb (e.g., 'asks') can come after the quoted speech. When the subject is a proper noun (like 'Hana'), the word order is typically 'verb + subject' (asks Hana) or 'subject + verb' (Hana asks).
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam atribusi dialog, kata kerja pelapor (misalnya 'asks') dapat muncul setelah isi ucapan yang dikutip. Ketika subjeknya adalah kata benda khusus (seperti "Hana"), urutan kata biasanya dapat menggunakan "kata kerja + subjek" (asks Hana) atau "subjek + kata kerja" (Hana asks).
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a negative statement with a positive tag question like 'You didn't..., did you?' can sometimes be a polite or indirect way of asking for confirmation, especially if the speaker suspects the answer might be negative or wants to avoid sounding too accusatory.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'isn't it?') are added to the end of statements to ask for agreement or confirmation. If the main clause is positive ('It is...'), the tag question is negative ('isn't it?').
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya 'isn't it?') sering ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara. Jika klausa utama berbentuk positif ('It is...'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ('isn't it?').
You are ready, aren't you?
Kamu sudah siap, bukan?
EN: Direct speech with reporting verbs: When reporting what someone said directly, the spoken words are placed in quotation marks, followed by a reporting verb (like 'says') and the subject (the speaker).
Bahasa Indonesia: Ucapan langsung dengan kata kerja pelapor: Ketika melaporkan secara langsung apa yang dikatakan seseorang, isi ucapan ditempatkan di dalam tanda kutip, diikuti oleh kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'says') dan subjek (pembicara).
"I am tired," says Leo.
"Saya lelah," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather ('It is a nice day') is a classic, polite way to start a conversation or make small talk. Adding a tag question ('isn't it?') invites the other person to respond and agree, fostering a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. For past simple verbs (like 'won'), we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau pertanyaan ekor) adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan. Jika klausa utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Untuk kata kerja dalam simple past (seperti 'won'), kita menggunakan kata kerja bantu 'did' dalam tag question.
You saw the movie, didn't you?
Kamu menonton film itu, bukan?
EN: Reporting verbs in direct speech can be placed after the quoted speech. In this structure, the subject ('Emma') and the verb ('asks') can either follow standard word order (Subject + Verb) or be inverted (Verb + Subject) if the subject is a noun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja pelapor dalam ucapan langsung dapat ditempatkan setelah ucapan yang dikutip. Dalam struktur ini, subjek ("Emma") dan kata kerja ("bertanya") dapat mengikuti urutan standar (subjek + kata kerja), atau menggunakan urutan terbalik (kata kerja + subjek) jika subjeknya adalah kata benda.
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'didn't they?' are frequently used in casual conversation to build rapport, keep the listener engaged, or seek agreement rather than just asking a direct question.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('won't' / 'will not'), the tag question is positive ('will you?'). This is used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk negatif (seperti 'won't' / 'will not'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti 'will you?'). Ini biasanya digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan dari lawan bicara.
You won't forget to call me, will you?
Kamu tidak akan lupa meneleponku, kan?
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used here in its contracted negative form 'won't' (will not) to express a future prediction or expectation about someone's behavior.
Bahasa Indonesia: Modal verb 'will' di sini muncul dalam bentuk negatif kontraksi 'won't' (will not), digunakan untuk menyatakan prediksi atau harapan tentang perilaku seseorang di masa depan.
She won't mind if we arrive early.
Jika kita tiba lebih awal, dia seharusnya tidak keberatan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a negative tag question like 'You won't be late, will you?' is a polite yet direct way to remind someone of an commitment, expressing a gentle expectation that they will be on time.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. Since the main clause uses the modal verb 'should', the tag question uses 'shouldn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'we'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena klausa utama menggunakan kata kerja bantu modal "should" (seharusnya), tag question menggunakan "shouldn't", diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek "we".
We should call them, shouldn't we?
Kita harus menelepon mereka, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to express duty, advice, or what is sensible. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('leave').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal "should" digunakan untuk menyatakan kewajiban, saran, atau hal yang bijaksana untuk dilakukan. Kata kerja ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (di sini "leave").
You should sleep early tonight.
Kamu sebaiknya tidur lebih awal malam ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'shouldn't we?' is a polite way to suggest an action (like leaving) without sounding too bossy or demanding. It invites the other person to agree, making the decision feel collaborative.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of statements. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. For verbs in the simple present tense (like 'has' as a main verb), we use 'do' or 'does' in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan. Ketika pernyataan utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Untuk kata kerja dalam simple present (seperti 'has' sebagai kata kerja biasa), tag question menggunakan kata kerja bantu 'do' atau 'does'.
He plays soccer, doesn't he?
Dia bermain sepak bola, bukan?
EN: In English dialogue writing, the reporting verb (like 'asks') and the subject (like 'Hana') can be placed after the quoted speech to indicate who is speaking.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam penulisan dialog bahasa Inggris, kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'asks') dan subjek (seperti 'Hana') dapat ditempatkan setelah dialog yang dikutip untuk menunjukkan siapa yang berbicara.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are very common in casual conversations to build rapport, confirm information, or encourage the listener to respond and keep the conversation flowing.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('You aren't...'), the tag question is positive ('...are you?'). This structure is commonly used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan. Ketika pernyataan utama berbentuk negatif (seperti "You aren't..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti "...are you?"). Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You aren't hungry, are you?
Kamu tidak lapar, kan?
EN: In dialogue writing, reporting verbs like 'ask' or 'say' are used to indicate who is speaking. When the reporting clause comes after the direct speech, the subject and verb can be inverted (e.g., 'asks Sarah' or 'Sarah asks').
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam penulisan dialog, kata kerja pelapor seperti 'ask' atau 'say' digunakan untuk menunjukkan pembicara. Ketika klausa pelapor ditempatkan setelah ucapan langsung, subjek dan kata kerja dapat dibalik (misalnya "asks Sarah" atau "Sarah asks").
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a negative statement with a positive tag question (like 'You aren't tired, are you?') is a polite and gentle way to check on someone's well-being. It shows empathy and gives the other person an easy opening to express if they are indeed feeling tired, without putting pressure on them.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information or seek agreement. For a positive statement in the simple past tense, we use the negative auxiliary verb 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Untuk kalimat positif dalam simple past, tag question di bagian akhir harus menggunakan kata kerja bantu negatif "didn't" diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek.
You enjoyed the concert, didn't you?
Kamu sangat menikmati konser itu, bukan?
EN: The idiom 'have a great time' means to enjoy oneself immensely. It is commonly followed by a prepositional phrase (e.g., 'at the fair') to specify the location or event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ungkapan "have a great time" berarti bersenang-senang atau menikmati waktu dengan sangat baik. Ungkapan ini biasanya diikuti oleh frasa preposisional (misalnya "at the fair") untuk menunjukkan tempat atau aktivitas secara spesifik.
EN: In Western high schools, a 'school fair' (or carnival) is a popular community event featuring games, food booths, and activities to raise funds or build school spirit. Using tag questions like 'didn't we?' is a common, friendly way to build rapport and shared memories with friends.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('You remember...'), the tag question is negative ('don't you?'). Since 'remember' is in the simple present tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' in its negative form 'don't' followed by the subject pronoun 'you'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ("You remember..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ("don't you?"). Karena "remember" adalah kata kerja dalam simple present, kita menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu "do", yaitu "don't", diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek "you".
You live near the school, don't you?
Kamu tinggal di dekat sekolah, kan?
EN: Noun adjuncts (or noun modifiers) occur when a noun is used to modify another noun. In 'the lantern festival', the noun 'lantern' acts as an adjective to describe the type of 'festival'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Noun adjuncts (atau modifier kata benda) terjadi ketika sebuah kata benda digunakan untuk memodifikasi kata benda lain. Dalam "the lantern festival", kata benda "lantern" (lentera) berfungsi sebagai kata sifat untuk mendeskripsikan jenis "festival" (perayaan), yang bersama-sama merujuk pada "festival lentera" atau "perayaan Cap Go Meh".
We enjoyed the coffee shop yesterday.
Kami pergi ke kafe itu kemarin dan bersenang-senang.
EN: In Western contexts, a 'lantern festival' might refer to specific local cultural events, light festivals, or Asian cultural celebrations (like the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival) that have become popular globally. Using tag questions like 'don't you?' is a common, friendly way in English-speaking cultures to build rapport and keep a conversation flowing by inviting the other person to respond.
EN: Tag questions are short questions added to the end of a statement to confirm information or seek agreement. For a positive statement in the simple past tense, we use the negative auxiliary verb 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Untuk pernyataan positif dalam simple past, kita menggunakan kata kerja bantu negatif "didn't" diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek.
They finished the project on time, didn't they?
Mereka menyelesaikan proyek tepat waktu, bukan?
EN: The phrasal verb 'work hard on something' means to put a lot of effort and energy into a specific task, project, or activity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja frasa "work hard on something" berarti mencurahkan banyak usaha dan energi pada tugas, proyek, atau aktivitas tertentu.
She worked really hard on her presentation.
Dia bekerja sangat keras pada presentasinya.
EN: In school festivals or fairs, classes often work together to set up 'booths' (for games, food, or crafts). This fosters teamwork and a sense of collective achievement, which is why Hana uses 'Our class' and 'we' to emphasize shared effort.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): Used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main statement is positive ('Emma painted...'), the tag question is negative ('didn't she?'). Since 'painted' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'she'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions: Digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika pernyataan utama berbentuk positif ("Emma melukis..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ("bukan?"). Karena painted adalah simple past, kita menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu did, yaitu didn't, diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek she.
You liked the movie, didn't you?
Kamu suka film itu, bukan?
EN: Superlative Adjectives (最高級形容詞): 'The best' is the superlative form of 'good'. It is used to compare three or more things to show which one has the highest degree of a quality. It is almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat superlatif: "the best" adalah bentuk superlatif dari "good". Digunakan untuk membandingkan tiga hal atau lebih untuk menunjukkan mana yang memiliki tingkat kualitas tertinggi. Kata sifat superlatif hampir selalu didahului oleh kata sandang tentu the.
This is the best book I have ever read.
Ini adalah buku terbaik yang pernah saya baca.
EN: In English-speaking school cultures, events like 'school fairs' or 'booths' are highly collaborative. Complimenting a peer's work (like Emma's poster) and seeking agreement using tag questions is a common way to build rapport, share positive memories, and reinforce group bonding.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. Since the main verb is the past tense of 'be' ('were'), the tag uses the negative past tense 'weren't' followed by the pronoun 'they' to refer to 'the games'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena kata kerja utamanya adalah bentuk lampau dari be (were), tag question menggunakan bentuk lampau negatif (weren't), diikuti oleh pronoun (they) yang merujuk pada "the games" (permainan-permainan itu).
The tickets were expensive, weren't they?
Tiket-tiket itu mahal, bukan?
EN: The adverb 'so' is used as an intensifier before adjectives to mean 'very' or 'to a high degree', adding emotional emphasis to the speaker's statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Adverb "so" digunakan sebelum adjective sebagai penekan yang berarti "sangat" atau "amat", menambahkan penekanan emosional pada pernyataan pembicara.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'weren't they?' are highly social. They are frequently used to build rapport, keep a conversation flowing, and invite the listener to agree with the speaker's opinion, fostering a sense of shared experience.
EN: The Past Perfect Tense ('had' + past participle) is used to describe an action or state that occurred before another point in the past. Here, 'had never seen' emphasizes that prior to that specific school fair, the speakers had no such experience.
Bahasa Indonesia: Past perfect tense (had + past participle) digunakan untuk menggambarkan keadaan yang sudah terjadi atau belum terjadi sebelum suatu titik waktu atau tindakan tertentu di masa lampau. Di sini, "had never seen" menekankan bahwa sebelum acara bazar sekolah itu, para pembicara belum pernah mengalami melihat begitu banyak orang.
She had never traveled abroad before last summer.
Sebelum musim panas tahun lalu, dia belum pernah bepergian ke luar negeri.
EN: Tag Questions are short questions added to the end of statements to seek agreement or confirmation. When the main statement is negative ('We had never seen...'), the tag question is positive ('had we?'). Note that 'never' makes the statement negative.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan singkat yang ditambahkan di akhir pernyataan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk negatif (karena mengandung kata negatif 'never', maka 'We had never seen...' adalah negatif), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif ('had we?').
You had not finished your homework, had you?
Kamu belum selesai mengerjakan PR saat itu, kan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'had we?' or 'didn't we?' is a very common social strategy to build rapport, show shared experience, and encourage the listener to agree and keep the conversation flowing warmly.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. For indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' or 'everybody', the pronoun 'they' is used in the tag question, and the auxiliary verb must agree with 'they' (e.g., 'didn't they' for past simple).
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Ketika subjeknya adalah kata ganti tak tentu seperti 'everyone' (setiap orang) atau 'everybody', kata ganti dalam tag question harus menggunakan 'they', dan kata kerja bantu harus sesuai dengan 'they' (misalnya dalam simple past menggunakan 'didn't they').
Everyone enjoyed the party, didn't they?
Semua orang menikmati pesta itu, bukan?
EN: The indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is grammatically singular and takes a singular verb in the main clause (though referred to by the plural pronoun 'they' in tag questions or subsequent sentences to maintain gender neutrality).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata ganti tak tentu 'everyone' secara tata bahasa dianggap tunggal, sehingga dalam klausa utama menggunakan kata kerja tunggal (meskipun dalam tag question atau kalimat berikutnya menggunakan kata ganti jamak 'they' untuk menjaga netralitas gender).
Everyone has their own preferences.
Setiap orang memiliki preferensinya masing-masing.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, commenting on food using tag questions (e.g., '..., didn't they?') is a common and polite way to initiate small talk or build rapport during social gatherings, such as school fairs or dinner parties.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. Here, the modal verb 'should' in the positive statement 'We should...' becomes 'shouldn't we?' in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Dalam kalimat ini, modal auxiliary "should" (kita seharusnya...) dalam kalimat positif berubah menjadi bentuk negatif "shouldn't we?" dalam tag question.
We should help them, shouldn't we?
Kita seharusnya membantu mereka, bukan?
EN: The adverb 'all' is used here as an intensifying adverb meaning 'completely' or 'entirely' to emphasize the action of doing the whole activity again.
Bahasa Indonesia: Adverb "all" di sini digunakan sebagai adverb penekan yang berarti "sepenuhnya" atau "seluruhnya", untuk menekankan tindakan mengulangi seluruh aktivitas "sekali lagi secara lengkap".
They did it all over again.
Mereka mengulangi semuanya dari awal.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'shouldn't we?' or 'don't you?' is a common social strategy to build rapport, show friendliness, and invite the listener into the conversation, rather than just stating facts aggressively.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., ', don't they?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. Since 'Days' is plural and the verb 'stay' is in the simple present tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' in its negative form 'don't' followed by the pronoun 'they'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya ", don't they?") digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena subjek "Days" berbentuk jamak dan kata kerja "stay" adalah simple present, kita menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu "do", yaitu "don't", diikuti oleh kata ganti "they".
These stories touch our hearts, don't they?
Kisah-kisah ini menyentuh hati kita, bukan?
EN: The prepositional phrase 'like this' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'Days', meaning 'similar to this' or 'of this kind'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisional "like this" di sini berfungsi sebagai kata sifat yang memodifikasi kata benda "Days", yang berarti "seperti ini" atau "jenis ini".
Moments like this are unforgettable.
Momen seperti ini sangat berkesan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing nostalgic sentiments using tag questions is a common way to build rapport and emotional connection. It invites the listener to share in a warm, collective memory, reinforcing social bonds.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information. When the main clause is positive ('You brought...'), the tag question is negative ('didn't you?'). Since 'brought' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ("You brought..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ("didn't you?"). Karena "brought" adalah simple past, kita menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu "did", yaitu "didn't".
You saw the movie, didn't you?
Kamu menonton film itu, kan?
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (like 'asks') comes after the quoted speech, the subject and verb can remain in the standard order (Subject + Verb, e.g., 'Sarah asks' or 'asks Sarah'). Here, 'asks Sarah' uses inversion for stylistic emphasis.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam ucapan langsung, ketika kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'asks') muncul setelah ucapan yang dikutip, subjek dan kata kerja dapat mempertahankan urutan standar, atau menggunakan urutan terbalik (seperti "asks Sarah") untuk efek penekanan secara retoris.
"I am ready," says Leo.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Leo.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'didn't you?' is a common, polite way to start a conversation or confirm a detail without sounding too demanding or interrogative. It invites the other person to speak.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'don't you?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('You want...'), the tag question is negative ('don't you?'), using the auxiliary verb that corresponds to the main verb's tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya "don't you?") digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ("You want..."), tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif ("don't you?"), dan menggunakan kata kerja bantu yang sesuai dengan tenses kata kerja utama.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, kan?
EN: Short answers with auxiliary verbs (e.g., 'Yes, I did') are used to avoid repeating the entire verb phrase from the previous question. The auxiliary verb ('did') must match the tense of the question asked.
Bahasa Indonesia: Jawaban singkat dengan kata kerja bantu (misalnya 'Yes, I did') digunakan untuk menghindari pengulangan seluruh frasa kata kerja dalam pertanyaan sebelumnya. Kata kerja bantu ("did") harus sesuai dengan tenses dari pertanyaan yang diajukan.
Did you finish the homework? Yes, I did.
Apakah kamu sudah selesai mengerjakan PR? Ya, sudah.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'can't we?') are used at the end of statements to ask for agreement or confirmation. When the main clause is positive ('We can...'), the tag question is negative ('can't we?'). The auxiliary or modal verb from the main clause is repeated in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya, 'can't we?') digunakan di akhir kalimat pernyataan untuk meminta persetujuan atau konfirmasi. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ('We can...'), tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif ('can't we?'). Auxiliary verb atau modal verb dalam klausa utama akan diulang dalam tag question.
You can play the guitar, can't you?
Kamu bisa bermain gitar, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express ability or possibility in the present or future. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('win').
Bahasa Indonesia: Modal verb "can" di sini digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan atau kemungkinan di masa sekarang atau masa depan. Kata ini diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja ('win').
We can finish this project on time.
Kita bisa menyelesaikan proyek ini tepat waktu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'can't we?' or 'don't you?' is a common conversational strategy to build rapport, encourage agreement, and foster team spirit. It invites the listener into the conversation rather than just making a flat statement.
EN: Negative Tag Questions: When the main clause is negative ('You aren't...'), the tag question is positive ('are you?'). This structure is used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions negatif: Ketika klausa utama berbentuk negatif ("You aren't..."), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif ("are you?"). Struktur ini digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You aren't angry with me, are you?
Kamu tidak sedang marah padaku, kan?
EN: Present Continuous Tense for Current Actions: The verb phrase 'are giving up' uses the present continuous tense (be + verb-ing) to describe an action that is currently in progress or expected to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present continuous tense untuk tindakan saat ini: Frasa kata kerja "are giving up" menggunakan present continuous (kata kerja bantu be + present participle) untuk menggambarkan tindakan yang sedang berlangsung atau diharapkan terjadi saat ini (di sini "menyerah").
They are working on the project right now.
Mereka sedang mengerjakan proyek itu sekarang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'aren't you?' or 'are you?' are frequently used in casual conversation to build rapport, show empathy, or gently encourage the listener to keep talking without sounding too demanding.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): Used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('We have...'), the tag question is negative ('don't we?'). Since 'have' is used here as a main verb in the simple present tense, the auxiliary verb 'do' (in its negative form 'don't') is used in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions: Digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif (We have...), tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif (don't we?). Karena di sini 'have' adalah kata kerja utama dalam simple present, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu 'do', yaitu 'don't'.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, bukan?
EN: Direct Speech with Reporting Verbs (直接引語與引述動詞): When reporting what someone said, the spoken words are placed in quotation marks, followed by a reporting verb (like 'says') and the subject (like 'Leo'). In written English, a comma is placed inside the quotation marks before the closing quote.
Bahasa Indonesia: Ucapan langsung dengan kata kerja pelapor: Ketika melaporkan apa yang dikatakan seseorang, isi ucapan ditempatkan di dalam tanda kutip, diikuti oleh kata kerja pelapor (seperti 'says') dan subjek (seperti 'Leo'). Dalam bahasa Inggris tertulis, koma ditempatkan di dalam tanda kutip di akhir ucapan yang dikutip.
"I am ready," says Sarah.
"Saya sudah siap," kata Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'don't we?' is a very common and polite way to build rapport, check for agreement, or keep a conversation flowing smoothly. It invites the listener to participate rather than just listening passively.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. For the future tense with 'will', the negative tag is 'won't'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama berbentuk positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Untuk future tense yang menggunakan 'will', tag question negatifnya adalah 'won't'.
You will help us tomorrow, won't you?
Kamu akan membantu kami besok, bukan?
EN: The adverb 'later' is used to refer to a time in the future that is not specified, meaning 'afterwards' or 'at a subsequent time'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Adverb 'later' digunakan untuk merujuk pada waktu di masa depan yang tidak ditentukan secara spesifik, yang berarti "nanti" atau "sebentar lagi".
I will call you later.
Aku akan meneleponmu nanti.
EN: In English, tag questions are very common in casual conversation to keep the listener engaged or to confirm information. Using a rising intonation on the tag (won't she?) indicates a genuine question, while a falling intonation suggests the speaker is just expecting agreement.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('They didn't...'), the tag question is positive ('did they?'). It is used to confirm information or ask for agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (atau question tags) adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama berbentuk negatif (seperti 'They didn't...'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti 'did they?'). Ini biasanya digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan dari lawan bicara.
You didn't see him, did you?
Kamu tidak melihatnya, kan?
EN: The adverb 'yet' is commonly used in negative sentences and questions to refer to a time interval stretching from the past up to the present. It indicates that something is expected to happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Adverb "yet" (belum) sering digunakan dalam kalimat negatif dan pertanyaan untuk merujuk pada periode waktu dari masa lalu hingga sekarang, menunjukkan bahwa sesuatu diharapkan terjadi tetapi belum terjadi sampai sekarang.
She hasn't arrived yet.
Dia belum tiba.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'did they?' or 'isn't it?' is a very common, polite way to keep a conversation going. It invites the listener to respond and confirm, making the dialogue feel more interactive and friendly.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'doesn't it?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('This plan sounds good'), the tag question is negative ('doesn't it?'). Since 'sounds' is in the simple present tense and third-person singular, we use the auxiliary verb 'does' in its negative form 'doesn't' followed by the pronoun 'it'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya 'doesn't it?') digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ('This plan sounds good'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ('doesn't it?'). Karena kata kerja 'sounds' adalah simple present dan subjeknya orang ketiga tunggal, kita menggunakan bentuk negatif dari kata kerja bantu 'does', yaitu 'doesn't', diikuti oleh kata ganti 'it'.
This coffee smells great, doesn't it?
Kopi ini baunya harum, bukan?
EN: The verb 'sound' is a linking verb (copular verb) that is followed by an adjective (like 'good') rather than an adverb, to describe the subject.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'sound' (terdengar) adalah kata kerja penghubung (linking verb) yang diikuti oleh kata sifat (seperti 'good') bukan kata keterangan, untuk memodifikasi dan mendeskripsikan keadaan subjek.
Your idea sounds wonderful.
Ide kamu kedengarannya luar biasa.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'doesn't it?' is a very common social strategy to build rapport and invite the listener into the conversation, making the statement feel less like a lecture and more like an open dialogue.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'don't we?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('We make...'), the tag question is negative ('don't we?'). The auxiliary verb 'do' is used because 'make' is a main verb in the simple present tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (misalnya 'don't we?') digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika klausa utama berbentuk positif ('We make...'), tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif ('don't we?'). Karena 'make' adalah kata kerja utama dalam simple present, kata kerja bantu yang digunakan adalah 'do'.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, bukan?
EN: The verb 'make' is used here in the sense of 'to constitute' or 'to form' a group or team, rather than physically creating something.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'make' di sini digunakan dalam arti "membentuk" atau "menjadi" suatu kelompok atau tim, bukan secara fisik "membuat" atau "menciptakan".
They make a lovely couple.
Mereka adalah pasangan yang serasi.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'don't we?' or 'isn't it?' is a common social strategy to build rapport, show friendliness, and encourage the listener to participate in the conversation.
EN: The suggestion structure 'Let's...' is commonly paired with the tag question 'shall we?' to politely invite agreement or participation. It softens the suggestion, making it sound more like an open invitation than a command.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur saran "Let's..." (mari kita...) sering dipasangkan dengan tag question "shall we?" di akhir kalimat untuk dengan sopan mencari persetujuan atau mengundang partisipasi bersama. Ini membuat saran terdengar lebih lembut, seperti undangan terbuka daripada perintah.
Let's take a break, shall we?
Mari kita beristirahat sejenak, ya?
EN: In direct speech, when the reporting verb (e.g., 'says') comes after the quoted speech, the subject and verb can remain in the standard order (Subject + Verb) or be inverted (Verb + Subject). Here, 'says Leo' uses the standard reporting structure.
Bahasa Indonesia: Dalam ucapan langsung, ketika kata kerja pelapor (misalnya 'says') muncul setelah tanda kutip, subjek dan kata kerja dapat mempertahankan urutan standar (subjek + kata kerja) atau dibalik. Di sini "says Leo" menggunakan struktur pelapor standar (kata kerja + subjek kata benda khusus).
EN: Using 'shall we?' with 'Let's' is a classic British English feature that has been widely adopted in global English. It sounds warm, inclusive, and slightly polite, making it perfect for social situations where you want to lead an activity without sounding bossy.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: lentera, alat penerangan portabel dengan penutup dari bahan transparan atau semi-transparan yang di dalamnya terdapat lilin atau bola lampu
Dalam konteks: (di pasar, pameran, dll.) stan, tenda
Dalam konteks: poster, gambar tempel
Dalam konteks: menyenangkan, menggairahkan
Dalam konteks: lezat, enak
Dalam konteks: rencana, rancangan
Dalam konteks: tim, regu
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
An event held at a school, usually featuring games, booths, and entertainment to raise money or celebrate an occasion.
bazar sekolah / pasar amal sekolah
A festival celebrated with the display of lanterns, often associated with traditional Asian celebrations.
Festival Lampion / perayaan lampion
To stop trying to do something; to surrender or admit defeat.
menyerah
To work very well together as a group or pair to achieve a common goal.
adalah tim yang hebat / bekerja sama dengan sangat baik