EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. They are used to confirm information or ask for agreement. A positive statement is followed by a negative tag, using the auxiliary or modal verb from the main clause.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan, digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara. Setelah pernyataan positif, harus diikuti tag question negatif, menggunakan kata kerja bantu atau kata kerja modal dari kalimat utama.
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
Kamu akan datang ke pesta, kan?
EN: The present continuous tense ('be + verb-ing') is commonly used to talk about planned future arrangements or events that are already decided.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk waktu sekarang berkelanjutan (be + kata kerja-ing) sering digunakan untuk membicarakan rencana atau kegiatan masa depan yang sudah diatur atau diputuskan.
We are leaving tomorrow morning.
Kami akan berangkat besok pagi.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'aren't we?' are highly common in casual conversations. They serve a social function to build rapport, show friendliness, and invite the listener to participate in the conversation rather than just receiving information.
EN: Tag questions (e.g., 'didn't you?') are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is positive ('You booked...'), the tag question is negative ('didn't you?'). The auxiliary verb 'did' is used because 'booked' is in the simple past tense.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions (contohnya 'didn't you?') digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika kalimat utama positif ('You booked...'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ('didn't you?'). Di sini, kata kerja bantu 'did' digunakan karena 'booked' adalah bentuk lampau sederhana.
You called Emma, didn't you?
Kamu sudah menelepon Emma, kan?
EN: Short answers (e.g., 'Yes, we are') use the subject pronoun and the auxiliary verb from the previous question to avoid repetition. Here, 'we are' responds to the previous question 'We are going on the trip, aren't we?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Jawaban singkat (contohnya 'Yes, we are') menggunakan kata ganti subjek dan kata kerja bantu dari kalimat sebelumnya untuk menghindari pengulangan. Di sini, 'we are' merespons pertanyaan sebelumnya 'We are going on the trip, aren't we?' (Kita akan pergi jalan-jalan, kan?).
Are you coming to the party? Yes, I am.
Apakah kamu akan datang ke pesta? Ya, saya akan datang.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are extremely common in casual conversations. They are used to build rapport, keep the conversation flowing, and gently prompt the listener to respond without sounding too demanding.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative (and vice versa). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika kalimat utama positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif (dan sebaliknya). Biasanya digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
Kamu akan datang ke pesta, kan?
EN: The preposition 'near' is used to describe physical proximity to a place. It does not require 'to' when used as a preposition of place.
Bahasa Indonesia: Preposisi 'near' digunakan untuk menggambarkan kedekatan fisik dengan suatu tempat. Ketika digunakan sebagai preposisi tempat, langsung diikuti oleh kata benda, tanpa perlu menambahkan 'to'.
The supermarket is near the station.
Supermarket dekat dengan stasiun.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'isn't it?' is a common, polite way to engage the listener in conversation, making the statement sound less demanding and more collaborative.
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 modal verb 'should', the negative tag is 'shouldn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Untuk kata kerja modal 'should' (seharusnya), tag question negatifnya adalah 'shouldn't' ditambah kata ganti subjek.
We should call them, shouldn't we?
Kita seharusnya menelepon mereka, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'should' is used to express advice, recommendation, or obligation. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive) without 'to'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'should' digunakan untuk menyatakan saran, rekomendasi, atau kewajiban. Setelahnya diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja (infinitif tanpa 'to').
You should drink more water.
Kamu seharusnya minum lebih banyak air.
EN: In Western cultures, especially during outdoor activities or beach trips, wearing sunscreen is highly emphasized for health and skin protection. Using a tag question like 'shouldn't we?' is a polite and friendly way to suggest preparation without sounding too demanding or bossy.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. They are used to confirm information or seek agreement. A positive statement is followed by a negative tag, and a negative statement is followed by a positive tag. Here, the positive statement 'You can swim well' is followed by the negative tag 'can't you?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan, digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara. Prinsip umumnya adalah 'positif di depan, negatif di belakang; negatif di depan, positif di belakang'. Dalam kalimat ini, pernyataan positif 'You can swim well' diikuti oleh tag question negatif 'can't you?'.
You can play the piano, can't you?
Kamu bisa bermain piano, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability. It is followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, 'swim').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'can' digunakan untuk menyatakan kemampuan (bisa, mampu). Setelahnya harus diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja utama (dalam kalimat ini, 'swim').
She can speak English fluently.
Dia bisa berbicara bahasa Inggris dengan lancar.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are frequently used in casual conversations to build rapport, show friendliness, or keep the conversation flowing by inviting the other person to respond.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative (e.g., 'won't' / 'will not'), the tag question must be positive (e.g., 'will we?'). This is used to ask for agreement or confirmation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama negatif (contohnya 'won't' / 'will not'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (contohnya 'will we?'). Ini biasanya digunakan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara.
You won't tell anyone, will you?
Kamu tidak akan memberitahu siapa pun, kan?
EN: The modal verb 'will' is used here in its contracted negative form 'won't' (will not) to express a prediction or future state of being.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'will' di sini muncul dalam bentuk kontraksi negatif 'won't' (will not), yang digunakan untuk menyatakan prediksi atau perkiraan tentang keadaan masa depan.
It won't rain tomorrow, will it?
Besok tidak akan hujan, kan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a negative statement followed by a positive tag question ('We won't..., will we?') is a polite and gentle way to seek reassurance from others without sounding too demanding or anxious.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句) are used to confirm information. When the main clause is positive, the tag question is negative. For a main clause with a simple present verb like 'has' (as a main verb), we use 'do/does' in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag Questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi. Ketika klausa utama positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Jika kata kerja utama adalah kata kerja aksi dalam bentuk sekarang sederhana (seperti 'has'), tag question menggunakan kontraksi negatif dari kata kerja bantu 'do/does'.
He plays soccer, doesn't he?
Dia bermain sepak bola, bukan?
EN: Subject-Verb Agreement with Singular Nouns: Proper nouns like 'Emma' represent a single person (third-person singular), so they require the singular verb form 'has' instead of 'have'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kesesuaian Subjek-Kata Kerja dengan Kata Benda Tunggal: Kata benda khusus seperti 'Emma' mewakili satu orang (orang ketiga tunggal), sehingga membutuhkan bentuk kata kerja tunggal 'has', bukan 'have'.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question with a rising intonation is a polite and collaborative way to check information without sounding demanding. It invites the listener to participate in the conversation.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Since 'packed' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'we'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika kalimat utama positif, tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena 'packed' adalah bentuk lampau sederhana, kita menggunakan kontraksi negatif dari kata kerja bantu 'did' yaitu 'didn't', diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek 'we'.
You bought the tickets, didn't you?
Kamu sudah membeli tiketnya, kan?
EN: The word 'enough' can function as an determiner/adjective to modify a noun, indicating a sufficient quantity. It is placed directly before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'enough snacks').
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata 'enough' dapat berfungsi sebagai penentu atau kata sifat untuk memodifikasi kata benda, yang menunjukkan jumlah yang 'cukup'. Kata ini ditempatkan langsung sebelum kata benda yang dimodifikasinya (contoh: 'enough snacks', camilan yang cukup).
We have enough time to catch the train.
Kita punya cukup waktu untuk naik kereta.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'didn't we?' are very common in casual conversations. They are used not only to ask a question but also to build rapport, encourage agreement, and keep the conversation flowing smoothly among friends.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the main statement is negative ('It isn't...'), the tag question must be positive ('is it?'). This structure is commonly used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama negatif (seperti 'It isn't...'), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti 'is it?'). Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You aren't tired, are you?
Kamu tidak lelah, kan?
EN: The phrase 'be going to' is used to make predictions about the future based on present evidence or signs (such as dark clouds in the sky indicating rain).
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa 'be going to' digunakan untuk membuat prediksi tentang masa depan berdasarkan tanda-tanda atau bukti yang terlihat saat ini (contohnya awan gelap di langit menandakan akan segera turun hujan).
Look at those clouds; it is going to snow.
Lihat awan-awan itu, sebentar lagi akan turun salju.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a classic, safe icebreaker and a common topic of casual conversation. Using a tag question like 'is it?' invites the other person to agree and easily keeps the conversation going.
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 typically negative. In British English, 'haven't we?' is commonly used as a tag question for the main verb 'have' (meaning possession), whereas American English more frequently uses 'don't we?'.
You have a sister, haven't you?
Kamu punya seorang kakak perempuan, bukan?
EN: The use of the adjective 'great' as an attributive modifier before the noun 'plan' to express high quality or enthusiasm.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata sifat "great" (sangat baik, hebat) digunakan sebagai modifikator atributif sebelum kata benda "plan" (rencana) untuk menyatakan kualitas tinggi atau sikap yang antusias.
They made a great decision.
Mereka membuat keputusan yang sangat baik.
EN: Using 'haven't we?' as a tag question for 'have' (possession) is a distinctive feature of British English. In American English, speakers are much more likely to say 'don't we?'. Understanding this difference helps learners navigate different regional dialects of English.
EN: When using indefinite pronouns like 'everyone', 'everybody', 'someone', or 'nobody' as the subject, they are grammatically singular and take a singular verb (e.g., 'is'). However, in tag questions, they are referred to by the plural pronoun 'they', which requires a plural verb (e.g., 'aren't they').
Bahasa Indonesia: Ketika menggunakan kata ganti tak tentu seperti 'everyone' (setiap orang), 'everybody', 'someone', atau 'nobody' sebagai subjek, secara tata bahasa mereka adalah tunggal dan menggunakan kata kerja tunggal (contohnya 'is'). Namun, dalam tag questions, kata ganti jamak 'they' digunakan untuk merujuk pada mereka, sehingga membutuhkan kata kerja jamak (contohnya 'aren't they').
Everyone is ready, aren't they?
Semua orang sudah siap, bukan?
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of statements. If the main statement is positive ('Everyone is...'), the tag question is usually negative ('aren't they?'). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika kalimat utama positif ('Everyone is...'), tag question biasanya akan menjadi negatif ('aren't they?'). Mereka digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You are coming to the party, aren't you?
Kamu akan datang ke pesta, bukan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'aren't they?' are frequently used in social situations to build rapport, encourage conversation, and confirm shared feelings. It is a polite way to involve others in the dialogue rather than just making a flat statement.
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 usually negative. Here, 'will' (positive) becomes 'won't' (negative) in the tag.
You will help me, won't you?
Kamu akan membantuku, bukan?
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to make predictions about the future. It is followed by the base form of the verb (here, 'be').
Bahasa Indonesia: Simple future tense dengan 'will' digunakan untuk membuat prediksi tentang masa depan. Diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja (di sini 'be').
The weather will be sunny tomorrow.
Cuaca besok akan cerah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'won't it?' or 'isn't it?' is a common way to build rapport and keep a conversation flowing. It invites the listener to participate and agree, fostering a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.
EN: The present continuous tense ('is coming') is frequently used to describe planned future events that are scheduled to happen soon.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk waktu sekarang berkelanjutan (is coming) sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan peristiwa masa depan yang sudah direncanakan dan akan segera terjadi.
The train is leaving in five minutes.
Kereta akan berangkat dalam lima menit.
EN: Negative tag questions (like 'isn't it...?') are used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener, implying that the speaker expects a positive response.
Bahasa Indonesia: Pertanyaan negatif (seperti 'isn't it...?') digunakan untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari pendengar, dengan implikasi bahwa pembicara mengharapkan jawaban positif.
It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
Cuaca hari ini bagus, bukan?
EN: In school culture, a 'class trip' (or field trip) is a highly anticipated social event for students, fostering bonding outside the classroom. Asking 'isn't it exciting?' is a common social lubricant to build shared enthusiasm.
EN: The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action (planning) that was completed in the past, but has strong relevance to the present situation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) digunakan di sini untuk menggambarkan tindakan (rencana) yang telah selesai di masa lalu tetapi memiliki hubungan yang kuat dengan situasi sekarang.
We have finished our homework, so we can play now.
Kami sudah selesai mengerjakan pekerjaan rumah, jadi sekarang kita bisa bermain.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句) are short questions added to the end of a statement to seek agreement or confirmation. Since the main statement is positive ('We have planned...'), the tag question must be negative ('haven't we?'), matching the auxiliary verb 'have'.
You have seen this movie, haven't you?
Kamu sudah menonton film ini, bukan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'haven't we?' is a common way to build consensus and foster a sense of teamwork or shared responsibility before embarking on a group activity.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): A tag question is a short question added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, the positive statement 'You remember...' uses the auxiliary verb 'do' in the negative form 'don't you?' to seek confirmation.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, kan?
EN: Remember to + Verb (記得去做某事): The verb 'remember' followed by an infinitive (to + verb) means to not forget to perform a future action. This contrasts with 'remember + -ing', which refers to recalling a past memory.
Bahasa Indonesia: Remember to + kata kerja bentuk dasar (ingat untuk melakukan sesuatu): Kata kerja 'remember' diikuti oleh infinitif (to + kata kerja) menunjukkan jangan lupa untuk melakukan sesuatu yang belum terjadi. Ini berbeda dengan 'remember + gerund (-ing)', yang berarti mengingat kembali sesuatu yang sudah dilakukan di masa lalu.
Please remember to lock the door.
Tolong ingat untuk mengunci pintu.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions like 'don't you?' are frequently used in casual conversations to build rapport, show friendliness, or gently prompt the listener to respond without sounding too demanding.
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. Since the main clause uses the future tense auxiliary verb 'will', the tag question uses 'won't' followed by the subject pronoun 'it' to refer to 'the weather'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika kalimat utama positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena kalimat utama menggunakan kata kerja bantu masa depan 'will', tag question menggunakan 'won't', diikuti oleh kata ganti 'it' untuk merujuk pada subjek 'the weather'.
You will help me, won't you?
Kamu akan membantuku, bukan?
EN: The future simple tense with 'will' is used here to make a prediction about a future state or event (the weather). It is followed by the base form of the verb 'be'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk waktu masa depan sederhana dengan 'will' digunakan di sini untuk membuat prediksi tentang keadaan atau peristiwa masa depan (cuaca). Diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja 'be'.
The concert will be amazing, won't it?
Konsernya akan sangat bagus, bukan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, talking about the weather is a classic, polite icebreaker and a common way to build rapport or make small talk before a trip.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Since 'booked' is in the simple past tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' in its negative form 'didn't' followed by the subject pronoun 'we'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika kalimat utama positif, tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif. Karena 'booked' adalah bentuk lampau sederhana, kita menggunakan kontraksi negatif dari kata kerja bantu 'did' yaitu 'didn't', diikuti oleh kata ganti subjek 'we'.
You finished the report, didn't you?
Kamu sudah menyelesaikan laporan, kan?
EN: The prepositional phrase 'by the sea' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'hotel', indicating its location. 'By' in this context means 'next to' or 'beside'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisi 'by the sea' di sini berfungsi sebagai kata sifat yang memodifikasi kata benda 'hotel', menunjukkan lokasi geografisnya. Di sini, 'by' berarti 'di samping' atau 'dekat'.
They bought a cozy cottage by the lake.
Mereka membeli sebuah kabin kayu yang nyaman di tepi danau.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'didn't we?' is a common, polite way to involve the listener in the conversation and confirm shared information, rather than just stating facts directly.
EN: Tag questions with indefinite pronouns: When the subject of the main clause is an indefinite pronoun like 'everyone', 'everybody', 'someone', or 'no one', the pronoun 'they' is used in the tag question to refer back to it, even though the main verb is singular (e.g., 'Everyone is... aren't they?'). In this sentence, 'can' is the modal verb, so the negative tag is 'can't they?'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions dengan kata ganti tak tentu: Ketika subjek kalimat utama adalah kata ganti tak tentu seperti 'everyone' (setiap orang), 'everybody', 'someone', atau 'no one', tag question menggunakan kata ganti 'they' untuk merujuk padanya, meskipun kata kerja di kalimat utama mungkin tunggal (contoh 'Everyone is... aren't they?'). Dalam kalimat ini, kata kerja utama adalah kata kerja bantu 'can', sehingga tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif 'can't they?'.
Everyone can join the meeting, can't they?
Setiap orang bisa menghadiri pertemuan itu, bukan?
EN: The adverbial phrase 'a little': Used as an adverb to modify verbs (like 'swim'), meaning 'to a small degree' or 'slightly'. It adds a softening effect to the ability being described.
Bahasa Indonesia: Penggunaan frasa keterangan 'a little': Digunakan sebagai kata keterangan untuk memodifikasi kata kerja (seperti 'swim'), yang berarti 'sedikit' atau 'agak'. Frasa ini berfungsi untuk melembutkan kemampuan yang digambarkan.
She can speak Spanish a little.
Dia bisa berbicara sedikit bahasa Spanyol.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'can't they?' or 'isn't it?' is a common social strategy to build consensus, show friendliness, and encourage others to participate in the conversation rather than making a blunt statement.
EN: Modal verb 'should' is used to express recommendation, duty, or advice. It is followed by the base form of the verb (bare infinitive).
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja modal 'should' (seharusnya) digunakan untuk menyatakan saran, kewajiban, atau nasihat. Setelahnya harus diikuti bentuk dasar kata kerja (infinitif tanpa 'to').
We should start our journey early in the morning.
Kita seharusnya berangkat pagi-pagi sekali.
EN: Tag questions are short questions added to the end of statements. When the main clause is positive and contains a modal verb like 'should', the tag question is negative ('shouldn't') followed by the subject pronoun.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama positif dan mengandung kata kerja modal 'should', tag question harus menggunakan bentuk negatif ('shouldn't') dan diikuti kata ganti subjek.
You should apologize to her, shouldn't you?
Kamu seharusnya meminta maaf padanya, bukan?
EN: In group travel scenarios in Western culture, emphasizing collective safety and cohesion ('stay together as a group') is highly valued, especially during outdoor activities or excursions. Using a tag question like 'shouldn't we?' is a polite way to build consensus and ensure everyone is on the same page without sounding overly demanding.
EN: Tag Questions (附加問句): Used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is negative ('isn't going to be'), the tag question must be positive ('is it?').
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag Questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika kalimat utama negatif (isn't going to be), tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (is it?).
You aren't tired, are you?
Kamu lelah, kan?
EN: Future Intent with 'be going to': Used to express a future plan, prediction, or expectation about an event.
Bahasa Indonesia: Menggunakan 'be going to' untuk menyatakan niat masa depan: digunakan untuk mengungkapkan rencana, prediksi, atau harapan tentang peristiwa masa depan.
This movie is going to be exciting.
Film ini akan sangat seru.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag question is negative. Here, the positive future tense 'will' is paired with the negative tag 'won't we?' to seek agreement or confirmation.
You will help us, won't you?
Kamu akan membantu kami, bukan?
EN: The collocation 'make memories' is commonly used in English to describe the process of experiencing things that will be remembered fondly in the future. The adjective 'great' modifies 'memories' to describe the quality of these experiences.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kolokasi 'make memories' (menciptakan kenangan) dalam bahasa Inggris sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan proses mengalami hal-hal yang akan dikenang dengan hangat di masa depan. Kata sifat 'great' (indah) memodifikasi 'memories' untuk menggambarkan kualitas pengalaman tersebut.
We made wonderful memories during our summer vacation.
Kami menciptakan kenangan indah selama liburan musim panas.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions with a falling intonation is a common social strategy to build rapport and establish common ground. It warmly invites the listener to agree, fostering a sense of shared excitement and connection before a joint activity.
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 usually negative (e.g., 'will' becomes 'won't you?'). They are used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Ketika kalimat utama positif, tag question biasanya negatif (contoh: 'will' menjadi 'won't you?'). Mereka digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan lawan bicara.
You will help me with this project, won't you?
Kamu akan membantuku mengerjakan proyek ini, kan?
EN: The prepositional phrase 'next to' means 'beside' or 'at the side of' someone or something, indicating close physical proximity.
Bahasa Indonesia: Frasa preposisi 'next to' berarti 'di samping' atau 'di sisi' seseorang atau sesuatu, menunjukkan posisi fisik yang sangat dekat dalam ruang.
She sat next to her best friend during the movie.
Saat menonton film, dia duduk di samping sahabatnya.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question like 'won't you?' in a friendly tone is a common way to express a warm invitation or a gentle hope for connection, rather than demanding a strict commitment. It invites the listener into the conversation and builds rapport.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information. A positive statement ('You brought...') is followed by a negative tag ('didn't you?'). Since the main verb is in the simple past tense ('brought'), the auxiliary verb 'did' is used in the tag.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi. Pernyataan positif ('You brought...') diikuti oleh tag question negatif ('didn't you?'). Karena kata kerja utamanya adalah bentuk lampau sederhana ('brought'), kata kerja bantu 'did' digunakan dalam tag question.
You closed the window, didn't you?
Kamu sudah menutup jendela, kan?
EN: The word 'Of course' is an adverbial phrase used to express strong agreement or to introduce an obvious statement.
Bahasa Indonesia: 'Of course' adalah frasa keterangan yang digunakan untuk menyatakan persetujuan yang kuat atau untuk menyampaikan pernyataan yang sudah jelas, yang berarti 'tentu saja'.
Of course, we will help you with the project.
Tentu saja, kami akan membantumu mengerjakan proyek ini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, bringing snacks for a group trip is a common shared responsibility. Using a tag question like 'didn't you?' with a falling intonation is a friendly way to prompt a confirmation, assuming the answer is 'yes', rather than sounding demanding.
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 'can' in the positive statement 'We can' becomes 'can't' in the negative tag 'can't we?'. This is used to seek agreement or confirmation.
You can play the piano, can't you?
Kamu bisa bermain piano, bukan?
EN: The modal verb 'can' is used here to express possibility or permission in a specific situation, followed by the base form of the verb 'take'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja bantu modal "can" di sini digunakan untuk menyatakan kemungkinan atau izin dalam situasi tertentu, diikuti oleh bentuk dasar kata kerja "take".
We can park our car here.
Kita bisa memarkir mobil di sini.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'can't we?' or 'isn't it?' is a common social strategy to build rapport, show friendliness, and invite the listener into the conversation rather than just making flat statements.
EN: Tag Questions with Negative Statements: When the main clause is negative ('won't' / 'will not'), the tag question at the end is positive ('will you?'). This structure is used to confirm information or seek agreement.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag Questions dengan Pernyataan Negatif: Ketika klausa utama negatif (seperti 'won't' / 'will not'), tag question di akhir kalimat harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti 'will you?'). Struktur ini sering digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau meminta persetujuan dari lawan bicara.
You won't tell anyone, will you?
Kamu tidak akan memberitahu siapa pun, kan?
EN: Future Tense with 'Will' for Promises and Predictions: 'Will' (and its negative form 'won't') is used here to express a strong expectation or reminder about a future action (forgetting the ticket).
Bahasa Indonesia: Future Tense dengan 'Will' untuk Janji dan Prediksi: Di sini, 'won't' (singkatan dari 'will not') digunakan untuk menyatakan ekspektasi yang kuat atau pengingat tentang perilaku di masa depan (lupa membawa tiket).
I won't forget to call you tomorrow.
Saya tidak akan lupa meneleponmu besok.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using a tag question like 'won't you?' or 'will you?' is a polite way to remind someone of something without sounding too demanding or bossy, fostering a cooperative atmosphere.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. When the statement is positive, the tag question is usually negative. In the past simple tense, we use the auxiliary verb 'did' (or 'didn't' for negative tags) followed by the subject pronoun.
You locked the door, didn't you?
Kamu mengunci pintunya, kan?
EN: The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Regular verbs form the past simple by adding '-ed' to the base form of the verb (e.g., 'pack' becomes 'packed').
Bahasa Indonesia: Simple past tense digunakan untuk mendeskripsikan tindakan yang telah selesai di masa lalu. Bentuk lampau dari kata kerja beraturan adalah dengan menambahkan "-ed" pada bentuk dasar kata kerja (contoh: "pack" menjadi "packed").
They finished the project yesterday.
Mereka menyelesaikan proyek itu kemarin.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, tag questions are extremely common in casual conversation. They are used to build rapport, keep the conversation flowing, and invite the listener to agree or respond, making the dialogue feel more interactive and friendly.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the main statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, 'leaves' (positive present simple) uses the negative auxiliary 'doesn't' with the pronoun 'it' to match 'the bus'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika pernyataan di depannya positif, tag question menggunakan bentuk negatif. Di sini, kata kerja positif dalam bentuk sekarang sederhana 'leaves' berpasangan dengan kata kerja bantu negatif 'doesn't', dan menggunakan kata ganti 'it' untuk merujuk pada subjek 'the bus'.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, bukan?
EN: The Present Simple tense is used here to talk about scheduled future events, such as timetables for public transportation, flights, or programs.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk waktu sekarang sederhana (Present Simple) digunakan di sini untuk menyatakan jadwal atau agenda masa depan yang sudah diatur, seperti jadwal tetap transportasi umum, penerbangan, atau acara.
The train arrives at nine tomorrow morning.
Kereta tiba besok pagi pukul sembilan.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'doesn't it?' is a common, polite way to start a conversation or confirm details without sounding too demanding or interrogative. It invites the listener to participate in the conversation.
EN: Tag questions are used to confirm information or seek agreement. When the main clause is negative ('You aren't...'), the tag question is positive ('are you?').
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions digunakan untuk mengonfirmasi informasi atau mencari persetujuan. Ketika kalimat utama negatif (seperti 'You aren't...'), bagian tag question harus menggunakan bentuk positif (seperti 'are you?').
You aren't cold, are you?
Kamu tidak kedinginan, kan?
EN: The verb 'to be' (here in the contracted negative form 'aren't') is used with an adjective ('nervous') to describe a temporary emotional state.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kata kerja 'to be' (di sini dalam bentuk kontraksi negatif 'aren't') digunakan dengan kata sifat ('nervous') untuk menggambarkan keadaan emosi yang bersifat sementara.
They aren't ready, are they?
Mereka belum siap, kan?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'You aren't nervous, are you?' is a common, gentle way to check on a friend's emotional state before an event (like a trip or a presentation). It shows empathy and invites the other person to share their feelings without pressure.
EN: The structure 'Let's + base verb' is used to make a suggestion that includes the speaker and the listener. It is a contraction of 'Let us'.
Bahasa Indonesia: Struktur 'Let's + kata kerja dasar' digunakan untuk membuat saran yang mencakup pembicara dan pendengar. Ini adalah bentuk singkat dari 'Let us'.
Let's grab a cup of coffee before the meeting.
Mari kita minum kopi dulu sebelum rapat.
EN: The tag question 'shall we?' is commonly used after suggestions starting with 'Let's' to politely ask for agreement or confirmation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag question 'shall we?' sering digunakan setelah kalimat saran yang dimulai dengan 'Let's', untuk dengan sopan meminta persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara.
Let's start the presentation, shall we?
Mari kita mulai presentasinya, ya?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'shall we?' after 'Let's' is a very polite and collaborative way to make a suggestion. It softens the command-like nature of 'Let's' and invites the other person to participate in the decision-making process, fostering a sense of teamwork.
EN: Tag questions (附加問句) are used at the end of statements to ask for agreement or confirmation. For a positive statement with a main verb in the simple present tense (excluding 'be'), we use the negative auxiliary verb 'don't' or 'doesn't' followed by the subject pronoun.
You like coffee, don't you?
Kamu suka kopi, bukan?
EN: The collocation 'make a great team' means to work very well together as a group or partnership.
Bahasa Indonesia: Kolokasi "make a great team" berarti "menjadi tim yang hebat", digunakan untuk menggambarkan kerja sama yang sangat baik dan kekompakan yang tinggi.
With your design skills and my marketing experience, we make a great team.
Dengan keterampilan desainmu dan pengalaman pemasaranku, kita bisa menjadi tim yang hebat.
EN: In Western culture, particularly in team-oriented environments like schools or workplaces, expressing appreciation for collaboration by saying 'We make a great team' is a common way to build rapport, boost morale, and foster a positive relationship.
EN: Tag questions (or question tags) are short questions added to the end of a statement. If the statement is positive, the tag is negative. Here, the positive statement with 'will' uses the negative tag 'won't it?' to seek agreement or confirmation.
Bahasa Indonesia: Tag questions adalah pertanyaan pendek yang ditambahkan di akhir kalimat pernyataan. Jika pernyataan di depannya positif, tag question di belakangnya harus menggunakan bentuk negatif. Di sini, pernyataan positif dengan 'will' dipasangkan dengan tag question negatif 'won't it?' untuk mencari persetujuan atau konfirmasi dari lawan bicara.
Emma will join us for dinner, won't she?
Emma akan makan malam bersama kita, bukan?
EN: The simple future tense with 'will' is used to express predictions about the future, expressing what the speaker thinks or believes will happen.
Bahasa Indonesia: Bentuk waktu masa depan sederhana dengan 'will' digunakan untuk menyatakan prediksi tentang masa depan, yang menunjukkan apa yang pembicara pikirkan atau yakini akan terjadi.
This project will be successful.
Proyek ini akan sukses.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using tag questions like 'won't it?' is a common social strategy to build rapport and encourage conversation. It invites the listener to agree, creating a shared positive expectation about the upcoming event.
Kosakata utama dengan pengucapan IPA, definisi, contoh kalimat, dan kuis interaktif.
Dalam konteks: memesan (kamar, tiket, dll.)
Dalam konteks: tabir surya
Dalam konteks: kenangan, ingatan
Dalam konteks: gugup, cemas
Dalam konteks: bersemangat, gembira
Dalam konteks: membosankan, tidak menarik
Dalam konteks: menakjubkan, sangat baik
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, catatan penggunaan, dan contoh kalimat.
To do things that will be remembered with pleasure in the future.
menciptakan kenangan, meninggalkan kenangan indah
A school excursion or outing taken by a class of students.
perjalanan kelas, perjalanan wisuda, kegiatan belajar di luar kelas
To examine or review a list of items to ensure everything is correct or completed.
memeriksa daftar, mencocokkan daftar