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EN: Using 'V-ing' (Gerund) as the subject of a sentence to talk about an activity.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata nama terbitan (V-ing) sebagai subjek ayat untuk bercakap tentang sesuatu aktiviti atau perbuatan.
Learning English is fun.
Belajar bahasa Inggeris adalah menyeronokkan.
EN: In Western academic culture, essay writing is a fundamental skill taught early on, emphasizing individual critical thinking and structured arguments.
EN: Use 'when' to connect two ideas where one thing happens at the same time as another or as a result of it.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "when" untuk menghubungkan dua idea apabila satu perkara berlaku pada masa yang sama dengan perkara lain atau menjadi hasilnya.
It is cold when it snows.
Cuaca sangat sejuk apabila salji turun.
EN: The structure 'A is B' uses the verb 'is' to define or describe what the subject is.
Bahasa Melayu: Struktur "A is B" menggunakan kata kerja "is" untuk mendefinisikan atau menerangkan tentang subjek.
A cat is a small animal.
Kucing ialah sejenis haiwan kecil.
EN: In Western academic culture, an 'essay' is a fundamental way for students to demonstrate critical thinking and clarity of argument.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to talk about regular activities or facts that are generally true.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk bercakap tentang aktiviti tetap atau fakta umum.
Teachers help students every day.
Guru membantu murid-murid setiap hari.
EN: In British English, people say 'at university', while in American English, it is more common to say 'in college'.
EN: Use the word 'has' (singular) or 'have' (plural) to show that something contains or possesses certain qualities.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata "has" (tunggal) atau "have" (jamak) untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu mengandungi atau mempunyai ciri-ciri tertentu.
A good book has an interesting story.
Buku yang baik mempunyai cerita yang menarik.
EN: In Western academic writing, 'structure' is often considered as important as the content itself. A 'clear structure' typically refers to having an introduction, body, and conclusion.
EN: Use 'will' followed by a base verb to talk about future plans or actions that are going to happen.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "will" yang diikuti oleh kata kerja asal untuk bercakap tentang rancangan atau tindakan pada masa hadapan.
Tomorrow we will visit the museum.
Kami akan melawat muzium esok.
EN: In Western academic settings, an 'essay' is a fundamental tool for developing critical thinking. Students are taught the standard structure (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) from a young age.
EN: When the subject is singular (like 'Every essay'), we add an 's' to the verb in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek adalah tunggal (seperti Every essay), kita menambah "s" pada kata kerja dalam kata kerja bentuk kini (present tense).
Every student needs a pen.
Setiap murid memerlukan sebatang pena.
EN: In Western academic writing, the 'introduction' is crucial as it sets the stage and provides a roadmap for the reader. It is not just a greeting but a functional part of the essay.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense to describe facts or what something does. Add '-s' to the verb when the subject is singular (The introduction).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan Present Simple tense untuk menerangkan fakta atau fungsi sesuatu. Tambahkan "-s" pada kata kerja apabila subjeknya tunggal (The introduction).
The book explains the rules.
Buku ini menerangkan peraturannya.
EN: In Western academic writing, the introduction is expected to be direct and clearly state the purpose of the essay immediately.
EN: When the subject is 'It', 'He', or 'She' in the present tense, we add an 's' to the end of the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah It, He, atau She dalam kata kerja bentuk kini (present tense), kita menambah "s" pada hujung kata kerja.
The book includes many pictures.
Buku ini mengandungi banyak gambar.
EN: In academic writing, a 'thesis' is the most critical part of an essay as it clearly states the writer's position. Using 'also' helps connect ideas smoothly between sentences.
EN: The verb 'is' (be-verb) acts like an equal sign (=) to connect a subject with a description or definition.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "is" (be-verb) berfungsi seperti tanda sama dengan (=) untuk menghubungkan subjek dengan definisi atau penerangannya.
A dog is a loyal pet.
Anjing ialah haiwan peliharaan yang setia.
EN: In Western academic writing, a 'thesis statement' is essential. It is usually placed at the end of the first paragraph to tell the reader exactly what the writer will prove.
EN: Use 'For example' at the beginning of a sentence to introduce a specific case that illustrates your point.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "For example" pada permulaan ayat untuk membawa contoh khusus yang menjelaskan pandangan anda.
For example, you can eat an apple for a healthy snack.
Sebagai contoh, anda boleh makan buah epal sebagai snek yang sihat.
EN: The debate between 'dog people' and 'cat people' is a very common and lighthearted topic in Western culture, often used as a classic example of an argumentative topic in schools.
EN: Using 'what' to introduce a clause that acts as an object. It means 'the thing that'.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "what" untuk memperkenalkan klausa yang berfungsi sebagai objek, yang bermaksud "perkara yang..." atau "apa yang...".
I know what you like.
Saya tahu apa yang anda suka.
EN: In academic writing, 'argue' does not mean to fight or shout. It means to present reasons and evidence to support an opinion.
EN: Use 'the most + adjective' to compare three or more things and show which one is at the highest level.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "the most + adjective" untuk membandingkan tiga atau lebih perkara dan menunjukkan perkara yang berada pada tahap tertinggi (superlatif).
This is the most interesting book in the library.
Ini ialah buku yang paling menarik di perpustakaan.
EN: In Western academic writing, the 'thesis statement' is crucial because it tells the reader exactly what the writer intends to prove. It usually appears at the end of the first paragraph.
EN: Use 'come after' to describe the order or sequence of things. It means something happens or is placed following another thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "come after" untuk menerangkan urutan atau susunan perkara. Ini bermakna sesuatu berlaku selepas atau berada di belakang perkara lain.
Tuesday comes after Monday.
Hari Selasa datang selepas hari Isnin.
EN: In Western academic writing, the structure of an essay is very strict. The introduction always sets the stage, followed by body paragraphs that provide evidence, and ending with a conclusion.
EN: Use 'Each' followed by a singular noun to talk about every individual member of a group. The verb must also be singular (e.g., 'has' instead of 'have').
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Each" yang diikuti oleh kata nama tunggal untuk bercakap tentang setiap ahli dalam sesebuah kumpulan. Kata kerja juga mesti dalam bentuk tunggal (contohnya menggunakan "has", bukannya "have").
Each student has a book.
Setiap murid mempunyai sebuah buku.
EN: In Western academic writing, the 'one paragraph, one idea' rule is a fundamental standard to ensure clarity and logical flow.
EN: Use 'that' to add more information about a noun (a reason). It connects the noun to an action or description.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "that" untuk menambah lebih banyak maklumat tentang kata nama (sebab). Ia menghubungkan kata nama tersebut dengan tindakan atau penerangan.
I have a friend that lives in London.
Saya mempunyai seorang rakan yang tinggal di London.
EN: In Western academic writing, an 'argument' is not a fight or a disagreement. It is a logical statement used to persuade the reader that your main idea (thesis) is correct.
EN: Use 'to + verb' (infinitive) to show the purpose or reason why you do something.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "to + verb" (infinutif) untuk menunjukkan tujuan atau sebab anda melakukan sesuatu.
I study hard to get good grades.
Saya belajar bersungguh-sungguh untuk mendapat keputusan yang baik.
EN: In Western academic writing, providing evidence (facts or data) is essential. Simply stating an opinion without support is considered a weak argument.
EN: Use 'can be' to talk about possibilities or to define what something is able to be.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can be" untuk bercakap tentang kemungkinan atau untuk mendefinisikan keadaan yang boleh dicapai oleh sesuatu.
The weather can be very cold in winter.
Cuaca pada musim sejuk boleh menjadi sangat sejuk.
EN: In academic writing, 'evidence' is an uncountable noun. Even if you have many facts, you usually say 'evidence' instead of 'evidences'.
EN: Use 'For instance' at the beginning of a sentence to introduce an example that supports your previous statement.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "For instance" pada permulaan ayat untuk memperkenalkan contoh yang menyokong pandangan anda sebelumnya.
For instance, you can eat more fruit to stay healthy.
Sebagai contoh, anda boleh makan lebih banyak buah-buahan untuk kekal sihat.
EN: In academic writing, 'For instance' and 'For example' are used interchangeably. However, providing evidence like 'studies' is a key part of Western essay structure to build a strong argument.
EN: Use 'Always' at the beginning of a sentence to give a strong command or a helpful piece of advice that should be followed every time.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Always" pada permulaan ayat untuk memberikan arahan yang tegas atau nasihat yang berguna, yang menunjukkan bahawa ia perlu dilakukan setiap kali.
Always wash your hands before eating.
Sentiasa cuci tangan anda sebelum makan.
EN: In academic writing, clarity is highly valued. Western essay standards emphasize that the writer is responsible for making the logic easy for the reader to follow, rather than the reader having to guess the meaning.
EN: Use 'The [Noun] of [Noun]' to show that one thing belongs to or is a part of another thing.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan struktur "The [Noun] of [Noun]" untuk menunjukkan bahawa sesuatu perkara milik atau sebahagian daripada perkara lain.
The color of the car is red.
Warna kereta ini merah.
EN: In English academic writing, the structure (Introduction, Body, Conclusion) is very strict. The conclusion is essential because it reinforces the writer's main point one last time.
EN: Use 'does not' (doesn't) with a base verb to make a negative sentence when the subject is singular (he, she, it, or a single thing).
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "does not" (doesn't) dengan kata kerja asal untuk membentuk ayat negatif apabila subjeknya tunggal (dia lelaki, dia perempuan, ia, atau satu perkara).
He does not eat meat.
Dia tidak makan daging.
EN: In Western academic writing, the conclusion is strictly for summarizing and reinforcing the thesis. Introducing a completely new argument in the conclusion is considered a structural error.
EN: Use 'in' to describe the language, style, or manner in which something is expressed.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan kata depan "in" untuk menjelaskan bahasa, gaya, atau cara sesuatu dinyatakan.
Please write the answer in English.
Sila tulis jawapan anda dalam bahasa Inggeris.
EN: In English academic writing, 'paraphrasing' (expressing the same idea using different words) is a crucial skill. Repeating the thesis in the conclusion is expected, but copying it word-for-word is discouraged.
EN: When the subject is 'He', 'She', or 'It', we add an '-s' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Apabila subjek ialah "dia (lelaki), dia (perempuan), atau ia", kita menambah "-s" pada hujung kata kerja perbuatan dalam kata kerja bentuk kini.
She plays the piano every day.
Dia bermain piano setiap hari.
EN: In academic writing, the conclusion is expected to be a concise wrap-up. Using words like 'summarize' helps the reader identify that the essay is ending.
EN: The verb 'make' can be used to cause someone to do something. After 'make + person', we use the base form of the verb (without 'to').
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "make" boleh digunakan untuk menyebabkan seseorang melakukan sesuatu. Selepas "make + person", kita menggunakan kata kerja asal (tanpa to).
The movie makes me cry.
Filem ini membuatkan saya menangis.
EN: In Western academic writing, the conclusion is not just a summary; it often aims to leave a lasting impression or 'food for thought' for the reader.
EN: Use 'can' to show possibility or options. It is followed by the base form of a verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "can" untuk menunjukkan kemungkinan atau pilihan. Ia diikuti oleh kata kerja dalam bentuk asal.
You can use a pen or a pencil.
Anda boleh menggunakan pena pen mata bulat atau pensel.
EN: In Western academic writing, ending with a 'thought-provoking question' or a 'call to action' is a common strategy to engage the reader after the main arguments are finished.
EN: The word 'know' is a stative verb used to describe a state of understanding or familiarity. It is usually used in the simple present tense rather than the continuous tense.
Bahasa Melayu: Kata kerja "know" ialah kata kerja keadaan (stative verb) yang digunakan untuk menerangkan keadaan kefahaman atau kebiasaan. Ia biasanya menggunakan Present Simple, bukannya bentuk berterusan (continuous tense).
Now you know the answer to the question.
Kini anda tahu jawapan kepada soalan ini.
EN: In Western academic culture, understanding the 'structure' of an essay is considered the foundation of critical thinking and clear communication.
EN: Use 'Remember to' followed by a base verb to tell someone not to forget a future task or action.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan "Remember to" yang diikuti dengan kata kerja asal untuk mengingatkan seseorang supaya tidak lupa melakukan sesuatu.
Remember to bring your umbrella.
Ingat untuk membawa payung anda.
EN: In Western academic writing, having a 'thesis statement' is essential. It is usually placed at the end of the introduction to tell the reader exactly what the essay will prove.
EN: Imperative sentences (commands) start with a verb to tell someone what to do. The subject 'you' is understood and omitted.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah (arahan) bermula dengan kata kerja untuk memberitahu seseorang apa yang perlu dilakukan. Subjek "anda" diabaikan.
Use a pen to sign your name.
Tandatangan nama anda dengan pena pen mata bulat.
EN: In English academic writing, the 'body' refers to the middle paragraphs of an essay where the main points are developed, distinct from the introduction and conclusion.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give instructions or commands. They usually start with a verb and do not need a subject like 'you'.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan arahan atau perintah. Ayat ini biasanya bermula dengan kata kerja tanpa memerlukan subjek "anda".
Open the door.
Buka pintu itu.
EN: In English academic writing, a 'strong' conclusion is highly valued. It doesn't just end the essay; it leaves a lasting impression on the reader.
EN: Use 'make + object + adjective' to describe how something causes a change in state or quality.
Bahasa Melayu: Gunakan pola "make + object + adjective" untuk menerangkan bagaimana sesuatu menyebabkan perubahan pada keadaan atau kualiti.
Reading books will make you smart.
Membaca akan membuatkan anda pandai.
EN: The phrase 'Practice makes perfect' is a very common English proverb. This sentence is a softer, more realistic variation of that idea, emphasizing gradual improvement.
EN: Imperative sentences are used to give commands, advice, or encouragement. They start with the base form of a verb. To make it negative, use 'do not' or 'don't' before the verb.
Bahasa Melayu: Ayat perintah digunakan untuk memberikan arahan, nasihat, atau galakan. Ayat ini bermula dengan kata kerja asal. Untuk bentuk negatif, tambahkan "do not" atau "don't" sebelum kata kerja.
Do not be late for class.
Jangan lewat ke kelas.
EN: In Western academic culture, making mistakes is often viewed as a necessary part of the learning process. Teachers frequently encourage students to focus on expressing ideas rather than perfect grammar in early drafts.
Kosa kata utama dengan sebutan IPA, definisi, contoh ayat, dan kuiz interaktif.
Dalam konteks: Esei: Penulisan pendek mengenai topik tertentu.
Dalam konteks: Struktur: Cara sesuatu disusun atau dibentuk.
Dalam konteks: Pengenalan: Bahagian permulaan karangan yang memperkenalkan topik kepada pembaca.
Dalam konteks: Hujah utama atau idea teras dalam sesebuah esai.
Dalam konteks: Mengerjakan hujah: Mengemukakan sebab-sebab untuk menyokong sesuatu sudut pandangan atau pendirian.
Dalam konteks: Perenggan: Bahagian dalam penulisan yang terdiri daripada beberapa ayat.
Dalam konteks: Hujah: Sekumpulan sebab yang menyokong sudut pandangan anda.
Dalam konteks: Bukti: Fakta, angka, atau contoh yang digunakan untuk membuktikan sesuatu itu benar atau untuk menyokong hujah.
Dalam konteks: Kesimpulan: Bahagian akhir karangan yang merumuskan isi-isi utama.
Dalam konteks: Merumuskan: Mengeluarkan ringkasan atau merangkum isi-isi utama.
Frasa dengan label jenis, definisi dwibahasa, nota penggunaan, dan contoh ayat.
in the beginning
Pada mulanya, pada permulaan
for example
Sebagai contoh, contohnya
the main part of an essay that develops the ideas
Perenggan isi
gradually as time passes
Seiring dengan berlalunya masa, lama-kelamaan
The main claim or central idea of an essay, usually expressed in a single sentence.
Tesis / Pernyataan Utama
The middle sections of an essay that develop the main idea through arguments and evidence.
Perenggan Isi
A logical reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Hujah / Pendapat