Exercises on Forming Questions in Indonesian: Yes/No, WH-Questions, and Tag Questions

Mastering the art of forming questions is essential for effective communication in any language, and Indonesian is no exception. This page offers a comprehensive set of grammar exercises designed to help you confidently form Yes/No questions, WH-Questions, and Tag Questions in Indonesian. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced learner aiming to polish your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practice needed to ask clear and accurate questions in various contexts. Yes/No questions in Indonesian typically rely on the use of "Apakah" or a rising intonation at the end of a statement, while WH-Questions involve specific question words such as "Apa" (what), "Siapa" (who), "Mengapa" (why), and "Bagaimana" (how). Tag questions add a nuance of confirmation or doubt to a statement and are often constructed using phrases like "bukan?" or "ya?" at the end of a sentence. Through targeted exercises, you'll learn the structure, vocabulary, and nuances required to form each type of question, ensuring you can engage in meaningful conversations with native speakers.

Exercise 1

1. Apakah kamu *suka* makan nasi goreng? (verb for liking)

2. Siapa yang *membuat* kue ini? (verb for making)

3. Di mana kamu *menyimpan* buku-buku itu? (verb for storing)

4. Apakah dia *akan* datang ke pesta nanti malam? (future auxiliary verb)

5. Mengapa kamu *terlambat* datang ke sekolah hari ini? (reason for being late)

6. Apakah mereka sudah *pergi* ke kantor pos? (verb for leaving)

7. Kapan kamu *akan* berlibur ke Bali? (future auxiliary verb)

8. Apakah kita harus *membawa* payung? (verb for carrying)

9. Bagaimana cara *memasak* rendang yang enak? (verb for cooking)

10. Kamu sudah makan, *kan*? (tag question confirming an action)

Exercise 2

1. Apakah kamu *datang* ke pesta tadi malam? (verb for coming)

2. Siapa yang *memasak* makan malam tadi? (verb for cooking)

3. Kamu sudah *membaca* buku itu, bukan? (verb for reading)

4. Di mana kamu *membeli* sepatu baru itu? (verb for buying)

5. Apakah mereka *akan* pergi ke Bali besok? (future marker)

6. Apa yang *kamu* lakukan saat liburan? (pronoun for you)

7. Kenapa dia *menangis* tadi siang? (verb for crying)

8. Kamu suka kopi, *kan*? (tag question marker)

9. Apakah dia *sedang* berbicara di telepon sekarang? (marker for ongoing action)

10. Bagaimana cara *memperbaiki* komputer ini? (verb for fixing)

Exercise 3

1. Apakah kamu *sudah* makan siang? (Have you eaten lunch yet?)

2. Siapa *nama* kamu? (What is your name?)

3. Dia *datang* ke pesta, bukan? (He/She came to the party, didn't he/she?)

4. Kapan kamu *akan* pergi? (When will you go?)

5. Apakah mereka *sedang* belajar sekarang? (Are they studying now?)

6. Kenapa kamu *tidak* datang kemarin? (Why didn't you come yesterday?)

7. Kamu suka *teh*, bukan? (You like tea, don't you?)

8. Apakah ini *rumah* kamu? (Is this your house?)

9. Di mana kamu *tinggal*? (Where do you live?)

10. Apakah kamu *pernah* ke Bali? (Have you ever been to Bali?)

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