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Question 1Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the Indonesian prefix 'me-' with the base word 'tulis'?

  1. Saya menyurat itu kemarin.
  2. Saya mentulis surat itu kemarin.
  3. Saya menulisi surat itu kemarin.
  4. Saya menulis surat itu kemarin. Correct answer.

Explanation

The prefix me- assimilates to the initial consonant of the base word. With a base beginning in 't', the prefix becomes 'me-' and the 't' is dropped, giving 'menulis' from 'tulis'. The verb 'menulis' takes a direct object, so 'menulis surat' is correct.

Question 2Written examination

A friend asks: 'Kamu sudah makan?' What is the most natural short answer meaning 'Not yet'?

  1. Tidak jadi.
  2. Bukan lagi.
  3. Sudah.
  4. Belum. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Belum' is the standard negator used to answer a question about whether an action has already happened when it has not. It contrasts directly with 'sudah' and implies the action is still expected to occur.

Question 3Written examination

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'Dia datang ... Jakarta ... kereta api'?

  1. di, oleh
  2. ke, dengan
  3. dari, dengan Correct answer.
  4. dari, ke

Explanation

'Dari' marks the origin or starting point of movement, so 'dari Jakarta' means 'from Jakarta'. The instrument or means of transport is introduced by 'dengan', giving 'dengan kereta api' ('by train').

Question 4Written examination

Which sentence uses the correct Indonesian word for 'borrow'?

  1. Saya meminjamkan buku dari perpustakaan.
  2. Saya meminjam buku dari perpustakaan. Correct answer.
  3. Saya dipinjam buku dari perpustakaan.
  4. Saya meminjam buku ke perpustakaan.

Explanation

'Meminjam' means to borrow, that is, to receive something temporarily, and its source is marked by 'dari'. 'Meminjamkan' is the causative counterpart meaning to lend something to someone.

Question 5Written examination

Which sentence is grammatically correct in Indonesian?

  1. Buku itu ada atas di meja.
  2. Buku itu ada di meja atas.
  3. Buku itu ada di atas meja. Correct answer.
  4. Buku itu ada meja di atas.

Explanation

Indonesian directional phrases place the noun after the preposition: 'di atas meja' means 'on top of the table'. The preposition 'di' must precede the locative noun 'atas', and the reference object follows.

Question 6Written examination

What is the correct plural form of 'anak' meaning 'children'?

  1. peranakan
  2. anak-nya
  3. keanak
  4. anak-anak Correct answer.

Explanation

Indonesian marks plurality by reduplicating the noun, so 'anak' becomes 'anak-anak'. Reduplication is the standard method when no numeral or other quantifier already signals plurality.

Question 7Written examination

Which expression is the appropriate formal greeting when entering an office in the morning?

  1. Hai, kamu!
  2. Mau ke mana?
  3. Selamat pagi, Bapak. Correct answer.
  4. Sudah makan?

Explanation

'Selamat pagi' is the standard polite morning greeting and is combined with a respectful title such as 'Bapak'. Formal settings require this register rather than casual greetings.

Question 8Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses 'bisa' to express ability?

  1. Dia bisa bahasa Indonesia dengan baik.
  2. Dia bisa ke Indonesia dengan baik.
  3. Dia bisa berbahasa Indonesia dengan baik. Correct answer.
  4. Dia bisa di Indonesia dengan baik.

Explanation

The modal 'bisa' expressing ability is followed by a verb phrase, here 'berbahasa'. The verb 'berbahasa' means to speak a language and requires the prefix 'ber-'.

Question 9Written examination

Choose the correct passive construction: 'The letter was written by Siti.'

  1. Surat itu menulis oleh Siti.
  2. Surat itu ditulis oleh Siti. Correct answer.
  3. Surat itu tertulis dengan Siti.
  4. Surat itu ditulis Siti oleh.

Explanation

Indonesian passive verbs use the prefix 'di-', and the agent is introduced by 'oleh'. The pattern is patient + 'di-' verb + 'oleh' + agent, giving 'ditulis oleh Siti'.

Question 10Written examination

Which sentence uses 'yang' correctly as a relative pronoun?

  1. Orang tinggal yang di rumah itu adalah guru saya.
  2. Orang yang tinggal di rumah itu adalah guru saya. Correct answer.
  3. Orang yang di rumah itu tinggal adalah guru saya.
  4. Yang orang tinggal di rumah itu adalah guru saya.

Explanation

The relative pronoun 'yang' links a noun to its modifying clause and must directly follow the noun it modifies. The clause 'tinggal di rumah itu' then describes 'orang'.

Question 11Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the prefix 'ber-' with 'sepeda'?

  1. Setiap pagi ayah menyepeda ke kantor.
  2. Setiap pagi ayah disepeda ke kantor.
  3. Setiap pagi ayah bersepeda ke kantor. Correct answer.
  4. Setiap pagi ayah berse peda ke kantor.

Explanation

The prefix 'ber-' attached to a noun forms a verb meaning to use or ride that thing, so 'sepeda' becomes 'bersepeda'. The prefix is written joined to the base word without a space.

Question 12Written examination

What does the sentence 'Kalau saya punya uang, saya akan membeli mobil' express?

  1. A conditional prediction about an unreal present situation. Correct answer.
  2. A past event that has already happened.
  3. A direct command to buy a car.
  4. A comparison between two people.

Explanation

The pattern 'kalau' plus a condition and 'akan' in the result clause expresses a conditional prediction. It describes what would happen if the condition were met, not a completed event.

Question 13Written examination

Which sentence uses the correct time expression for a habitual action?

  1. Saya biasanya berolahraga pada pagi hari. Correct answer.
  2. Saya biasanya berolahraga pada besok.
  3. Saya biasanya berolahraga pada nanti.
  4. Saya biasanya berolahraga pada kemarin.

Explanation

'Pada pagi hari' is a valid time phrase meaning 'in the morning' and fits the habitual marker 'biasanya'. Time words like 'besok' and 'kemarin' do not take 'pada' in this way.

Question 14Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses 'karena' to give a reason?

  1. Dia tidak masuk sekolah karena dari sakit.
  2. Dia tidak masuk sekolah karena sakit. Correct answer.
  3. Dia tidak masuk sekolah karena itu sakit.
  4. Dia tidak masuk sekolah karena sakit itu.

Explanation

The conjunction 'karena' introduces a reason clause and is followed directly by the cause, here the adjective 'sakit'. No additional pronoun or preposition is needed.

Question 15Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the suffix '-kan'?

  1. Ibu mengirim paket itu kepada saya.
  2. Ibu mengirimkan paket itu kepada saya. Correct answer.
  3. Ibu mengirimi paket itu kepada saya.
  4. Ibu kirimkan mengirim paket itu.

Explanation

The suffix '-kan' often adds a benefactive or completive sense to a verb, so 'mengirimkan' means to send something off. It takes the object being sent, followed by the recipient.

Question 16Written examination

Which sentence uses the correct comparative structure?

  1. Rumah ini besar lebih daripada rumah itu.
  2. Rumah ini paling besar daripada rumah itu.
  3. Rumah ini lebih besar dari rumah itu.
  4. Rumah ini lebih besar daripada rumah itu. Correct answer.

Explanation

Indonesian comparatives use 'lebih' before the adjective and 'daripada' before the object of comparison. The pattern is 'lebih + adjective + daripada + noun'.

Question 17Written examination

What is the function of the word 'sudah' in 'Saya sudah membaca buku itu'?

  1. It marks that the action will happen tomorrow.
  2. It marks that the action is completed. Correct answer.
  3. It marks that the action is habitual.
  4. It marks that the action is forbidden.

Explanation

'Sudah' is an aspectual marker indicating completion of an action. It contrasts with 'belum' for not yet and with 'akan' for future events.

Question 18Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses a numeral classifier with a noun?

  1. Dua orang siswa sedang membaca di perpustakaan. Correct answer.
  2. Dua orang sedang siswa membaca di perpustakaan.
  3. Dua siswa orang sedang membaca di perpustakaan.
  4. Orang dua siswa sedang membaca di perpustakaan.

Explanation

Indonesian uses classifiers such as 'orang' for people after a numeral, giving 'dua orang siswa'. The numeral and classifier precede the noun they count.

Question 19Written examination

Which sentence uses 'oleh' correctly?

  1. Pintu itu dibuka oleh petugas. Correct answer.
  2. Pintu itu oleh dibuka petugas.
  3. Pintu itu dibuka petugas oleh.
  4. Pintu itu membuka oleh petugas.

Explanation

In passive constructions the agent follows the verb and is introduced by 'oleh'. The verb must carry the passive prefix 'di-' to match this structure.

Question 20Written examination

Which sentence best expresses a polite request?

  1. Kamu harus membantu saya.
  2. Bantu saya sekarang!
  3. Saya mau kamu bantu saya.
  4. Bisakah Anda membantu saya sebentar? Correct answer.

Explanation

A polite request in Indonesian uses a question form with 'bisakah' or 'maukah' and the respectful pronoun 'Anda'. This softens the request compared with a direct imperative.

Question 21Written examination

Which sentence uses the prefix 'ter-' to express an unintended action?

  1. Saya berinjak kaki teman saya di kereta.
  2. Saya diinjak kaki teman saya di kereta.
  3. Saya terinjak kaki teman saya di kereta. Correct answer.
  4. Saya menginjak kaki teman saya di kereta.

Explanation

The prefix 'ter-' can indicate an accidental or unintended action, as in 'terinjak'. The speaker did not intend to step on the friend's foot.

Question 22Written examination

Which sentence uses 'yang' plus a superlative correctly?

  1. Dia adalah siswa paling yang rajin di kelas.
  2. Dia adalah siswa yang paling rajin di kelas. Correct answer.
  3. Dia adalah siswa yang rajin paling di kelas.
  4. Dia adalah yang siswa paling rajin di kelas.

Explanation

The superlative marker 'paling' precedes the adjective, and 'yang' links the noun to its descriptive phrase. The correct order is noun + 'yang' + 'paling' + adjective.

Question 23Written examination

Read the sentence: 'Meskipun hujan deras, mereka tetap pergi ke pantai.' What relationship does 'meskipun' signal?

  1. Purpose, showing the aim of going to the beach.
  2. Concession, showing a contrast with an expected outcome. Correct answer.
  3. Cause, explaining why they went to the beach.
  4. Sequence, showing that one event followed another.

Explanation

'Meskipun' introduces a concessive clause meaning 'although', signalling that the main clause happens despite the stated obstacle. The contrast with 'tetap' reinforces that the expected outcome did not occur.

Question 24Written examination

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb 'mengerti' in a passive-like structure with 'dimengerti'?

  1. Penjelasan guru itu mudah dimengerti oleh siswa. Correct answer.
  2. Penjelasan guru itu mudah termengerti oleh siswa.
  3. Penjelasan guru itu mudah dimengerti siswa oleh.
  4. Penjelasan guru itu mudah mengerti oleh siswa.

Explanation

For verbs beginning with a vowel, the passive prefix 'di-' attaches directly to the base, giving 'dimengerti'. The agent is then introduced by 'oleh' after the verb.

Question 25Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses 'agar' to express purpose?

  1. Saya belajar tekun agar lulusnya ujian.
  2. Saya belajar tekun agar lulus ujian. Correct answer.
  3. Saya belajar tekun agar dari lulus ujian.
  4. Saya belajar tekun agar karena lulus ujian.

Explanation

'Agar' introduces a purpose clause and is followed directly by the desired outcome. It is synonymous with 'supaya' in this function.

Question 26Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sedang' to express an action in progress?

  1. Saya sedang tahu nasi goreng.
  2. Saya sedang makan nasi goreng. Correct answer.
  3. Saya sedang suka nasi goreng.
  4. Saya sedang ingin nasi goreng.

Explanation

The word 'sedang' is used to indicate an action that is currently happening. It is placed before a verb, as in 'sedang makan' (is eating). It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'ingin', or 'tahu'.

Question 27Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'belum' to indicate an action that has not yet happened?

  1. Saya belum tahu jawabannya.
  2. Saya belum suka makanan pedas.
  3. Saya belum makan pagi ini. Correct answer.
  4. Saya belum bisa berbicara Jepang.

Explanation

'Belum' is used to indicate that an action has not yet occurred but is expected to happen. It is commonly used with action verbs like 'makan'. With stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu', 'belum' can be used but often implies a different nuance; however, the most typical use is with actions.

Question 28Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'setiap' to express 'every'?

  1. Saya bangun setiap pagi hari.
  2. Setiap saya bangun pagi hari.
  3. Setiap hari saya bangun pagi. Correct answer.
  4. Saya bangun pagi setiap hari.

Explanation

'Setiap' means 'every' and is followed by a noun, such as 'setiap hari' (every day). It is placed before the noun it modifies. The other options either misplace 'setiap' or use it without a following noun.

Question 29Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'lebih' to compare two things?

  1. Buku ini lebih tebal buku itu.
  2. Buku ini lebih tebal seperti buku itu.
  3. Buku ini lebih tebal dari buku itu.
  4. Buku ini lebih tebal daripada buku itu. Correct answer.

Explanation

The comparative structure in Indonesian is 'lebih + adjective + daripada' to mean 'more ... than'. 'Daripada' is the correct conjunction for comparisons. 'Dari' is used for direction or origin, not comparison.

Question 30Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'akan' to express future time?

  1. Saya akan bisa berbahasa Bali.
  2. Saya akan suka makanan Bali.
  3. Saya akan tahu jalan ke Bali.
  4. Saya akan pergi ke Bali minggu depan. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Akan' is used to indicate future actions and is placed before a verb. It is typically used with action verbs like 'pergi'. With stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu', 'akan' can be used but often sounds less natural or changes the meaning.

Question 31Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'pernah' to express past experience?

  1. Saya pernah tahu durian.
  2. Saya pernah bisa makan durian.
  3. Saya pernah makan durian. Correct answer.
  4. Saya pernah suka durian.

Explanation

'Pernah' is used to indicate that someone has had an experience of doing something. It is followed by an action verb, such as 'makan'. It is not typically used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 32Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'harus' to express obligation?

  1. Saya harus suka belajar untuk ujian besok.
  2. Saya harus bisa belajar untuk ujian besok.
  3. Saya harus belajar untuk ujian besok. Correct answer.
  4. Saya harus tahu belajar untuk ujian besok.

Explanation

'Harus' means 'must' and is used with action verbs to express obligation. It is followed by a verb phrase, as in 'harus belajar'. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in this sense.

Question 33Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'boleh' to ask for permission?

  1. Boleh saya pinjam buku ini? Correct answer.
  2. Boleh saya suka buku ini?
  3. Boleh saya bisa pinjam buku ini?
  4. Boleh saya tahu buku ini?

Explanation

'Boleh' is used to ask for or give permission. It is followed by a verb phrase, typically an action verb like 'pinjam'. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in this context.

Question 34Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'jangan' to give a negative command?

  1. Jangan tahu membawa buku besok.
  2. Jangan lupa membawa buku besok. Correct answer.
  3. Jangan suka membawa buku besok.
  4. Jangan bisa membawa buku besok.

Explanation

'Jangan' is used to form negative commands and is followed by a verb. It is typically used with action verbs like 'lupa' or 'membawa'. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in imperative sentences.

Question 35Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'mungkin' to express possibility?

  1. Mungkin dia bisa datang nanti.
  2. Mungkin dia suka datang nanti.
  3. Mungkin dia tahu datang nanti.
  4. Mungkin dia akan datang nanti. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Mungkin' means 'maybe' or 'perhaps' and is used to express possibility. It is often combined with 'akan' to indicate a future possibility. It is not typically used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in this structure.

Question 36Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'walaupun' to express concession?

  1. Walaupun hujan, saya bisa pergi.
  2. Walaupun hujan, saya suka pergi.
  3. Walaupun hujan, saya tahu pergi.
  4. Walaupun hujan, saya tetap pergi. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Walaupun' means 'although' and introduces a concessive clause. It is followed by a clause that contrasts with the main clause. The main clause should express an action that happens despite the condition.

Question 37Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sehingga' to express result?

  1. Dia belajar keras sehingga bisa ujian.
  2. Dia belajar keras sehingga lulus ujian. Correct answer.
  3. Dia belajar keras sehingga suka ujian.
  4. Dia belajar keras sehingga tahu ujian.

Explanation

'Sehingga' means 'so that' or 'as a result' and introduces a clause showing the result of the previous action. It is followed by a clause with an action verb, such as 'lulus'. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in this structure.

Question 38Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'kecuali' to express exception?

  1. Semua siswa hadir kecuali Budi. Correct answer.
  2. Semua siswa hadir kecuali suka Budi.
  3. Semua siswa hadir kecuali bisa Budi.
  4. Semua siswa hadir kecuali tahu Budi.

Explanation

'Kecuali' means 'except' and is followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the exception. It is not followed by a verb like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu' in this context.

Question 39Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'terhadap' to express 'towards'?

  1. Sikapnya terhadap saya sangat baik. Correct answer.
  2. Sikapnya terhadap tahu saya sangat baik.
  3. Sikapnya terhadap suka saya sangat baik.
  4. Sikapnya terhadap bisa saya sangat baik.

Explanation

'Terhadap' means 'towards' or 'regarding' and is followed by a noun or pronoun. It is used to indicate the object of an attitude or feeling. It is not followed by verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 40Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sebagai' to express 'as'?

  1. Dia bekerja sebagai suka guru di sekolah itu.
  2. Dia bekerja sebagai bisa guru di sekolah itu.
  3. Dia bekerja sebagai guru di sekolah itu. Correct answer.
  4. Dia bekerja sebagai tahu guru di sekolah itu.

Explanation

'Sebagai' means 'as' and is followed by a noun indicating a role or function. It is not followed by verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 41Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'tanpa' to express 'without'?

  1. Dia pergi tanpa tahu membawa payung.
  2. Dia pergi tanpa bisa membawa payung.
  3. Dia pergi tanpa suka membawa payung.
  4. Dia pergi tanpa membawa payung. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Tanpa' means 'without' and is followed by a verb phrase or noun phrase. It is commonly used with action verbs like 'membawa'. It is not typically used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 42Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'bagi' to express 'for'?

  1. Bagi saya, belajar bahasa Indonesia itu menyenangkan. Correct answer.
  2. Bagi saya, suka belajar bahasa Indonesia itu menyenangkan.
  3. Bagi saya, bisa belajar bahasa Indonesia itu menyenangkan.
  4. Bagi saya, tahu belajar bahasa Indonesia itu menyenangkan.

Explanation

'Bagi' means 'for' or 'according to' and is followed by a noun or pronoun. It is used to express an opinion or perspective. It is not followed by verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 43Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'meskipun' to express contrast?

  1. Meskipun lelah, dia bisa bekerja.
  2. Meskipun lelah, dia suka bekerja.
  3. Meskipun lelah, dia tahu bekerja.
  4. Meskipun lelah, dia tetap bekerja. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Meskipun' means 'although' and introduces a clause that contrasts with the main clause. The main clause should express an action that happens despite the condition. It is typically followed by an action verb like 'bekerja'.

Question 44Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sebelum' to express 'before'?

  1. Sebelum makan, saya cuci tangan. Correct answer.
  2. Sebelum suka makan, saya cuci tangan.
  3. Sebelum tahu makan, saya cuci tangan.
  4. Sebelum bisa makan, saya cuci tangan.

Explanation

'Sebelum' means 'before' and is followed by a verb phrase or clause. It is used to indicate the order of events. It is typically followed by an action verb like 'makan'.

Question 45Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sesudah' to express 'after'?

  1. Sesudah suka mandi, saya sarapan.
  2. Sesudah bisa mandi, saya sarapan.
  3. Sesudah tahu mandi, saya sarapan.
  4. Sesudah mandi, saya sarapan. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Sesudah' means 'after' and is followed by a verb phrase or clause. It indicates that one action happens after another. It is typically followed by an action verb like 'mandi'.

Question 46Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'sambil' to express doing two actions at once?

  1. Dia makan sambil bisa menonton TV.
  2. Dia makan sambil menonton TV. Correct answer.
  3. Dia makan sambil suka menonton TV.
  4. Dia makan sambil tahu menonton TV.

Explanation

'Sambil' means 'while' and is used to indicate two actions happening simultaneously. It is followed by a verb phrase, typically an action verb like 'menonton'. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 47Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'bahkan' to express 'even'?

  1. Dia sangat kaya, bahkan bisa memiliki dua rumah.
  2. Dia sangat kaya, bahkan tahu memiliki dua rumah.
  3. Dia sangat kaya, bahkan memiliki dua rumah. Correct answer.
  4. Dia sangat kaya, bahkan suka memiliki dua rumah.

Explanation

'Bahkan' means 'even' and is used to emphasize a surprising or extreme fact. It is followed by a clause or phrase that adds emphasis. It is typically used with action verbs like 'memiliki'.

Question 48Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'justru' to express 'on the contrary'?

  1. Dia tidak malas, justru dia bisa sangat rajin.
  2. Dia tidak malas, justru dia tahu sangat rajin.
  3. Dia tidak malas, justru dia suka sangat rajin.
  4. Dia tidak malas, justru dia sangat rajin. Correct answer.

Explanation

'Justru' means 'on the contrary' or 'in fact' and is used to introduce a contrasting statement. It is followed by a clause that contradicts the previous one. It is typically used with adjectives or verbs, not with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.

Question 49Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'seolah-olah' to express 'as if'?

  1. Dia berbicara seolah-olah dia suka segalanya.
  2. Dia berbicara seolah-olah dia tahu segalanya. Correct answer.
  3. Dia berbicara seolah-olah dia segalanya.
  4. Dia berbicara seolah-olah dia bisa segalanya.

Explanation

'Seolah-olah' means 'as if' and is followed by a clause that describes an imagined situation. It is often used with verbs like 'tahu' to express a false appearance. The other options are ungrammatical because they omit the verb or use stative verbs incorrectly.

Question 50Written examination

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'malahan' to express 'instead' or 'even worse'?

  1. Dia tidak hanya terlambat, malahan suka lupa membawa buku.
  2. Dia tidak hanya terlambat, malahan lupa membawa buku. Correct answer.
  3. Dia tidak hanya terlambat, malahan tahu lupa membawa buku.
  4. Dia tidak hanya terlambat, malahan bisa lupa membawa buku.

Explanation

'Malahan' means 'instead' or 'even worse' and is used to introduce a more serious or surprising fact. It is followed by a clause with an action verb. It is not used with stative verbs like 'suka', 'bisa', or 'tahu'.