Understanding Kata Tanya

Cikgu Umi introduces Year 1 students to 'kata tanya' in Bahasa Melayu, explaining their meaning and usage. The lesson covers four main types: apa, siapa, bila, and mana, with examples and sentence structures. Students are guided through activities to practice forming questions using these words, including sentence building and dialogue exercises. The lesson concludes with a summary of key points.

What is the primary function of kata tanya?

• To express emotions

• To give commands

• To ask questions

• To describe objects

Which kata tanya is used to inquire about objects or animals?

• Bila

• Siapa

• Mana

• Apa

What is the function of 'siapa' in a sentence?

• To ask about places

• To ask about objects

• To ask about people

• To ask about time

Which kata tanya would you use to ask about time?

• Apa

• Siapa

• Bila

• Mana

How is 'mana' used in a sentence?

• To inquire about people

• To inquire about places

• To inquire about objects

• To inquire about time

In the activity, what kata tanya is used for the image of a security guard?

• Mana

• Siapa

• Apa

• Bila

What is the correct kata tanya for asking about the location of a bus stop?

• Apa

• Siapa

• Mana

• Bila

In the dialogue, what kata tanya does Rizal use to ask about his father's duty time?

• Mana

• Siapa

• Bila

• Apa

Which kata tanya is used by Rizal to ask who his father is patrolling with?

• Bila

• Siapa

• Apa

• Mana

What is the correct kata tanya to ask about the role of Rizal's father?

• Apa

• Siapa

• Mana

• Bila