The Idea of Sentences: Logic
The idea of sentences in kaliamat can be effectively accepted or understood by reason and in accordance with EYD rules.
Example:
We invite time and place! (Illogical)
Principal, we invite you to advance to the pulpit! (Logical)
Accuracy
Effective sentences are written carefully, precisely in diction so that it does not cause multiple interpretations and confusion in the sentence.
Example:
The famous college student became Putri Indonesia this year. (Inaccurate)
Students from the famous tertiary institution became Putri Indonesia this year. (Meticulous)
Infants who are breastfed contain less viruses compared to infants who receive bottle milk. (Inaccurate)
Babies who are breastfed will contain fewer viruses compared to babies who get bottle milk. (Meticulous)
Accuracy is also shown by not repeating the same words that are not intended for emphasis as the following example.
Example:
The announcement will be announced to the public in 2 weeks. (Inaccurate)
The announcement will be announced to the public in 2 weeks. (Meticulous)
It is expected that the proposal and all its completeness can complete the project administration requirements. (Inaccurate)
It is expected that the proposal along with all its completeness can meet project administration requirements. (Meticulous)
Variety
Effective sentences show the use of sentences that are not monotonous. The sentences used should vary by utilizing the types of sentences that are in Indonesian. In addition, variations in sentence length and element replacement at the beginning of a sentence also indicate the effectiveness of the sentence.
Example:
Children need parents' attention and affection.
It takes attention and affection from parents to their children.
Parent's attention and affection is needed by the child.
Firmness
Effective sentences affirm the main idea so that the main idea stands out in the sentence. Here's how to provide affirmation in effective sentences.
Put the word highlighted at the beginning of the sentence
Example:
I read the book. (emphasis on reading books)
I have read that book. (emphasis on the book)
Sort words gradually.
Example:
The meeting was attended by the minister of education, governor and president. (Ineffective)
The meeting was attended by the president, minister of education and governor. (Effective)
Oppose the ideas that are highlighted
Example:
The company was not bankrupt, but was growing rapidly.
Surti is skinny, but good at eating.
Using suppressed particles
Example:
Throw away all the rubbish!
Not even gold money I don't have.
Repeat words
Example:
Suroto is a good father, a father who is willing to sacrifice for his children.
It is an obligation for students to study, study and study.
Accuracy
Every word used needs to be chosen precisely and carefully so that it can represent the author's purpose, intent, or message.
Example:
The position of the seven victims when found residents and police officers are in one room. (Not exactly)
The seven victims, when found residents and police officers, were in one room. (Right)
The position of the seven victims when found residents and police officers in one room (Exactly)
Structural truth
The effective sentence contains the correctness of the structure of the Indonesian language, meaning that the elements used in the sentence do not use foreign or regional elements. For example, using the English element which, where is incorrect if it is matched with the conjunction where, where or which in Indonesian. The use of the word needs to be avoided. Similarly, elements of regional languages should not be used in writing.
Example:
The city where he was born is now destroyed by the earthquake. (Not true)
The city where he was lined up was now destroyed by the earthquake. (Correct)
The government will build a school which is the only school in Sipiongot Village. (Not true)
The government will build a school which is the only school in Sipiongot Village. (Correct)
With our ability to use new technology, all work will go smoothly. (Not true)
With our ability to use new technology, all work will be smooth. (Correct)