Greetings and Introductions
Kosakata Dasar Bahasa Inggris - Bagian 1 · 50 pelajaran
What does “Hello” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Hello" is a greeting used to say hi to someone or start a phone conversation. It's one of the most common ways English speakers begin interactions.
Why B is wrong: "Hello" is the *opposite* of what you'd use to end a conversation—you'd say "Goodbye" or "Bye" instead. B describes a farewell, not a greeting.
What does “Nice” mean?
Correct Answer: A
"Nice" is a positive adjective meaning pleasant, acceptable, and satisfying. When something is "nice," people enjoy it or approve of it.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes the opposite meaning. Those words (unpleasant, unacceptable, unsatisfying) describe something *bad*, not "nice." "Nice" is always positive, never negative.
What does “To” mean?
# Why A is Correct
**"To" expresses movement or direction *toward* a destination** — you go *to* the store, *to* school, *to* a friend. It shows where you're heading or what you're approaching.
# Why B is Wrong
B describes the opposite meaning. That's what "from" means — it shows where you're moving *away* from. For example: "I came *from* home" (not *to* home in the sense of leaving). B confuses the direction of movement.
What does “Meet” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This accurately defines "meet"—it means to arrange or happen to come into someone's presence or company. This captures the core meaning: when you meet someone, you come together with them.
Why B is wrong: Option B says to *avoid* coming into someone's presence, which is the opposite of what "meet" means. That would describe "avoid" or "evade," not "meet."
What does “You” mean?
Correct answer (A): "You" is the English pronoun used to directly address the person or people you're talking to. It points to the listener(s) specifically.
Why B is wrong: Option B describes an indefinite or unknown person, which is what the pronoun "one" means in formal English (e.g., "One should be careful"), not "you." "You" always refers to someone specific in the conversation—the person being addressed.
What does “What A Happy Occasion” mean?
A is correct: "What A Happy Occasion" directly translates to "Peristiwa yang sangat menggembirakan" (a very joyful/delightful event). The word "happy" means the occasion is positive and cheerful.
B is wrong: "Peristiwa yang menyedihkan" means a sad or sorrowful event, which is the opposite of what "happy" conveys. This contradicts the English meaning entirely.
What does “Goodbye” mean?
A. Ekspresi perpisahan ✓
"Goodbye" is a farewell expression—you say it when leaving or ending contact with someone. It literally means "may God be with you" (from "God be with ye") and signals the end of an interaction.
B. Ekspresi sambutan ✗
This means "greeting expression," which is incorrect. Greetings (like "Hello" or "Hi") are used when *meeting* someone, not when saying goodbye.
What does “Welcome” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Welcome" means a greeting to acknowledge someone's arrival. It's what you say when someone comes to see you or enters a place.
Why B is wrong: "Perpisahan" means farewell or goodbye—that's the *opposite* of welcome. You say goodbye when someone *leaves*, not arrives.
What does “Introduce” mean?
A is correct: "Introduce" means to make someone or something known to others, often formally or officially. This matches the definition: presenting or recommending someone/something through a formal announcement.
B is wrong: This describes the opposite meaning—to ignore or reject something formally. That's not what "introduce" means at all. The word actually does the reverse: it brings attention to something rather than dismissing it.
What does “Nice To Meet You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Nice To Meet You" is a polite greeting used when you're introduced to someone for the first time. It shows respect and friendliness in social situations.
Why B is wrong: This option describes "Nice To Meet You" as a rude phrase for rejecting someone—the opposite is true. The phrase is actually warm and welcoming, not harsh or dismissive.
What does “How Are You?” mean?
# Explanation
A is correct: "How Are You?" is a polite greeting asking about someone's well-being and health. It's a standard, respectful way to show interest in how another person is doing.
B is wrong: This option suggests the phrase shows rude indifference, which is the opposite of its actual meaning. "How Are You?" demonstrates care and politeness, not lack of concern.
What does “Good Morning” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Good Morning" is a greeting used in the morning to acknowledge someone. It's a friendly way to say hello when you see someone early in the day.
Why B is wrong: "Good Morning" is not a farewell (perpisahan). While "Good Night" is used when leaving someone in the evening, "Good Morning" is specifically a greeting for the start of the day, not a goodbye.
What does “Good Evening” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Good Evening" is a greeting used in the evening to acknowledge or welcome someone. It's a polite way to say hello when it's nighttime or early evening.
Why B is wrong: "Good Evening" is a greeting, not a goodbye/farewell. Also, it's used in the evening, not the morning—that would be "Good Morning."
What does “See You” mean?
Correct Answer: Perpisahan informal (Informal Goodbye)
"See You" is a casual, friendly way to say goodbye in English. It means you expect to see the person again soon, making it an *informal farewell/parting*.
Why the other option is wrong:
- Sambutan informal (Informal greeting) — This refers to ways to *greet* or *welcome* someone (like "Hi" or "Hey"). "See You" is the opposite—it's used when *leaving*, not arriving.
What does “Excuse Me” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
"Excuse me" is a polite phrase you use when you need to interrupt someone, get their attention, or gently disagree with them. It shows respect by acknowledging that you're bothering them.
Why B is wrong:
- "Excuse me" is polite, not rude or crude
- It's not used to agree or compliment someone—those need different phrases like "I agree" or "well done"
What does “Greetings” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Greetings" means expressions or gestures we use when meeting or saying goodbye to someone—like saying "hello," waving, or shaking hands.
Why B is wrong: "Mengabaikan atau menghindari seseorang" means to ignore or avoid someone, which is the opposite of what greetings do. Greetings are about *acknowledging* people, not ignoring them.
What does “Salutations” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Salutations" means polite expressions of greeting or goodwill—like saying "hello" or "welcome." It comes from the Latin root meaning "to wish well."
Why B is wrong: This option describes conflict or disagreement, which is the opposite of what salutations are. Salutations are friendly and positive, not confrontational.
What does “Pleased To Know You” mean?
Why A is correct:
"Pleased to know you" is a polite greeting expressing happiness and satisfaction when meeting someone. "Pleased" means happy or satisfied, so this phrase shows positive feelings about the meeting.
Why B is wrong:
"Ketidakpuasan" means dissatisfaction or displeasure. "Pleased to know you" expresses the *opposite*—it shows positive feelings, not negative ones. This option reverses the meaning entirely.
What does “How Do You Do?” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Salam formal yang digunakan saat pertama kali bertemu seseorang.
"How Do You Do?" is a formal greeting said when you first meet someone. It's an old-fashioned, polite way to say hello in formal situations.
Why B is wrong:
Option B says it's a farewell message used when saying goodbye—but that's incorrect. "How Do You Do?" is for greetings at the *beginning* of a meeting, not the end. Farewells use different phrases like "Goodbye" or "Farewell."
What does “Good Afternoon” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Good Afternoon" is a standard English greeting used during afternoon hours (typically after noon until evening). It's a polite way to say hello or goodbye to someone during this time of day.
Why B is wrong: "Good Afternoon" has nothing to do with expressing disappointment or anger. It's a friendly, neutral greeting—not an emotional expression. If someone wanted to show frustration, they would use different phrases entirely.
What does “Good Night” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Good Night" is a farewell greeting used when someone is leaving or going to bed. It's a polite way to say goodbye, especially in the evening or before sleep.
Why B is wrong: "Good Night" has nothing to do with creating chaos or disturbance. It's actually a calm, peaceful phrase used in quiet moments—the opposite of causing trouble.
What does “Pleasure To Meet You” mean?
Correct answer (A): "Pleasure to meet you" is a polite greeting that expresses happiness and enjoyment at meeting someone. "Pleasure" means enjoyment or delight, so this phrase shows positive, friendly feelings.
Why B is wrong: Option B suggests the phrase shows disturbance or irritation—the opposite of what it means. "Pleasure" has nothing to do with annoyance; it's purely positive.
What does “What's Up?” mean?
Why A is correct:
"What's Up?" is an informal, casual greeting used to ask someone how they're doing or what's happening in their life. It's friendly and relaxed, not a serious question.
Why B is wrong:
"What's Up?" doesn't indicate conflict or argument at all. It's the opposite—a warm, casual way to connect with someone. If someone wanted to signal a conflict, they'd use very different language.
What does “Glad To See You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Glad to see you" literally means you're happy or pleased when you see someone. "Glad" = happy/pleased, so this phrase expresses positive emotions about their presence.
Why B is wrong: The phrase has nothing to do with depression or anger—those are negative emotions, and "glad" is the opposite. If you were depressed or angry, you'd say something completely different like "I'm upset to see you" or "I'm sad."
What does “How's It Going?” mean?
A is correct: "How's It Going?" is a casual, friendly greeting used to ask someone how they're doing. It's an informal way to check in on someone's wellbeing or current state.
B is wrong: While the phrase *can* sometimes be used sarcastically to show indifference, that's not its primary or standard meaning. The main purpose is genuinely asking how someone is—not dismissing them.
What does “Hey There” mean?
A is correct: "Hey There" is a casual, friendly greeting you'd use with friends and acquaintances—it's informal and relaxed, perfect for saying hello in a laid-back way.
B is wrong: This describes a formal goodbye used in business meetings, which is the opposite of what "Hey There" means. "Hey There" is informal, not formal, and it's a greeting (hello), not a farewell (goodbye).
What does “Whats New” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
"What's New" is a common greeting phrase meaning "What's happening?" or "What's going on?" It asks someone to share recent events, updates, or changes in their life—it's how people check in with each other in casual conversation.
Why B is wrong:
Option B describes asking for *repetition* of known information, but "What's New" specifically asks for *new* or *recent* information you don't already know. It's the opposite of asking someone to repeat old news.
What does “Long Time No See” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Long Time No See" is a casual greeting you use *when you finally meet* someone after you haven't seen them for a while—it means "I haven't seen you in ages!"
Why B is wrong: Option B describes a *goodbye phrase* used when hoping to see someone soon. That's the opposite—"Long Time No See" looks back at the past separation, not forward to a future meeting.
What does “How's Everything” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "How's everything?" is a polite greeting asking how someone is doing overall. It's a friendly, casual way to check in on someone's general well-being and situation.
Why B is wrong: This option suggests the question is rude and implies the asker doesn't care—the opposite of what "How's everything?" actually is. It's a warm, genuine greeting, not a dismissive one.
What does “What's Happening” mean?
Why A is correct:
"What's happening?" is a casual, friendly way to ask someone about current events or their present situation—similar to "How are you?" or "What's going on?" It's an informal greeting and conversation starter.
Why B is wrong:
While "What's happening?" *can* express surprise occasionally, this isn't its main meaning. The phrase is primarily used as a relaxed question to inquire about someone's current state or activities, not as an exclamation of disbelief.
What does “Glad To Meet You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Glad To Meet You" is a friendly greeting you say when meeting someone *for the first time*. The word "glad" means happy/pleased, so you're expressing that you're happy to meet this new person.
Why B is wrong:
- This option describes a *hostile declaration* said at the *end* of a conversation. "Glad To Meet You" is actually friendly (not hostile) and said at the *beginning* (when you first meet someone), not the end.
What does “Good To See You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Good To See You" is a warm greeting said when meeting someone. It expresses genuine pleasure at encountering that person and is used as a friendly hello.
Why B is wrong: This option describes a farewell (goodbye), not a greeting. "Good To See You" happens at the *beginning* of an interaction when people meet, not when they leave. Also, the phrase is typically sincere, not insincere.
What does “How's Your Day” mean?
A is correct because "How's Your Day" is a friendly, common greeting used to ask someone about their day and start a conversation politely.
B is wrong because it describes the phrase as rude dismissal, when actually it's the opposite—it's a welcoming question that shows interest in the other person.
What does “What Brings You Here” mean?
A is correct because "What brings you here?" is a polite, conversational question used to ask someone's reason for being in a particular place or situation. It's friendly and welcoming.
B is wrong because while the phrase *could* sound critical depending on tone and context, it's not the primary or standard meaning. The phrase is generally used as a courteous greeting, not an implication of rejection.
What does “Cheers” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Cheers" is a celebratory phrase said when raising glasses together in a toast. This is the primary and most common meaning—people say it to wish good health or celebrate with others.
Why B is wrong: While "cheers" can informally mean encouragement or support, it is NOT a condolence phrase used to comfort someone. That's not what the word means—you wouldn't say "cheers" when someone is sad or grieving.
What does “Delighted To Make Your Acquaintance” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
"Delighted" means very pleased or happy, so this phrase expresses genuine joy at meeting someone new. It's a formal, polite way to say you're glad to know them.
Why B is wrong:
Option B says you're *not* happy to meet them, which contradicts the word "delighted." That would make the phrase insincere or rude, which is the opposite of what it means.
What does “What's Cooking?” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "What's Cooking?" is an informal, friendly way to ask someone what's happening or what news they have—it literally asks what activity is going on. It's commonly used as a casual greeting.
Why B is wrong: Option B says it's a way to *avoid* asking about activities or news, which is the opposite of what the phrase does. "What's Cooking?" actively seeks information, not avoids it.
What does “What's Shaking?” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "What's Shaking?" is a casual, friendly greeting that means "What's going on?" or "What's new?" It's asking someone to share what they're up to or what's happening in their life.
Why B is wrong: Option B says it's a way to *avoid* asking what's happening—that's the opposite of what the phrase does. "What's Shaking?" is direct and inviting conversation, not avoiding it.
What does “Great Seeing You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Great Seeing You" is a friendly, positive phrase people say when they're happy to meet or run into someone. The word "great" signals pleasure and positivity.
Why B is wrong: Option B says it expresses displeasure, which is the opposite meaning. "Great" is never used to show unhappiness—if someone didn't enjoy seeing you, they'd say something negative like "Too bad seeing you" or wouldn't comment at all.
What does “Let's Catch Up” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Let's catch up" is an invitation to share recent news and updates with each other. It means meeting to exchange information about what's been happening in your lives since you last spoke.
Why B is wrong: Option B says it's an invitation to *avoid* sharing recent news, which is the opposite of what "catch up" means. "Catch up" is about *connecting* and *sharing*, not avoiding conversation.
What does “Been Missing You” mean?
Correct answer (A):
"Been missing you" means you feel someone's absence and wish they were with you. It's a positive expression showing you value their presence and want to see them again.
Why B is wrong:
Option B suggests enjoying someone's absence and wanting them to stay away—this is the opposite meaning. "Missing someone" always has a positive, affectionate tone, not a negative one.
What does “Welcome To Our Gathering” mean?
A is correct because "Welcome To Our Gathering" is a friendly greeting that warmly receives someone joining a group or event. The word "welcome" means to greet someone in a warm, friendly way.
B is wrong because it describes a cold farewell, which is the opposite of what "welcome" means. "Welcome" is about arrival and warmth, not departure or coldness.
What does “How's The World Treating You?” mean?
# Explanation
Correct answer (A): "How's the world treating you?" is a friendly, casual greeting asking how someone is doing overall and how life is going for them. The phrase uses warm, conversational language meant to show genuine interest in someone's wellbeing.
Why B is wrong: This option says the question is "unfriendly" (*tidak bersahabat*), which contradicts the phrase's actual tone. The expression is genuinely warm and welcoming, not hostile or unwelcoming—it's the kind of thing friends ask each other in a caring way.
What does “Just Dropped In To Say Hi” mean?
Correct Answer (A): This is right because "just dropped in to say hi" literally means you stopped by briefly to greet someone—"dropped in" = made a quick visit, "to say hi" = to greet them. It's casual and friendly.
Why B is wrong: It contradicts the phrase's meaning in two ways. "Just dropped in" means a *short* visit, not a long one. Also, "to say hi" means to *greet* someone warmly, not to ignore them. This option gets both parts backwards.
What does “Nice Running Into You” mean?
Correct Answer (A): Ekspresi ramah yang digunakan saat tidak sengaja bertemu seseorang.
- "Nice running into you" is a friendly, casual phrase people say when they unexpectedly bump into someone they know. It shows warmth and pleasure at the chance meeting.
Why B is wrong:
- This option says the expression is "hostile" (bermusuhan), but "nice running into you" is the opposite—it's warm and positive, not unfriendly or aggressive.
What does “Joy To Encounter You” mean?
A is correct: "Joy To Encounter You" literally means happiness/pleasure when meeting someone—"joy" = happiness, "encounter" = meet. This is a polite, warm greeting expressing delight at seeing the person.
B is wrong: The word "joy" means happiness, not sadness. If it expressed sadness, it would use words like "sorrow" or "grief" instead.
What does “Greetings Of The Day” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Greetings of the Day" is a polite phrase used to greet or acknowledge someone during the day. The word "greetings" means friendly hellos, and it's a respectful, formal way to say hello to someone.
Why B is wrong: This option says it's a rude phrase used to insult or ignore someone. That's the opposite of what "greetings" means—greetings are always polite and friendly, never insulting or dismissive.
What does “Welcome Aboard” mean?
Why A is correct:
"Welcome Aboard" is a friendly greeting used when someone joins a new group, team, or organization. It expresses warmth and acceptance as they enter the community.
Why B is wrong:
This option describes the opposite meaning. "Welcome Aboard" is inclusive and welcoming, not exclusive or dismissive. Firing or excluding someone is the complete opposite of what this phrase means.
What does “Fortunate To Cross Paths” mean?
Correct Answer (A): "Fortunate to cross paths" means feeling lucky that you met or encountered someone. "Fortunate" = lucky/blessed, and "cross paths" = meet or encounter. So it's a positive expression about being glad your lives intersected.
Why B is wrong: Option B says "feeling unlucky" (tidak beruntung), which is the opposite meaning. The word "fortunate" clearly indicates something good, not bad.
What does “How's Life Treating You?” mean?
Correct Answer (A):
"How's Life Treating You?" is a friendly, casual greeting asking how someone is doing or how things are going in their life. The word "treating" here means "going" or "happening for," and the tone is warm and conversational—something you'd ask a friend or acquaintance.
Why B is wrong:
Option B says the question is "hostile" (bermusuhan), but that's incorrect. There's nothing aggressive or unfriendly about this phrase. It's actually one of the most common, good-natured ways to check in on someone.
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