Indonesian Interrogative Sentences: a Study of Forms and Functions
Abstract: This study examines
Indonesian interrogative sentence problems by focusing on issues of forms and
functions. The data used in this analysis are interrogative sentences in
Indonesian language that are currently used in oral and in interethnic
communication. This study used a pragmatic approach. Listening while observing
(metode simak) is used at the stage of data collection. In the analysis phase,
a structural analysis is used for the discussion of issues related to the form,
and a contextual analysis method is used for the discussion of issues related
to the function of interrogative sentence. The report was presented verbally.
From the research, it can be formulated that interrogative sentences forming
elements are either supra-segmental elements or segmental elements.
Supra-segmental elements are intonation, and segmental elements are words,
phrases, and particles. The elements were added to a clause to be the base of
an interrogative sentence. Based on the response form provided by what the
opponents said, interrogative sentences are grouped on the yes-no and
information interrogative sentences. Yes-no interrogative sentences require an
answer that contains a justification or denial of what is stated on the clause
that is the basis for the formation of interrogative sentences. Information interrogative sentences require
an answer in the form of explanation. In communications, interrogative sentences
are uttered not only to ask something, but they are also used to express a
variety of speech act. Speech act that can be expressed by the interrogative
sentences of Indonesian language are representative, directive, commissive, and
expressive. Interrogative sentences are sometimes used in order to speak
indirectly (indirect speech) to maintain politeness or otherwise stated
expressive rudely.
Author: Lindawati
Journal Code: jpantropologigg160030
