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Understanding the Term Reference, Types, and Examples of Its Use in Sentences

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Kapanlagi.com - As the name suggests, a reference word is used to refer to or refer back to another word that was mentioned earlier. In short, this reference word is used to replace the original term of something, be it an object, a person, or a place. Perhaps, you have heard this term in Indonesian language lessons.

There are several classifications of words in the Indonesian language, which can be viewed based on their types, functions, and so on. As mentioned above, a reference word functions as a substitute for a word that has been mentioned before, such as he, she, this, that, and so on. At a glance, you may see this reference word as a pronoun. However, there are differences between the two.

To better understand what a reference word is, please read the information about the definition, types, and examples of using reference words in sentences. By doing so, you can use the correct type of word in a sentence, whether in writing or conversation.

 

1. Definition of Referential Words

Referential words are one of the materials in Indonesian language lessons about the use of words to refer to or reference previous words. You can use them as connectors in a text. According to Praptomo Baryadi Isodarus quoted from the Merdeka page, the definition of referential words is words used to refer to the previous or subsequent parts of a text in a sentence.

Referring to the Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian Dictionary), the definition of reference is further information about a matter or source material used to obtain more information; reference. Another definition according to the Maestro Eduka Team in the book "Top Fokus Ulangan dan Ujian SMP" (Top Focus Middle School Exams and Tests), referential words are words that refer to other words that have been used previously.

Based on several definitions above, it can be concluded that referential words are words that refer to something as connectors to further explain a sentence. The main word or word that has been mentioned before can vary, it can be a thing, place, or person. To make it clearer, please refer to the following information about the types of referential words.

 

2. Types of Reference Words

1. Reference Words for Objects

Reference words for objects are words used to refer to objects that have been mentioned before. For example, the words "this", "that", and "those".

2. Reference Words for Places

If in the previous sentence you mentioned a word that refers to a place, you can use reference words in the following sentence. Examples of reference words for places are "here", "there", and "over there".

3. Reference Words for People

These are the words that make reference words often considered the same as pronouns. This is because reference words for people are used to refer to people or things that are considered like people. Examples of reference words for people are "he", "she", "he/she", and "they".

To understand this material better, you can continue to observe the following examples of reference words.

 

3. Example of Using Reference Words

1. Example of Using Reference Words for Objects

- One way to prevent floods is by not littering. Unfortunately, many people are still not aware of that. (The word "that" at the end of the sentence refers to the behavior of "not littering" from the previous sentence).

- Yesterday, Prily bought a new house. She bought the house with her own sweat by acting in movies and soap operas for the past few years. (The word "that" refers to the "new house" that Prily bought).

2. Example of Using Reference Words for Places

- Johan has been living in Yogyakarta for two years. He lives there with his parents. (The phrase "there" in the second sentence refers to "Yogyakarta" in the previous sentence).

- I have been in Kesenian X Building since the afternoon. Although the concert only starts at night, the crowd here seems unstoppable. (The phrase "here" refers to the "Kesenian X Building" in the previous sentence).

- Bullying is an unacceptable activity because it can cause trauma to the victim. Unfortunately, many people still consider the risks trivial. (The word "such" refers to the "trauma" in the previous sentence.)

3. Examples of Using Reference Words for People

- Residents of Village X must be evacuated and leave their homes before 17:00 WIB. They need to find suitable shelters before it gets dark. (The word "they" refers to the "residents of Village X" in the previous sentence.)

- Lesti indeed has a unique vocal and distinctive style. She deserves to be the winner in the national singing competition. (The word "she" refers to "Lesti" in the previous sentence.)

- I greatly admire the figure of Bung Karno. His personality, reflected in his speeches, is truly magnificent and worthy of emulation. (The word "he" in the second sentence refers to "Bung Karno" in the previous sentence.)

Well, KLovers, that's an explanation of the understanding of reference words along with their types and examples of usage in sentences.

 

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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