SUMMARY
Preschoolers have been able to construct their speech acts according to the function they want. In its preparation, in addition to the functions to be achieved, the modes and strategies used are also taken into consideration. This article examines the selection of modes and strategies as part of the construction of speech acts by preschoolers. This study uses qualitative and quantitative data in the form of speech of preschoolers and their frequency of occurrence. A total of 18 preschoolers in one of the preschools in Yogyakarta became participants in this study. The results show that incomplete declarative and literally direct strategy are the main mode and strategy used by the children in their speech acts. This implies that the exchange of information through statements and speech literalness are very important for preschoolers, especially in order to increase their understanding of the world around them.Keywords: preschoolers, speech acts, modes, strategies