Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 Semester 2: Persiapan Ujian Lengkap

1. If it rains, we ____ home.

• will stay
• stayed
• would stay
• had stayed

Answer: will stay

Explanation: This is a Conditional Sentence Type 1, which describes a real or possible situation in the future. The structure is ‘If + Simple Present, Subject + will + base verb’.

2. If I had a lot of money, I ____ a new car.

• will buy
• would buy
• buy
• would have bought

Answer: would buy

Explanation: This is a Conditional Sentence Type 2, describing an unreal or hypothetical situation in the present/future. The structure is ‘If + Simple Past, Subject + would + base verb’.

3. If you had studied harder, you ____ the exam.

• would pass
• will pass
• would have passed
• passed

Answer: would have passed

Explanation: This is a Conditional Sentence Type 3, describing an unreal situation in the past and its hypothetical result. The structure is ‘If + Past Perfect, Subject + would have + past participle’.

4. She said, ‘I am busy.’ Transformed into reported speech, it becomes: She said that she ____ busy.

• is
• was
• has been
• would be

Answer: was

Explanation: When transforming direct speech to reported speech, the tense usually shifts back one step. ‘Am’ (Simple Present) becomes ‘was’ (Simple Past).

5. He asked, ‘Do you like coffee?’ Transformed into reported speech, it becomes: He asked if I ____ coffee.

• like
• liked
• had liked
• am liking

Answer: liked

Explanation: For reported questions (yes/no questions), we use ‘if’ or ‘whether’ and shift the tense. ‘Do you like’ (Simple Present) becomes ‘liked’ (Simple Past).

6. The letter ____ by him.

• writes
• is written
• wrote
• was written

Answer: is written

Explanation: This sentence is in the Simple Present Passive Voice. The structure is ‘Subject + is/am/are + past participle’.

7. The car ____ yesterday.

• repairs
• is repaired
• was repaired
• has repaired

Answer: was repaired

Explanation: This sentence is in the Simple Past Passive Voice, indicated by ‘yesterday’. The structure is ‘Subject + was/were + past participle’.

8. A new bridge ____ built recently.

• has been
• is being
• was being
• will be

Answer: has been

Explanation: This sentence is in the Present Perfect Passive Voice, often used for actions completed recently with present relevance. The structure is ‘Subject + has/have been + past participle’.

9. Which part of an analytical exposition text states the writer’s main point of view or argument?

• Reiteration
• Arguments
• Thesis
• Conclusion

Answer: Thesis

Explanation: The ‘Thesis’ is the introductory paragraph where the writer presents their main argument or point of view on the topic.

10. The main purpose of an analytical exposition text is to ____.

• persuade the reader to do something
• explain how something works
• present arguments to support the writer’s opinion
• entertain the reader

Answer: present arguments to support the writer’s opinion

Explanation: Analytical exposition aims to convince the reader that a particular idea or argument is correct by providing supporting arguments and evidence.

11. What is the primary purpose of a news item text?

• To amuse the reader
• To inform readers about newsworthy events
• To describe a place
• To persuade readers to agree with an opinion

Answer: To inform readers about newsworthy events

Explanation: A news item text primarily functions to report newsworthy events to the public in an objective manner.

12. Which part of a news item text provides background information and elaborates on the main event?

• Main event
• Elaboration/Background events
• Source
• Headline

Answer: Elaboration/Background events

Explanation: The ‘Elaboration/Background events’ section gives more details and context about the main event.

13. He is rich, ____ he is unhappy.

• and
• but
• so
• for

Answer: but

Explanation: The conjunction ‘but’ is used to show contrast between two clauses.

14. She studied hard, ____ she passed the exam.

• although
• because
• so
• whereas

Answer: so

Explanation: The conjunction ‘so’ is used to indicate a result or consequence.

15. The woman ____ lives next door is a doctor.

• which
• whose
• whom
• who

Answer: who

Explanation: ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun used for people, functioning as the subject of the relative clause.

16. This is the book ____ I told you about.

• who
• whom
• which
• whose

Answer: which

Explanation: ‘Which’ is a relative pronoun used for things.

17. The word ‘ancient’ is closest in meaning to ____.

• modern
• old
• new
• young

Answer: old

Explanation: The word ‘ancient’ means belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

18. The antonym of ‘expand’ is ____.

• grow
• enlarge
• shrink
• stretch

Answer: shrink

Explanation: ‘Expand’ means to become larger or more extensive, while ‘shrink’ means to become smaller.

19. You ____ study harder if you want to pass the exam.

• must
• can
• should
• might

Answer: should

Explanation: ‘Should’ is a modal verb used to give advice or make recommendations.

20. What is the main function of a caption accompanying an image?

• To make the image bigger
• To summarize the image
• To provide additional information about the image
• To replace the image

Answer: To provide additional information about the image

Explanation: A caption offers context, explanation, or elaboration to an image, enhancing understanding.

1. Complete the sentence using the correct form of the verb in parentheses: If I were a bird, I ____ (fly) to the moon.

Answer: would fly

Explanation: This is a Conditional Sentence Type 2, which uses ‘would + base verb’ in the main clause for hypothetical situations.

2. Change the following direct command into reported speech: My mother told me, ‘Clean your room!’

Answer: My mother told me to clean my room.

Explanation: To report a command, we use ‘tell/ask + object + to-infinitive’.

3. Change the following sentence into passive voice: People speak English all over the world.

Answer: English is spoken all over the world.

Explanation: In passive voice, the object (English) becomes the subject, and the verb is ‘be + past participle’.

4. Mention two generic structures of an analytical exposition text.

Answer: Thesis, Arguments

Explanation: The common structures are Thesis, Arguments, and Reiteration. Any two are acceptable as primary components.

5. According to the 5W1H principle, what information is usually found in the ‘main event’ part of a news item text?

Answer: What happened, Who was involved, When and Where it happened.

Explanation: The main event (or newsworthy event) primarily covers the core facts: What, Who, When, Where.

1. Write a short analytical exposition text (at least two paragraphs) arguing for the importance of learning English.

Answer: Learning English is undeniably crucial in today’s globalized world. Firstly, English serves as the international language of business, science, and technology. Proficiency in English opens up numerous opportunities for career advancement, international collaboration, and access to cutting-edge information. Without it, individuals might find themselves limited in professional growth and global connectivity. Secondly, English is a gateway to vast educational and cultural resources. Most academic journals, research papers, online courses, and popular entertainment (movies, music, books) are primarily in English. Mastering English therefore enhances one’s ability to learn, understand diverse perspectives, and engage with a wider cultural landscape. In conclusion, given its widespread use and the benefits it offers, learning English is not just an advantage but a fundamental necessity for navigating and succeeding in the modern world.

Explanation: The essay should clearly present a thesis statement, provide at least two supporting arguments with elaborations, and conclude with a reiteration of the thesis. Coherence and appropriate vocabulary are also assessed.

2. Describe a hypothetical past situation using a Conditional Sentence Type 3. For example, ‘If I had known about the traffic jam, I would have taken a different route.’

Answer: If I had saved enough money last year, I would have traveled to Japan for my summer holiday. Unfortunately, I spent most of my earnings on non-essential items, so I couldn’t afford the trip and ended up staying home. This experience taught me the importance of financial planning.

Explanation: The answer should correctly use the structure of Conditional Sentence Type 3 (If + Past Perfect, would have + Past Participle) to describe a past regret or an unrealized past situation.

3. Transform the following dialogue into reported speech: Andi: ‘Are you coming to the party tonight?’ Budi: ‘I don’t think so. I have to finish my project.’

Answer: Andi asked Budi if he was coming to the party that night. Budi replied that he didn’t think so because he had to finish his project.

Explanation: The transformation should correctly handle reported questions (using ‘if’ and shifting tense) and reported statements (shifting tense and pronouns). ‘Tonight’ changes to ‘that night’.

4. Rewrite the following sentences into passive voice: a. The students are writing essays. b. My brother built this house in 2010.

Answer: a. Essays are being written by the students. b. This house was built by my brother in 2010.

Explanation: For sentence (a), it’s Present Continuous Passive (is/are being + past participle). For sentence (b), it’s Simple Past Passive (was/were + past participle).

5. Explain the purpose and generic structure of a News Item text.

Answer: The purpose of a News Item text is to inform readers about newsworthy events or occurrences that are considered important or significant. It aims to present factual information objectively. The generic structure typically includes: 1. **Main Event (Newsworthy Event)**: This section summarizes the main incident or event. It usually answers the basic 5W1H questions (What, Who, When, Where, Why, How) in a concise manner. 2. **Elaboration/Background Events**: This part provides more detailed information about the event, elaborating on what happened, who was involved, and the circumstances leading up to or surrounding the event. It gives context to the main event. 3. **Source**: This section includes comments from witnesses, authorities, or experts related to the event. These sources often use direct or reported speech to add credibility and different perspectives to the news.

Explanation: The answer should accurately define the purpose and list and briefly explain each component of the generic structure of a News Item text.

1. Match the grammar term with its correct description/definition.

Answer: 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B

Explanation: This task requires matching the grammatical concepts with their fundamental definitions. Correctly identifying each term’s core meaning is key.

2. Match the verb tense with its correct example sentence.

Answer: 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-E, 5-C

Explanation: Each example sentence illustrates the correct usage and structure of the specified verb tense. Understanding the form and context of each tense is crucial.