Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris Semester Genap Terlengkap untuk SMP & SMA

1. My sister usually ____ to school by bus, but today she ____ her bicycle.

• A. go – ride
• B. goes – is riding
• C. went – rode
• D. is going – rides

Answer: B

Explanation: The first blank uses Simple Present Tense for a habitual action (‘usually goes’), and the second uses Present Continuous Tense for an action happening now (‘is riding’).

2. If you heat water to 100°C, it ____.

• A. will boil
• B. would boil
• C. boils
• D. boiled

Answer: C

Explanation: This is a Zero Conditional sentence, used for facts or general truths. Both clauses use the Simple Present Tense.

3. You ____ submit your assignment by Friday morning. It’s a strict deadline.

• A. must
• B. should
• C. may
• D. could

Answer: A

Explanation: ‘Must’ expresses strong obligation or necessity. ‘Should’ is for advice, ‘may’ for permission, and ‘could’ for possibility or past ability.

4. The news ____ by the reporter last night.

• A. report
• B. was reported
• C. reported
• D. is reporting

Answer: B

Explanation: This sentence is in the Passive Voice, Past Simple Tense. The structure is ‘was/were + past participle’. ‘The news’ is singular, so ‘was reported’ is correct.

5. She told me that she ____ to Paris the following week.

• A. will go
• B. goes
• C. would go
• D. had gone

Answer: C

Explanation: This is Reported Speech. ‘Will go’ in direct speech changes to ‘would go’ in reported speech when the reporting verb is in the past tense (‘told’). ‘The following week’ replaces ‘next week’.

6. He kept working hard ____ he was very tired.

• A. because
• B. so
• C. but
• D. although

Answer: D

Explanation: ‘Although’ is a conjunction used to show a contrast or concession, meaning ‘despite the fact that’. ‘Because’ shows cause, ‘so’ shows result, and ‘but’ connects contrasting ideas but usually for two main clauses.

7. What is the synonym of ‘ancient’?

• A. modern
• B. old
• C. new
• D. recent

Answer: B

Explanation: ‘Ancient’ means belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence. ‘Old’ is the closest synonym among the options.

8. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A. She didn’t went to the party last night.
• B. They is studying English now.
• C. We have lived here for ten years.
• D. He usually going to bed early.

Answer: C

Explanation: Option C correctly uses the Present Perfect Tense (‘have lived’) to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present. The other options have tense or agreement errors.

9. The underlined word in ‘The company decided to **expand** its operations overseas’ is closest in meaning to…

• A. enlarge
• B. reduce
• C. limit
• D. condense

Answer: A

Explanation: ‘Expand’ means to become or make larger or more extensive. ‘Enlarge’ is a direct synonym.

10. Read the following notice: ‘NOTICE: Wet Floor. Please walk carefully.’ What is the purpose of this notice?

• A. To advertise a cleaning service.
• B. To inform about floor maintenance.
• C. To announce a new floor design.
• D. To warn people to be careful.

Answer: D

Explanation: The notice warns people about a potential danger (wet floor) and advises caution.

11. Rearrange the following words into a good sentence: ‘students / their / study / carefully / for / exams / must’.

• A. Their students must study carefully for exams.
• B. Students must study carefully for their exams.
• C. Study students must carefully for their exams.
• D. Carefully students must study for their exams.

Answer: B

Explanation: The correct order forms a coherent sentence: ‘Students must study carefully for their exams.’ (Subject + modal + verb + adverb + prepositional phrase).

12. A: ‘I’m so hungry.’ B: ‘____ I’ll make you some noodles.’

• A. Do you?
• B. Are you?
• C. Shall I?
• D. You are?

Answer: C

Explanation: ‘Shall I’ is a common way to offer help or make a suggestion.

13. What is the correct form of the verb: ‘He ____ (live) in London since 2010.’?

• A. has lived
• B. lived
• C. lives
• D. is living

Answer: A

Explanation: The phrase ‘since 2010’ indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present, requiring the Present Perfect Tense (‘has lived’).

14. If I had a lot of money, I ____ around the world.

• A. will travel
• B. travel
• C. would travel
• D. traveled

Answer: C

Explanation: This is a Type 2 Conditional sentence, used for unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. The structure is ‘If + Past Simple, would + base form’.

15. The fire ____ rapidly due to the strong wind.

• A. spreads
• B. spread
• C. was spread
• D. spreading

Answer: B

Explanation: ‘Spread’ is an irregular verb whose past simple and past participle forms are the same as the base form. It means to extend over a large area.

16. My neighbor, ____ is a doctor, works at the city hospital.

• A. who
• B. which
• C. whose
• D. whom

Answer: A

Explanation: ‘Who’ is a relative pronoun used for people (my neighbor) when it functions as the subject of the relative clause.

17. The manager asked, ‘Are you ready for the presentation?’ In reported speech, this would be:

• A. The manager asked if I am ready for the presentation.
• B. The manager asked that I was ready for the presentation.
• C. The manager asked if you were ready for the presentation.
• D. The manager asked if I was ready for the presentation.

Answer: D

Explanation: When reporting a ‘yes/no’ question, we use ‘asked if’ or ‘asked whether’. The tense shifts from Present Simple (‘are’) to Past Simple (‘were’), and the pronoun ‘you’ changes to ‘I’ based on the context of the speaker reporting.

18. Choose the correct sentence to express an opinion:

• A. In my opinion, online learning is effective.
• B. I think that online learning are effective.
• C. It is my opinion for online learning is effective.
• D. Opinion me, online learning is effective.

Answer: A

Explanation: ‘In my opinion’ is a standard phrase for expressing one’s viewpoint. The other options are either grammatically incorrect for expressing opinion or convey a different meaning.

19. The company launched a new product ____ aims to revolutionize the market.

• A. who
• B. which
• C. whose
• D. where

Answer: B

Explanation: ‘Which’ is a relative pronoun used for things (a new product) when it refers to the subject of the relative clause.

20. The word ‘beneficial’ is closest in meaning to:

• A. harmful
• B. useless
• C. helpful
• D. difficult

Answer: C

Explanation: ‘Beneficial’ means favorable or advantageous; resulting in good. ‘Helpful’ is the closest synonym.

1. What is the social function of a ‘descriptive text’?

Answer: To describe a particular person, place, or thing in detail.

Explanation: Descriptive texts aim to give the reader a vivid impression of the subject by providing sensory details and characteristics.

2. Change the following sentence into passive voice: ‘The students are cleaning the classroom.’

Answer: The classroom is being cleaned by the students.

Explanation: In passive voice, the object of the active sentence (‘the classroom’) becomes the subject, and the verb form changes to ‘to be’ + past participle. The original subject (‘the students’) can be included with ‘by’.

3. Complete the conditional sentence: ‘If I were you, I ____ (accept) the job offer.’

Answer: If I were you, I would accept the job offer.

Explanation: This is a Type 2 Conditional sentence, used for hypothetical situations or advice. The structure is ‘If + Past Simple, would + base form’.

4. Rephrase the following direct speech into reported speech: ‘She said, ‘I finished my homework an hour ago.”

Answer: She said that she had finished her homework an hour before.

Explanation: When reporting, the Past Simple (‘finished’) shifts to Past Perfect (‘had finished’), and ‘ago’ typically changes to ‘before’ or ‘earlier’.

5. Provide a suitable synonym for the word ‘delightful’ in the sentence: ‘We had a delightful picnic in the park.’

Answer: Enjoyable / Pleasant / Charming

Explanation: ‘Delightful’ means causing delight; charming. Words like ‘enjoyable’ or ‘pleasant’ convey a similar positive feeling.

1. Describe a memorable holiday experience you had. Include details about where you went, what you did, and why it was memorable. (Minimum 100 words)

Answer: Model Answer Rubric: The essay should be a recount text, using past tenses. It should clearly describe a specific holiday experience, including a location, activities undertaken, and personal feelings/reasons for its memorability. It should have a clear introduction, body paragraphs detailing events chronologically or thematically, and a conclusion reflecting on the experience. Vocabulary related to travel and emotions should be used effectively.

Explanation: This question assesses the student’s ability to write a recount text, utilize appropriate past tenses, describe events and personal experiences, and structure a coherent essay. Emphasis is placed on descriptive language and clarity of narration.

2. Write a short narrative story about a time you overcame a challenge. What was the challenge, how did you face it, and what did you learn? (Minimum 100 words)

Answer: Model Answer Rubric: The essay should be a narrative text, using past tenses. It needs a clear plot with a beginning (introducing the challenge), middle (describing the actions taken to overcome it), and an end (the resolution and lesson learned). Character development (even if self-referential) and emotional expression are encouraged. The story should convey a moral or a significant personal learning.

Explanation: This question evaluates narrative writing skills, including plot development, character portrayal, consistent use of past tenses, and the ability to convey a personal reflection or lesson learned from an experience. Creativity and coherence are key.

3. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: ‘Social media does more harm than good for teenagers’? Support your opinion with at least two arguments. (Minimum 120 words)

Answer: Model Answer Rubric: The essay should be an analytical exposition or discussion text. Students must clearly state their stance (agree/disagree) in the introduction. The body paragraphs must provide well-reasoned arguments to support their opinion, with specific examples or explanations. A balanced discussion acknowledging counter-arguments can enhance the essay. The conclusion should reiterate the stance. Language should be formal and persuasive.

Explanation: This question assesses critical thinking and argumentative writing skills. Students need to form an opinion, support it with logical arguments, and present their ideas coherently. Vocabulary for expressing opinion and reasoning is important.

4. Describe your ideal future career. What steps do you plan to take to achieve it, and why are you passionate about this particular path? (Minimum 100 words)

Answer: Model Answer Rubric: The essay should describe a future plan and personal aspirations. It should clearly state the chosen career, outline specific steps (e.g., education, skills development, internships), and articulate the reasons for passion or interest in that career. The use of future tenses and modal verbs (will, going to, should) is expected. The writing should be clear, hopeful, and well-structured.

Explanation: This question aims to evaluate students’ ability to express future plans, personal aspirations, and provide reasons for their choices. It tests their use of future tenses and their capacity for reflective and forward-thinking writing.

5. Write a short procedure text explaining ‘How to Make a Simple Cup of Instant Coffee.’ Include at least 4 steps. (Minimum 80 words)

Answer: Model Answer Rubric: The essay must be a procedure text, providing clear, sequential instructions. It should include an aim/goal, materials needed (optional but good), and a series of numbered or bulleted steps using imperative verbs (e.g., ‘Boil’, ‘Pour’, ‘Add’, ‘Stir’). The language should be simple, direct, and easy to follow. A concluding statement is a good addition.

Explanation: This question assesses the ability to write a clear and concise procedure text, using imperative verbs and logical sequencing. It ensures the student can provide practical instructions effectively.

1. Match the following words with their definitions.

Answer: Match the terms on the left with their correct definitions on the right.

Explanation: This exercise tests vocabulary knowledge by requiring students to connect words with their precise meanings.

2. Match the type of text with its social function.

Answer: Match the type of text on the left with its primary social function on the right.

Explanation: This task assesses understanding of different text types and their communicative purposes in English.