
Preparing for your English Final Exam (UAS) for 10th grade SMK in the second semester? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides a valuable collection of practice questions designed to help students excel. This article features 20 multiple-choice questions, 5 short-answer questions, 5 essay questions, and 2 matching exercises, covering key topics essential for the curriculum. You’ll find questions on various tenses like Simple Past and Present Perfect, different text types such as Narrative, Recount, and Descriptive, as well as expressions for giving opinions and conditional sentences. Practicing with these diverse questions will not only enhance your understanding of grammar and vocabulary but also sharpen your test-taking skills. Use this resource to identify your strengths and weaknesses, build confidence, and ensure you’re fully prepared to achieve excellent results in your English UAS.
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the main purpose of a narrative text?
- To describe something in detail.
- To amuse or entertain the readers with a story.
- To present at least two points of view about an issue.
- To explain the steps of making or doing something.
- Which of the following sentences uses the Simple Past Tense correctly?
- She is studying English now.
- They have visited Bali many times.
- He went to the cinema last night.
- We will eat dinner tomorrow.
- "If you study hard, you ___ pass the exam." The correct modal to complete the sentence is:
- would
- will
- can’t
- might have
- What is the primary function of a recount text?
- To persuade the reader to do something.
- To explain how to operate a device.
- To retell past events in chronological order.
- To provide information about a specific topic.
- Choose the correct sentence in Present Perfect Tense.
- I ate breakfast an hour ago.
- She has finished her homework already.
- They are watching TV at the moment.
- He will go to Jakarta next week.
- "The delicious cake ___ by my sister." The correct passive voice verb is:
- baked
- is baking
- was baked
- will bake
- Which expression is used to ask for an opinion?
- I think so.
- What do you think about…?
- I totally agree.
- It’s a good idea.
- "I ___ that online learning is very effective." The best word to fill the blank is:
- agree
- disagree
- believe
- doubt
- "That’s exactly what I think!" This sentence expresses:
- Disagreement
- Asking for opinion
- Strong agreement
- Neutral opinion
- Which of the following is a polite way to express disagreement?
- I totally disagree!
- I don’t think so.
- You are wrong.
- That’s a bad idea.
- The synonym of ‘ancient’ is:
- modern
- old
- new
- future
- Read the announcement: "There will be a school holiday from December 24th to January 2nd." When will students return to school?
- December 23rd
- December 25th
- January 3rd
- January 1st
- "My brother, ___ lives in Bandung, is a doctor." The correct relative pronoun is:
- which
- where
- who
- whose
- Direct Speech: "She said, ‘I am happy.’" Reported Speech: She said that ___ happy.
- she is
- she was
- I am
- I was
- "Although it rained heavily, they ___ their picnic." The most suitable verb is:
- canceled
- enjoyed
- postponed
- didn’t go
- The main characteristic of a descriptive text is:
- To tell a sequence of events.
- To describe a particular person, place, or thing.
- To give instructions on how to do something.
- To present arguments for and against a topic.
- "We are looking forward to ___ you again." The correct form of the verb is:
- see
- saw
- seeing
- to see
- If you want to suggest something politely, you can say:
- You must do this.
- Why don’t we try this?
- Do it now!
- You have to do it.
- What does the expression "break a leg" mean?
- To injure oneself.
- Good luck.
- To break a bone.
- To fall down.
- "The movie ___ very interesting. I watched it last night." The best verb to fill the blank is:
- is
- was
- has been
- will be
Short Answer Questions
- What is the main difference between a Narrative text and a Recount text?
- Write one sentence using the Simple Past Tense to describe an event that happened last week.
- Formulate a sentence using the Present Perfect Tense about an experience you have had.
- How would you politely express strong agreement with someone’s opinion? Give an example.
- Provide an example of a Conditional Sentence Type 1.
Essay/Description Questions
- Describe your favorite place in your town or city. Include details about what it looks like, what you can do there, and why you like it.
- Write a short recount text (50-70 words) about your most memorable holiday experience.
- In your opinion, what are the most significant benefits of learning English for students in vocational high school (SMK)? Explain your reasons.
- Imagine you bought a new smartphone, but it has a defect. Write a short complaint email to the customer service of the store where you bought it.
- Explain the social function and generic structure of a Descriptive text.
Matching Questions
Match the phrases in Column A with their appropriate categories/meanings in Column B.
Column A
- "Once upon a time…"
- "I couldn’t agree more."
Column B
- A. Expressing strong agreement
- B. Opening phrase of a fairy tale/narrative
Answer Key
Multiple Choice
- B
- C
- B
- C
- B
- C
- B
- C
- C
- B
- B
- C
- C
- B
- B
- B
- C
- B
- B
- B
Short Answer
- Narrative text aims to entertain with a fictional story, while Recount text aims to retell past events chronologically.
- Example: "I visited my grandparents last weekend."
- Example: "I have never traveled abroad." or "I have finished my project."
- Example: "That’s an excellent point, I completely agree with you."
- Example: "If it rains, we will stay at home."
Essay/Description
- (Answers will vary, focusing on descriptive language, sensory details, and personal feelings about the place).
- (Answers will vary, focusing on chronological order of events from a past holiday, using past tenses).
- (Answers will vary, focusing on career opportunities, global communication, access to information, and personal development for SMK students).
- (Answers will vary, must include sender/recipient, subject, polite opening, clear description of the defect, request for solution, and polite closing).
- Social function: To describe a particular person, place, or thing. Generic Structure: Identification (identifying the phenomenon to be described) and Description (describing parts, qualities, and characteristics).
Matching
- 1 – B
- 2 – A