I. Multiple Choice Questions
- Listen! The birds ________ beautifully.
- A. sing
- B. are singing
- C. sang
- D. have sung
- My mother ________ a delicious cake last night.
- A. cooks
- B. is cooking
- C. cooked
- D. will cook
- The students ________ their homework before the teacher arrived.
- A. finish
- B. are finishing
- C. had finished
- D. will finish
- “I am going to visit my grandmother next week.” The underlined phrase indicates ________.
- A. a past activity
- B. a current activity
- C. a future plan
- D. a habit
- The window ________ by my brother yesterday.
- A. breaks
- B. broke
- C. was broken
- D. is broken
- Tina said, “I will meet you tomorrow.”Tina said that she would meet me ________.
- A. yesterday
- B. today
- C. the next day
- D. last week
- Which of the following sentences uses the Present Perfect Tense correctly?
- A. I am eating breakfast now.
- B. He usually goes to school by bus.
- C. They have lived in Jakarta for ten years.
- D. She cooked dinner an hour ago.
- The purpose of a descriptive text is to ________.
- A. tell a past event
- B. persuade the reader
- C. describe a particular person, place, or thing
- D. explain how to do something
- What is the main purpose of a narrative text?
- A. To inform
- B. To entertain
- C. To describe
- D. To explain
- The structure of a recount text usually includes ________.
- A. orientation, complication, resolution
- B. orientation, events, re-orientation
- C. goal, materials, steps
- D. general classification, description
- “What do you think about my new dress?”The most appropriate response is ________.
- A. I don’t know.
- B. It’s beautiful!
- C. I am thinking.
- D. Never mind.
- Which expression shows strong agreement?
- A. I don’t think so.
- B. I’m not sure.
- C. You can say that again.
- D. Maybe you are right.
- “Congratulations on your success!”The suitable reply is ________.
- A. I don’t believe it.
- B. That’s too bad.
- C. Thank you very much.
- D. I am sad.
- “I hope you pass the exam with flying colors.”This expression is used to show ________.
- A. anger
- B. sadness
- C. wish
- D. surprise
- If you study hard, you ________ pass the exam.
- A. are
- B. will
- C. would
- D. can’t
- He is the student ________ won the scholarship.
- A. which
- B. who
- C. whose
- D. where
- My birthday is ________ January 15th.
- A. in
- B. at
- C. on
- D. for
- She failed the test ________ she didn’t study enough.
- A. so
- B. but
- C. because
- D. and
- “Would you like to come to my party?”This is an expression of ________.
- A. asking for opinion
- B. giving advice
- C. invitation
- D. congratulation
- The text that provides instructions or directions on how to do something is called a ________.
- A. narrative text
- B. descriptive text
- C. recount text
- D. procedure text
II. Short Answer Questions
- What is the main difference between ‘hope’ and ‘wish’?
Answer: ‘Hope’ is used for something possible, while ‘wish’ is for something impossible or unlikely to happen.
- Change the following sentence into passive voice: “My father built this house in 2000.”
Answer: This house was built by my father in 2000.
- Mention two characteristics of a descriptive text!
Answer: Focuses on a specific subject, uses vivid adjectives and adverbs to create sensory details.
- Give an example of an expression of agreement.
Answer: “I totally agree with you.” (Other valid answers: That’s right, You’re absolutely right, etc.)
- What is the function of the orientation part in a recount text?
Answer: To introduce who, what, where, and when the event happened.
III. Essay Questions
- Describe your favorite animal in about 50 words.
Sample Answer: My favorite animal is a cat. It’s a small, furry creature with soft fur and bright, curious eyes. Cats are known for their playful nature and independent spirit. They often enjoy chasing toys, climbing, and napping in sunny spots. Their purring sound is incredibly soothing, making them wonderful companions.
- Write a short recount text about your last holiday experience (around 50-70 words).
Sample Answer: Last summer, my family and I visited Bali. We flew from Jakarta and stayed in a beautiful villa near Seminyak beach. On the first day, we enjoyed swimming and sunbathing. The next day, we explored Tanah Lot Temple and watched the spectacular sunset. We also tried some delicious local food. It was a memorable and relaxing holiday for all of us.
- Explain how to make a cup of instant coffee (in steps).
Sample Answer: To make a cup of instant coffee, first, boil some water in a kettle. While waiting, prepare a cup and a spoon, then put one or two teaspoons of instant coffee powder into the cup, depending on how strong you like your coffee. Once the water boils, carefully pour the hot water into the cup. Stir well until the coffee powder dissolves completely. You can add sugar or milk to taste. Finally, your instant coffee is ready to be enjoyed.
- You saw your friend feeling down because he failed an exam. What would you say to encourage him? (Use expressions of hope/encouragement).
Sample Answer: “Hey, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s okay to feel disappointed, but one failure doesn’t define you. I know you’re smart and capable. Just learn from this experience, study harder next time, and I’m sure you’ll do much better. I hope you can bounce back quickly and achieve your goals in the future!”
- Explain the difference between simple past tense and present perfect tense, and provide an example for each.
Sample Answer: The Simple Past Tense is used for actions that happened at a specific time in the past and are now finished. For example, “I visited my grandparents last weekend.” The Present Perfect Tense, on the other hand, is used for actions that started in the past and continue to the present, or for actions that happened at an unspecified time in the past with a result in the present. For example, “I have lived in this city for five years.” (meaning I still live here).
IV. Matching Questions
- Match the following expressions with their correct functions.
- 1. “I think it’s a good idea.”
- 2. “What do you think about…?”
- 3. “You’re absolutely right.”
Options:
- A. Asking for opinion
- B. Giving opinion
- C. Expressing agreement
Key: 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
- Match the words with their definitions.
- 1. Orientation
- 2. Resolution
- 3. Complication
Options:
- A. The part of a narrative text where the problem is introduced.
- B. The part of a narrative text where the problem is solved.
- C. The part of a recount or narrative text that introduces characters, setting, and time.
Key: 1-C, 2-B, 3-A