Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8: Ujian Lengkap dengan Kunci Jawaban dan Pembahasan

1. Hi, John! How are you doing? John: ______. And you? Which is the most appropriate response for John?

• A. I’m fine, thank you.
• B. I’m from Jakarta.
• C. I go to school.
• D. My name is John.

Answer: A. I’m fine, thank you.

Explanation: This is a common and appropriate response to ‘How are you doing?’ in English.

2. Alex: ‘May I introduce myself? My name is Alex.’ Budi: ‘Nice to meet you, Alex. I’m Budi.’ Alex: ‘Nice to meet you too, Budi. So, where are you from?’ Budi: ‘______’ Which is the most appropriate response for Budi?

• A. I am a student.
• B. I am from Bandung.
• C. I like reading books.
• D. I have two brothers.

Answer: B. I am from Bandung.

Explanation: Alex is asking about Budi’s origin (‘where are you from?’), so Budi should state his place of origin.

3. My little brother is only five, but he ______ read and write simple words.

• A. must
• B. can
• C. should
• D. will

Answer: B. can

Explanation: ‘Can’ is used to express ability or capability.

4. Students ______ wear their school uniform during school hours. It’s a rule.

• A. may
• B. should
• C. must
• D. can’t

Answer: C. must

Explanation: ‘Must’ is used to express strong obligation or necessity, often for rules.

5. Excuse me, ______ to the nearest post office?

• A. Where are you going
• B. How do I get
• C. Can you show me
• D. What is the way

Answer: B. How do I get

Explanation: ‘How do I get to…?’ is a common phrase used to ask for directions.

6. My uncle is a tall man. He has short, black hair and always wears glasses. He is very kind and loves to tell jokes. What does the text describe?

• A. A school teacher
• B. A funny story
• C. My uncle’s appearance and personality
• D. How to tell a joke

Answer: C. My uncle’s appearance and personality

Explanation: The text explicitly describes his height, hair, glasses (appearance) and his kindness and love for jokes (personality).

7. The Borobudur Temple is a magnificent Buddhist temple located in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. It consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. What kind of place is described?

• A. A shopping mall
• B. A historical monument
• C. A modern house
• D. A natural park

Answer: B. A historical monument

Explanation: The description clearly points to a temple with historical and cultural significance.

8. Every morning, my mother ______ breakfast for our family.

• A. cook
• B. cooks
• C. cooked
• D. is cooking

Answer: B. cooks

Explanation: For habitual actions in Simple Present Tense, with a singular third-person subject (‘my mother’), the verb takes an ‘-s’.

9. She ______ to the library yesterday afternoon.

• A. goes
• B. is going
• C. went
• D. will go

Answer: C. went

Explanation: ‘Yesterday afternoon’ indicates a past action, so the simple past form of ‘go’ (went) is correct.

10. My family ______ visit my grandparents next holiday.

• A. visited
• B. visits
• C. will visit
• D. is visiting

Answer: C. will visit

Explanation: ‘Next holiday’ indicates a future action, so ‘will visit’ is the correct simple future tense.

11. Look! The birds ______ in the sky right now.

• A. fly
• B. flew
• C. are flying
• D. will fly

Answer: C. are flying

Explanation: ‘Right now’ indicates an action happening at the moment of speaking, requiring the Present Continuous Tense (be + -ing verb).

12. The girl in the red dress is very ______. She always gets good grades.

• A. slowly
• B. good
• C. intelligent
• D. intelligence

Answer: C. intelligent

Explanation: ‘Intelligent’ is an adjective that describes the girl’s quality. ‘Good’ is also an adjective but ‘intelligent’ fits better with ‘always gets good grades.’

13. He drives his car very ______.

• A. careful
• B. carefully
• C. caring
• D. care

Answer: B. carefully

Explanation: ‘Carefully’ is an adverb that modifies the verb ‘drives,’ describing how he drives.

14. This book is ______ than that one.

• A. interesting
• B. more interesting
• C. most interesting
• D. as interesting

Answer: B. more interesting

Explanation: When comparing two items, we use the comparative form. For longer adjectives like ‘interesting,’ we use ‘more + adjective.’

15. Mount Everest is ______ mountain in the world.

• A. high
• B. higher
• C. the highest
• D. as high as

Answer: C. the highest

Explanation: ‘The highest’ is the superlative form, used to compare three or more items and indicate the top one.

16. The meeting starts ______ 9 AM.

• A. in
• B. on
• C. at
• D. for

Answer: C. at

Explanation: ‘At’ is used for specific times.

17. The cat is sleeping ______ the table.

• A. in
• B. on
• C. at
• D. by

Answer: B. on

Explanation: ‘On’ is used to indicate that something is physically positioned on top of another surface.

18. I want to go to the party ______ I am too tired.

• A. and
• B. but
• C. so
• D. or

Answer: B. but

Explanation: ‘But’ is used to show contrast between two ideas.

19. The report ______ by the manager last week.

• A. writes
• B. wrote
• C. was written
• D. is writing

Answer: C. was written

Explanation: This sentence is in the passive voice (subject receives the action), and ‘last week’ indicates simple past tense, so ‘was written’ is correct.

20. Rina: ‘Do you like to swim?’ Santi: ‘Yes, I do. ______.’

• A. I don’t like swimming.
• B. It’s my favorite sport.
• C. I went shopping.
• D. I will go to the park.

Answer: B. It’s my favorite sport.

Explanation: Santi confirms liking swimming, so stating it’s her favorite sport is a logical follow-up.

1. Your friend asks, ‘What do you think about our new English teacher?’ How would you give a positive opinion about her?

Answer: I think she is very kind and explains lessons clearly.

Explanation: The answer expresses a positive opinion about the teacher, mentioning kindness and clarity in teaching, which are desirable qualities for a teacher.

2. Write down the steps to make a glass of instant coffee. (List at least three steps)

Answer: 1. Put one spoonful of instant coffee into a cup. 2. Add hot water. 3. Stir well.

Explanation: This provides a concise and correct procedure for making instant coffee.

3. Read the following announcement: ‘ANNOUNCEMENT To all students of SMP Harapan, there will be a cleanliness competition held on Saturday, 27th October 2024, starting at 08.00 AM. Each class must decorate and clean their classroom. The winner will receive a special prize. For more information, please contact Mrs. Ani in the student affairs office.’ What is the main purpose of this announcement?

Answer: To inform students about a cleanliness competition.

Explanation: The announcement clearly states the event (cleanliness competition) and who it is for (all students of SMP Harapan).

4. Describe one significant event you experienced during your last school holiday.

Answer: During my last school holiday, I visited my grandparents in the village. We helped them harvest vegetables and played with the farm animals. It was a memorable experience because I learned a lot about farming and enjoyed the fresh air.

Explanation: This answer provides a personal recount of a holiday event, including activities and a reflection, fitting the request for a significant event.

5. Change the following sentence into Simple Past Tense: ‘She usually helps her mother in the kitchen.’

Answer: She helped her mother in the kitchen yesterday.

Explanation: The verb ‘helps’ is changed to its past form ‘helped,’ and a past time indicator like ‘yesterday’ is added for clarity in the simple past tense.

1. Write a short descriptive paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite animal. Include its appearance, habits, and why you like it.

Answer: My favorite animal is a cat. Cats are small, furry creatures with soft paws and often piercing eyes. They love to nap in sunny spots and chase small toys, sometimes even bringing them back. I adore cats because they are independent yet affectionate, providing comforting companionship without being overly demanding.

Explanation: This answer describes a cat’s appearance and habits, then explains why the animal is liked, meeting all criteria for a descriptive paragraph.

2. Write a short narrative paragraph (3-5 sentences) about an unforgettable experience you had with your friends.

Answer: Last summer, my friends and I went camping near a lake. One evening, while telling ghost stories around the campfire, we heard a strange rustling in the bushes. We were all scared, huddling closer together, only to find out it was just a small rabbit searching for food. We laughed so hard afterward, and it became an unforgettable memory of our trip.

Explanation: This answer presents a brief narrative with a clear setting, characters, a simple plot, and a memorable outcome, fulfilling the essay requirement for an unforgettable experience.

3. Imagine you are explaining to a younger sibling how to make a simple sandwich. Write clear instructions in 4-6 steps.

Answer: To make a simple sandwich, first, take two slices of bread. Second, spread butter or mayonnaise evenly on one side of each slice. Third, place a slice of cheese or ham on one piece of bread. Fourth, add some lettuce or tomato if you like. Fifth, cover it with the other slice of bread. Finally, you can cut it diagonally or eat it as is.

Explanation: This provides a logical, step-by-step procedure for making a sandwich, easy for a younger sibling to follow.

4. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: ‘Children should spend less time on screens and more time playing outside’? Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

Answer: I strongly agree with the statement that children should spend less time on screens and more time playing outside. Firstly, outdoor play promotes physical health and development. It encourages children to run, jump, and explore, which strengthens their muscles and improves coordination, reducing the risk of obesity. Secondly, playing outside fosters creativity and social skills. Children learn to interact with others, solve problems through imaginative play, and develop a deeper connection with nature, which screens cannot provide.

Explanation: This answer clearly states agreement and provides two distinct, well-reasoned arguments supported by elaboration.

5. Write a short dialogue (4-6 lines) between two friends, Andi and Budi, planning to go to a movie. Include expressions of invitation and acceptance.

Answer: Andi: ‘Hey Budi, are you free this Saturday evening?’ Budi: ‘Yes, I think so. What’s up?’ Andi: ‘Would you like to go see the new superhero movie with me? It’s playing at 7 PM.’ Budi: ‘That sounds great! I’d love to. Which cinema are we going to?’ Andi: ‘We can go to Cinema XXI. Let’s meet there at 6:45 PM.’ Budi: ‘Okay, perfect! See you then.’

Explanation: This dialogue demonstrates natural interaction, an invitation from Andi, and a clear acceptance from Budi, along with details for the plan.

1. Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.

Answer: The correct pairs are listed below.

Explanation: This exercise tests vocabulary by matching antonyms.

2. Match the verbs on the left with the noun phrases they typically go with on the right.

Answer: The correct pairs are listed below.

Explanation: This exercise tests common collocations (verb-noun pairs).