Bersiaplah menghadapi ujian akhir semester 2 Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 dengan kumpulan soal terlengkap ini! Artikel ini menyajikan berbagai jenis latihan soal yang dirancang khusus untuk menguji pemahaman Anda tentang materi penting yang telah dipelajari sepanjang semester, mulai dari Passive Voice, Conditional Sentences Type 1 dan 2, Reported Speech, Present Perfect Tense, hingga berbagai jenis teks fungsional dan bacaan seperti Report Text dan Narrative Text. Dengan total 20 soal pilihan ganda, 5 soal isian singkat, 5 soal essay, dan 2 soal menjodohkan, Anda akan mendapatkan simulasi ujian yang komprehensif dan akurat. Setiap soal dilengkapi dengan kunci jawaban dan penjelasan rinci, membantu Anda memahami konsep dengan lebih baik, memperbaiki kesalahan, dan mengidentifikasi area yang perlu ditingkatkan. Manfaatkan kesempatan ini untuk mengulang materi, melatih kemampuan analitis, dan meningkatkan kepercayaan diri Anda agar bisa meraih nilai terbaik di ujian Bahasa Inggris Anda!
Multiple Choice
1. The house ____ by the workers last week.
- A. is built
- B. was built
- C. built
- D. builds
Answer: B
Explanation: The sentence is in passive voice and refers to a past action (“last week”), so “was built” is correct.
2. If it rains, we ____ a movie.
- A. will watch
- B. watched
- C. would watch
- D. watch
Answer: A
Explanation: Conditional sentence type 1 uses “if + simple present, will + base form” for future possibilities.
3. He said, “I am busy.” He said that ____.
- A. I was busy
- B. he is busy
- C. he was busy
- D. I am busy
Answer: C
Explanation: In reported speech, the tense shifts back (present to past), and pronouns change to reflect the speaker.
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a report text?
- A. Uses general nouns
- B. Describes how something is formed
- C. Uses simple present tense
- D. Provides factual information
Answer: B
Explanation: Report texts describe things as they are, focusing on general classification and description, not a process of formation (which is usually for procedure texts).
5. The word “fascinating” is closest in meaning to ____.
- A. boring
- B. interesting
- C. difficult
- D. tiring
Answer: B
Explanation: “Fascinating” means extremely interesting.
6. “There will be a school holiday on May 1st to celebrate Labor Day.” This sentence is likely found in a/an ____.
- A. advertisement
- B. invitation
- C. announcement
- D. narrative
Answer: C
Explanation: An announcement provides public information about an event or change.
7. I ____ already ____ my homework.
- A. have, done
- B. has, done
- C. had, done
- D. am, doing
Answer: A
Explanation: “Already” indicates a completed action in the present perfect tense. “I” takes “have”.
8. If I ____ a bird, I would fly everywhere.
- A. am
- B. was
- C. were
- D. would be
Answer: C
Explanation: Conditional type 2 uses “if + simple past (were for all subjects), would + base form” for unreal present situations.
9. Change “The students clean the classroom every day” into passive voice.
- A. The classroom is cleaned by the students every day.
- B. The classroom was cleaned by the students every day.
- C. The students are cleaned by the classroom every day.
- D. The classroom cleans the students every day.
Answer: A
Explanation: The object “the classroom” becomes the subject, “clean” (simple present) becomes “is cleaned”.
10. She asked, “Where do you live?” She asked me ____.
- A. where I lived
- B. where do I live
- C. where did I live
- D. where I live
Answer: A
Explanation: In reported questions, the question structure changes to a statement, and tense shifts back.
11. The main purpose of a recount text is to ____.
- A. entertain the reader
- B. describe something in general
- C. tell past experiences
- D. persuade the reader
Answer: C
Explanation: Recount texts retell past events or experiences.
12. Which part of a narrative text introduces the characters and setting?
- A. Complication
- B. Resolution
- C. Orientation
- D. Re-orientation
Answer: C
Explanation: The orientation sets the scene for the story.
13. A: “What do you think about our new English teacher?” B: “____, she is very kind.”
- A. I don’t think so
- B. I disagree
- C. In my opinion
- D. That’s not true
Answer: C
Explanation: “In my opinion” is a common phrase to express one’s viewpoint.
14. The antonym of “ancient” is ____.
- A. old
- B. modern
- C. historic
- D. traditional
Answer: B
Explanation: “Ancient” means very old; “modern” means new or contemporary.
15. Which of the following titles is most likely for a report text?
- A. The Legend of Malin Kundang
- B. My Trip to Bali Last Year
- C. Pandas: Habits and Habitats
- D. How to Make a Simple Kite
Answer: C
Explanation: Report texts present factual information about a general subject (like an animal species).
16. English ____ spoken in many countries.
- A. is
- B. are
- C. can
- D. will
Answer: A
Explanation: English is singular, and the sentence implies a general truth (simple present passive).
17. The teacher said, “Open your books!” The teacher told us ____.
- A. to open our books
- B. open your books
- C. opened our books
- D. that we opened our books
Answer: A
Explanation: Commands in reported speech use “to + base form”.
18. I ____ to Jakarta twice, but I ____ never been to Surabaya.
- A. went, have
- B. have gone, have
- C. have gone, had
- D. went, had
Answer: B
Explanation: “Twice” indicates a completed action in the past with relevance to the present (present perfect). “Never been” also implies experience up to now (present perfect).
19. “Buy one get one free!” This phrase is often found in a/an ____.
- A. news report
- B. advertisement
- C. recipe
- D. instruction manual
Answer: B
Explanation: This is a common promotional slogan used in advertisements.
20. If you ____ hard, you ____ pass the exam.
- A. don’t study, won’t
- B. didn’t study, wouldn’t
- C. don’t study, wouldn’t
- D. didn’t study, won’t
Answer: A
Explanation: Type 1 conditional for present/future real possibilities. Negative form for both clauses.
Short Answer
1. Change the sentence “My mother cooks dinner every night” into passive voice.
Answer: Dinner is cooked by my mother every night.
Explanation: The object “dinner” becomes the subject, and the verb “cooks” (simple present) changes to “is cooked”.
2. Change “She said, ‘I will visit my grandmother tomorrow'” into reported speech.
Answer: She said that she would visit her grandmother the next day.
Explanation: Tense shifts (will to would), pronoun shifts (I to she), and time expression shifts (tomorrow to the next day).
3. What tense is used in the sentence “They have lived here for ten years”?
Answer: Present Perfect Tense.
Explanation: The structure “have + past participle” and the duration “for ten years” indicate the present perfect tense.
4. Complete the sentence: “If I found a wallet on the street, I ____ (return) it to its owner.” (Conditional Type 2)
Answer: would return
Explanation: This is a Type 2 conditional sentence, indicating an unreal present situation. The main clause uses “would + base form”.
5. What is the main social function of a report text?
Answer: To present information about something generally, based on systematic observation and analysis.
Explanation: Report texts aim to describe and classify general categories of things or phenomena, providing factual data.
Essay
1. Write a short report text (around 50-70 words) about “Cats”. Include general classification and some characteristics.
Answer: Cats are small, carnivorous mammals, well-known for their agility and predatory skills. They are often kept as pets around the world. Scientifically classified as Felis catus, cats have retractable claws, excellent night vision, and a keen sense of hearing. They communicate through various vocalizations like purring, meowing, and hissing. Cats play an important role in many cultures and are admired for their independence and grace.
Explanation: A good report text provides general factual information about a subject, including its classification and key features, using objective language and the simple present tense.
2. Explain the main purpose and structure of the Passive Voice. Give one example.
Answer: The main purpose of the passive voice is to emphasize the action or the receiver of the action, rather than the doer of the action. It is often used when the doer is unknown, unimportant, or obvious. The basic structure is: Subject (receiver) + be (appropriate tense) + Past Participle (V₃) + (by agent). For example: “The book was written by a famous author.”
Explanation: The explanation clearly defines the purpose and structure, along with a correct example.
3. Imagine you could travel back in time. What would you do? Write a conditional sentence type 2 about it and explain why.
Answer: If I could travel back in time, I would witness a dinosaur live. I would choose this because dinosaurs are fascinating creatures, and seeing them in their natural habitat would be an incredible and unforgettable experience, something impossible in the present.
Explanation: This answer correctly uses a Type 2 conditional sentence for an imaginary present situation and provides a logical reason.
4. Change the following direct speech into reported speech: “Rina said, ‘I went to the library yesterday. Can you help me with my project?'”
Answer: Rina said that she had gone to the library the day before and asked if I could help her with her project.
Explanation: The answer correctly shifts the past simple (“went”) to past perfect (“had gone”) and the time expression (“yesterday” to “the day before”). The question (“Can you help me…”) is transformed into an indirect question using “if/whether” and appropriate tense/pronoun changes.
5. In your opinion, why is it important for students in Grade 9 to learn English? Give at least two reasons.
Answer: Learning English is very important for Grade 9 students for several reasons. Firstly, it opens up a world of information and entertainment, as a vast amount of online content, books, and movies are in English. This allows students to access more resources for learning and leisure. Secondly, English is a global language for communication, so mastering it provides better opportunities for higher education abroad or future careers, especially in international settings.
Explanation: The answer provides two distinct and valid reasons for learning English, explaining the benefits clearly.
Matching
1. Match the grammar concept on the left with its definition or example on the right.
| Passive Voice | Emphasizes the action or object rather than the subject. |
| Conditional Sentence Type 1 | Expresses a real or very probable situation in the future. |
| Reported Speech | Rina said that she was tired. |
| Present Perfect Tense | Describes an action that started in the past and continues or has an effect on the present. |
Answer: Refer to the pairs for correct matches.
Explanation: This matching exercise tests understanding of core grammar terms and their applications.
2. Match the type of functional text on the left with its common feature or purpose on the right.
| Announcement | Provides official information to a public audience. |
| Advertisement | Aims to persuade consumers to buy a product or service. |
| Invitation | Requests someone’s presence at an event. |
| Report Text | Presents factual information about a general topic. |
| Narrative Text | Tells a story with a complication and resolution. |
Answer: Refer to the pairs for correct matches.
Explanation: This matching exercise assesses knowledge of different functional text types and their characteristics.