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TAHUN AJARAN 20.. / 20..
Mapel : Bahasa Inggris Nama :............................
Kelas : VIII (Delapan) No Absen :............................
Waktu : 90 Menit Nilai :............................
I. Mark (x) the letter a, b, c, or d on the most correct answer!
1. The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world. It has a very long neck and legs.
What kind of text is that?
a. Narrative
b. Recount
c. Descriptive
d. Procedure
2. Which sentence uses the simple past tense correctly?
a. I have go to the market yesterday.
b. She goes to the cinema last night.
c. They went to Bali last holiday.
d. He is play football yesterday.
3. “I think watching movies can improve our English skills.”
The sentence above is an expression of...
a. Compliment
b. Agreement
c. Opinion
d. Apology
4. Which of the following is a suggestion?
a. I know it.
b. You should sleep early.
c. I am tired.
d. That’s great!
5. My father ___ in this company since 2010.
a. works
b. worked
c. has worked
d. is working
6. What is the purpose of a narrative text?
a. To describe something
b. To retell past events
c. To entertain with stories
d. To give instructions
7. Which one is the correct past form of “run”?
a. Runs
b. Running
c. Ran
d. Runned
8. Which sentence shows the present perfect tense?
a. She eats lunch at school.
b. They visited the zoo last week.
c. I have finished my homework.
d. He is watching TV now.
9. "Could you help me carry these books?"
The expression above is used to...
a. Offer help
b. Ask for help
c. Give suggestion
d. Give information
10. The correct response for “What do you think about this book?” is...
a. I don’t know.
b. I think it’s very interesting.
c. You are wrong.
d. Let’s go to the library.
11. What is the synonym of "happy"?
a. Sad
b. Angry
c. Cheerful
d. Tired
12. “The boy who wears glasses is my brother.”
The underlined clause is called...
a. Adverbial clause
b. Relative clause
c. Main clause
d. Imperative clause
13. Which of the following is an expression of giving advice?
a. What a nice dress!
b. You should study harder.
c. I don’t think so.
d. Yes, I agree.
14. I ___ my lunch already.
a. eat
b. ate
c. has eaten
d. have eaten
15. She ___ to the library when I saw her.
a. go
b. went
c. going
d. gone
16. The purpose of descriptive text is to...
a. Tell a story
b. Describe a person, place, or thing
c. Entertain the reader
d. Give arguments
17. Which sentence is correct?
a. We has visited the museum.
b. They have gone to school.
c. She have eaten breakfast.
d. I has been there.
18. What is the antonym of "polite"?
a. Kind
b. Rude
c. Friendly
d. Soft
19. “Let’s go hiking this weekend.”
The sentence above is an example of...
a. Suggestion
b. Warning
c. Complaint
d. Agreement
20. I was very tired, ___ I went to bed early.
a. and
b. but
c. so
d. because
21. Which of the following is a recount text?
a. A fairytale
b. A diary entry about vacation
c. A recipe
d. A brochure
22. What does “has been” express in a sentence?
a. Present simple
b. Past simple
c. Present perfect
d. Future
23. What does “might” express?
a. Certainty
b. Possibility
c. Ability
d. Obligation
24. I ___ a new book yesterday.
a. buy
b. bought
c. am buying
d. has bought
25. The moral of the story is...
a. The end of the story
b. The main character
c. The message of the story
d. The beginning
26. “If I were you, I would talk to the teacher.”
This is a/an...
a. Threat
b. Suggestion
c. Command
d. Explanation
27. Which expression is used to ask for an opinion?
a. I think...
b. Do you agree?
c. What is your opinion?
d. That’s a good idea
28. Choose the correct sentence:
a. He don’t like coffee.
b. She didn’t went home.
c. I have never been there.
d. They was tired.
29. The word “huge” is synonymous with...
a. Tiny
b. Small
c. Big
d. Little
30. Which one is NOT a narrative text?
a. Fable
b. Legend
c. Short story
d. Report
31. The correct sentence is...
a. I has read the novel.
b. She have gone shopping.
c. We have eaten dinner.
d. They has come.
32. “He is taller than his brother.”
The sentence expresses...
a. Comparison
b. Description
c. Cause
d. Time
33. What does a short message usually contain?
a. Dialogues
b. Full paragraph
c. Long story
d. Important information briefly
34. When do we use “should”?
a. To express future plans
b. To express necessity or advice
c. To express habits
d. To express surprise
35. “I’ve already done my homework.”
What does “already” mean in the sentence?
a. Not yet
b. In the past
c. At this time
d. Before now
36. “He fell asleep because he was tired.”
What is the conjunction used?
a. Because
b. But
c. So
d. Or
37. The phrase “take a rest” means...
a. Study harder
b. Sleep
c. Stop working for a while
d. Go somewhere
38. The purpose of an announcement text is to...
a. Tell a story
b. Describe a place
c. Give news or information
d. Persuade someone
39. Which sentence shows a warning?
a. Watch out! The floor is wet!
b. Let's go home.
c. You are very smart.
d. I like the cake.
40. The function of an invitation card is to...
a. Ask someone to join an event
b. Describe an event
c. Tell a story
d. Explain something
41. What is the past form of “eat”?
a. Eats
b. Ate
c. Eated
d. Eating
42. I ___ my key. I can't open the door.
a. have lost
b. lost
c. lose
d. am losing
43. “Let’s not be late.”
The sentence is a/an...
a. Apology
b. Suggestion
c. Warning
d. Request
44. Which sentence is a correct opinion?
a. I agree with you.
b. I have finished.
c. She is going home.
d. Don’t be late!
45. We use “would you like” to...
a. Complain
b. Invite
c. Refuse
d. Describe
II. Essay Question
1. Write a short descriptive paragraph (3–4 sentences) about your favorite place. Use at least three adjectives.
2. Change the following sentence into the present perfect tense:
“They finish their homework.”
3. Make a short dialogue (3–4 lines) between two people using asking and giving suggestion about someone
who has a headache.
4. Read the following sentence and answer the question:
"Last weekend, I went to my grandmother’s house. We made cookies together and watched a movie in the
evening."
→ What type of text is it? What is its purpose?
5. Write a simple narrative (4–5 sentences) about a funny or interesting experience you had. Make sure it
includes past tense verbs.
KEY ANSWERS
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
No. Answe No. Answer No. Answer
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1 c 16 b 31 c
2 c 17 b 32 a
3 c 18 b 33 d
4 b 19 a 34 b
5 c 20 c 35 d
6 c 21 b 36 a
7 c 22 c 37 c
8 c 23 b 38 c
9 b 24 b 39 a
10 b 25 c 40 a
11 c 26 b 41 b
12 b 27 c 42 a
13 b 28 c 43 b
14 d 29 c 44 a
15 b 30 d 45 b
II. ESSAY QUESTIONS
1.
Contoh jawaban:
My favorite place is the beach. It is peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing. The sand is white and soft. I like
watching the sunset there.
→ Skor maksimal jika deskripsi relevan, 3–4 kalimat, dan minimal 3 adjective digunakan.
2.
→ They have finished their homework.
3.
Contoh dialog:
A: I have a terrible headache.
B: You should take a rest.
A: I already did. Any other suggestion?
B: Maybe you can drink warm water and take some medicine.
→ Skor maksimal jika terdapat ekspresi saran seperti "you should", "maybe you can", dan konteks sesuai.
4.
→ It is a recount text.
→ Its purpose is to retell past events or experiences.
5.
Contoh jawaban:
Last month, I joined a cooking competition at school. I accidentally added salt instead of sugar. Everyone
laughed, but the judges still tasted it. Surprisingly, they said it was “unique”! I was embarrassed but happy.
→ Skor maksimal jika teks berbentuk narasi, menggunakan past tense, dan menceritakan pengalaman.
