Soal PAS Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 SMA
Berikut adalah soal pilihan ganda untuk Penilaian Akhir Semester (PAS) Bahasa Inggris kelas 10
beserta jawaban dan penjelasannya dalam bahasa Indonesia.
Part A: Reading Comprehension
Teks Bacaan
The Importance of Reading
Reading is a fundamental skill that helps individuals gain knowledge and improve their vocabulary. It
also enhances critical thinking and concentration. Books, newspapers, and digital platforms are
common sources of reading materials. A daily habit of reading, even for just 30 minutes, can make a
significant difference in a person's intellectual growth.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
a. The benefits of reading
b. Digital platforms are better than books
c. Reading is a waste of time
d. How to write a book
Jawaban: a. The benefits of reading
Penjelasan: Ide utama teks adalah tentang manfaat membaca, seperti meningkatkan pengetahuan,
kosakata, dan kemampuan berpikir kritis.
2. According to the text, what is one benefit of reading?
a. It makes you lazy
b. It improves vocabulary
c. It wastes time
d. It distracts you from studying
Jawaban: b. It improves vocabulary
Penjelasan: Teks menyatakan bahwa membaca membantu meningkatkan kosakata seseorang.
3. How long should a person read daily according to the text?
a. 20 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 1 hour
d. 2 hours
Jawaban: b. 30 minutes
Penjelasan: Teks menyebutkan bahwa kebiasaan membaca selama 30 menit setiap hari dapat
berdampak besar pada perkembangan intelektual seseorang.
Part B: Grammar and Vocabulary
4. Choose the correct sentence:
a. She don’t like reading books.
b. She doesn’t likes reading books.
c. She doesn’t like reading books.
d. She don’t likes reading books.
Jawaban: c. She doesn’t like reading books.
Penjelasan: Bentuk negatif dari kalimat menggunakan "doesn't" untuk subjek tunggal, diikuti oleh
bentuk dasar kata kerja, yaitu "like".
5. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb:
If she ______ (study) harder, she will pass the exam.
a. studied
b. studies
c. studying
d. study
Jawaban: b. studies
Penjelasan: Karena ini adalah kalimat conditional tipe 1 (kemungkinan di masa depan), bentuk verb
yang digunakan adalah present simple untuk clause pertama.
6. Rearrange the words to make a correct sentence:
library / go / I / the / to / usually / weekends / on.
a. I usually go to the library on weekends.
b. I go to usually the library weekends on.
c. I the library usually go to on weekends.
d. I to the library go usually on weekends.
Jawaban: a. I usually go to the library on weekends.
Penjelasan: Pola kalimat dalam bahasa Inggris adalah Subjek + Kata Keterangan + Kata Kerja + Objek
+ Kata Keterangan Waktu.
Part C: Writing
7. Choose the best topic sentence for a paragraph about the benefits of exercise:
a. Exercise is a waste of time.
b. Many people avoid exercising.
c. Regular exercise has many benefits for the body and mind.
d. Some people exercise to lose weight.
Jawaban: c. Regular exercise has many benefits for the body and mind.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini paling sesuai sebagai kalimat utama untuk paragraf yang membahas manfaat
olahraga.
Part D: Speaking
8. What would you say in this situation?
Your friend has won a competition. You want to congratulate them.
a. "Good job! I’m happy for you."
b. "Why did you win?"
c. "That’s unfair."
d. "You don’t deserve it."
Jawaban: a. "Good job! I’m happy for you."
Penjelasan: Pilihan ini menunjukkan ucapan selamat yang sopan dan mendukung.
Part E: Listening (Simulasi)
9. Listen to this sentence and choose the correct transcription:
"The weather is very nice today."
a. The weather is very nice today.
b. The weather was very nice today.
c. The weather is very nice tomorrow.
d. The weather will be very nice today.
Jawaban: a. The weather is very nice today.
Penjelasan: Kalimat yang didengar adalah deskripsi cuaca saat ini, jadi jawaban yang benar adalah "is
very nice today".
10. Which of the following is a polite way to ask for directions?
a. "Where’s the mall?"
b. "Can you tell me where the mall is, please?"
c. "Hey! Where is the mall?"
d. "I want to know the mall."
Jawaban: b. "Can you tell me where the mall is, please?"
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini menggunakan struktur sopan dengan frasa "Can you" dan kata "please".
Semua soal ini disusun untuk melatih keterampilan membaca, tata bahasa, menulis, berbicara, dan
mendengarkan siswa kelas 10 SMA. Apakah ada bagian tertentu yang perlu ditambahkan? 😊
