Contoh soal 'Simple Past Tense' 11. Anastasia... an representative 21. He...

a soccer player before he

student last year. retired.
a. Were a. Am
1. We...in this restaurant a week ago.
b. Was b. Are
a. Ate
c. Is c. Was
b. Eaten
d. Are d. Were
c. Eating
d. Eat
12. He didn’t... the answer for that 22. We... to Yogyakarta two weeks ago.
question. a. Gone
2. She...in this sofa last night.
a. Knew b. Come
a. Sleeping
b. Knows c. Went
b. Sleep
c. Know d. Go
c. Slept
d. Knowing
d. Sleped
23. They... to our music two hours ago.
13. Ten years ago, a holiday trip to a. Listened
3. We... to each other 2 years ago.
Borobudur... expensive. b. Listen
a. Talk
a. Was not c. Listening
b. Be talking
b. Did not d. Be listen
c. Are talk
c. Were not
d. Talked
d. Is not
24. Anita... me in this market yesterday
a. Meeting
4. I...this the grass yesterday.
14. Maria... to the market yesterday. b. Meets
a. Cuted
a. Go c. Met
b. Cuting
b. Goes d. Meet
c. Cut
c. Went
d. Be cutted
d. Gone
25. I... my school project last month.
a. Finish
5 ...he study last night?
15. She watched a movie... b. Had finish
a. Do
a. Yesterday c. Finishing
b. Did
b. Tomorrow d. Finished
c. Done
c. In 2 days forward
d. Are
d. Right now
26. I... a very interesting short story
yesterday
6. My brother...this novel yesterday.
16. It...small size. a. To read
a. Buying
a. Does b. Reads
b. Buys
b. Do c. Read
c. Buy
c. Are d. Reading
d. Bought
d. Was
27. Sharon... pass the test last year.
7. We...to the park yesterday.
17. My mother... here yesterday. a. Didn’t
a. Walking
a. Is b. Does
b. Walk
b. Are c. Doesn’t
c. Walked
c. Was d. Don’t
d. Be walking
d. Were
28. ... they do their homework last
8. Me and my friends... hard last night.
18. Mrs. Tuti... the Headmaster of my night?
a. Study
school in 2010. a. Do
b. Studied
a. Is b. Are
c. Was study
b. Was c. Did
d. Studying
c. Were d. Were
d. Are
9. My teacher... me about this
29. I... my mother last Sunday.
mathematics subject last year.
19. She didn’t... her money. a. Call
a. Taught
a. Spent b. Called
b. Teaching
b. Spending c. Calls
c. Teaches
c. Spend d. Calling
d. Teach
d. Spends
30. We didn’t... with his plan
10. I... make a fried noodle last night.
20. Did he... English last night? a. To agree
a. Bring
a. Studies b. Agreeing
b. Brought
b. Studied c. Agreed
c. Brings
c. Study d. Agree
d. Bringing
d. Studying
Text 1 about a Holiday to Yogyakarta C. because wisnu temple was too small
D. because wisnu temple was being repaired
On Wednesday, my students and I went to YogyakartA. We stayed
Text 2 about a Holiday to the Zoo
at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.
On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant.
big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to
really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, give to the animals.
because Wisnu temple is being renovated. After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we
On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night.
hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a
friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was
arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement ok.
that Borobudur gate would be closed. During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon
In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus. we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were
very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities
1. The text above mainly discusses about…..
at many places at the zoo.
A. the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta
B. the writer’s first visit to Prambanan 7. What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?
C. the writer’s impression about the guide A. He felt a thrill
D. the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton B. He felt fun
2. The text is written in the form of a…….. C. He fell off
A. recount D. He failed
B. narrative 8. Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a
C. report trip to the zoo?
D. descriptive A. They had to visit many places in the zoo
3. The purpose of the text is to……… B. They took a long time to reach the zoo area
A. tell past events C. They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo
B. entertain readers D. They had no time to take a rest in the zoo
C. describe the smugglers 9. … our family felt tired after visiting the zoo, we were still
D. inform readers about events of the day happy.
4. What are the big temples in Prambanan? A. Since
A. paria, brahmana, and temples B. Because
B. brahmana, syiwa, and wisnu temples C. Although
C. wisnu, syiwa, and borobudur temples D. Nevertheless
D. borobudur, syiwa, and brahmana temples Text 3 about a Picnic
5. When did they go home?
Last weekend I and my classmates went to the countryside to have
A. On Saturday morning
a picnic. Before leaving, we made some sandwiches for lunch. We
B. On Friday evening
left quite early to avoid the traffic jam.
C. On Thursday evening
After driving for two hours, we arrived at a very nice place. It was
D. On Friday afternoon
near a river with some big trees around it. The driver parked the
6. Why did they only visit Brahmana and Syiwa temples?
car under the tree. Seeing the clear an cool water of the river, my
A. because there was no wisnu temple
friends and I decided to swim. After having lunch together, we
B. because wisnu temple was amazing
went around the area to enjoy the scenery. We saw some beautiful
birds and butterflies. Canyon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. The
After walking for about an hour, we decided to return to the car canyon offers a breathtaking view of Nevada’s ridges and natural
and go home. Unfortunately, we cloud not start up the car. Finally landscape. John especially liked the canyon because it was
after sometime, we cloud make the car start up by pushing it. We removed from all of the noise and movement in downtown Las
were happy although we felt a bit tired when we got home. Vegas.
John had a great time during his trip to Las Vegas. He did not win
10. What is the main idea of the second paragraph?
a lot of money in the casinos. However, he managed to see a lot of
A. The writer made sandwiches for lunch
amazing sites during his visit to this city that never sleeps.
B. The writer did some fun activities during their picnic
C. After doing some activities, the writer went home by car 13. When did John travel to Las Vegas?
D. Last weekend the writer prepared to have a picnic in the A. Last weekend
countryside B. Last summer
11. Why did the writer and his friends decide to swim in the river? C. Last spring
A. They felt hot after having lunch D. Yesterday
B. They felt tired after having a walk 14. What is an activity that a tourist cannot do on The Strip?
C. The water was cool and clear A. Eat
D. It was a tiring day B. Visit the Grand Canyon
12. Because of the trouble they had at the end of their picnic, they C. Stay overnight
probably …. D. Shop
A. Got home a bit late 15. Which best describes the purpose of the Las Vegas Strip?
B. Decided to swim again A. It is a 2.5 mile stretch.
C. Had to spend the night there B. It keeps tourists safe.
D. Decided not to have a picnic again C. It offers a lot of activities for tourists.
Text 4 about a Trip D. There are too many neon lights.

Last April, John took a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas is a
popular destination in the western portion of the United States. The
town is most popular for its casinos, hotels, and exciting nightlife.
In downtown Las Vegas, John spent a lot of time on The Strip,
which is a 2.5 mile stretch of shopping, entertainment venues,
luxury hotels, and fine dining experiences. This is probably the
most commonly visited tourist area in the city. The Strip at night
looks especially beautiful. All of the buildings light up with bright,
neon, eye-catching signs to attract visitor attention.
A stay in Las Vegas can feel similar to a visit to many popular
cities worldwide. Many of the hotels have miniature versions of
important international sites and monuments. These famous
landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, Venice, and even ancient
Rome.
One day, John took a side trip outside of the city to visit the Grand
Soal cation
4. Where can we see this warning?

A. On a box

B. In a room
1. What should we do after reading the notice? C. On a table

D. On a house roof
A. Keep the toilet clean

B. Help repair the toilet

C. Use the toilet on purpose

D. Use another toilet

5. Who is the warning addressed to?

A. The government

B. The construction workers

2. Where can we read such warning? C. The construction company

D. All road users

A. At the beach

B. In a swamp

C. At the lake side

D. In a water park

6. What is the caution about?

3. From the text we know that .... A. Telling people to plug in the wire

B. Forbidding people to touch the wire

A. We must not use the product C. Explaining why the wire is dangerous
B. We cannot spray the product everywhere D. Telling people how to connect the wire
C. We can spray the product into our eyes

D. We must not spray the product into our 7. "It may cause electric shock." The word "cause"
eyes means ....

A. Evoke

B. Launch

C. Protect
D. Smoothen
8. What is the notice about?

A. An order to keep clean

B. An invitation to clean one's hands

C. An appeal to maintain hygiene

D. An appeal to have a clean

environment