English Competence For Senior High School
This is English quiz created by Niken Asri Yulinar, A student of Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka. Below is described the quiz detail detail :1. The quiz is consist of 20 questions2. You only have 30 minute for answer all of the questions3. Answer the questions carefully4. Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Read the text carefully! Choose the answer on each blank. Sailing may seem like a difficult sport. But it is really not hard. You do not need to be strong, but you need to be quick. And you need understand .....(1)..... basic rules about the wind. First, you must ask .....(2)..... "Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from.....(3)..... or behind or from the side? You must be thinking about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
- A.
A tiny
- B.
A minor
- C.
A slight
- D.
A few
- E.
A little
Correct Answer
D. A fewExplanation
The word "a few" is the correct answer for this question because it fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence. In the text, it is mentioned that you need to understand "a few" basic rules about the wind, indicating that there are only a small number of rules to learn. This explanation is supported by the subsequent sentences that explain the importance of knowing the wind direction and how it affects sailing.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Read the text carefully! Choose the answer on each blank. Sailing may seem like a difficult sport. But it is really not hard. You do not need to be strong, but you need to be quick. And you need understand .....(1)..... basic rules about the wind. First, you must ask .....(2)..... "Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from.....(3)..... or behind or from the side? You must be thinking about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
- A.
It
- B.
Us
- C.
Yourself
- D.
Him
- E.
Them
Correct Answer
C. YourselfExplanation
The correct answer for the blank is "yourself". In the given text, the author is explaining that in order to sail, one needs to understand the basic rules about the wind. The author emphasizes that you, as the sailor, need to constantly think about the wind direction and what to do with the sail based on that. Therefore, the correct answer is "yourself" because it refers to the person who is sailing and making decisions based on the wind direction.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Read the text carefully! Choose the answer on each blank. Sailing may seem like a difficult sport. But it is really not hard. You do not need to be strong, but you need to be quick. And you need understand .....(1)..... basic rules about the wind. First, you must ask .....(2)..... "Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from.....(3)..... or behind or from the side? You must be thinking about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
- A.
Ahead
- B.
Before
- C.
Front
- D.
Advanced
- E.
Previous
Correct Answer
C. FrontExplanation
In order to sail effectively, it is important to understand the basic rules about the wind. One must constantly be aware of where the wind is coming from, whether it is from the front, behind, or from the side. This information is crucial in determining how to adjust the sail. Therefore, the correct answer for the blank is "front".Rate this question:
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- 4.
Doctor : What's happened to your son, Mrs. Rina? Mrs. Rina : He said ........ a terrible pain in his stomach.
- A.
That he felt
- B.
Whether he felt
- C.
If he is feeling
- D.
That her feels
- E.
That he is feeling
Correct Answer
A. That he feltExplanation
The correct answer is "that he felt". This is because the sentence is reporting what the son said about his condition, and the past tense "felt" is used to describe the pain he experienced in his stomach.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Rindu : Mom, I am nominated in the singing contest Mama : Great! I'm really proud of you. The underlined utterance is an expression ........................
- A.
Will
- B.
Satisfaction
- C.
Hope
- D.
Plan
- E.
Pride
Correct Answer
E. PrideExplanation
The underlined utterance "Great! I'm really proud of you." expresses pride. The mother's response shows that she is feeling a strong sense of pride in her child's accomplishment of being nominated in the singing contest.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Wido : Would you like me to carry these books, sir? Mr Sumadi : Sure, thank you very Much. The underlined expression shows ........
- A.
Asking to do something
- B.
Offering to do something
- C.
Greeting someone
- D.
Disagreeing with someone's opinion
- E.
Apologizing for someone's mistake
Correct Answer
B. Offering to do somethingExplanation
The underlined expression "Would you like me to carry these books, sir?" shows offering to do something. Mr. Sumadi is offering to carry the books for the person.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Father : Andri, you'd better mow the grass first before you paint the fence. Andri : ............................................................................................? Father : I'm afraid not. The smoke may make our neighbours feel annoyed.
- A.
May I gather the rubbish
- B.
May I smoke while working
- C.
May I sweep the yard afterward
- D.
May I burn the rubbish
- E.
May I throw the rubbish in the back yard
Correct Answer
D. May I burn the rubbishExplanation
In the given conversation, the father suggests that Andri should mow the grass before painting the fence. Andri responds by asking if he can burn the rubbish. This is a relevant and appropriate question because burning the rubbish is often a common method of disposal. However, the father rejects this idea, explaining that the smoke may bother the neighbors. This indicates that burning the rubbish is not a suitable option in this situation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
X : What are you asking him to do ? And why ? Y : I'm asking him to do more physical exercises ......
- A.
In order that I will not participate in the activity
- B.
In case he will win the race
- C.
In case he should win the competition
- D.
Because I have just recovered from an injury
- E.
So that he can win in the race
Correct Answer
B. In case he will win the raceExplanation
Y is asking X to do more physical exercises in case he will win the race. This suggests that Y wants X to be prepared and physically fit in the event that X emerges as the winner of the race. By engaging in more physical exercises, X can increase their chances of winning and Y wants to ensure that they are ready for that outcome.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Bella : It seems that the Family Planning Program is successful in this country. Intan : You are right. The government has made the people carry out the program. The underlined sentence means ........
- A.
The people asked the government to carry out the program
- B.
The government carried out the program
- C.
The people made the program
- D.
The government asked the people to carry out the program
- E.
The people carried out the program spontaneously
Correct Answer
D. The government asked the people to carry out the programExplanation
The underlined sentence means that the government requested or instructed the people to carry out the Family Planning Program. It implies that the government took the initiative and asked the people to participate in the program.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The best arrangement of the following sentence is ..... 1. We have to jog at least three times a week or every other day. 2. We can jog on the streets, in the big squares, in the park, etc. 3. We only need a pair of running shoes, a sport shirt, shorts, and socks. 4. So, don't jog only on Sundays. 5. Jogging does not need a lot of money. 6. If we want to make our body fit.
- A.
6-1-2-4-5-3
- B.
5-2-6-1-3-4
- C.
5-3-2-6-1-4
- D.
5-3-6-1-4-2
- E.
6-1-5-3-2-4
Correct Answer
C. 5-3-2-6-1-4 -
- 11.
A : You have only a few minutes before the train leaves, or you ........ it. B : Thank you for reminding me.
- A.
Might miss
- B.
Should have missed
- C.
Are missing
- D.
Have to miss
- E.
Have missed
Correct Answer
D. Have to missExplanation
The correct answer is "have to miss". This is because the sentence structure "you have only a few minutes before the train leaves" indicates that there is a requirement or obligation to miss the train if the person does not act quickly. The phrase "have to" expresses this obligation or necessity.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Hellen Keller Was known and admired throughout the world for the way she overcame her handicaps. The underlined word means ........
- A.
Curiosity among friends
- B.
Difficulty in understanding something
- C.
Ability to do something good
- D.
Clarity in speaking
- E.
Disability of a person's body
Correct Answer
B. Difficulty in understanding somethingExplanation
The underlined word "handicaps" refers to difficulties or challenges that Hellen Keller faced. This suggests that the word "handicaps" means difficulty in understanding something.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The island over there is not occupied. The underlined words mean ........
- A.
Uninteresting
- B.
Infertile
- C.
Isolated
- D.
Uninhabited
- E.
Incontinent
Correct Answer
D. UninhabitedExplanation
The underlined words "not occupied" suggest that the island is not inhabited by any people or living beings. Therefore, the correct answer is "uninhabited."Rate this question:
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- 14.
1. This is its atmosphere. 2. Earth's atmosphere is made up of about 20 kinds gases. 3. The earth is surrounded by a thick blanket of air. 4. It also contains water vapor and dust particles. 5. The two main ones are oxygen and nitrogen. The right order of the sentences above is ........
- A.
5, 3, 4, 2,1
- B.
1, 4, 5, 3, 2
- C.
2, 5, 1, 4, 3
- D.
4, 2, 3, 1, 5
- E.
3, 1; 2, 5, 4
Correct Answer
E. 3, 1; 2, 5, 4Explanation
The correct order of the sentences is 3, 1, 2, 5, 4. Sentence 3 establishes that the Earth is surrounded by a thick blanket of air, which is its atmosphere. Sentence 1 states that the atmosphere contains water vapor and dust particles. Sentence 2 mentions that Earth's atmosphere is made up of about 20 kinds of gases. Sentence 5 identifies the two main gases in the atmosphere, oxygen and nitrogen. Sentence 4 states that the atmosphere also contains water vapor and dust particles.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Sister : Why did you lend him that book? ........................ Brother : I am sorry. I didn't know it.
- A.
I am still reading it
- B.
I was still reading it
- C.
I still read it
- D.
I will still read it
- E.
I still have to read it
Correct Answer
A. I am still reading itExplanation
The correct answer is "I am still reading it" because the sister is asking why the brother lent the book to someone, implying that the brother was in the process of reading it. The phrase "I am still reading it" indicates that the brother has not finished reading the book yet.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Indri : Why are you here? You are supposed to be at your history class, aren't you? Indah : I wish there were no history class today. My parents ask me to pay the electricity bill. The underlined words mean ........
- A.
Indah has no history class today.
- B.
Indah had no history class today.
- C.
Indri attends history class today.
- D.
Indri had no history class today.
- E.
Indah has history class today.
Correct Answer
E. Indah has history class today.Explanation
The correct answer is "Indah has history class today." This is because Indri asks why Indah is not at her history class, implying that Indah should be attending history class today.Rate this question:
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- 17.
James : Why didn't you answer my call? Peter : Sorry I am feeding my cattle
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given answer is False because Peter's response indicates that he was unable to answer James' call because he was busy feeding his cattle.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Raissa : I'm sorry, I can't leave now. We have to practise the last part of the drama but we will finish by six o'clock. Rezza : Don't worry. I'll wait until you finished.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given answer is true because Rezza states that he will wait until Raissa finishes practicing the last part of the drama. This indicates that Rezza is willing to wait for Raissa and suggests that they have enough time to finish practicing before six o'clock.Rate this question:
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- 19.
If you want to borrow some money from the bank, you have to provide a collateral. The underlined word means ........
- A.
A person who takes care of the safety of people or buildings.
- B.
Document showing ownership of property.
- C.
Freedom from danger or.worry.
- D.
Measures to prevent attacks or spying.
- E.
Valuable thing used as a guarantee.
Correct Answer
E. Valuable thing used as a guarantee.Explanation
The underlined word "collateral" refers to a valuable thing used as a guarantee. In the context of borrowing money from a bank, providing collateral means offering a valuable asset, such as property or a vehicle, as security for the loan. This collateral acts as a form of insurance for the bank, ensuring that they have something of value to recover if the borrower fails to repay the loan. Therefore, the correct answer is "valuable thing used as a guarantee."Rate this question:
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- 20.
The sentences in the following paragraph are jumbled. 1. One is familiar "Tombstone" that lists where you went to school and where you've worked in chronological order. 2. But prospective employees throw away most of those unrequested, "Tombstone" lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead. 3. The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview. 4. It's handy to have a "Tombstone" for certain occasions. 5. There are two kinds. 6. The other is what I call the "functional" resume descriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you an interview. The correct arrangement of the sentences above is ........
- A.
6, 1, 4, 3, 2, 5
- B.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- C.
1, 3, 5, 2, 4, 6
- D.
3, 5, 1, 6, 4, 2
- E.
2, 4, 6, 1, 3, 5
Correct Answer
D. 3, 5, 1, 6, 4, 2Explanation
The correct arrangement of the sentences is 3, 5, 1, 6, 4, 2. The first sentence (3) states the main purpose of a resume, which is to convince an employer to grant an interview. The second sentence (5) introduces the two kinds of resumes. The third sentence (1) describes one kind of resume, known as the "Tombstone" that lists education and work experience in chronological order. The fourth sentence (6) introduces the other kind of resume, called the "functional" resume, which is unique and more likely to land an interview. The fifth sentence (4) mentions that having a "Tombstone" resume can be handy for certain occasions. The last sentence (2) states that prospective employees prefer to interview quickly rather than the dead, implying that they discard most unrequested "Tombstone" resumes.Rate this question:
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