Narrative Text Exercise

1. Read this following text to answer question 1-4! Once upon the time, Sunan Kalijaga planed to visit Sunan Muria in Pati, Central Java. He asked his friends Ki Rangga to go with him. Several servants also joined them to carry their luggages. And they began walking to Sunan Muria's house. Several hours later Ki Rangga felt tired. He was embarrassed to walk together with Sunan Kalijaga because Sunan Kalijaga did not look tired while Ki Rangga was very tired and thirsty. Finally Sunan kalijaga asked Ki Rangga to take a rest under a big tree. It was time for the Dzuhur prayer. But there was no water around to clean up or 'wudu'. Ki Rangga was Confused. He told Sunan Kalijaga about it. Sunan Kalijaga only smiled and said, "we should pray for Allah SWT for water. Now you must guard this big tree, Ki Rangga, It might bring water to us. But remember! Everything happens beacause of Allah SWT. Don't act alone. You must inform me when water comes out. I will be behind that hill," Ki Rangga promised Sunan Kalijaga to inform him when water came out. So sunan kalijaga went behind the hill. Ki Rangga with his servants sat under the big tree. They quickly fell a sleep. Suddenly water came out of the big tree. Ki Rangga and his servants became wet. They woke up. They were very happy to see water. They drank and played in the water. Ki rangga forgot Sunan Kalijaga's message to inform him when the water came out. Behind the hill Sunan Kalijaga was worried. So he went to the big tree. He was surprised to see Ki Rangga and his servants were playing in the water, "you forgot my message to inform me when the water comes out. Instead you are playing in the water like a turtle," said Sunan Kalijaga, softly. A miracle happened. Ki rangga and his servants turned into turtles. Ki rangga was sad. He had changed into turtles because he did not keep his promise. The water formed a pond. It is now called Sendang Sani, in Pati Central Java. Many people still visit Sendang Sani now.

Where was Sunan Kalijaga when the water came out?

Behind the hill

Under the Hill

In Pati Central Java

Sunan Muria's House

Sunan Kalijaga was behind the hill when the water came out.

Explanation

Sunan Kalijaga was behind the hill when the water came out.

2. " ... , an incredible thing happened." The underlined word means ....

Untouchable

Usual

Common

Unbelievable

The word "incredible" is used to describe something that is difficult to believe or extraordinary. Therefore, the word "unbelievable" is the most suitable synonym for "incredible" in this context.

Explanation

The word "incredible" is used to describe something that is difficult to believe or extraordinary. Therefore, the word "unbelievable" is the most suitable synonym for "incredible" in this context.

3. Why did Ki Rangga and his servants become turtle?

Because they promised to keep their secret

Because they forgot to go to the big tree

Because they love playing in in the water

Because they disobeyed Sunan Kalijaga’s message

Ki Rangga and his servants became turtles because they disobeyed Sunan Kalijaga's message.

Explanation

Ki Rangga and his servants became turtles because they disobeyed Sunan Kalijaga's message.

4. What can we learn from the story above?

Don’t be so happy playing in water

Keep yourself happy in bad situations

Obey the old people’s rules

Don’t break your promise

The story above teaches us the importance of keeping our promises. Breaking a promise can have negative consequences, both for ourselves and for others involved. It is essential to honor our commitments and follow through with what we have promised to do. This not only builds trust and reliability but also shows respect and integrity towards others.

Explanation

The story above teaches us the importance of keeping our promises. Breaking a promise can have negative consequences, both for ourselves and for others involved. It is essential to honor our commitments and follow through with what we have promised to do. This not only builds trust and reliability but also shows respect and integrity towards others.

5. What can we learn from the story?

We should live separately from our parents

We have to prepare a good paddy field

We have to listen to our parent's advice

We should refuse other people's help

The correct answer is "We have to listen to our parent's advice." This means that the story likely teaches the importance of listening to and following the guidance and wisdom of our parents. It suggests that their advice is valuable and can lead to positive outcomes in our lives.

Explanation

The correct answer is "We have to listen to our parent's advice." This means that the story likely teaches the importance of listening to and following the guidance and wisdom of our parents. It suggests that their advice is valuable and can lead to positive outcomes in our lives.

6. A long time ago, there lived an old man in the Penanggungan Mountain. His name was Kiai Gede Penanggungan. He had supernatural power. Kiai Gede Penanggungan had a beautiful daughter named Dewi Walangangin who was not married yet. Kiai Gede Penanggungan prayed days and nights for her daughter to have a husband. One day, a young handsome man came to his place. The name of the man was Jaka Pandelengan. He wanted to be Kiai Gede Penanggungan's student. Kiai Gede agreed to have Jaka as his student with one condition that he would marry her daughter. Jaka Pandelengan and Dewi Walangangin soon got married. Kiai Gede Penanggungan taught Jaka many things. After several years, now it was time for the couple to live separately from Kiai Gede Penanggungan. They would move to another village. Kiai Gede gave some seeds of pari or paddy to the couple. He asked the couple to plant the seeds. He also warned the couple not to be arrogant when they were rich. He wanted the couple to help poor people. The couple started a new life. They planted the seed. Soon, the seeds grew and became a lot of rice. Now the couple became very rich. The poor neighbours came to the couple to ask for some pari seeds but the couple refused to help them. Kiai Gede heard about the couple's bad behavior. Soon he visited the couple. He met them when the couple was working in the field. Kiai Gede talked to the couple. He reminded the couple not to be arrogant, but the couple ignored him. They said nothing to Kiai Gede. Kiai Gede got very angry. Then he said, "You two are like temples. You do not listen to me". Right after he said those words, an incredible thing happened. Slowly, Jaka and Dewi turned into temples. Because the temples stood among the pari, people then named them as Pari Temples. What did Jaka Pandelengan and his wife do to be rich?

Helped poor people

Planted pari seeds

Had a great power

Built a temple

Jaka Pandelengan and his wife became rich because they planted pari seeds. They followed Kiai Gede Penanggungan's advice and planted the seeds given to them. These seeds grew into a lot of rice, which allowed the couple to become wealthy. However, despite their newfound wealth, they refused to help their poor neighbors, which led to their downfall and transformation into temples.

Explanation

Jaka Pandelengan and his wife became rich because they planted pari seeds. They followed Kiai Gede Penanggungan's advice and planted the seeds given to them. These seeds grew into a lot of rice, which allowed the couple to become wealthy. However, despite their newfound wealth, they refused to help their poor neighbors, which led to their downfall and transformation into temples.

7. The couple becomes temples because ....

They were rich

Kiai Gede liked them

Kiai Gede said so

They were good people

The couple becomes temples because Kiai Gede said so. This suggests that Kiai Gede, who holds authority or influence, made the decision or declaration that the couple should become temples. The reason behind this decision is not provided, but it implies that Kiai Gede's statement or approval is the determining factor for the couple's transformation into temples.

Explanation

The couple becomes temples because Kiai Gede said so. This suggests that Kiai Gede, who holds authority or influence, made the decision or declaration that the couple should become temples. The reason behind this decision is not provided, but it implies that Kiai Gede's statement or approval is the determining factor for the couple's transformation into temples.

8. Choose the correct verb form!

Bring, brought, brought

Use, used, usen

Met, melted, met

Dig, dig, dug

The correct answer is "bring, brought, brought." This is because "bring" is the base form of the verb, "brought" is the past tense form, and "brought" is also the past participle form. These forms are used to indicate actions of bringing something in the present, past, and past perfect tenses respectively.

Explanation

The correct answer is "bring, brought, brought." This is because "bring" is the base form of the verb, "brought" is the past tense form, and "brought" is also the past participle form. These forms are used to indicate actions of bringing something in the present, past, and past perfect tenses respectively.

9. What is the purpose of narrative text?

To inform you something

To announce an advertisement

To entertain the readers

To tell the truth

The purpose of narrative text is to entertain the readers. Narrative texts are stories that are meant to captivate and engage the audience through the use of characters, plot, and setting. Unlike informative texts that aim to provide information or announce advertisements, narrative texts focus on creating a compelling and enjoyable reading experience. They often involve elements of suspense, conflict, and resolution to keep the readers entertained and immersed in the story.

Explanation

The purpose of narrative text is to entertain the readers. Narrative texts are stories that are meant to captivate and engage the audience through the use of characters, plot, and setting. Unlike informative texts that aim to provide information or announce advertisements, narrative texts focus on creating a compelling and enjoyable reading experience. They often involve elements of suspense, conflict, and resolution to keep the readers entertained and immersed in the story.

10. "The water formed a pond" The underlined word means …

Turned into

Took away

Brought about

Looked after

The word "brought about" means to cause something to happen or to bring something into existence. In the given context, the water caused the formation of a pond, indicating that it brought about the creation of the pond.

Explanation

The word "brought about" means to cause something to happen or to bring something into existence. In the given context, the water caused the formation of a pond, indicating that it brought about the creation of the pond.