1.
New products …… in the electronic exhibition in Jakarta Expo Centre a week ago.
Correct Answer
D. Were displayed
Explanation
The correct answer is "were displayed". In this sentence, the verb "display" needs to agree with the subject "New products", which is plural. Therefore, the correct form of the verb is "were displayed".
2.
We cannot swim in the swimming pool now, because it …… now.
Correct Answer
C. Is being cleaned
Explanation
The correct answer is "is being cleaned" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The use of "is being cleaned" suggests that someone is currently in the process of cleaning the swimming pool, making it unavailable for swimming.
3.
Geologists have explained the cause of earthquakes in terms of a theory …… as plate tectonics.
Correct Answer
D. Known
Explanation
The correct answer is "known." The sentence is in the present perfect tense, which indicates that the geologists have already explained the cause of earthquakes. "Known" is the past participle form of the verb "know," which is used in the present perfect tense.
4.
A : ‘What time will the delayed plane depart?’
B : ‘They say that it …… soon.’
Correct Answer
D. Will be announced
Explanation
The correct answer is "will be announced" because it is the future tense form of the verb "announce" which is appropriate in this context. The sentence is discussing a future event, the departure of the delayed plane, and the use of "will be announced" indicates that the announcement will happen in the future.
5.
A : ‘I’d like to reserve a single room for next week, please.’
B : ‘I’m sorry, Sir. Our hotel …… until the end of this month.’
Correct Answer
C. Is fully booked
Explanation
The correct answer is "is fully booked". In the conversation, person B is informing person A that the hotel is fully booked until the end of the month. This means that all the rooms in the hotel have been reserved and there are no rooms available for person A to book.
6.
Ina : Why are you sleepy in class?
Ines : Do I look sleepy, Na? I am not sleepy, but I have a painful stomach ache.
Ina : You should go to the doctor. Come on I'll accompany you.
The underlined words express ........
Correct Answer
C. Advice
Explanation
The underlined words "You should go to the doctor. Come on I'll accompany you" express advice. Ina is suggesting that Ines should go to the doctor for her painful stomach ache and is offering to accompany her.
7.
Mother Theresa was awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1979 for her work among the homeless.
The underlined word means .....
Correct Answer
C. Granted
Explanation
The word "granted" in this context means that Mother Theresa was given or bestowed with the Nobel peace prize in 1979 for her work among the homeless. It implies that she was recognized and honored with this prestigious award for her dedication and efforts in helping the homeless.
8.
A : Have you heard that uncle Joe will come next week?
B : Oh, really? When did he tell you?
A : Last week.
The underlined sentence is used to express .....
Correct Answer
B. Surprise
Explanation
The underlined sentence is used to express surprise because B's response indicates that they were not aware of uncle Joe's visit and they are surprised to hear about it.
9.
"Watch the TV tonight. My daughter is on TC channel 5 at eight. She always makes me happy."
"Sure, I will."
From the underlined words we know that the first speaker feels ..... her daughter.
Correct Answer
B. Proud of
Explanation
The first speaker feels proud of her daughter because she mentions that her daughter will be on TV and this always makes her happy. This suggests that the speaker has a sense of pride and joy in her daughter's achievements.
10.
Jaya : Why are you still here?
Didn't you tell me that you would go to Jakarta today?
Setiadi : I would have been in Jakarta if the bus had not got an accident.
The underlined utterance means ......
Correct Answer
B. The bus got an accident
Explanation
The underlined utterance means that Setiadi was not able to go to Jakarta because the bus he was supposed to take got into an accident.