1.
You’ll have to call me early in the morning; ………., I will have left for work
Correct Answer
B. Otherwise
Explanation
The correct answer is "otherwise" because it is used to indicate that if the person doesn't call early in the morning, the speaker will have already left for work. This word shows a contrast between the two situations and implies that calling early in the morning is necessary to reach the speaker before they leave.
2.
My uncle doesn’t earn much, ………, he can send his children to college.
Correct Answer
A. However
Explanation
The phrase "however" is used to contrast the two parts of the sentence. It suggests that despite the fact that the uncle doesn't earn much, he is still able to send his children to college.
3.
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." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the subject "New products" is plural. Therefore, the verb should also be plural, which is "were" in this case. The word "displayed" is the past participle form of the verb "display," which is used to show that the action of displaying the new products has already been completed.
4.
We cannot swim in the swimming pool now, because it…………….now.
Correct Answer
B. Is being cleaned
Explanation
The correct answer is "is being cleaned". This is because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is happening at the moment of speaking. The phrase "is being cleaned" suggests that the swimming pool is currently undergoing the process of being cleaned.
5.
……… she likes him very much, she always pretends to ignore him.
Correct Answer
A. Eventhough
Explanation
The correct answer is "Eventhough." This is because the sentence is expressing a contrast between two ideas - the fact that she likes him very much and the fact that she always pretends to ignore him. "Eventhough" is a conjunction that is commonly used to introduce a contrast or contradiction between two clauses or ideas. In this case, it is used to show that despite her liking him, she still pretends to ignore him.
6.
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". This phrase indicates that the hotel has no available rooms for the requested time period.
7.
Aisyah : Will you come to the meeting?
Kirana : I don’t know. I can’t make up my mind.
What is the topic we’re going to talk about?
Aisyah : Water supplies for our village. It’s interesting, isn’t it?
Kirana : Okay then. I will come if it…….
Correct Answer
A. Doesn’t rain
Explanation
Kirana says "I will come if it doesn't rain." This indicates that the condition for Kirana to come to the meeting is if it doesn't rain.
8.
A : ‘What time will the delayed plane depart?’
B : ‘They say that it……………..soon.’
Correct Answer
D. Will be announced
Explanation
B is saying that "They say that it will be announced soon." This suggests that the time for the delayed plane's departure has not yet been announced, but it will be announced in the future.
9.
Katty ……….. you if she had your phone number.
Correct Answer
B. Would call
Explanation
This question is testing the conditional form of the verb "call" in the past unreal condition. The use of "if she had your phone number" indicates a hypothetical situation in the past. The correct answer "would call" is the correct form of the verb "call" in the past unreal conditional.
10.
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 discussing how geologists explain the cause of earthquakes, and it states that they explain it in terms of a theory. The use of "known" in the sentence suggests that plate tectonics is a well-established and widely accepted theory among geologists for explaining earthquakes.