1.
At the beginning of the year, ____ was really enthusiastic about eating in the canteen.
Correct Answer
B. She
Explanation
pronoun as subject
2.
The use of detail is _____ common method of developing a controlling idea, and almost all students employ this method.
Correct Answer
A. The most
Explanation
superlative degree
because there is not acomparison there
3.
The grizzly bear, which can grow up to eight ____ tall, has been called the most dangerous animal of North America.
Correct Answer
B. Feet
Explanation
singular plural
4.
Mr. Martine____to convey her ideas to her students when it was hard to prove
Correct Answer
B. Had failed
Explanation
subordinating conjunction, understand the sentence whether it contrary or cause and effect. the difference between because and because of is the form after because of is followed by noun because is followed by sentence
5.
The lady _________ the family car to the market at 8 pm last night around the city
Correct Answer
D. Was driving
Explanation
simple past tense, always pay attention to time signal
6.
Noura left the restaurant after she ____ eating.
Correct Answer
B. Had finished
Explanation
past perfect is folowed by past tense
7.
Climate, soil type, and availablity of water are the most critical factors in selecting ___type of grass for a lawn.
Correct Answer
A. The best
Explanation
word choice you have to choose the correct word to complete the sentence
8.
The plants died because Maria had not ___ them
Correct Answer
C. Watered
Explanation
suborditating conjunction, because is followed by sentence
9.
Read the passage below and answer the question !
Generation Unlimited is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to ensure all young people are in school, training or employment by 2030. It will focus on skills for learning, employment and empowerment, especially for girls. Young people will be central to every aspect of this initiative.
(Source: https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19234.doc.htm)
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
Correct Answer
C. Young people will be the center of Generation Unlimited.
Explanation
you can use skimming technique to resolve the problem about main idea.
mostly, the first sentence and the last setence contain the information.
10.
Read the paragraph below !
There are two main types of alpacas, the huacaya and the suri (sometimes spelled suriya depending on where you are). The main difference between the two is price and appearance. Huacayas are more common which makes them cheaper to buy. They are also easier to take care of because their coats require less maintenance. Suris are more expensive due to their rarity and the fact that their wool can be sold for more because it is more luxurious and thicker. Their coats require more daily maintenance.
(Source: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpaca)
The paragraph talks about ...
Correct Answer
D. The differences between Huacayas and Suris
Explanation
it is main idea,
the same explanation
you can use skimming technique to resolve the problem about main idea. mostly, the first sentence and the last setence contain the information.
11.
There are two main types of alpacas, the huacaya and the suri (sometimes spelled suriya depending on where you are). The main difference between the two is price and appearance. Huacayas are more common which makes them cheaper to buy. They are also easier to take care of because their coats require less maintenance. Suris are more expensive due to their rarity and the fact that their wool can be sold for more because it is more luxurious and thicker. Their coats require more daily maintenance.
According to the paragraph, we know that Huacayas ___
Correct Answer
B. It is affordable to buy and easy to take care
Explanation
this question is not asking about main idea, but specific information. you can identify this type of question from phrases or words used. such as according to, following, 5W and 1H. then, use scanning technique. this question must have keyword, usually NOUN, the key word "huacayas" is written in the second line and the following information a sentence after, the correct answer are written in the both sentence
12.
We left the town 7 years ago because my parents ________better jobs.
Correct Answer
D. Had found
Explanation
past perfect is follwed by past tense
13.
Generation Unlimited is a multi-stakeholder initiative that aims to ensure all young people are in school, training or employment by 2030. It will focus on skills for learning, employment and empowerment, especially for girls. Young people will be central to every aspect of this initiative.
(Source: https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19234.doc.htm)
it can be inferred that _____
Correct Answer
B. Young Peole will have the core role in the Generation Unlimited
Explanation
this also asks about detailed information,
decide the keyword and use scanning
14.
The cat kills the mouse after she ____ with it for some time.
Correct Answer
B. Has played
Explanation
present perfect can be followed by present tense
15.
Read the text below and answer the question !
The Dutch are on average the tallest people in the world. Men are six feet tall (182.5 cm) and women are 5 feet 7 inches (170.5 cm). Researchers point to a healthy diet and good medical care as the main factors that lead to a tall population.
(Source: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/netherlands/#netherlands-tulip-fields.jpg)
what can be implied from the paragraph above!
Correct Answer
C. The Dutch are the tallest people in the world.
Explanation
this is also detailed information, use scanning
16.
Researchers point to a healthy diet and good medical care as the main factors that lead to a tall population.
the word "diet" can be replaced by___
Correct Answer
C. Daily food
Explanation
The word "diet" in this context refers to the daily food intake of individuals. It encompasses the types of food consumed on a regular basis. Therefore, "daily food" is an appropriate replacement for the word "diet" in this sentence.
17.
Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, PewDiePie originally pursued a degree in industrial economics and technology management at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. In 2010, during his time at the university, he registered a YouTube account under the name PewDiePie.
the word "his" refers to___
Correct Answer
B. PewDiePie
Explanation
reference_ you need to find where his refers to __ or replace
18.
The old house was still there but it ______________ very much.
Correct Answer
C. Had not change
Explanation
past perfect, is the most suitable to complete the sentence
19.
Read the text bellow and choose the correct answer!
Being able to speak English allows you to communicate effectively in numerous countries, and this opens up lots of possibilities for you in terms of the countries you could choose to seek work in one day – not to mention travel to as a tourist. You won’t have to worry about getting lost when you travel to an English-speaking country, as you’ll easily be able to ask for directions, and taking guided tours, ordering food and chatting to the locals will no longer be a source of stress.
(Source: https://www.oxford-royale.co.uk/articles/reasons-learn-english.html)
These are the advantages of learning English, except ...
Correct Answer
C. Have difficulties in ordering foods and chatting to the locals.
Explanation
you must use scanning technique
20.
The sky grew pink, seagulls began to cry, and waves___ onshore as Diane took her morning stroll on the beach.
Correct Answer
A. Rolled
Explanation
coordinating conjunction,
can be functioned to make parallelism,
this join two sentence
seagulls began ___ and waves rolled
21.
The coach told the players that they should ____ a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warm-up exercises before the game.
Correct Answer
C. Get
Explanation
there are two analysis,
1. modal_ you can easly choose get, because after mondal must be bare infinitive,
2. conjunction and_ that joins word like eat, do,
22.
Martha Graham designed a new choreography technique to express _____ inner emotion through dance.
Correct Answer
C. His
Explanation
pronoun as possession
23.
The modern mandolin has four pairs of _____ tuned to violin pitch and produces a clear and bright tone.
Correct Answer
C. Strings
Explanation
The modern mandolin has four pairs of strings tuned to violin pitch and produces a clear and bright tone. Each pair of strings on the mandolin is tuned to the same pitch, creating a fuller and richer sound than if there were only one string. The use of four pairs of strings allows for greater versatility and range in playing different musical styles on the instrument.
24.
This is the same old story _________ we have been hearing since our childhood.
Correct Answer
A. Which
Explanation
adjective clause
clause markers must modify something written before it,
story is noun so which is the correct one
25.
Health care workers ____ there is an urgent need to address the problem of teenage smoking.
Correct Answer
C. Believe that
Explanation
noun clause
the correct order is the verb first, then the clause marker
26.
Although there is ___ today than in the past, significant disparities. remain between salaries earned by men and those earned by women.
Correct Answer
A. More equality
Explanation
comparative degree_
more/er ___ THAN
27.
The legal systems of most countries can be classified to ____ common law or civil law.
Correct Answer
C. Either
Explanation
correlative conjunctin,
either __ or ___
28.
Truman Capote's in cold blood is neither journalistically accurate ____
Correct Answer
A. Nor completely fictitious
Explanation
correlative conjunction
neither ___ nor___
29.
There is clear correction between ___ active lifestyle and good health
Correct Answer
B. An
Explanation
this is ARTICLE
remember it modifies the only noun
that is lifestyle.
because active is written in wovel so the correct article is AN
30.
My brother is in hospital ____ he contracted an illness from drinking dirty water
Correct Answer
C. Because
Explanation
The correct answer is "because" because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence. It shows that the brother being in the hospital is a result of him contracting an illness from drinking dirty water.
31.
The university professor consulted ____counterpart in England to help solve the problem.
Correct Answer
C. Her
Explanation
The correct answer is "her" because the sentence is referring to a female university professor. "Her" is the possessive form of "she" and is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a female. In this case, the professor consulted her counterpart in England.
32.
A Baby's development is influenced by ____ and environment
Correct Answer
C. Both heredity
Explanation
correlative conjunction
both___ and___
33.
Ludwig van Beethoven was ________, playing his first professional concert at only seven years old.
Correct Answer
A. A musical pHenomenon
Explanation
word order
article_adjective_noun
34.
You can find so_____ cheaper restaurants near the hotel.
Correct Answer
B. Many
Explanation
quantifier mdifies restaurants
35.
I decided to _____ to the top of the hill to get a better view.
Correct Answer
C. Climb
Explanation
to infinitive, can be put after VERB or adjective and Noun