1.
"Had the company been fair in giving bonuses, the employees would not have gone on strike."
Correct Answer
A. The employees were quite dissatisfied
Explanation
The given answer suggests that the reason the employees went on strike is because they were dissatisfied. This implies that the company did not meet their expectations or fulfill their demands, specifically in regards to bonuses. If the employees were satisfied with the bonuses they received, they would not have felt the need to go on strike.
2.
If I hadn’t booked in advance, I would have had difficulties in getting good accommodation at a reasonable price.
Correct Answer
A. I got a good room and I didn’t have to pay much
Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the person was able to find a good room at a reasonable price without booking in advance. This implies that they were fortunate to find a good accommodation option without facing any difficulties or high costs.
3.
Had the make up class been announced earlier, more students would have attended the lecture.
Correct Answer
C. Many students missed the make up class
Explanation
The correct answer is "many students missed the make up class". This is because the sentence suggests that if the make-up class had been announced earlier, more students would have attended. Since no students came to the make-up class, it can be inferred that many students missed it, possibly because they were not aware of the announcement or had other commitments.
4.
If I work harder, I ... my paper in due time.
Correct Answer
A. Will finish
Explanation
The correct answer is "will finish" because it indicates a future action that will happen if the person works harder. The use of "will" suggests a certain outcome, implying that the person is confident in their ability to complete the paper on time.
5.
"If they had known that the flood was coming, They would not have stayed In their house."
Means .....
Correct Answer
A. They didn't know that the flood was coming therefore, they stayed in their house
Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the reason they stayed in their house was because they did not know that the flood was coming. This implies that if they had known about the flood, they would have made a different decision and not stayed in their house.
6.
Had he flown to Madura, he would have seen the bull race. We may conclude that ...
Correct Answer
A. He was not present at the bull race
Explanation
Based on the given statement, "Had he flown to Madura, he would have seen the bull race," we can conclude that he was not present at the bull race. The phrase "had he flown" implies that he did not actually fly to Madura, therefore he did not witness the bull race.
7.
He .... if I had not reminded him.
Correct Answer
A. Might have forgotten
Explanation
The correct answer is "might have forgotten" because it suggests that there was a possibility that he would forget if the speaker had not reminded him. The phrase "might have" indicates a past hypothetical situation, implying that forgetting was a potential outcome.
8.
Were the doctor here, he would examine Mary. This means ...
Correct Answer
B. Mary cannot be examined because the doctor is not here
Explanation
The correct answer is "Mary cannot be examined because the doctor is not here." This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition. The use of "were" instead of "was" suggests an unreal or unlikely situation. Therefore, the sentence implies that the doctor is not actually present and therefore cannot examine Mary.
9.
He will be late for school if he .... at once.
Correct Answer
A. Does not leave
Explanation
The correct answer is "does not leave" because the sentence is in the present tense and the use of "will" or past tense forms ("did not leave" and "had not left") would be grammatically incorrect. The phrase "if he does not leave at once" implies a condition in the present that could result in him being late for school.
10.
Your drawing was very good.
I could have done better if I .... more time.
Correct Answer
A. Had had
Explanation
The correct answer is "had had". This is because the sentence is talking about a past unrealized condition. The speaker is saying that they could have done better if they had had more time in the past. The use of "had had" is the past perfect form, indicating that the speaker did not have enough time in the past.
11.
If he ... more confidence during the Interview, he should have got the jobs he wanted.
Correct Answer
A. Had been
Explanation
The correct answer is "had been". This is because the sentence is in the past unreal conditional form, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. The use of "had been" suggests that if he had possessed more confidence during the interview, it would have had an impact on the outcome of the job applications.
12.
Agus: Why do you look sad?
Hasan: Because I… my wallet.
Correct Answer
A. Have just lost
Explanation
The correct answer is "have just lost." This is the correct answer because Agus is referring to a recent event, indicating that he has lost his wallet very recently. The phrase "have just lost" is used to describe an action that happened in the very recent past, which fits the context of Agus feeling sad about losing his wallet.
13.
Diana: Will you have lunch with me?
Tamara: I’d love to, but I am still full. I… my lunch.
Correct Answer
A. Have had
Explanation
Tamara is indicating that she is still full from her previous meal, suggesting that she has already eaten lunch. Therefore, the correct answer is "have had," indicating that she has already had her lunch.
14.
Our teacher never ….... England.
Correct Answer
A. Visits
Explanation
The correct answer is "visits" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a habitual action. The word "never" indicates that the teacher does not visit England on a regular basis.
15.
Rasti … her mother before she came home.
Correct Answer
A. Had pHoned
Explanation
The correct answer is "had phoned" because the sentence is in the past perfect tense. This tense is used to show an action that happened before another past action. In this case, Rasti phoned her mother before she came home. The past perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "had" followed by the past participle of the main verb.
16.
The drugs … by Diego, she got influenza.
Correct Answer
A. had been drunk
Explanation
The correct answer is "had been drunk". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect tense, indicating that the action of being drunk occurred before another past action (getting influenza). "Had been drunk" is the correct past participle form of the verb "drink" in the past perfect tense.
17.
The police ….. for the robber for two years before they caught him.
Correct Answer
A. Had been looking
Explanation
The correct answer is "had been looking". This is because the sentence is in the past perfect continuous tense, indicating an action that started in the past and continued up until a specific point in the past. The phrase "for two years" also indicates a duration of time, further supporting the use of the past perfect continuous tense.
18.
His name is Nadia, isn’t …?
Correct Answer
A. it
Explanation
The correct answer is "it". This is because the question is asking about the gender-neutral name "Nadia" and the pronoun that should be used to refer to it. The pronoun "it" is commonly used to refer to objects or gender-neutral names.
19.
“If I had come earlier, I could have met Bob in person” means …
Correct Answer
A. "I came late, so I could not meet Bob in person”
Explanation
The correct answer is "I came late, so I could not meet Bob in person". This is because the phrase "If I had come earlier" implies that the person arrived late, and as a result, they were unable to meet Bob in person.
20.
She missed the train. She … earlier.
Correct Answer
A. Should have left
Explanation
The correct answer is "should have left" because it indicates a past obligation or necessity that was not fulfilled. The sentence suggests that she had a responsibility to leave earlier in order to catch the train, but she failed to do so. "Should have left" expresses regret or a missed opportunity in the past.
21.
These shoes are old, … comfortable.
Correct Answer
A. But
Explanation
The correct answer is "but". This conjunction is used to contrast two ideas or statements. In this case, it suggests that despite the shoes being old, there is an expectation that they are still comfortable.
22.
He knows only a little English, … he is to do good business.
Correct Answer
A. But
Explanation
The word "but" is the correct answer because it suggests a contrast or contradiction between the two parts of the sentence. The first part states that the person knows only a little English, which might imply that they would not be able to do good business. However, the word "but" introduces a contrasting idea, indicating that despite their limited English skills, they are still able to do good business.
23.
The dishes we had for lunch were all delicious …?
Correct Answer
A. Weren’t they
Explanation
The correct answer is "weren't they." This is because the statement "The dishes we had for lunch were all delicious" is in the affirmative form, and the tag question at the end should be in the negative form to maintain balance. Therefore, "weren't they" is the appropriate tag question to use.
24.
The batik dress mother gave me is old, its color has faded. It refers to …
Correct Answer
A. batik
Explanation
The given sentence states that the batik dress given by the mother is old and its color has faded. Therefore, the word "it" refers to the batik dress.
25.
“… he would have eaten half of the cake.”
Correct Answer
A. Had he been hungry
Explanation
The correct answer is "Had he been hungry." This is the correct answer because it follows the correct conditional structure for a hypothetical situation in the past. The phrase "had he been" is used to express a hypothetical condition in the past, and the word "hungry" indicates the condition that would have resulted in him eating half of the cake.
26.
Your sister always gets up late on Sundays, …?
Correct Answer
A. Doesn’t she
Explanation
The correct answer is "doesn't she". This is because the sentence is in the negative form, indicating that the sister does not get up late on Sundays. The tag question "doesn't she" is used to seek confirmation or agreement, suggesting that the sister indeed does not get up late on Sundays.
27.
Everything can … well if you also try to cooperate with us.
Correct Answer
A. Run
Explanation
The correct answer is "run" because it is the base form of the verb and it agrees with the subject "Everything." In this sentence, "run" is used to express the idea of things going well or smoothly.
28.
My Math teacher may … us writing test tomorrow so we have to make preparation for it.
Correct Answer
A. Give
Explanation
The correct answer is "give" because it is the base form of the verb and matches the subject "My Math teacher." In this context, "give" suggests that the teacher may require the students to take a writing test, indicating a future possibility.
29.
My uncle is one of the Math teachers in this school. He … here every day.
Correct Answer
A. Teaches
Explanation
The correct answer is "teaches" because the sentence is in the present tense and is referring to a habitual action. The word "every day" indicates that the uncle's teaching is a regular occurrence.
30.
I had five books on my table two days ago but now … only two on it.
Correct Answer
A. there are
Explanation
The correct answer is "there are". This is because the sentence is referring to the current state of the books on the table, indicating that there are currently only two books on the table.
31.
If the students _____ late to submit the scholarship application to the board, they will not be listed as candidates.
Correct Answer
B. Are
Explanation
If the students are late to submit the scholarship application to the board, they will not be listed as candidates. This sentence is in the present tense and requires the plural form of the verb "to be," which is "are."
32.
You _____ the job if you were not late for the interview.
Correct Answer
A. Would get
Explanation
The correct answer is "would get" because it is a conditional statement in the past tense. The sentence is expressing a hypothetical situation where the person would have gotten the job if they had not been late for the interview. "Would get" is the correct form to use in this context.
33.
Fortunately, you assisted to push the car. If you hadn’t helped him, he ______ with you.
Correct Answer
A. Would have gotten angry
Explanation
If you hadn't helped him, he would have gotten angry with you. This suggests that the person would have become angry if the assistance had not been provided. The phrase "would have gotten angry" is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past where anger would have been the likely response.
34.
______ her shyness, she would have become a great teacher.
Correct Answer
A. Had she overcome
Explanation
The correct answer is "had she overcome". This is because the sentence is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical situation. The phrase "had she overcome" is the correct form of the verb "overcome" in the past perfect subjunctive tense, indicating that she did not actually overcome her shyness. The use of "had" before the subject "she" is necessary for the correct grammatical structure.
35.
My brother lives in village but he … in the city.
Correct Answer
A. Works
Explanation
The correct answer is "works" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "brother" is singular. Therefore, the verb should be in the third person singular form, which is "works."