1.
Marsya : I called you yesterday, but no one answered.
sheila : Oh, I ... the garden, at the time
Correct Answer
B. Was weeding
Explanation
Sheila's response "Oh, I was weeding the garden, at the time" indicates that she was busy with the task of weeding the garden when Marsya called. The past continuous tense "was weeding" is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past, which aligns with Sheila's explanation.
2.
Mrs. Hendra has left Surabaya for Medan by GA 707 since 9.00 a.m. Surely she . . . . there soon
Correct Answer
D. Will arrive
Explanation
The sentence indicates that Mrs. Hendra has already left Surabaya for Medan at 9.00 a.m. Therefore, the correct answer is "will arrive" as it suggests that she is expected to arrive in Medan soon.
3.
Ari : My teacher gave me an assigment to write a book review. can you tell me what book I should review?
And : Well _______, You'd better review The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Correct Answer
B. I'd like to suggest
Explanation
The correct answer is "I'd like to suggest". This response indicates that the person is offering a suggestion for the book that Ari should review.
4.
Dadi : Would you mind making a copy of this book?
Reni : Oh ______, no part of the book may be copied.
Correct Answer
C. I suggest
Explanation
The correct answer is "I suggest". Reni is suggesting that there is an alternative solution or course of action because she states that no part of the book may be copied.
5.
Nadia : Hey, Adi. Do you have any plans for tomorrow.
Adi : No________, why ?
Correct Answer
B. Nothing's come up yet
Explanation
Adi's response of "Nothing's come up yet" suggests that he currently has no plans for tomorrow. He is open to suggestions or opportunities that may arise.
6.
Hamka : Hi______, you would answer a question for me.
Hatta : It depends. What's it for ?
Correct Answer
B. I wonder if
Explanation
The correct answer is "I wonder if". In the given conversation, Hamka is asking Hatta if he would answer a question for him. Hatta responds by saying "It depends. What's it for?" This indicates that Hatta is unsure and curious about the nature of the question, suggesting that he is wondering if he should answer it or not. Therefore, the most appropriate response for Hamka would be "I wonder if".
7.
Ari : Hi, Ari. Do you know about the weather tomorrow?
Adi : ________it's going to be hot and sunny.
Correct Answer
A. I predict
Explanation
In this conversation, Adi is asked about the weather tomorrow. The phrase "I predict" indicates that Adi is making a forecast or estimation about the weather. This suggests that Adi is using their knowledge or observations to make an educated guess about the weather conditions, implying that they are predicting it will be hot and sunny.
8.
Andi : Why do you like shopping at Melati Departement store?
Yani : Because the items................... at a reasonable price.
Correct Answer
D. Are sold
Explanation
Yani likes shopping at Melati Department store because the items are sold at a reasonable price. This implies that the store consistently offers its items for sale at affordable prices, making it an attractive shopping destination for Yani.
9.
Tia : John, have you done the assigment given by Mr.Simon?
John : Not yet, but I ......... doing it by the time he ask me.
Correct Answer
E. Will have finished
Explanation
John is saying that he has not yet done the assignment, but he will finish it by the time Mr. Simon asks him. The phrase "will have finished" indicates a future action that will be completed before a specific point in time, in this case, before Mr. Simon asks John about the assignment.
10.
Aida : Your English is good. When did you start studying it ?
Yuyan : In 1990. And I .........................it for more than 20 years
Correct Answer
E. Have been studying
Explanation
The correct answer is "have been studying". This is because Yuyan started studying English in 1990 and has continued to study it for more than 20 years. The phrase "have been studying" is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.