Bab 1: Express Yourself: Ability and Willingness

Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 8 · 5 soal · bagian 2 dari 2

Soal

If a friend says, “I would like to play basketball, but I can’t,” what are they expressing?
1. Ability to play basketball, but unwillingness.
2. Inability to play basketball, but willingness to play later.
3. Willingness to play basketball, but they can’t.
4. Inability to play basketball and unwillingness to try.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. Willingness to play basketball, but they can’t. Explanation: “I would like to play basketball, but I can’t” expresses willingness (would like to play) and inability (can’t).
Soal

Which sentence correctly combines ability and willingness for a real-life scenario?
1. “I can help you clean the classroom, and I would like to help after lunch.”
2. “I can’t help you, but I would like to help.”
3. “I want to help you, but I can’t clean now.”
4. “I can clean, but I don’t want to help.”
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. “I can help you clean the classroom, and I would like to help after lunch.” Explanation: “I can help you clean the classroom, and I would like to help after lunch” clearly expresses both ability and willingness in a polite and practical way. B shows willingness but current inability, C expresses willingness with inability in a different order, and D shows ability with unwillingness, which is less positive.
Soal

How should you politely refuse an invitation to a party?
1. “I can’t go, but I would like to help with something.”
2. “I don’t want to come to your party.”
3. “No, I’m busy, so don’t invite me next time.”
4. “I would like to come, but I can’t.”
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. “I can’t go, but I would like to help with something.” Explanation: “I can’t go, but I would like to help with something” is a polite way to express inability while offering willingness to contribute in another way. Option B is blunt, C is rude, and D is a better option, but A is more polite and helpful.
Soal

If someone says, “I can play the guitar, but I wouldn’t like to perform in front of an audience,” what is the best follow-up question to ask?
1. “Why wouldn’t you like to perform in front of an audience?”
2. “Can you sing and play at the same time?”
3. “Would you like to practice with me?”
4. “What other songs can you play?”
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. “Why wouldn’t you like to perform in front of an audience?” Explanation: “Why wouldn’t you like to perform in front of an audience?” is the best follow-up because it seeks clarification about willingness. Option B is a bit off-topic, C is more about willingness to practice, and D focuses on ability.
Soal

Which sentence correctly combines ability and willingness?
1. “I can play football, but I don’t want to play right now.”
2. “I can’t play football, but I would like to join later.”
3. “I can play football, and I would like to play with you.”
4. “I want to play football, but I can’t today.”
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. “I can play football, and I would like to play with you.” Explanation: “I can play football, and I would like to play with you” correctly shows ability (can play football) and willingness (would like to play). Option A expresses unwillingness, B is a polite refusal with willingness, and D is a willingness to play but shows inability.

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