Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 8 Bab 4: Pages From The Past (bagian 1)

Soal

Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses the simple past tense?
1. He went to the store yesterday.
2. They didn't like the movie last night.
3. She watches the news yesterday.
4. I studied for my exam all afternoon.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. She watches the news yesterday. Explanation: C is incorrect because watches is in the present tense, while the sentence refers to a past event. The correct form is watched: She watched the news yesterday. A, B, and D correctly use the simple past tense: went, didn't like, and studied are all properly formed for past actions.
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Choose the sentence that correctly uses the negative form of the simple past tense.
1. I didn't went to the party last weekend.
2. He did not ate breakfast yesterday.
3. We didn't play basketball last Sunday.
4. She not go to school yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. We didn't play basketball last Sunday. Explanation: This sentence is correct because the negative form in the simple past tense follows the structure: subject + did not/didn't + base verb, and play is used correctly in its base form. The other options are incorrect because they incorrectly use past tense forms after did not or fail to include the auxiliary verb.
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Which of the following is a correct interrogative sentence in the simple past tense?
1. Did you saw the new movie last night?
2. Did they go to the concert last weekend?
3. She did not liked the book.
4. I did see the show yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. Did they go to the concert last weekend? Explanation: This sentence correctly uses the structure of a past tense question: Did + subject + base verb. The verb go is in its base form, which is required after did. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they either use the past tense verb after did or misuse the auxiliary in negative/interrogative forms.
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Which time expression is most commonly used with the simple past tense to talk about past events?
1. Now
2. Tomorrow
3. Last week
4. In the future
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. Last week Explanation: Time expressions in the simple past tense indicate when an action occurred. Last week correctly points to a completed action in the past, making it compatible with the simple past tense. Options A, B, and D refer to the present or future and therefore do not fit the past tense context.
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Which sentence is correctly uses an irregular verb in the past tense?
1. She played tennis every weekend.
2. He wakes up early every day.
3. I ate lunch at noon yesterday.
4. They walked to the store last Saturday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. I ate lunch at noon yesterday. Explanation: The verb ate is the correct past tense form of the irregular verb eat, accurately describing a completed past action. Options A and D are regular verbs, while option B is in present tense, so they do not meet the requirement for using an irregular past tense verb.
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Read the sentence and choose the correct question form: "Adam played football in the park yesterday." Which is the correct question to ask about this sentence?
1. Did Adam played football in the park yesterday?
2. Did Adam play football in the park yesterday?
3. Adam did play football in the park yesterday?
4. Does Adam play football in the park yesterday?
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. Did Adam play football in the park yesterday? Explanation: In a past tense question, the auxiliary did is followed by the base form of the main verb (play). Options A and C incorrectly use the past form after did, while D incorrectly uses the present tense and present auxiliary does.
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Which of the following sentences is a correct use of an irregular verb in the past tense?
1. I runned to school yesterday.
2. She swam in the pool last Sunday.
3. They play football yesterday afternoon.
4. He goed to the market yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. She swam in the pool last Sunday. Explanation: Swam is the correct past tense form of the irregular verb swim. Options A and D incorrectly use regularized forms of irregular verbs (runned, goed), while C uses the present tense verb play instead of past tense.
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Read the text below and answer the question: "Yesterday, Mia woke up early, ate breakfast, and went to the library. She studied for two hours, then met her friend at the café. After that, they walked in the park and talked about their school projects. Finally, Mia returned home and read a book before dinner." What did Mia do after studying at the library?
1. She returned home.
2. She met her friend at the café.
3. She ate breakfast.
4. She read a book.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. She met her friend at the café. Explanation: The text indicates the sequence of events using time expressions and sequence words. After studying, Mia met her friend at the café, which is correctly described in option B. The other options refer to events that happened before or after that part of the story.
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Read the text below to answer the question! Last Saturday, Liam woke up early because he was very excited. First, he had breakfast with his family and then packed his bag for a day trip to the countryside. After that, he went with his parents to visit his grandparents. They spent the morning helping in the garden and feeding the chickens. Around noon, they had lunch together and talked about family memories. In the afternoon, Liam and his cousins played football in the yard and rode their bikes along the small path near the house. Finally, they went back home in the evening, tired but happy after a fun-filled day. What did Liam do after having lunch?
1. He played football with his cousins.
2. He woke up early.
3. He packed his bag for the day trip.
4. He went back home immediately.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. He played football with his cousins. Explanation: The text clearly indicates the sequence of events using time expressions (around noon, in the afternoon, finally). After having lunch, Liam spent time playing football with his cousins, which matches option
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Read the text below to answer the question! Yesterday, Sofia decided to spend her day at the local museum. She woke up at 7 a.m., ate a quick breakfast, and took the bus to the museum. First, she visited the ancient history section, where she read about the artifacts and looked at old pottery. Then, she joined a guided tour of the art gallery and learned about famous paintings. After that, Sofia attended a workshop where she painted a small canvas inspired by her favorite artwork. In the late afternoon, she sat in the museum café, drank lemonade, and wrote notes in her journal about her favorite exhibits. Finally, she returned home and shared her experiences with her family. What did Sofia do before attending the workshop?
1. She visited the ancient history section.
2. She drank lemonade in the café.
3. She returned home and shared her experiences.
4. She woke up at 7 a.m.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. She visited the ancient history section. Explanation: The text describes a chronological sequence of events. Before attending the workshop, Sofia first visited the ancient history section and then joined a guided tour, making option A correct. Options B, C, and D describe events that happened either much earlier or later, so they are incorrect.
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Read the text below to answer the question! Two days ago, Ethan decided to organize his room and spend the day on household tasks. First, he cleaned his desk and arranged his books by subject. Then, he vacuumed the floor and dusted the shelves. After that, Ethan found some old toys and games under his bed and decided to donate them to a local charity. Around noon, he took a break and made a sandwich for lunch. In the afternoon, he washed his windows and polished the mirror. Finally, in the evening, he sat on his bed, looked at his tidy room, and felt proud of his accomplishments. What did Ethan do after vacuuming and dusting?
1. He cleaned his desk.
2. He polished the mirror.
3. He found old toys and decided to donate them.
4. He took a break for lunch.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. He found old toys and decided to donate them. Explanation: According to the text, the sequence of events shows that after vacuuming the floor and dusting the shelves, Ethan discovered old toys and chose to donate them. Option C correctly identifies this action. Options A, B, and D refer to earlier or later events, making them incorrect.
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Read the text below to answer the question! On Sunday, Noah spent the day helping his family with chores around the house. First, he washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. Then, he watered the garden and swept the patio. After that, Noah helped his mother prepare lunch, chopping vegetables and setting the table. In the afternoon, he folded laundry and organized his bedroom. Finally, in the evening, Noah relaxed on the couch and watched a movie with his parents, feeling satisfied with all the work he had done during the day. What did Noah do before preparing lunch with his mother?
1. He watered the garden and swept the patio.
2. He relaxed on the couch and watched a movie.
3. He folded laundry and organized his bedroom.
4. He set the table and chopped vegetables.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. He watered the garden and swept the patio. Explanation: The text presents events in chronological order. Before helping his mother prepare lunch, Noah first completed outdoor chores, including watering the garden and sweeping the patio, which corresponds to option A. Options B and C describe later events, while D is part of the lunch preparation itself, so only A correctly reflects the action immediately before lunch.
Soal

Which of the following sentences is correct?
1. She did studied for her exam yesterday.
2. They did not go to the park last weekend.
3. I was went to the library yesterday.
4. He did not ate breakfast this morning.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. They did not go to the park last weekend. Explanation: Option B correctly uses the negative simple past tense: did not + base verb. The other options incorrectly use the past tense after did/did not, which is grammatically wrong. Understanding this structure is essential for forming accurate negative past sentences.
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Which of the following shows the correct sequence of actions in a story?
1. Then I woke up. First, I brushed my teeth. After that, I ate breakfast.
2. I went to school. First, I ate breakfast. Then I brushed my teeth.
3. I ate breakfast. Finally, I woke up. First, I went to school.
4. First, I brushed my teeth. Then, I ate breakfast. After that, I went to school.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: D. First, I brushed my teeth. Then, I ate breakfast. After that, I went to school. Explanation: Option D correctly uses sequence words (first, then, after that) to describe actions in chronological order. The other options present events out of order, which would confuse the reader or listener.
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses sequence words?
1. I ate breakfast, then I woke up.
2. I went to the park after that, first I played football.
3. I brushed my teeth finally, then woke up first.
4. First, I packed my bag. Then, I left for school. After that, I walked to the bus stop. Finally, I arrived at school.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: D. First, I packed my bag. Then, I left for school. After that, I walked to the bus stop. Finally, I arrived at school. Explanation: Option D correctly uses sequence words (first, then, after that, finally) to organize events in chronological order. The other options misuse the sequence words, making the order confusing.
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence below in the simple past tense? "Yesterday, I ______ for three hours before dinner."
1. studied
2. studies
3. studying
4. study
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. studied Explanation: Option A is correct because studied is the simple past tense of the regular verb study, describing a completed action in the past. The other options are in present tense (studies, study) or present participle (studying), which are grammatically incorrect for a past action.
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence below in the simple past tense? "Last weekend, we ______ our house before the guests arrived."
1. cleaned
2. clean
3. cleaning
4. cleans
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. cleaned Explanation: Option A is correct because cleaned is the simple past tense of the regular verb clean, indicating a completed past action. The other options use the present tense (clean, cleans) or present participle (cleaning), which do not match the past context.
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence below in the simple past tense? "Yesterday, I ______ a delicious sandwich for lunch."
1. eat
2. eaten
3. ate
4. eating
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. ate Explanation: Option C is correct because ate is the irregular past tense of eat, correctly describing a past action. The other options (eat, eaten, eating) are present tense or past participle forms, which are grammatically incorrect in this sentence.
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence using the simple past tense? "Two days ago, she ______ to the library to borrow a book."
1. goes
2. went
3. going
4. go
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. went Explanation: Option B is correct because went is the past tense of the irregular verb go, and two days ago signals a completed past action. The other options (goes, going, go) are present tense or participle forms, which do not fit the past context.
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Which verb correctly completes the sentence in the negative past tense? "I ______ (not / watch) the new episode of the show last night."
1. did not watched
2. did not watch
3. did not watching
4. did not watches
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. did not watch Explanation: Option B is correct because in the negative simple past tense, the structure is did not + base verb, and watch is the base form. The other options incorrectly use the past form or participle after did not, which is grammatically wrong.
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Which sentence correctly uses a regular verb in the simple past tense?
1. I watched a documentary yesterday.
2. She watch TV last night.
3. They watching a movie yesterday.
4. He watches the news yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. I watched a documentary yesterday. Explanation: Option A is correct because watched is the simple past tense of the regular verb watch and matches the past time expression yesterday. The other options are present tense or participle forms, which are grammatically incorrect for past events.
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Which sentence correctly combines a frequency word with an irregular past tense verb?
1. I often ate sandwiches for lunch last week.
2. She sometimes eated pasta yesterday.
3. They always goed to the library last weekend.
4. He never runed in the park yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. I often ate sandwiches for lunch last week. Explanation: Option A is correct because ate is the irregular past tense of eat, correctly describing a completed past action, and often indicates frequency. The other options incorrectly apply regular patterns to irregular verbs, making them grammatically incorrect.
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Which sentence correctly expresses a past action that did not happen using a frequency word?
1. I never did went to the park last weekend.
2. She always did not play basketball yesterday.
3. They sometimes did not visit their grandparents last week.
4. He often did not went to school yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. They sometimes did not visit their grandparents last week. Explanation: Option C correctly follows the negative past tense structure did not + base verb and uses sometimes to indicate frequency. Other options incorrectly use past tense after did not or misplace the frequency word.
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Which sentence correctly describes a past event with a frequency word?
1. Last year, he sometimes runs in the park.
2. Yesterday, she never go to school.
3. Two days ago, they often play soccer in the morning.
4. Last month, I always went to the park on Sundays.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: D. Last month, I always went to the park on Sundays. Explanation: Option D is correct because went is the past tense of the irregular verb go, and always indicates a repeated past action. The other options incorrectly use present tense verbs (go, play, runs) instead of past tense.
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Which sentence correctly expresses a past action that rarely happened?
1. I never did watch TV last weekend.
2. She always did not go to school yesterday.
3. They sometimes did not eat breakfast last week.
4. He often did not slept early yesterday.
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. They sometimes did not eat breakfast last week. Explanation: Option C is correct because it correctly combines the negative past tense structure did not + base verb with the frequency word sometimes. The other options are incorrect because they use the past form after did not or misplace the frequency word.

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