Latihan Soal Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 9 Bab 4: Describe and Express Actions Clearly (bagian 2)

Soal

"Ryan loves painting landscapes. However, he ______ (not enjoy) painting portraits because he finds them challenging." What is the correct negative form of the sentence?
1. does not enjoys
2. does not enjoy
3. do not enjoy
4. is not enjoy
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. does not enjoy Explanation: For third person singular subjects (he/Ryan), the correct negative form is does not + base verb. The base verb "enjoy" does not change after "does not."
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Fill in the blank to make the sentence Present Continuous "Samantha is in her kitchen right now. She ______ (bake) cookies for her younger brother's birthday." What is the correct form of the verb
1. bakes
2. is baking
3. has baked
4. baked
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. is baking Explanation: The present continuous tense describes an action happening at this very moment. The correct form is is + verb + -ing, making "is baking" the correct choice.
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Fill in the blank to make the sentence Present Continuous "Samantha is in her kitchen right now. She ______ (bake) cookies for her younger brother's birthday." What is the correct form of the verb?
1. bakes
2. is baking
3. has baked
4. baked
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. is baking The present continuous tense describes an action happening at this very moment. The correct form is is + verb + -ing, making "is baking" the correct choice.
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"Tommy usually plays soccer after school. However, today he is tired, so he ______ (not play) soccer." Which of the following completes the sentence correctly?
1. does not play
2. do not play
3. is not playing
4. has not played
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. is not playing Explanation: The sentence describes an exception to Tommy’s usual routine (happening right now). The present continuous negative form is is not + verb + -ing, so "is not playing" is correct.
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"Anna likes to keep her mornings structured. She always wakes up at 6 a.m., makes her bed, and prepares coffee before starting work." Which sentence from the text describes a habitual action?
1. "She always wakes up at 6 a.m."
2. "She is preparing coffee now."
3. "She made her bed yesterday."
4. "She will wake up at 7 a.m. tomorrow."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. "She always wakes up at 6 a.m." Explanation: Habitual actions are described using the simple present tense. The phrase "always wakes up at 6 a.m." represents a regular part of Anna’s routine.
Soal

Fill in the blank with Passive Voice "In the bakery, fresh bread ______ (bake) every morning and delivered to customers before noon." Which verb form completes the sentence in the passive voice?
1. is baked
2. is baking
3. bakes
4. has been baked
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. is baked Explanation: The passive voice in the simple present tense uses is/are + past participle. "Is baked" correctly describes the action performed on the bread every morning.
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"Mark is a morning person. He enjoys jogging in the park before breakfast, but he ______ (not jog) when it rains." Which sentence completes the text correctly?
1. does not jog
2. do not jog
3. is not jogging
4. has not jogged
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. does not jog Explanation: In the simple present tense, the negative form for third person singular (he) is does not + base verb. The base form "jog" remains unchanged after "does not."
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Lisa is an animal caretaker at a wildlife sanctuary. Every morning, she feeds the animals and checks their health. She monitors their behavior to ensure they are happy and healthy. On some days, Lisa trains the younger animals to follow simple commands. She loves her job and believes that taking care of animals is her passion. Which sentence from the text describes a habitual action?
1. "Lisa is an animal caretaker at a wildlife sanctuary."
2. "Every morning, she feeds the animals and checks their health."
3. "Lisa trains the younger animals to follow simple commands."
4. "She believes that taking care of animals is her passion."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: B. "Every morning, she feeds the animals and checks their health." Explanation: Habitual actions are described using the simple present tense and indicate routines or regular activities. The phrase "every morning" emphasizes the habitual nature of this action. The other sentences describe facts, beliefs, or specific occurrences that are not regular activities.
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"David is a talented musician. He plays the piano and teaches music lessons to children every afternoon. David believes that music has the power to change lives. His students enjoy learning from him because of his patience and creativity." Which sentence from the text expresses a fact in the present tense?
1. "David is a talented musician."
2. "He plays the piano and teaches music lessons to children every afternoon."
3. "David believes that music has the power to change lives."
4. "His students enjoy learning from him because of his patience and creativity."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. "David is a talented musician." Explanation: A fact in the present tense describes a general truth about the subject. "David is a talented musician" is a factual statement about his skills. The other sentences describe actions or opinions that, while true, are not universal or permanent facts.
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"Michael visits his grandmother every weekend. He enjoys spending time with her and often helps with household chores. After lunch, they usually play cards or watch movies together." Which time expression in the text signals the use of the simple present tense?
1. often
2. usually
3. every weekend
4. after lunch
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. every weekend Explanation: "Every weekend" is a time expression that indicates a habitual action, which is commonly described using the simple present tense. While "often" and "usually" are adverbs of frequency, they do not specifically pinpoint a regular timeframe like "every weekend." "After lunch" describes when an action happens but does not necessarily indicate a habitual routine.
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"Michael visits his grandmother every weekend. He enjoys spending time with her and often helps with household chores. After lunch, they usually play cards or watch movies together." Which time expression in the text signals the use of the simple present tense?
1. often
2. usually
3. every weekend
4. after lunch
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. every weekend "Every weekend" is a time expression that indicates a habitual action, which is commonly described using the simple present tense. While "often" and "usually" are adverbs of frequency, they do not specifically pinpoint a regular timeframe like "every weekend." "After lunch" describes when an action happens but does not necessarily indicate a habitual routine.
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"In this bakery, fresh bread ______ (make) daily and sold to customers by noon." Which verb form completes the sentence correctly?
1. is made
2. is making
3. makes
4. has made
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: A. is made Explanation: Passive voice in the simple present tense follows the structure is/are + past participle. The sentence "fresh bread is made daily" emphasizes the action (making bread) rather than the doer. The other options either describe active voice ("makes"), present continuous tense ("is making"), or past perfect tense ("has made"), which do not fit this context.
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"Water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface. It is essential for all forms of life. The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans. This process happens continuously and keeps the planet’s ecosystems balanced." Which sentence from the text is a universal truth expressed in the present tense?
1. "Water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface."
2. "It is essential for all forms of life."
3. "The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans."
4. "This process happens continuously and keeps the planet’s ecosystems balanced."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. "The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans." Explanation: Universal truths are general facts that remain constant and are expressed in the present tense. While other sentences describe related details, "The water cycle moves water..." focuses on a scientific fact that is universally true. This makes it the best example of a universal truth in the present tense.
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"Water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface. It is essential for all forms of life. The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans. This process happens continuously and keeps the planet’s ecosystems balanced." Which sentence from the text is a universal truth expressed in the present tense?
1. "Water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface."
2. "It is essential for all forms of life."
3. "The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans."
4. "This process happens continuously and keeps the planet’s ecosystems balanced."
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. "The water cycle moves water through the atmosphere, land, and oceans." Universal truths are general facts that remain constant and are expressed in the present tense. While other sentences describe related details, "The water cycle moves water..." focuses on a scientific fact that is universally true. This makes it the best example of a universal truth in the present tense.
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"Every Sunday, Michael and his family ______ (visit) the local farmer’s market. They enjoy buying fresh fruits and vegetables. Michael’s favorite activity is sampling the homemade desserts while his parents shop for produce. Afterward, they usually relax in the park before heading home." Complete the sentence using the correct verb form in the simple present tense.
1. visits
2. visited
3. visit
4. are visiting
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. visit Explanation: The simple present tense is used for habitual actions, and "Every Sunday" signals a regular activity. For plural subjects like "Michael and his family," the base form of the verb "visit" is used without an -s. The other options either incorrectly conjugate the verb for the subject or use past/continuous tense, which do not match the sentence’s context.
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"Tom enjoys gardening in his free time. He grows vegetables and flowers in his backyard. Every evening, he waters the plants and checks if they are healthy. Gardening is his favorite hobby, and he spends hours taking care of his plants." What is the correct question to ask about Tom’s routine in the simple present tense?
1. What does Tom does in his free time?
2. What do Tom do in his free time?
3. What does Tom do in his free time?
4. What is Tom doing in his free time?
Lihat pembahasan
Answer: C. What does Tom do in his free time? Explanation: In the simple present tense, when forming questions for third person singular subjects (Tom), the correct structure is What + does + subject + base verb. The verb "do" remains in its base form after "does." The other options either use incorrect conjugation ("does Tom does") or mix tenses ("What is Tom doing" uses present continuous).

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