Latihan Soal for PTS

The purpose of a recount text is to ....

• A. entertain readers with an imaginative story

• B. describe how something works

• C. retell past events in chronological order

• D. explain the steps of a process

Which sentence uses the correct simple past tense?

• A. He go to the market yesterday.

• B. He went to the market yesterday.

• C. He going to the market yesterday.

• D. He goes to the market yesterday.

Which one is an irregular verb in past form?

• A. played

• B. walked

• C. went

• D. opened

The word 'then' in a text is used as a ....

• A. subject

• B. verb

• C. time connective

• D. object

What is the generic structure of a narrative text?

• A. Orientation – Events – Reorientation

• B. Orientation – Complication – Resolution

• C. Introduction – Body – Conclusion

• D. Identification – Description

Read the text below:

Last month, our school celebrated Independence Day. The celebration started at 8 a.m. in the school yard. First, we had a flag ceremony. After that, there were many competitions, such as sack races, eating crackers, and tug of war. Then, we had a speech contest about the meaning of Independence Day. Finally, the headmaster gave prizes to the winners. It was a joyful and memorable day.
What was the first activity?

• A. Competitions

• B. Prize giving

• C. Speech contest

• D. Flag ceremony

Read the text below:

Last month, our school celebrated Independence Day. The celebration started at 8 a.m. in the school yard. First, we had a flag ceremony. After that, there were many competitions, such as sack races, eating crackers, and tug of war. Then, we had a speech contest about the meaning of Independence Day. Finally, the headmaster gave prizes to the winners. It was a joyful and memorable day.

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a competition?

• A. Sack races

• B. Eating crackers

• C. Football match

• D. Tug of war

Read the text below:

Last holiday, I visited my grandparents in Yogyakarta. I traveled there by train with my family. We arrived in the evening and had dinner together. The next day, we went to Malioboro Street and bought some souvenirs. Then, we visited Prambanan Temple and took many photos. On the last day, we went to Parangtritis Beach before going home. It was an unforgettable holiday.

Why did the writer go to Malioboro Street?

• A. To have dinner

• B. To buy souvenirs

• C. To take photos

• D. To swim

Read the text below:

Last holiday, I visited my grandparents in Yogyakarta. I traveled there by train with my family. We arrived in the evening and had dinner together. The next day, we went to Malioboro Street and bought some souvenirs. Then, we visited Prambanan Temple and took many photos. On the last day, we went to Parangtritis Beach before going home. It was an unforgettable holiday.

Arrange these events in correct order:

1. 1. Visiting Parangtritis Beach

2. 2. Having dinner with grandparents

3. 3. Visiting Prambanan Temple

• 1. A. 2 – 3 – 1

• 1. B. 3 – 1 – 2

• 1. C. 1 – 2 – 3

• 1. D. 2 – 1 – 3

Read the text below:

Last holiday, I visited my grandparents in Yogyakarta. I traveled there by train with my family. We arrived in the evening and had dinner together. The next day, we went to Malioboro Street and bought some souvenirs. Then, we visited Prambanan Temple and took many photos. On the last day, we went to Parangtritis Beach before going home. It was an unforgettable holiday.

From the text, what can we infer about the writer’s family?

• A. They live in Yogyakarta.

• B. They enjoy traveling together.

• C. They like to eat street food.

• D. They prefer staying at home.