Pendahuluan
Bahasa Inggris merupakan salah satu mata pelajaran penting di tingkat SMP. Memahami materi dengan baik dan berlatih soal secara rutin akan membantu siswa meraih hasil yang memuaskan. Artikel ini menyajikan contoh soal Bahasa Inggris kelas 9 semester 1, lengkap dengan pembahasan, untuk membantu siswa mempersiapkan diri menghadapi ujian. Soal-soal ini mencakup berbagai materi, mulai dari present tense hingga descriptive text.
I. Grammar
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Simple Present Tense
- Pengertian: Digunakan untuk menyatakan kebiasaan, fakta umum, atau kegiatan yang terjadi secara teratur.
- Rumus:
- (+) Subject + Verb 1 (s/es)
- (-) Subject + Do/Does + Not + Verb 1
- (?) Do/Does + Subject + Verb 1?
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Contoh Soal:
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My mother _____ (cook) delicious food every day.
- A. cook
- B. cooks
- C. cooked
- D. is cooking
Jawaban: B. cooks
Pembahasan: Subjek "My mother" adalah tunggal, sehingga kata kerja harus ditambahkan "-s".
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They _____ (not/play) football on Sundays.
- A. don’t play
- B. doesn’t play
- C. didn’t play
- D. isn’t playing
Jawaban: A. don’t play
Pembahasan: Subjek "They" adalah jamak, sehingga menggunakan "do not" atau "don’t".
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_____ (she/like) coffee?
- A. Do she like
- B. Does she like
- C. Did she like
- D. Is she liking
Jawaban: B. Does she like
Pembahasan: Untuk subjek tunggal (she), menggunakan "Does" dalam kalimat tanya.
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Present Continuous Tense
- Pengertian: Digunakan untuk menyatakan kegiatan yang sedang berlangsung saat ini.
- Rumus:
- (+) Subject + Is/Am/Are + Verb-ing
- (-) Subject + Is/Am/Are + Not + Verb-ing
- (?) Is/Am/Are + Subject + Verb-ing?
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Contoh Soal:
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I _____ (study) English now.
- A. study
- B. am study
- C. am studying
- D. studied
Jawaban: C. am studying
Pembahasan: Menggunakan "am" karena subjeknya "I" dan kata kerja ditambahkan "-ing".
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They _____ (not/watch) TV at the moment.
- A. isn’t watching
- B. aren’t watching
- C. wasn’t watching
- D. weren’t watching
Jawaban: B. aren’t watching
Pembahasan: Subjek "They" jamak, jadi menggunakan "are not" atau "aren’t".
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_____ (he/play) the guitar?
- A. Do he play
- B. Does he play
- C. Is he playing
- D. Was he playing
Jawaban: C. Is he playing
Pembahasan: Subjek "he" tunggal, dan kejadiannya sedang berlangsung, jadi menggunakan "Is".
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Simple Past Tense
- Pengertian: Digunakan untuk menyatakan kegiatan yang terjadi di masa lampau dan sudah selesai.
- Rumus:
- (+) Subject + Verb 2
- (-) Subject + Did + Not + Verb 1
- (?) Did + Subject + Verb 1?
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Contoh Soal:
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I _____ (go) to Bali last year.
- A. go
- B. goes
- C. went
- D. gone
Jawaban: C. went
Pembahasan: Bentuk lampau dari "go" adalah "went".
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She _____ (not/eat) breakfast this morning.
- A. didn’t eat
- B. doesn’t eat
- C. haven’t eaten
- D. hadn’t eaten
Jawaban: A. didn’t eat
Pembahasan: Menggunakan "did not" atau "didn’t" karena kejadiannya di masa lampau.
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_____ (you/see) the movie yesterday?
- A. Do you see
- B. Does you see
- C. Did you see
- D. Have you seen
Jawaban: C. Did you see
Pembahasan: Untuk kalimat tanya lampau, menggunakan "Did".
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II. Vocabulary
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Describing People
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Contoh Soal:
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My brother is very _____. He always helps others.
- A. lazy
- B. selfish
- C. generous
- D. rude
Jawaban: C. generous
Pembahasan: "Generous" berarti murah hati, sesuai dengan deskripsi suka membantu orang lain.
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She is a very _____ girl. She always smiles and makes friends easily.
- A. shy
- B. friendly
- C. arrogant
- D. pessimistic
Jawaban: B. friendly
Pembahasan: "Friendly" berarti ramah, sesuai dengan deskripsi mudah berteman.
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He is very _____. He always wants to win.
- A. competitive
- B. creative
- C. cooperative
- D. calm
Jawaban: A. competitive
Pembahasan: "Competitive" berarti kompetitif, selalu ingin menang.
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Describing Places
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Contoh Soal:
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The beach is very _____. The sand is white and the water is clear.
- A. noisy
- B. crowded
- C. beautiful
- D. polluted
Jawaban: C. beautiful
Pembahasan: Deskripsi pasir putih dan air jernih menunjukkan tempat yang indah.
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The city is very _____. There are many tall buildings and lots of traffic.
- A. quiet
- B. peaceful
- C. busy
- D. boring
Jawaban: C. busy
Pembahasan: Deskripsi bangunan tinggi dan lalu lintas padat menunjukkan kota yang sibuk.
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The park is very _____. There are many trees and flowers.
- A. ugly
- B. dirty
- C. green
- D. small
Jawaban: C. green
Pembahasan: Banyaknya pohon dan bunga menunjukkan taman yang hijau.
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III. Reading Comprehension
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Descriptive Text
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Contoh Soal:
Text:
My best friend is named Sarah. She is 15 years old. She is tall and slim. She has long, brown hair and blue eyes. She is very friendly and kind. She likes to read books and listen to music. We often go to the library together. I am very lucky to have her as my best friend.
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What is Sarah’s age?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 15
- D. 20
Jawaban: C. 15
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "She is 15 years old."
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What color is Sarah’s hair?
- A. Black
- B. Blonde
- C. Brown
- D. Red
Jawaban: C. Brown
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "She has long, brown hair…"
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What does Sarah like to do?
- A. Play sports
- B. Read books and listen to music
- C. Watch movies
- D. Cook food
Jawaban: B. Read books and listen to music
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "She likes to read books and listen to music."
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Short Story
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Contoh Soal:
Text:
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village near a forest. One day, she went into the forest to pick berries. She got lost and couldn’t find her way back home. She was very scared. Suddenly, she saw a friendly wolf. The wolf helped her find her way back to the village. Lily was very grateful.
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Where did Lily live?
- A. In a big city
- B. In a small village near a forest
- C. In a castle
- D. In a cave
Jawaban: B. In a small village near a forest
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "She lived in a small village near a forest."
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What did Lily do in the forest?
- A. She played games
- B. She picked berries
- C. She built a house
- D. She slept
Jawaban: B. She picked berries
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "She went into the forest to pick berries."
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Who helped Lily find her way back home?
- A. A friendly bear
- B. A friendly fox
- C. A friendly wolf
- D. A friendly bird
Jawaban: C. A friendly wolf
Pembahasan: Informasi terdapat pada kalimat "The wolf helped her find her way back to the village."
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IV. Writing
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Descriptive Paragraph
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Contoh Soal:
Write a short paragraph describing your favorite pet. Include details about its appearance, personality, and what you like to do together. (Minimum 5 sentences)
Contoh Jawaban:
My favorite pet is a cat named Whiskers. He is small and fluffy with white fur and green eyes. He is very playful and loves to chase after toys. He is also very affectionate and loves to cuddle. We like to play together in the garden, and I often read books to him. Whiskers is a wonderful companion and I love him very much.
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Simple Letter/Email
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Contoh Soal:
Write a short email to your friend inviting them to your birthday party. Include the date, time, and location of the party. (Minimum 5 sentences)
Contoh Jawaban:
Subject: You’re Invited to My Birthday Party!
Hi ,
I’m so excited to invite you to my birthday party! It will be on Saturday, October 28th, at 7:00 PM. The party will be held at my house. There will be food, games, and lots of fun! I really hope you can come.
Best,
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Kesimpulan
Latihan soal-soal di atas akan membantu siswa kelas 9 SMP untuk memahami materi Bahasa Inggris semester 1 dengan lebih baik. Selain soal-soal ini, siswa juga disarankan untuk aktif belajar di kelas, mengerjakan tugas, dan membaca berbagai sumber berbahasa Inggris. Dengan persiapan yang matang, siswa akan lebih percaya diri dalam menghadapi ujian dan meraih hasil yang optimal.
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