Grammar Check (Tourism and Culinary)

Which word completes the sentence correctly?

Bali ___ famous for its beautiful beaches.

• are

• is

• were

• be

Answer explanation

"Bali" is a singular noun, so the correct verb to use with it is "is," which agrees with the subject in number.

Heri, Arif, and Ratna are debating: Mount Bromo is one of ___ active volcanoes in Indonesia.

• more

• most

• the most

• a most

Answer explanation

"The most" is used to compare Mount Bromo with other active volcanoes in Indonesia, indicating it's one of the most active.

Which of the following words can fill in the blank to make the sentence correct?

Jakarta, ___ is the capital of Indonesia, is a bustling metropolis.

• that

• which

• where

• who

Answer explanation

"Which" is used to introduce additional information about Jakarta, specifying it as the capital of Indonesia.

Indah, Maya, and Sari are planning a trip to Indonesia. Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

• "If I was in Indonesia, I would visit Bali."

• "If I were in Indonesia, I would visit Bali."

• "If I am in Indonesia, I will visit Bali."

• "If I will be in Indonesia, I would visit Bali."

Answer explanation

The correct use of the subjunctive mood in hypothetical situations involving unreal or unlikely conditions is indicated by "were" instead of "was."

Which sentence correctly uses the gerund?

• Exploring the temples in Java is a fascinating experience.

• To explore the temples in Java is a fascinating experience

• To exploring the temples in Java is a fascinating experience.

• Explore the temples in Java is a fascinating experience

Answer explanation

The gerund form ("exploring") is used as the subject of the sentence, indicating an action or activity.

Adi, Dian, and Rina are planning a trip to Indonesia. They are excited to try rendang, a traditional dish. If they ___ to Indonesia, they ___ to try rendang.

• go / have

• went / had

• goes / having

• going / had

Answer explanation

This sentence expresses a general truth or habit, so the present simple tense ("go") and present perfect tense ("have") are used.

Angga, Sri, and Indah are planning a trip to the Gili Islands. They are excited to explore the underwater world and ___ a popular destination for snorkeling and diving.

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

"Islands" is a plural noun, so the correct verb to use with it is "are," which agrees with the subject in number.

Hey there! Can you guess where Borobudur Temple, located in Central Java, is? It's the world's largest Buddhist temple!

• located

• locating

• locate

• locates

Answer explanation

"Located" is the past participle of the verb "locate," used to describe the position of Borobudur Temple.

Imagine Rina, Rudi, and Joko are planning a trip to the rice terraces. If it ___ rain, they ___ their adventure.

• will / will cancel

• would / would cancel

• would / will cancel

• will / would cancel

Answer explanation

The first clause is a conditional statement about a hypothetical situation, so the modal verb "would" is used. The second clause is the result of the first, so "will" is used to indicate future action.

Which sentence showcases the correct application of the present perfect continuous tense?

• Rani has been exploring Bali last summer

• Adi explored Bali every summer

• Angga has been discovering Bali for the past month

• Rani explores Bali for the past month

Answer explanation

The present perfect continuous tense is formed with "have been" + present participle ("-ing" form of the verb) to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing.