English Quiz (Simple Past Tense) for the 8th Grade

Yesterday, Rina ___ to the market to buy some vegetables.

• goes

• go

• went

• going

Last weekend, we ___ a beautiful beach with our family.

• visit

• visited

• visiting

• visits

Andi ___ his homework last night before going to bed.

• does

• did

• doing

• do

They ___ soccer at the field last Sunday.

• plays

• play

• played

• playing

My brother ___ a new book from the library yesterday.

• borrow

• borrows

• borrowed

• borrowing

Read the text below:

Last holiday, I went to Bali with my family. We visited many beautiful places, such as beaches, temples, and traditional markets. My favorite part was watching the sunset at Kuta Beach. It was a beautiful experience.

What is the main idea of the text above?

• The writer describes a trip to Bali.

• The writer spends a day at Kuta Beach.

• The writer buys souvenirs at the market.

• The writer watches a sunset with friends.

In a recount text, which tense is commonly used to describe past events?

• Present tense

• Past tense

• Future tense

• Present continuous tense

Which of the following is an example of a recount text?

• A text about how to make a cake

• A nice experience in the last holiday

• A description of a famous landmark

• An advertisement about a holiday destination

Which part of a recount text provides a summary of the events?

• Orientation

• Events

• Reorientation

• Resolution

Read the sentence below and choose the correct option: "I ________ my grandma's house last weekend."

• visits

• visiting

• visited

• will visit