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The Legend of Malin Kundang
Once upon a time, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang. He was a smart and diligent boy, but his family was very poor. One day, Malin decided to go sailing in search of a better life. After years of hard work, he became a wealthy merchant and married a beautiful woman.

One day, Malin’s ship docked near his home village. His mother, who had been waiting for him, was overjoyed and rushed to meet him. However, Malin was ashamed of his humble origins and denied knowing her. Feeling hurt and humiliated, his mother cursed him, turning him into stone as punishment for his arrogance.

What lesson can we learn from the legend of Malin Kundang?

• Hard work and dedication lead to success

• Respect and gratitude toward parents are essential

• Wealth guarantees happiness

• Being ashamed of one’s roots is acceptable

• Curses are part of cultural folklore

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The Legend of Malin Kundang
Once upon a time, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang. He was a smart and diligent boy, but his family was very poor. One day, Malin decided to go sailing in search of a better life. After years of hard work, he became a wealthy merchant and married a beautiful woman.

One day, Malin’s ship docked near his home village. His mother, who had been waiting for him, was overjoyed and rushed to meet him. However, Malin was ashamed of his humble origins and denied knowing her. Feeling hurt and humiliated, his mother cursed him, turning him into stone as punishment for his arrogance.

What caused Malin Kundang’s transformation into stone?

• His disobedience to his father

• His shipwreck caused by a storm

• A curse from his mother

• His greed for wealth and power

• An accident during his voyage

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The Legend of Malin Kundang
Once upon a time, in a small village near the beach in West Sumatra, lived a boy named Malin Kundang. He was a smart and diligent boy, but his family was very poor. One day, Malin decided to go sailing in search of a better life. After years of hard work, he became a wealthy merchant and married a beautiful woman.

One day, Malin’s ship docked near his home village. His mother, who had been waiting for him, was overjoyed and rushed to meet him. However, Malin was ashamed of his humble origins and denied knowing her. Feeling hurt and humiliated, his mother cursed him, turning him into stone as punishment for his arrogance.

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Malin’s struggle to become wealthy

• Malin’s inability to recognize his mother

• The strained relationship between Malin and his mother

• Malin’s failure to return to his village

• The villagers’ jealousy of Malin’s success

She ... to Bali last week.

• Go

• Goes

• Going

• Went

• Gone

Which of the following sentences contains a correct noun phrase?

• The quickly brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• A basket full of fresh apples was on the table.

• She is reading an very interesting book about science.

• The tall and smart boy runs fastly.

• A many beautiful flowers bloom in the garden.

Identify the noun phrase in the following sentence:
"The bright, sparkling stars lit up the night sky."

• The night sky

• Bright, sparkling stars

• Lit up the night sky

• Stars lit up

• The bright, sparkling stars

Which of the following is NOT a noun phrase?

• The old oak tree

• A group of talented musicians

• An incredible story about courage

• Beautifully singing in the morning

• Several small children playing

They played the game well last match.
The negative sentence of the sentence above is ...

• They do not play the game well last match.

• They does not play the game well last match.

• They did not played the game well last match.

• They are not playing the game well last match.

• They did not play the game well last match.

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Cinderella
Once upon a time, there was a kind and beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who treated her poorly, making her do all the household chores. Despite her hardships, Cinderella remained kind-hearted.

One day, an invitation to a royal ball arrived, but Cinderella was forbidden to attend. While she was weeping, a fairy godmother appeared and transformed her rags into a beautiful gown, complete with glass slippers. The fairy also turned a pumpkin into a carriage and mice into horses, but warned that the magic would end at midnight.

At the ball, Cinderella captured the prince's heart, but she left in a hurry at midnight, leaving behind one glass slipper. The prince searched the kingdom and eventually found Cinderella, who fit the slipper perfectly. They married and lived happily ever after.

What is the main theme of the story?

• The importance of wealth and power

• Kindness and courage can lead to happiness

• Magic always solves problems

• Revenge against cruelty

• Obedience to authority

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Cinderella
Once upon a time, there was a kind and beautiful girl named Cinderella. She lived with her cruel stepmother and stepsisters who treated her poorly, making her do all the household chores. Despite her hardships, Cinderella remained kind-hearted.

One day, an invitation to a royal ball arrived, but Cinderella was forbidden to attend. While she was weeping, a fairy godmother appeared and transformed her rags into a beautiful gown, complete with glass slippers. The fairy also turned a pumpkin into a carriage and mice into horses, but warned that the magic would end at midnight.

At the ball, Cinderella captured the prince's heart, but she left in a hurry at midnight, leaving behind one glass slipper. The prince searched the kingdom and eventually found Cinderella, who fit the slipper perfectly. They married and lived happily ever after.

What event marked the climax of the story?

• The arrival of the royal ball invitation

• The transformation of Cinderella by the fairy godmother

• The moment Cinderella leaves behind her glass slipper

• The prince's search throughout the kingdom

• The marriage of Cinderella and the prince