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Recoint text quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!


The text is telling about?

a)

My holiday

b)

Holiday in Paris

c)

Last holiday

2.

Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!


Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a)

A man that take him to French

b)

A man that gave him thirty seven cards

c)

A man that lent him a book

3.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!”

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.


Based on the text, where was the writer?

a)

At the center of the town

b)

At home

c)

At the market

4.

Social function of recount text is...

a)

To give an information

b)

To telling about the story

c)

To retell past experiences

5.

What is the tense used in recount text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Present Continuous Tense

c)

Simple Past Tense

6.

What is Recount Text ?

a)

is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems

b)

is a text which retells events or experiences in the past

c)

is a text which informs readers about events of the day

7.

The event of the text is.....

a)

Last Monday was a busy day for me. I spent my time to do a lot of activities from college to my home.

b)

First, at the morning, I did my presentation assignment with my partner, she was Nurhidayah.

c)

Those activities made my day busy.

8.

What are generic structure of the text ?

a)

Description, Identification

b)

Orientation, Steps, Reorientation

c)

Reorientation, thesis, Description

d)

Orientation, Events, Reorientation

9.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Invitation of writer’s International Day

b)

Invitation of Grandparents’ International Day

c)

Celebration of Sue’s International Day

d)

Celebration of Grandparents’ International Day

10.

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To describe The International Day

b)

To announce The International Day

c)

To report The International Day

d)

To retell The International Day

11.

Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!


The text is telling about?

a)

My holiday

b)

Holiday in Paris

c)

Last holiday

12.

Last holiday I went to Paris. I visited museums and sat in public gardens. A friendly waiter taught me a few words of French. Then he lent me a book. I read a few lines, but I did not understand a word. Every day, I thought about postcards. My holidays passed quickly, but I did not send any cards to my friends. On the last day I made a big decision, I got up early and bought thirty seven cards. I spent the whole day in my room, but I did not write a single card!


Whom did the writer meet in Paris?

a)

A man that take him to French

b)

A man that gave him thirty seven cards

c)

A man that lent him a book

13.

On Saturday night, we went to the Town Hall. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people had gathered under the Town Hall clock. It would strike twelve in twenty minutes’ time. Fifteen minutes passed and then, at five to twelve, the clock stopped. The big minute hand did not move. We waited and waited, but nothing happened. Suddenly someone shouted,”It’s two minutes past twelve! The clock has stopped!”

I looked at my watch. It was true. The big clock refused to welcome the New Year. At that moment, everybody began to laugh and sing.


Based on the text, where was the writer?

a)

At the center of the town

b)

At home

c)

At the market

14.

Social function of recount text is...

a)

To give an information

b)

To telling about the story

c)

To retell past experiences

15.

What is the tense used in recount text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Present Continuous Tense

c)

Simple Past Tense

16.

What is Recount Text ?

a)

is a story with complication or problematic events and it tries to find the resolutions to solve the problems

b)

is a text which retells events or experiences in the past

c)

is a text which informs readers about events of the day

17.

The event of the text is.....

a)

Last Monday was a busy day for me. I spent my time to do a lot of activities from college to my home.

b)

First, at the morning, I did my presentation assignment with my partner, she was Nurhidayah.

c)

Those activities made my day busy.

18.

What are generic structure of the text ?

a)

Description, Identification

b)

Orientation, Steps, Reorientation

c)

Reorientation, thesis, Description

d)

Orientation, Events, Reorientation

19.

What is the main idea of the paragraph?

a)

Invitation of writer’s International Day

b)

Invitation of Grandparents’ International Day

c)

Celebration of Sue’s International Day

d)

Celebration of Grandparents’ International Day

20.

What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To describe The International Day

b)

To announce The International Day

c)

To report The International Day

d)

To retell The International Day

21.

Teks recount merupakan salah satu jenis teks.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

22.

Fungsi dari teks recount yaitu untuk menceritakan pengalaman, atau memberitahukan informasi yang telah terjadi.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

23.

Konten dalam teks recount harus bersifat mengibur.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

24.

Secara keseluruhan, struktur dari teks recount ada lima.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

25.

Struktur teks recount terdiri dari: Orientation, Events, dan Re-orierntation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

26.

Orientation bisa diartikan juga sebagai ide utama cerita dalam teks recount.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

27.

Event bisa diartikan sebagai kesimpulan cerita dalam teks recount.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

28.

Re-orientation dapat diartikan sebagai ide pendukung dari orientation.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

29.

Kalimat yang ada dalam teks recount ditulis menggunakan bentuk tenses bentuk lampau.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

30.

Adverb of time digunakan dalam teks recount untuk memberitahukan kapan peristiwa yang diceritakan terjadi.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No idea

31.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


Where did the writer spend his holiday?

a)

in the morning

b)

in the afternoon

c)

in his home

d)

in his room

32.

My Holiday at home

Last holiday was my worst holiday because I did not go anywhere. I just stayed in my home. In the morning, I woke up and had a breakfast. After that, I played with my cat. In the afternoon, I had a lunch and after that I took a nap. In the evening. I watched untill I felt boring. My daily activities were like that during the holiday. So, I was sure last holiday was my worst holiday.


What did the writer do before taking a nap?

a)

He had lunch

b)

He watched a movie

c)

He played with his cat

d)

He had breakfast

33.

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.


What had been done by the writer in the text?

a)

Passed an exam

b)

Graduated from school

c)

Got married

d)

Won a contest

34.

Last year was the best experience I’ve ever got. I was the first winner of singing competition

I love singing since I was kid. I practiced so hard before the D-day. My parents were really supportive. They helped me to practice and prepared healthy food for me. They also gave me motivation to believe in myself.

That’s why winning singing competition meant so much to me.


Who helped the writer to practice?

a)

The writer's friends

b)

The writer's fans

c)

The writer's family

d)

The writer's parents

35.

On Wednesday, my students and I went to Yogyakarta. We stayed at Dirgahayu Hotel which is not far from Malioboro.

On Thursday, we visited the temples in Prambanan. There are three big temples, the Brahmana, Syiwa and Wisnu temples. They are really amazing. We visited only Brahmana and Syiwa temples, because Wisnu temple is being renovated.

On Friday morning we went to Yogya Kraton. We spent about two hours there. We were lucky because we were led by a smart and friendly guide. Then we continued our journey to Borobudur. We arrived there at four p.m. At 5 p.m. we heard the announcement that Borobudur gate would be closed.

In the evening we left for Jakarta by wisata bus.


The text above mainly discusses about……..

a)

the writer’s trip to Yogyakarta

b)

the writer’s first visit to Prambanan

c)

the writer’s impression about the guide

d)

the writer’s experience at Yogya Kraton

e)

the writer’s impression about Borobudur

36.

A Trip to the Zoo Yesterday my family and I went to the zoo to see the elephant. When we got to the zoo, we went to the shop to buy some food to give to the animals.

After getting the food, we went to the nocturnal house where we saw birds and reptiles which only come out at night. Before having lunch, we went for a ride on the elephant. It was a thrill to ride it. Dad fell off when he let go off the rope, but he was ok.

During the lunch we fed some birds in the park. In the afternoon we saw the animals being fed. When we returned home we were very tired but happy. It was because we had so much fun activities at many places at the zoo.


What happened to the writer’s dad when he rode an elephant?

a)

He fell off

b)

He felt a thrill

c)

He failed

d)

He felt fun

e)

He runaway

37.

What is the purpose of the story above?

a)

To inform the past event

b)

tell the readers a funny story

c)

Presenting point of view about an issue

d)

Describing a particular and very special thing

38.

When was Mary absent to school?

a)

Last week

b)

Last Monday

c)

Last Sunday

d)

Next Sunday

39.

What did they find in their car?

a)

A tickets

b)

2 tickets

c)

diamonds

d)

jewelry

e)

a bag

40.

to write a recount text, we usually use .... tense

a)

Simple present

b)

Present Continuous

c)

Simple past

d)

Simple future