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RECOUNT TEXT & SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Last week, my friend and I rode our bikes to the beach. It was only five kilometers

from our houses. It was quite windy and there was hardly anyone there. It surprised us because there were always many people coming there on the weekends. So, we had the beach on our own. We bought some hot chips, rode our bikes, played in the water and sat

under the trees. We really had a great time.


“It was only five kilometers from our houses.” (line 1). The word “It” refers to….

a)

Bike

b)

Beach

c)

Chip

d)

House

2.

Personal comment can be found in ...

a)

Orientation

b)

Reorientation

c)

Resolution

d)

Events

3.

Introducing the participant, place and time is called ...

a)

Recount

b)

Reorientation

c)

Orientation

d)

Events

4.

Last weekend, my friends and I went camping. We built the camp next to a small river.

It was getting darker and colder, so we built a fire camp. The next day, we spent our time observing plantation and insects while the girls were preparing meals. In the afternoon we went to the river and caught some fish for supper.

At night, we held a fire camp night. We sang, danced, read poetry, played magic tricks, and even some of us performed a standing comedy.

On Monday, we packed our bags and got ready to go home. It was wonderful experience in my life.


Which one of the text is a part of "event"?

a)

Last weekend, my friends and I went camping.

b)

It was getting darker and colder, so we built a fire camp.

c)

It was wonderful experience in my life.

d)

We pacekd our bags and got ready to go home

5.

Last week, l went to the lake for fishing. It was the suitable time for fishing because I had nothing to do. I went there with my friends.

Arriving at the lake, I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish. It was under the big tree at the bank of the lake. I threw my hook as far as I could then I waited for the fish eating my bait. It had been 15 minutes and I finally saw the sign that there was a fish eating my bait. I tried to pull it up and I succeeded. I got a three kilogram fish.

I got so many fish that day even though I was so tired. I was so excited. I think I will visit the spot again in the next holiday.


What is the purpose of the text?

a)

to describe the writer's activity in the weekend

b)

to explain about the writer's activity in the weekend

c)

to retell the writer's activity in the weekend

d)

to explain about fishing

6.

Which one is the example of Recount Text?

a)

Rabbit and Turtle

b)

Sangkuriang

c)

My Holiday In Bali

d)

How to make Fried Rice

7.

What are generic structure of the text ?

a)

Description, Identification

b)

Orientation, Steps, Reorientation

c)

Reorientation, thesis, Description

d)

Orientation, Events, Reorientation

8.

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)

s a type of document written by someone or group of people to announce the result of an investigation or announce something to the proper authorities

d)

is a text which informs readers about events of the day

9.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on April 21st, 1879 as the daughter of Raden Mas Ario Sosroningrat and MA Ngasirah, daughter of Haji Siti Aminah and Haji Madirono, a religious teacher in Telukawur, Jepara. Kartini's father was originally a district officer in Mayong. The father remarried with Raden Adjeng Woerjan (Moerjam). After the marriage, the Kartini's father was appointed as regent in Jepara can replace the biological father RA Woerjan, RAA Tjitrowikromo.

Kartini is the eldest daughter. His grandfather, Prince Ario Tjondronegoro IV, was appointed regent at the age of 25 years and gave Western education to their children. Kartini’s brother, Sosrokartono was a very intelligent man in the field of language. Until the age of 12 years, Kartini allowed to attend school in the ELS (Europese Lagere School). Among other Kartini learned the Dutch language. But after age 12, she had to stay home because they can be secluded.

Because Kartini could speak Dutch, then at home she began to learn on their own and wrote letters to friends correspondence coming from the Netherlands. One is Rosa Abendanon that much support. From books, newspapers, and magazines Europe, Kartini's interest in European feminist thinking. Arise desire to promote indigenous women, because she saw that indigenous women are at a low social status. Kartini saw the struggle of women to obtain their freedom, autonomy and legal equality as part of a broader movement. Kartini married a regent of Rembang, KRM Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat, who already had three wives on 12 November 1903.

The first and last child at the same time, Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat , born on 13 September 1904. A few days later, 17 September 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25 years. Kartini was buried in Bulu Village, District of Bulu, Rembang.


The followings are Kartini’s dreams about women, except ...

a)

to obtain their freedom

b)

to obey the Dutch rule

c)

to get legal equality

d)

to promote indigenous women

10.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on April 21st, 1879 as the daughter of Raden Mas Ario Sosroningrat and MA Ngasirah, daughter of Haji Siti Aminah and Haji Madirono, a religious teacher in Telukawur, Jepara. Kartini's father was originally a district officer in Mayong. The father remarried with Raden Adjeng Woerjan (Moerjam). After the marriage, the Kartini's father was appointed as regent in Jepara can replace the biological father RA Woerjan, RAA Tjitrowikromo.

Kartini is the eldest daughter. His grandfather, Prince Ario Tjondronegoro IV, was appointed regent at the age of 25 years and gave Western education to their children. Kartini’s brother, Sosrokartono was a very intelligent man in the field of language. Until the age of 12 years, Kartini allowed to attend school in the ELS (Europese Lagere School). Among other Kartini learned the Dutch language. But after age 12, she had to stay home because they can be secluded.

Because Kartini could speak Dutch, then at home she began to learn on their own and wrote letters to friends correspondence coming from the Netherlands. One is Rosa Abendanon that much support. From books, newspapers, and magazines Europe, Kartini's interest in European feminist thinking. Arise desire to promote indigenous women, because she saw that indigenous women are at a low social status. Kartini saw the struggle of women to obtain their freedom, autonomy and legal equality as part of a broader movement. Kartini married a regent of Rembang, KRM Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat, who already had three wives on 12 November 1903.

The first and last child at the same time, Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat , born on 13 September 1904. A few days later, 17 September 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25 years. Kartini was buried in Bulu Village, District of Bulu, Rembang.


Who was Kartini’s son?

a)

Sosrokartono

b)

Ario Singgih

c)

Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat

d)

Ario Tjondronegoro

11.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on April 21st, 1879 as the daughter of Raden Mas Ario Sosroningrat and MA Ngasirah, daughter of Haji Siti Aminah and Haji Madirono, a religious teacher in Telukawur, Jepara. Kartini's father was originally a district officer in Mayong. The father remarried with Raden Adjeng Woerjan (Moerjam). After the marriage, the Kartini's father was appointed as regent in Jepara can replace the biological father RA Woerjan, RAA Tjitrowikromo.

Kartini is the eldest daughter. His grandfather, Prince Ario Tjondronegoro IV, was appointed regent at the age of 25 years and gave Western education to their children. Kartini’s brother, Sosrokartono was a very intelligent man in the field of language. Until the age of 12 years, Kartini allowed to attend school in the ELS (Europese Lagere School). Among other Kartini learned the Dutch language. But after age 12, she had to stay home because they can be secluded.

Because Kartini could speak Dutch, then at home she began to learn on their own and wrote letters to friends correspondence coming from the Netherlands. One is Rosa Abendanon that much support. From books, newspapers, and magazines Europe, Kartini's interest in European feminist thinking. Arise desire to promote indigenous women, because she saw that indigenous women are at a low social status. Kartini saw the struggle of women to obtain their freedom, autonomy and legal equality as part of a broader movement. Kartini married a regent of Rembang, KRM Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat, who already had three wives on 12 November 1903.

The first and last child at the same time, Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat , born on 13 September 1904. A few days later, 17 September 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25 years. Kartini was buried in Bulu Village, District of Bulu, Rembang.


What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

a)

Kartini was the eldest daughter in her family.

b)

Kartini allowed to attend the school in the ELS.

c)

Kartini was dead after she gave birth her baby.

d)

Kartini began to learn and wrote letters to her friends.

12.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was born on April 21st, 1879 as the daughter of Raden Mas Ario Sosroningrat and MA Ngasirah, daughter of Haji Siti Aminah and Haji Madirono, a religious teacher in Telukawur, Jepara. Kartini's father was originally a district officer in Mayong. The father remarried with Raden Adjeng Woerjan (Moerjam). After the marriage, the Kartini's father was appointed as regent in Jepara can replace the biological father RA Woerjan, RAA Tjitrowikromo.

Kartini is the eldest daughter. His grandfather, Prince Ario Tjondronegoro IV, was appointed regent at the age of 25 years and gave Western education to their children. Kartini’s brother, Sosrokartono was a very intelligent man in the field of language. Until the age of 12 years, Kartini allowed to attend school in the ELS (Europese Lagere School). Among other Kartini learned the Dutch language. But after age 12, she had to stay home because they can be secluded.

Because Kartini could speak Dutch, then at home she began to learn on their own and wrote letters to friends correspondence coming from the Netherlands. One is Rosa Abendanon that much support. From books, newspapers, and magazines Europe, Kartini's interest in European feminist thinking. Arise desire to promote indigenous women, because she saw that indigenous women are at a low social status. Kartini saw the struggle of women to obtain their freedom, autonomy and legal equality as part of a broader movement. Kartini married a regent of Rembang, KRM Ario Singgih Djojo Adhiningrat, who already had three wives on 12 November 1903.

The first and last child at the same time, Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat , born on 13 September 1904. A few days later, 17 September 1904, Kartini died at the age of 25 years. Kartini was buried in Bulu Village, District of Bulu, Rembang.


What does the writer want to emphasize?

a)

RA Kartini’s life

b)

Kartini’s family

c)

The struggle of women

d)

The daughter of RM Ario Sosroningrat

13.

My family and I live in a big city. So when my uncle invited me to spend the holiday in his village I felt very excited.

I left the city by bus in the late afternoon and arrived at the village in the morning. My uncle took me to his house by his jeep. The location of his house is in the deep village near the forest. Finally, after a long journey I met my aunt and my cousin.

After taking a rest for a while, my cousin took me to the farm well to have a bath. I bathed in the open air for the first time. It was strange but fun. It was a hot day. I enjoyed the cold water very much. Then we went to the mango orchard. There I plucked mangoes with my own hands. After that we took lunch. It was a very simple meal of rice, fish, bean cake and vegetables but it was very delicious. In the afternoon, I and my cousin visited the farm. My uncle was watering the crops. I helped him by milking the cow. It was the first time in my life I do it so it was very awkward at first, but then my cousin taught me to do it. It was fun actually.

I spent the night in the village for fifteen days doing many exciting things with my cousin. When I returned home, many people came to see me off. I was very impressed by the simple living of the village people.


“It was the first time in my life I do it so...” (paragraph 3)

The underlined word refers to ….

a)

plucking the mangoes

b)

milking the cow

c)

taking a bath

d)

watering the crops

14.

My family and I live in a big city. So when my uncle invited me to spend the holiday in his village I felt very excited.

I left the city by bus in the late afternoon and arrived at the village in the morning. My uncle took me to his house by his jeep. The location of his house is in the deep village near the forest. Finally, after a long journey I met my aunt and my cousin.

After taking a rest for a while, my cousin took me to the farm well to have a bath. I bathed in the open air for the first time. It was strange but fun. It was a hot day. I enjoyed the cold water very much. Then we went to the mango orchard. There I plucked mangoes with my own hands. After that we took lunch. It was a very simple meal of rice, fish, bean cake and vegetables but it was very delicious. In the afternoon, I and my cousin visited the farm. My uncle was watering the crops. I helped him by milking the cow. It was the first time in my life I do it so it was very awkward at first, but then my cousin taught me to do it. It was fun actually.

I spent the night in the village for fifteen days doing many exciting things with my cousin. When I returned home, many people came to see me off. I was very impressed by the simple living of the village people.


What is the main idea of the third paragraph?

a)

Living in the farm was not easy.

b)

The writer took a bath in open air for the first time.

c)

The writer enjoyed the country life in his uncle’s village.

d)

Doing many activities in the village made the rwiter awkward.

15.

My family and I live in a big city. So when my uncle invited me to spend the holiday in his village I felt very excited.

I left the city by bus in the late afternoon and arrived at the village in the morning. My uncle took me to his house by his jeep. The location of his house is in the deep village near the forest. Finally, after a long journey I met my aunt and my cousin.

After taking a rest for a while, my cousin took me to the farm well to have a bath. I bathed in the open air for the first time. It was strange but fun. It was a hot day. I enjoyed the cold water very much. Then we went to the mango orchard. There I plucked mangoes with my own hands. After that we took lunch. It was a very simple meal of rice, fish, bean cake and vegetables but it was very delicious. In the afternoon, I and my cousin visited the farm. My uncle was watering the crops. I helped him by milking the cow. It was the first time in my life I do it so it was very awkward at first, but then my cousin taught me to do it. It was fun actually.

I spent the night in the village for fifteen days doing many exciting things with my cousin. When I returned home, many people came to see me off. I was very impressed by the simple living of the village people.


The text mostly talks about....

a)

living in the village

b)

the house of uncle’s writer

c)

the simple living of the village people

d)

the writer’s experience visiting a village

16.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice; I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.


From the story above we can conclude that there was a problem because …

a)

The writer’s friend was in the clothes section.

b)

The writer and his friend couldn’t ride the motorcycle.

c)

The writer couldn’t contact his friend.

d)

The writer and his friend decided to go to the department store.

17.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice; I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.


The writer couldn’t contact his friend because …

a)

He was in the parking area.

b)

His cell phone was broken.

c)

He went home alone.

d)

His friend was still choosing a shirt.

18.

Last Friday, a friend of mine asked me to accompany him to buy a new shirt at a department store. We left home at 03.00 p.m. by motorcycle. As soon as we arrived there, we went to the clothes section. I let him choose one. An hour later, I got bored watching him confused in choosing a shirt. So I left him and went to the cassette counter. Thirty minutes later, I went back to the clothes section but I couldn’t find him there. My cell phone was broken so I couldn’t call him. I went to the parking area. I saw his motorcycle was there but I couldn’t find him. I waited for him for a few moments then finally I gave up and decided to go home.

When I arrived home, my mother told me that my friend called. She said that he was in the department store looking for me. My mother asked me to come back to the department store. Reluctantly, I walked to the department store and you know what? When I arrived there his motorcycle was not in the parking area. He just went home. I was very tired. There was no other choice; I had to walk home again. When I arrived home, I was so tired. I was very angry but when I saw my friend’s broad smile greet me in front of the door, I just could not help laughing.


The text above is about …

a)

The writer and his friend.

b)

The writer friends.

c)

An embarrassing day.

d)

Shopping with mother.

19.

My Holiday


Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colourful flowers and a small pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.


From the text we can conclude that ....

a)

The writer went to Mount Bromo for a week.

b)

The writer got happy after the holiday in Mt. Bromo.

c)

They took a rest and had lunch near the beach.

d)

The scenery in Mount Batok is not so beautiful.

20.

My Holiday


Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colourful flowers and a small pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.


What does the text mostly talk about?

a)

The writer’s holiday

b)

Going to Mount Bromo

c)

Going to Mount Batok

d)

Going to the zoo

21.

My Holiday


Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colourful flowers and a small pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.


What is the writer’s intention of writing the text?

a)

To show how to spend the holiday.

b)

To persuade someone to have a holiday.

c)

To inform someone’s the holiday.

d)

To tell someone’s experince.

22.

My Holiday


Last week I went to Mount Bromo. I stayed at my friend's house in Probolinggo, East Java. The house has a big garden with colourful flowers and a small pool.

In the morning, my friend and I saw Mount Batok. The scenery was very beautiful. We rode on horseback. It was scary, but it was fun. Then, we went to get a closer look at the mountain. We took pictures of the beautiful scenery there. After that, we took a rest and had lunch under a big tree. Before we got home, we went to the zoo at Wonokromo. We went home in the afternoon.

We were very tired. However, I think it was really fun to have a holiday like this. I hope my next holiday will be more interesting.


What is the purpose of the text?

a)

To show how to spend the holiday.

b)

To persuade someone to have a holiday.

c)

To inform someone’s the holiday.

d)

To tell someone’s experince.

23.

GOING TO THE ZOO

Yesterday, my family and I went to the zoo, to see the elephants and other animals. We went by car and left home 7 at a.m. It took about one and half hours to get to the zoo.

When we got to the zoo, we went directly to the pet shop to buy some animal food. We spent fifteen thousand rupiahs on the food. After getting the food, we first visited the nocturnal house where birds and reptiles-which only come out at night were displayed. It was really interesting. After that we went for a ride on an elephant. It was a thrill! My dad nearly fell off when he let go of the rope.

At 12.15 p.m., my mom and my sisters prepared the lunch. We ate our lunch under a big tree near the elephant area. After lunch, we went to the bird park. We fed some of the birds inside the park. When we returned home we were tired but happy because we had so much fun.


“My dad nearly fell off when he let go of the rope”.(par 2)

The underlined word refers to the writer’s ... .

a)

daddy

b)

mommy

c)

sister

d)

brother

24.

GOING TO THE ZOO

Yesterday, my family and I went to the zoo, to see the elephants and other animals. We went by car and left home 7 at a.m. It took about one and half hours to get to the zoo.

When we got to the zoo, we went directly to the pet shop to buy some animal food. We spent fifteen thousand rupiahs on the food. After getting the food, we first visited the nocturnal house where birds and reptiles-which only come out at night were displayed. It was really interesting. After that we went for a ride on an elephant. It was a thrill! My dad nearly fell off when he let go of the rope.

At 12.15 p.m., my mom and my sisters prepared the lunch. We ate our lunch under a big tree near the elephant area. After lunch, we went to the bird park. We fed some of the birds inside the park. When we returned home we were tired but happy because we had so much fun.


Where did they have their lunch?

a)

Near the bird cage

b)

In a restaurant

c)

Under the big tree

d)

In a parking area

25.

GOING TO THE ZOO

Yesterday, my family and I went to the zoo, to see the elephants and other animals. We went by car and left home 7 at a.m. It took about one and half hours to get to the zoo.

When we got to the zoo, we went directly to the pet shop to buy some animal food. We spent fifteen thousand rupiahs on the food. After getting the food, we first visited the nocturnal house where birds and reptiles-which only come out at night were displayed. It was really interesting. After that we went for a ride on an elephant. It was a thrill! My dad nearly fell off when he let go of the rope.

At 12.15 p.m., my mom and my sisters prepared the lunch. We ate our lunch under a big tree near the elephant area. After lunch, we went to the bird park. We fed some of the birds inside the park. When we returned home we were tired but happy because we had so much fun.


What is the topic of the text?

a)

Family gathering

b)

Spending holiday

c)

Going to the zoo

d)

Having picnic

26.

Change this sentence with negative form of Simple Past Tense!

(+) He played football with his friends yesterday.

4 lines
27.

Change this sentence with positive form of Simple Past Tense!

(-) Andre wasn't my classmate last year.

4 lines
28.

Change this sentence with interogative form of Simple Past Tense!

(+) Black Pink sang songs last month.

4 lines
29.

Change this sentence with positive form of Simple Past Tense!

(-) Tonny didn't go to London last year.

4 lines
30.

Change this sentence with negative form of Simple Past Tense!

(-) Did he clean the classroom yesterday?

4 lines