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Recount Text Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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 feel about the holiday?

a)

He felt satisfied

b)

He felt glad

c)

He felt annoyed

d)

He felt happy

3.

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 informing or to amuse the readers about the writer's activity in the weekend

d)

to explain about fishing

e)

to announce about the fishing event

4.

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.


"I directly went to the best spot to get a giant fish".

a)

huge

b)

large

c)

very big

d)

great

e)

small

5.

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

6.

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.


Why did the writer and his family feel very tired after having a trip to the zoo?

a)

They took a long time to reach the zoo area

b)

They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo

c)

They had no time to take a rest in the zoo

d)

They had to visit many places in the zoo

e)

They didn’t have time go to zoo

7.

The language features of recount text are, EXCEPT ....

a)

The use of simple past tense

b)

Using temporal sequence

c)

No specific participants in the story

d)

Using the conjunctions and action verbs

8.

The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence was read at 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 17 August 1945.

The declaration marked the start of the diplomatic and armed resistance of the Indonesian National Revolution, fighting against the forces of the Netherlands and pro-Dutch civilians, until the latter officially acknowledged Indonesia’s independence in 1949. The Netherlands declared that they had decided to accept de facto 17 August 1945 as Indonesia’s independence date. The United Nations, who mediated in the conflict, formally acknowledge the date of independence as 27 December 1949.


The document was signed by Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who were appointed president and vice-president respectively the following day.


When did the pro-Dutch civilians officially acknowledge Indonesia's Independence?

a)

in 1949

b)

in 1945

c)

in 1979

d)

in 1978

9.


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.


Who is Kartini’s son?

a)

Sosrokartono

b)

Ario Singgih

c)

Soesalit Djojoadhiningrat

d)

Ario Tjondronegoro

11.


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.


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.

Which one is NOT the kinds of Recount text ?

a)

Historical

b)

Analytical

c)

Personal

d)

Factual

14.

Personal comment can be found in ...

a)

Orientation

b)

Reorientation

c)

Resolution

d)

Events

15.

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

16.

What are generic structure of the text ?

a)

Description, Identification, and Orientation

b)

Orientation, Steps, and Re-orientation

c)

Reorientation, Thesis, and Description

d)

Orientation, Events, and Reorientation

17.

What is recount text?

a)

a. A text that persuades the readers.

b)

b. A text that retells past events in chronological order.

c)

c. A text that entertains the reader about something.

d)

d. A text that tells steps or manual procedures of something.

18.

The purpose of the recount text is to ....

a)

a. inform the readers

b)

b. persuade the readers

c)

c. tell past events

d)

d. entertain the readers

19.

The part of the recount text which contains the conclusion of the story and personal's comment of the writer, or it can also be called the end or closing of the story. It is called ....

a)

Orientation

b)

Events

c)

Re-orientation

d)

Closing

20.

The following are some examples of recount text, except...

a)

Personal Experience

b)

Biography

c)

Historical Events

d)

Fairy Tale