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Simple Past Tense and Recount Text

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 41mins

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1.

What is the past form of "eat"?

a)

ate

b)

eaten

c)

eated

d)

eating

2.

Happy New Year

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.


When did the clock stopped?

a)

At 5.12

b)

At 12.00

c)

At 11.55

d)

At 12.02

3.

Happy New Year

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.


Why did the people gather under the Town Hall clock?

a)

To welcome the New Year

b)

To see the newly bought clock

c)

To strike the laughing people

d)

To stop people who shouted

4.

Happy New Year

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 beach

d)

At the market

5.

Happy New Year

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.


When did the event happen?

a)

the end of the year

b)

everyday

c)

Christmas celebration

d)

at the weekend as usual

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.


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

a)

He felt a thrill

b)

He felt fun

c)

He fell off

d)

He failed

7.

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 had to visit many places in the zoo

b)

They took a long time to reach the zoo area

c)

They had to feed a lot of animals in the zoo

d)

They had no time to take a rest in the zoo

8.

Last summer, when mum and dad weren't feeling well, Tom was taking his dog, Paddy, for a walk. Suddenly there was a rabbit running across the path they were taking. Paddy barked very loud and the scared rabbit ran into the bushes. Although Tom was trying hard to grip the collar, Paddy was running after the rabbit. That was the last time he saw Paddy.


He tried to look for him for days. Finally, five weeks later, when Tom was out for a coffee at Motorway Cafe, his parents called. They were having lunch when they heard a dog barked outside the house. The hurriedly went out and there was Paddy wigling his tail.


"That was the last time he saw Paddy"

The word "he" refers to ....

a)

Father

b)

Tom

c)

Rabbit

d)

Paddy

9.

Last summer, when mum and dad weren't feeling well, Tom was taking his dog, Paddy, for a walk. Suddenly there was a rabbit running across the path they were taking. Paddy barked very loud and the scared rabbit ran into the bushes. Although Tom was trying hard to grip the collar, Paddy was running after the rabbit. That was the last time he saw Paddy.


He tried to look for him for days. Finally, five weeks later, when Tom was out for a coffee at Motorway Cafe, his parents called. They were having lunch when they heard a dog barked outside the house. The hurriedly went out and there was Paddy wigling his tail.


How did Paddy get lost?

a)

He was hungry and searched for a food

b)

He followed motorbike riders away

c)

He saw a rabbit and ran after it

d)

He felt bored and took a walk

10.

It was almost 6 A.M. Andi was hurriedly packing up his things. He had to catch up the 7 A.M train to Surabaya. At 6,30 A.M a taxi was coming to pick him up. He asked the driver to rush because his train was at 7 A.M. The traffic was very crowded. When he arrived at the station, the time showed 7.15 A.M. The train had already left.


What can you learn from the text? Andi should have ...

a)

Driven the car himself

b)

Left early

c)

Worn his watch

d)

Left his things

11.

It was almost 6 A.M. Andi was hurriedly packing up his things. He had to catch up the 7 A.M train to Surabaya. At 6,30 A.M a taxi was coming to pick him up. He asked the driver to rush because his train was at 7 A.M. The traffic was very crowded. When he arrived at the station, the time showed 7.15 A.M. The train had already left..


Why was Andi late to arrive at the station? Because ...

a)

He took taxi

b)

The driver was driving slowly

c)

He got up late

d)

The driver was late

12.

The old woman __________ some cookies for her family yesterday.

a)

climbed

b)

baked

c)

ate

d)

cried

13.

We............in this restaurant two days ago.

a)

ate

b)

eaten

c)

eating

d)

eats

14.

They..............come to my house yesterday.

a)

Don't

b)

Didn't

c)

Can't

d)

Doesn't

15.

I _____ my homework, because I was sleepy.

a)

didn't do

b)

didn't

c)

not do

d)

do

16.

______ you _______ the dishes by yourself last night?

a)

Did ... wash

b)

Did ... washed

c)

Do ... wash

d)

Do ... washed

17.

1. I......to the mall yesterday.

a)

Go

b)

Went

c)

Gone

18.

2. My sister.…a cat an hour ago.

a)

Saw

b)

Seen

c)

See

19.

3. What is the simple past of drink?

a)

Drinking

b)

Drinks

c)

Drank

20.

4. Fabian.….sick last week

a)

Were

b)

Was

c)

Did

21.

5. They…..a famous singer

a)

Was

b)

Have

c)

Were

22.

6. What is the type of the recount text beside?

a)

Factual recount

b)

Personal recount

c)

Imaginative recount

23.

7. What the text is telling about?

a)

Holiday in Paris

b)

My beautiful holiday

c)

Last Holiday

24.

8. What is the tense used in recount text?

a)

Simple Present Tense

b)

Simple past tense

c)

Present continuous tense

25.

9. Recount text has three generic structures, such as orientation, event, and re-orientation.

What is the orientation of the text?

 

a)

For me, that was a beautiful day we really enjoyed it, and I hope I could visit Jogja again.

b)

Last week, my friends and I went to Jogja. We visited many places.

c)

First, we visited Parangtritis beach. The sun shone brightly and the scenery was very beautiful there.

26.

10. What happened to the writer yesterday?

a)

He had a terrible day.

b)

He gets a good day.

c)

He has a terrible day.

27.

11. she was in Jakarta last week.

a)

Nominal sentence

b)

Verbal sentence

28.

12. Firna took some book yesterday.

a)

Nominal sentence

b)

Verbal sentence

29.

13. My house....big enough.

a)

weren't

b)

wasn't

c)

didn't

30.

14. Wafik bought a new laptop last year.

a)

nominal sentence

b)

verbal sentence

31.

15. My sister made a cake two days ago.

a)

verbal sentence

b)

nominal sentence

32.

16.  I......English with a native speaker.

a)

speaks

b)

speaking

c)

spoke

33.

17. my sister's dress wasn't new.

a)

nominal sentence

b)

verbal sentence

34.

18. Clara bought a new book last week.

a)

verbal sentence

b)

nominal sentence

35.

19. were you at home last night?

a)

nominal sentence

b)

verbal sentence

36.

20. we really.....the game last sunday.

a)

enjoy

b)

enjoyed

c)

enjoined

37.

Identified Types of the picture

a)

Legend

b)

Fable

c)

Fairy

d)

short story

38.

In Sangkuriang's story, Tumang is .....

a)

Dayang Sumbi's Father

b)

Sangkuriang's friend

c)

Sangkuriang's son

d)

Sangkuriang's father

39.

Once upon a time in West Java Indonesia lived a princess name Dayang Sumbi. She was beautiful and kind-hearted, her hobby was weaving clothes.


Who is the character introduce in the text?

a)

Dayang Sumbi

b)

Sangkuriang

c)

Tumang

d)

Genies

40.

Which one is fairytale?

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

Cinderella's story is a kind of text

a)

narrative

b)

recount

c)

procedure

d)

factual report

42.

Which one is legend?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

What is included in the type of narrative text?

a)

Poem

b)

Biography

c)

Novel

d)

Legend

44.

What is the social function of narrative text?

a)

To describe something.

b)

to tell past experiences.

c)

to inform the readers about the news.

d)

To tell stories or past events and entertain the readers.

45.

The generic structure of narrative text are...

a)

Orientation, Complication, and Resolution.

b)

Orientation, Events, and Reorientation.

c)

Orientation, and Complication.

d)

Orientation and Resolution.

46.

The Fox and the Grapes

Once upon a time, there was a cunning fox who was strolling through the forest one hot afternoon. He was feeling very hungry and was looking for something to eat. As he walked, he came across a vineyard filled with plump, juicy grapes. The fox's mouth watered at the sight of the grapes, but there was a problem: the grapes were hanging high up on the vines, just out of his reach.

The fox tried to jump up and reach the grapes, but they were too high. He tried to climb the vine, but it was too slippery. The fox was starting to get frustrated. He didn't want to give up on the grapes, but he didn't know how to get them.

Just then, an idea came to the fox. He backed away from the vine and pretended to walk away. As he walked, he glanced over his shoulder at the grapes. He saw that the grapes were still hanging out of his reach.

The fox stopped walking and turned back to the vine. He looked up at the grapes and said, "Those grapes look sour anyway. I don't want them."

With that, the fox turned and walked away. He was not really hungry anymore. He had learned that it is no use to want something that you cannot have.

What was the fox looking for in the forest?

a)

Water

b)

Food

c)

Shelter

d)

Friends

47.

The Fox and the Grapes

Once upon a time, there was a cunning fox who was strolling through the forest one hot afternoon. He was feeling very hungry and was looking for something to eat. As he walked, he came across a vineyard filled with plump, juicy grapes. The fox's mouth watered at the sight of the grapes, but there was a problem: the grapes were hanging high up on the vines, just out of his reach.

The fox tried to jump up and reach the grapes, but they were too high. He tried to climb the vine, but it was too slippery. The fox was starting to get frustrated. He didn't want to give up on the grapes, but he didn't know how to get them.

Just then, an idea came to the fox. He backed away from the vine and pretended to walk away. As he walked, he glanced over his shoulder at the grapes. He saw that the grapes were still hanging out of his reach.

The fox stopped walking and turned back to the vine. He looked up at the grapes and said, "Those grapes look sour anyway. I don't want them."

With that, the fox turned and walked away. He was not really hungry anymore. He had learned that it is no use to want something that you cannot have.

Why couldn't the fox reach the grapes?

a)

They were too high up.

b)

They were too sour.

c)

They were too far away.

d)

They were too expensive.

48.

The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who lived together in the woods. They were all very different from each other. The first little pig was lazy and didn't like to work. He built his house out of straw, which was the easiest thing to find. The second little pig was a bit more hardworking than the first pig, but he still didn't like to work too hard. He built his house out of sticks. The third little pig was the most hardworking of all. He knew that he needed to build a strong house to protect himself from the Big Bad Wolf, so he built his house out of bricks.

One day, the Big Bad Wolf came to the woods and smelled the pigs' houses. He decided to eat the pigs for dinner. He went to the first little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first little pig ran away to the second little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the second little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first and second little pigs ran away to the third little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the third little pig's house and huffed and puffed, but he couldn't blow the house down. He tried to climb down the chimney, but the third little pig had a pot of boiling water waiting for him. The Big Bad Wolf fell into the pot of water and scalded himself. He ran away into the woods and never came back.

The three little pigs were very happy that they had built strong houses. They learned that it is important to be hardworking and to be prepared for danger.

What was the first little pig's house made of?

a)

Straw

b)

Sticks

c)

Bricks

d)

Stone

49.

The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who lived together in the woods. They were all very different from each other. The first little pig was lazy and didn't like to work. He built his house out of straw, which was the easiest thing to find. The second little pig was a bit more hardworking than the first pig, but he still didn't like to work too hard. He built his house out of sticks. The third little pig was the most hardworking of all. He knew that he needed to build a strong house to protect himself from the Big Bad Wolf, so he built his house out of bricks.

One day, the Big Bad Wolf came to the woods and smelled the pigs' houses. He decided to eat the pigs for dinner. He went to the first little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first little pig ran away to the second little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the second little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first and second little pigs ran away to the third little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the third little pig's house and huffed and puffed, but he couldn't blow the house down. He tried to climb down the chimney, but the third little pig had a pot of boiling water waiting for him. The Big Bad Wolf fell into the pot of water and scalded himself. He ran away into the woods and never came back.

The three little pigs were very happy that they had built strong houses. They learned that it is important to be hardworking and to be prepared for danger.

What did the Big Bad Wolf do to the first little pig's house?

a)

He ate it.

b)

He burned it down.

c)

He blew it down.

d)

He came in

50.

The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs who lived together in the woods. They were all very different from each other. The first little pig was lazy and didn't like to work. He built his house out of straw, which was the easiest thing to find. The second little pig was a bit more hardworking than the first pig, but he still didn't like to work too hard. He built his house out of sticks. The third little pig was the most hardworking of all. He knew that he needed to build a strong house to protect himself from the Big Bad Wolf, so he built his house out of bricks.

One day, the Big Bad Wolf came to the woods and smelled the pigs' houses. He decided to eat the pigs for dinner. He went to the first little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first little pig ran away to the second little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the second little pig's house and huffed and puffed and blew his house down. The first and second little pigs ran away to the third little pig's house.

The Big Bad Wolf went to the third little pig's house and huffed and puffed, but he couldn't blow the house down. He tried to climb down the chimney, but the third little pig had a pot of boiling water waiting for him. The Big Bad Wolf fell into the pot of water and scalded himself. He ran away into the woods and never came back.

The three little pigs were very happy that they had built strong houses. They learned that it is important to be hardworking and to be prepared for danger.

What did the second little pig's house made of?

a)

Straw

b)

Sticks

c)
  1. Bricks

d)

Stone