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Read the following news excerpt: Government Launches the “Green the City” Program Jakarta, November 20, 2025 — The Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta launched the “Green the City” program to reduce air pollution. The program targets the planting of 1 million trees across all areas of Jakarta by the end of 2026. The Governor of DKI Jakarta stated that the program involves communities, schools, and private companies. In addition, the government will provide free seedlings and training on tree care. Based on the news text, what is the main goal of the “Green the City” program?
Reduce flooding in Jakarta
Reduce air pollution
Increase regional revenue
Decrease the number of motor vehicles
Expand agricultural land
Read the following excerpt: In the digital era, digital literacy skills have become a fundamental need. Digital literacy is not only about using technological devices but also about understanding information critically. UNESCO data show that 60% of Indonesians still struggle to distinguish between accurate information and hoaxes. If digital literacy is neglected, society becomes vulnerable to online fraud and the spread of fake news. Therefore, digital literacy education must be implemented from an early age in schools. Which sentence most appropriately strengthens the author’s argument?
Many students are already skilled at using social media.
Digital literacy can enhance a nation’s competitiveness in the global era.
Device use among teenagers is increasing.
Read the following news excerpt: Gempa 6.2 SR Shakes West Sulawesi West Sulawesi was shaken by an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 SR on Monday (11/24) at 03:00 WITA. The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the epicenter was on land, 10 km east of Mamuju. The quake was felt strongly in Mamuju and Majene, causing damage to several buildings. BMKG stated the quake did not have tsunami potential. Which information indicates the accuracy of this news?
An official statement from BMKG
Photographs of building damage
Comments from residents
A weather forecast
A public service advertisement
Read the following news excerpt: Nusantara Coffee Festival Held in Bandung Bandung, November 23, 2025 — The Nusantara Coffee Festival officially opened at Gasibu Field, Bandung. The event was attended by 200 coffee business actors from across Indonesia. Visitors could enjoy various types of coffee, join workshops, and watch barista competitions. The festival lasted for three days and was expected to increase the appeal of culinary tourism in West Java. Which sentence is most appropriate to close this news?
The festival is expected to enhance culinary tourism in West Java.
The event will reduce tea consumption in Indonesia.
The festival guarantees every visitor becomes a barista.
The workshop schedule will be extended for two weeks.
Read the following paragraph, then determine the type of paragraph development used. Indonesia is a large country that is actively improving its economy and public welfare. To advance the economy, Indonesia intensifies production activities in all sectors, especially agriculture. The government supports people who are trying to meet food needs for more than 270 million Indonesians. The population’s vast food needs are expected to be met by local products. Local products will be supplied by Indonesian farmers who cultivate fields with modern methods and the best technology. The government’s task is to help farmers in efforts to increase production so that food needs are met in every harvest season. What is the development pattern of the paragraph above?
Inductive
Deductive
Mixed
No clear pattern
Chronological
Read the excerpt, then choose the sentence that best strengthens the author’s argument. In the digital era, digital literacy skills have become essential. Digital literacy is not only about using technological devices but also about critically understanding information. UNESCO data show that 60% of Indonesians still struggle to distinguish true information from hoaxes. If digital literacy is neglected, society becomes vulnerable to online fraud and the spread of false news. Therefore, digital literacy education must be applied from an early age in schools. Which sentence best reinforces the author’s argument?
Many students are already proficient at using social media.
Digital literacy can increase a nation’s competitiveness in the global era.
If the author's arguments are ignored in writing an argumentative text, the most likely impact is…
Society becomes increasingly creative in using technology
The spread of hoaxes becomes difficult to control
The number of internet users decreases
Formal education becomes irrelevant
Technology stops developing
Consider the sentence: Neighbors and relatives may be indifferent because they are afraid, but the church opened its doors for me. The meaning of the term “indifferent” in this context is…
Not caring
Very affectionate
Paying attention
Liking
Setting free
Read the short story excerpt: “permintaan maaf. Bahwa kau adalah ayahnya yang baik. Bahwa kau tak pulang-pulang bukan lantaran kehendakmu….” What value contained in the excerpt is being emphasized?
Social value
Moral value
Cultural value
Political value
Religious value
Read the short story excerpt: “According to his friends as well, when the Cultural Revolution flooded all across the land of China, he often sat pensively, not believing what he witnessed. He was known throughout that country as a human being worshipped beyond the goddess Kwan Im. One morning he was startled.” What value contained in the excerpt is being emphasized?
Social value
Moral value
Cultural value
Political value
Religious value
Read the short story excerpt: “Gito, a child from Getas Pejetan on the outskirts of Kudus, every day except Sundays and holidays, walks on foot almost fourteen kilometers to his school, an elementary school on Jalan Daendels. Because there are many roads to his school, Gito can choose the route he likes best. If necessary, he also passes along smaller lanes that are farther, to please his heart.” Which plot stage is depicted in the excerpt?
Orientation
Rising toward conflict
Climax
Anticlimax
Resolution
Identify the narrative point of view used in the short story referenced on this page.
First person
Second person
Third person
First person (protagonist)
First person (supporting character)
Read the excerpt from the short story: Ketika Gito tiba di bekas pabrik rokok, sudah banyak orang berkerumun di sana. Semua mayat tentara yang terjebak di pabrik sudah diangkat keluar, dibaringkan di pinggir jalan. Salah satu mayat itu tidak lain dan tidak bukan adalah tukang cukur. Which stage of plot is depicted in this excerpt?
Orientation
Rising conflict
Climax
Falling action
Resolution
Read the excerpt from the short story: Ketika Gito tiba di bekas pabrik rokok, sudah banyak orang berkerumun di sana. Semua mayat tentara yang terjebak di pabrik sudah diangkat keluar, dibaringkan di pinggir jalan. Salah satu mayat itu tidak lain dan tidak bukan adalah tukang cukur. Which type of setting is primarily conveyed in the excerpt?
Place
Time
Atmosphere
Event
Nuance
Values related to customs or traditions within a society—binding members within and respected by outsiders who are not part of that tradition—describe which type of value?
Political values
Ethical values
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a short story?
Has a single central character
There is a change in the fate of the characters
Can be read in a single sitting
Contains fewer than 10,000 words
Presents a simple conflict
Pay attention to the following sentence: When the DST troops were once again able to calm the situation, interogasi continued and their rifles escorted innocent bodies one by one toward death. The meaning of the word “interogasi” in the sentence is…
Questioning
Intimidation
Threat
Violence
Strength
Which of the following is an extrinsic element of a short story?
Theme
Setting
Author’s point of view
Message
Author’s biography
Which of the following is not a factual sentence?
One of the largest rice-producing regions on the island of Java is West Java.
About 70% of Indonesians consume rice as a staple food source.
Sago is consumed by communities in Papua and parts of Maluku.
Papuan residents seem to pursue education outside their island.
Statistics Indonesia (BPS, 2021) reported 5,787 victims of suicide and suicide attempts.
An opinion sentence is the opposite of a fact and is often called a statement of belief. Which of the following is an opinion sentence?
Some citizens of Japan have begun to like purple sweet potatoes as a staple food replacing rice.
FAO warns its member countries to maintain national food availability in their respective countries.
This local food diversification effort is targeted to reduce rice consumption from 94.9 kg per capita per year.
The utilization of sago is carried out by the Papua Regional Research and Development Agency and the Papua Food Security Service.
The government, supported by the public, is working to meet the food needs of more than 270 million residents of Indonesia.
The central concept organized in the mind that constitutes the main thought of a paragraph is called what?
Main idea
Theme
Topic sentence
Title
Conclusion
Refer to the table of five numbered statements and determine which set lists the correct statements: 1) “The following is a factual sentence: The introduction of sago and cassava as substitutes for rice to the public urgently needs to be carried out.” 2) “The following is an opinion sentence: Cassava began to be planted in the Kalimantan region on a large scale in 2017 and a bumper harvest will occur early 2019.” 3) “The following is a factual sentence: The government provides assistance in the form of fertilizer to farmers who are willing to plant crops other than rice this year.” 4) “The following is an opinion sentence: Urban communities, especially in Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar, are beginning to like tubers as an alternative food replacing rice.” 5) “The following is a factual sentence: To meet domestic needs, the government imports rice from Vietnam.”
1, 2, 3
3, 4, 5
Observe the following statements. 1) Can be proven true because it comes from actual events. 2) Is subjective and usually accompanied by opinions, suggestions, and explanatory descriptions. 3) Contains quantitative data (numbers) and qualitative data (statements). 4) Contains opinions about events that occur, which may be the thoughts or views of an individual or a group. 5) Is usually marked by words such as maybe, apparently, possibly, should, ought. Which numbers include statements of fact?
1,2
3,4
4,5
1,5
1,3
Observe the following statements. 1) Can be proven true because it comes from actual events. 2) Is subjective and usually accompanied by opinions, suggestions, and explanatory descriptions. 3) Contains quantitative data (numbers) and qualitative data (statements). 4) Contains opinions about events that occur, which may be the thoughts or views of an individual or a group. 5) Is usually marked by words such as maybe, apparently, possibly, should, ought. Which numbers include opinion statements?
1,2
3,4
4,5
1,5
1,3
An example of a contrasting conjunction is
If
Nevertheless
As a result
Choose the example of a cause–effect conjunction.
Its cause
Then
In line with that
However
Afterward
Study the poster showing a hand sprinkling chili onto a can labeled Keripik Pedas with flames and the slogan “Siapkan Lidahmu.” This poster is of which type?
Event poster
Commercial poster
Propaganda poster
Political poster
Public service poster
Look at the poster. What type of poster is it?
An event poster
A commercial poster
A propaganda poster
A political poster
A public service poster
Which of the following is not a purpose of creating a poster?
Providing information about something
Encouraging the public to take action
Urging the public not to do something
Promoting a product
Containing announcements for a specific group
A poster themed energy saving includes the sentence: “Turn off the lights when not in use!” What is the function of this sentence?
Providing information about electricity
Encouraging readers to take action
Explaining how to make a lamp
Criticizing the use of electricity
Stopping all household activities
Which sentence is most appropriate for a poster about the dangers of smoking?
“Smoking makes life happier.”
“Stop smoking, save your lungs!”
“Cigarettes are true friends.”
“Enjoy cigarettes every day.”
“Cigarettes are not dangerous.”
Why is color choice important in a poster?
Color determines the message content.
Color influences the poster’s appeal and the audience’s emotions.
Color makes the poster longer.
Color reduces the meaning of the message.
Color determines the font size.
For a cleanliness campaign poster, which visual element is most appropriate?
A photo of scattered trash
A cleaning company logo
An image of a person disposing of trash properly
A photo of a government official
Data on national trash volume
If a vlog wants to go viral, the most effective strategy is…
Using a title that is engaging and relevant
Avoiding interaction with viewers
Using a very long duration
Ignoring audio quality
Using an unpopular topic
The most appropriate opening sentence for an educational vlog is…
“Hello friends, today let’s discuss how to study effectively at home!”
“Studying is boring, don’t do it.”
“Today we will talk about the weather.”
“Studying at home is useless.”
“I don’t have any tips for you.”
If the background music is too loud, the impact is…
The vlog is more engaging
Information is hard to hear
The vlog looks more professional
Viewers are more focused
The vlog is more informative
Why is lighting important in a vlog?
So the video duration is longer
So faces and objects look clear
So the sound is louder
So the vlog is more formal
So the vlog is shorter
The pattern used in writing a news text is...
Adiksimba
Best pyramid
Pyramid
Free
Cone
Consider the following short story excerpt: "I grew into a tree. The people in our village will keep believing it even if it must be debated until mouths foam. They started to believe it since 1947. Now, that tamarind tree is already big and getting older." The excerpt shows one element of a short story, namely...
Time setting
Place setting
Plot
Characterization
Character traits
Identify the moral value conveyed in the short story excerpt where Dina regains new motivation after a friend says, "Stop dreaming, Din. I believe you can do it." Dina smiles, and her longing turns into new spirit. What is the moral value of the story?
Friendship makes someone lazy to study
Support from friends can spark motivation
The library is a boring place
Changing schools is enjoyable
Books are a major problem for teenagers
Determine the paragraph development pattern of the following paragraph: "Educational technology enables broader access to learning. Through e-learning, students in remote areas can join classes with the same schedule as students in big cities. This shows that technology helps overcome geographical barriers in education."
Deductive
Inductive
Mixed
Descriptive
Narrative
Choose the correct paragraph development pattern for the following paragraph: "In this village, every house uses solar panels to obtain energy. Thus, the village has succeeded in reducing its dependence on electricity from central power plants."
Deductive
Inductive
Mixed
Descriptive
Narrative
Which sentence is a fact?
Smartphones are one of the best inventions of this century.
Education is the key to a better future.
Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands.
Classical music is more calming than pop music.
Morning exercise is good for health.
Which sentence is an opinion?
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
The Earth revolves around the Sun.
This movie is the best of all the films I have ever watched.
The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.
Water boils at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius.
Choose an important element that must be present in a poster used as an argumentative text.
Black and white colors
A large image
Facts and data
Long words
Dense and complex text
A paragraph that begins with a general sentence followed by specific sentences is called a ______ paragraph.
Inductive
Deductive
Mixed
Narrative
Descriptive
What is an advantage of presenting news in vlog form compared with written text?
It is easier to access without electronic devices
It can reach older audiences more effectively
It allows the use of visual and audio to attract attention
It is shorter so it can be read more quickly
It is easier to store in printed form
Which of the following is a characteristic of a deductive paragraph?
The main idea is at the end of the paragraph
The paragraph begins with examples and ends with a conclusion
The main idea is at the beginning of the paragraph
The entire paragraph contains facts without opinions
The paragraph consists of sentences that contradict each other
An inductive paragraph is a paragraph that...
Begins with the main idea at the start of the paragraph
Begins with supporting sentences and ends with the main idea
Begins with a conclusion
Begins with the main idea in the middle of the paragraph
Begins with a question
Which of the following is a primary feature of a short story?
Has many subplots
Word count exceeds 20,000 words
Has a single central conflict
Uses formal language
Presents many characters
Why do short stories usually focus on a single main conflict?
Because of the limited length of the story
Because they are written only for children
Because authors avoid complex characters
Because publishers require identical plot structures
