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Belajar Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 SMA Tentang Vocabulary Development: Collocations, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs

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Vocabulary Development: Collocations, Idioms, Phrasal Verbs

Deskripsi :

Pengembangan kosakata. Memahami collocations (kombinasi kata yang sering digunakan bersama), idioms (ungkapan), dan phrasal verbs (kata kerja dengan preposisi). Latihan memperluas kosakata melalui berbagai sumber.

Jenjang Pendidikan : SMA
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : SMA Kelas 12
Waktu :15 Menit

Jul 08, 2025   |   10 views

Which of the following collocations is most appropriate to describe a strong feeling of disappointment?

A. lighthearted remark
B. heartfelt apology
C. bitter disappointment
D. cheerful expression

Pembahasan :
'Bitter disappointment' is a common collocation used to describe a strong and negative feeling of disappointment. The other options don't naturally pair with the word 'disappointment' in this context.

What does the idiom 'break a leg' mean?

A. To succeed brilliantly
B. To be injured
C. To wish someone good luck
D. To express sadness

Pembahasan :
'Break a leg' is a theatrical idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance. It's considered a superstitious practice.

Which phrasal verb means 'to continue to work or study despite difficulties'?

A. look up
B. get along
C. carry on
D. turn down

Pembahasan :
'Carry on' is a phrasal verb meaning to continue doing something, especially something difficult or challenging. 'Look up' means to find information, 'get along' means to have a good relationship, and 'turn down' means to refuse.

The phrase 'piece of cake' is an idiom. What does it mean?

A. It's very difficult
B. It's a small, sweet treat
C. It's very easy
D. It's a type of food

Pembahasan :
'Piece of cake' is an idiom that means something is very easy to do. It's a colloquial expression.

Which of the following is a common collocation for 'to make an effort'?

A. put up with
B. give up on
C. go through with
D. take a chance on

Pembahasan :
'Go through with' is a common collocation to express the act of continuing to do something, even if it's difficult. 'Put up with' means to tolerate something unpleasant, 'give up on' means to stop trying, and 'take a chance on' means to try something with a risk.

What does 'put off' mean?

A. To start something
B. To postpone or delay something
C. To ignore something
D. To make something more important

Pembahasan :
'Put off' is a phrasal verb meaning to delay or postpone something. 'To start' is the opposite, 'to ignore' means to disregard, and 'to make something more important' means to prioritize.

The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means...

A. It's very cheap
B. It's very expensive
C. It's a bargain
D. It's a steal

Pembahasan :
'Cost an arm and a leg' is a common idiom that signifies something is very expensive. It's a hyperbole used to emphasize high cost.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the phrasal verb 'look forward to'?

A. To ignore something
B. To anticipate something with pleasure
C. To avoid something
D. To be indifferent to something

Pembahasan :
'Look forward to' means to anticipate something with pleasure or excitement. The other options represent negative meanings.

What does 'on the ball' mean?

A. Lazy and careless
B. Having good memory
C. Alert and quick-witted
D. Forgetful

Pembahasan :
'On the ball' is an idiom meaning to be alert, competent, and quick to understand. The other options describe negative traits.

Which of the following is a common collocation for 'to give up'?

A. take over
B. go through with
C. give in
D. carry on

Pembahasan :
'Give in' is a common collocation for 'to surrender or stop trying'. 'Take over' means to assume control, 'go through with' means to continue, and 'carry on' means to continue.