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Belajar Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 9 SMP Tentang Reading Comprehension (Simple Texts)

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Reading Comprehension (Simple Texts)

Deskripsi :

Membaca dan memahami teks sederhana.

Jenjang Pendidikan : SMP
Mata Pelajaran : Bahasa Inggris
Kelas : SMP Kelas 9
Waktu :15 Menit

Jul 08, 2025   |   11 views

What is the main idea of the following paragraph? 'The cat sat on the mat. It was a sunny day, and the cat seemed very happy. The cat purred and stretched, enjoying the warmth of the sun.'

A. The cat was cold.
B. The cat was bored.
C. The cat was happy and comfortable.
D. The mat was very warm.

Pembahasan :
The paragraph describes the cat's happy state, enjoying the sun and purring. This shows the main idea is about the cat's contentment.

Which word best describes the feeling in the following sentence? 'She felt nervous before the exam.'

A. Excited
B. Happy
C. Anxious
D. Relaxed

Pembahasan :
The word 'nervous' directly indicates a feeling of anxiety or worry, which is the best description of the sentence's feeling.

Read the following sentence: 'Despite the rain, they decided to go for a walk.' What does 'Despite' mean?

A. Because of the rain.
B. Even though the rain was present.
C. The rain stopped.
D. They didn't go for a walk.

Pembahasan :
'Despite' means 'even though' or 'in spite of', indicating a contrast between the rain and their decision to walk.

What is the purpose of the underlined phrase in the sentence: 'The movie was so good that I couldn't **stop watching** it.'?

A. To describe the movie's setting.
B. To emphasize how enjoyable the movie was.
C. To introduce a new character.
D. To indicate a time period.

Pembahasan :
The phrase 'stop watching' emphasizes the intensity of the enjoyment the speaker experienced with the movie. It highlights how engaging the movie was.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? 'He goed to the store yesterday.'

A. He went to the store yesterday.
B. He good to the store yesterday.
C. He go to the store yesterday.
D. He going to the store yesterday.

Pembahasan :
The correct past tense of 'go' is 'went'. The sentence 'He went to the store yesterday' is grammatically correct.

Read the following paragraph: 'The park was very crowded. Many people were playing games, eating snacks, and enjoying the sunshine. It was a perfect day for a picnic.' What is the best word to describe the park?

A. Empty
B. Quiet
C. Busy
D. Dark

Pembahasan :
The paragraph describes the park as having many people, playing games, and enjoying the sunshine. This indicates a busy atmosphere.

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'there'?

A. There is a book on the table.
B. There are many books in the library.
C. There have been a lot of changes lately.
D. There are some problems with the computer.

Pembahasan :
'There is' is used to indicate the existence of a singular noun. The sentence 'There is a book on the table' is grammatically correct.

What does the word 'however' mean in the following sentence: 'The weather was beautiful, however, it was too hot.'?

A. Furthermore
B. Therefore
C. Nevertheless
D. Additionally

Pembahasan :
'However' indicates a contrast or contradiction. The sentence shows that while the weather was beautiful, it was also too hot, which is a contradictory point.

Read the following dialogue: 'I'm so tired,' she said. 'Me too,' he replied. What is the likely relationship between the two people?

A. Strangers
B. Friends
C. Family members
D. Teacher and student

Pembahasan :
The shared feeling of tiredness suggests a closer relationship, likely friends, who understand each other's experiences.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A. I went to the store; I bought milk and bread.
B. I went to the store, I bought milk and bread.
C. I went to the store, and I bought milk and bread.
D. I went to the store: I bought milk and bread.

Pembahasan :
A semicolon is used to connect two closely related independent clauses without using a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', 'or'). 'I went to the store' and 'I bought milk and bread' are independent clauses.