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Naskah Soal : Advanced Grammar

Program : Diploma 3 Tahun (ABA)
Ujian : Ujian Tengah Semester
Semester : Genap
Waktu : 60 Menit
Choose a, b, c, d, or e as the best answer!
1. I threw open the doors and walked out into the bright morning
sunshine. The sentence in italic explains….
a. a single or completed action in the past.
b. a sequence of actions in the past.
c. two actions which happened at the same time in the past.
d. repeated actions in the past.
e. a state in the past.
2. He’s always yawning in the class. The present progressive in
the sentence has a core meaning that is to….

a.show an emotional comment on present habit.

b.show an activity in progress.

c.indicate repeated action in a temporary period.

d.indicate a changing situation in progress.

e.intensify the emotion.

3. Which of the following sentences does express social
distancing?
a.I am wondering if I could afford to go on vacation this year.
b.Host to guest: Do you want something to eat before the game?
c.His symptoms were becoming more pronounced each day.
d.I was hoping you could lend me some money.
e. I like the first piano notes, but I’m not liking it where the strings
come in.
4. Debbie couldn’t understand why her computer crashed. It …
perfectly for as long as she could remember.

a.was working

b. worked

c. have worked
d. Have been working

e. Had been working

5. Y: Can I have your report this afternoon?

Z: This afternoon? Oh I don’t think I … by then.

a.Finish

b.Will be finishing

c.Will finish

d.Will have finished

e.Will have been finishing

6. Here’s a letter from our holiday representative. They … a
recreation in the bar tonight at eight.

a.Are holding

b.Will be holding

c.Will hold

d.Hold

e.Will have been holding

7. Anna : Mum, I want to get away from John for a while. Can I
come and stay with you and Dad?
Mum : Of course, dear. How long do you think you …?
a.stay
b.will be staying
c.will stay
d.will have stayed
e.will have been staying
8. We sent the invitations by first-class post on Monday, so they
… them by now. Why hasn’t anyone replied?

a.must receive

b.would receive

c.would have received

d.could have received

e.must have received

9. Most of the big hotels were full, but we … find a room in one of
those small guesthouses near the station.

a.were supposed to

b. were able to

c.were about you

d.were accustomed to

e.were allowed to
10. I saw smoke coming from the staircase. I went back into my
room, slammed the door behind me and ran to the window. I had to
escape. I … jumped out of the window but I felt too scared. It was too
high. I needed something to climb down. I tied the bed sheets together
to make a kind of ladder.
a.must have
b.would have
c.Might have
d.Had better
e.could
11. The Court of Appeal rejected his case on technical grounds.
The phrase in italic explains….

a.a single or completed action in the past.

b.a sequence of actions in the past.

c.two actions which happened at the same time in the past.

d.repeated actions in the past.

e.a state in the past.

12. Ron’s being quiet. The present progressive in the sentence is
used to….

a.emphasize conscious involvement.

b.show limited duration.

c.intensify the emotion.

d.indicate current behavior as opposed to general description.

e.show vividness.
13. Which sentence below does have a meaning to indicate an action in
progress that is not yet completed (continuation)?

a.People have eaten a lot less meat over the last twenty years or so.

b.This country has been welcoming political refugees for many years.

c.This country has welcomed several hundred refugees from Kosovo in

the last few weeks.

d.She has played with the symphony orchestra three times this season.

e.You’ve been doing a good job!

14. The regulation in our dormitory does not allow dinner …
before sunset during the fasting month.

a.to serve

b.to be served

c.serves

d.is served

e.is serving
15. Our lead actor turned up and he was word perfect.
Apparently, he … his lines all day.

a.was practicing

b.practiced

c.have practiced

d.had practiced

e.had been practicing

16. Bob: Have you thought about your day off next week?

Gina: Oh yes, I … next Friday afternoon while you’re all working.

a.waterski

b.will be waterskiing

c.will waterski

d.will have waterskied

e.will have waterskiing

17. Andi is called for interview.

It means: personnel department … Andi for interview

a.is called

b.calls

c.called

d.was called

e.called
18. They finish the new motorway next month so we … get to the
coast much more quickly.

a.Will be supposed to

b.Will be able to

c.Will be about to

d.Will be accustomed to

e.Will be allowed to
19. She became angry very angry because … for her friends for
2 hours before they went to the movies.

a.has been waiting

b.was waiting

c.has waited

d.would wait

e.had been waiting

20. “I did not meet Adi when I visited him yesterday.”

“ Oh, he … for Singapore to see his parents.”

a.will leave

b.had left

c.is leaving

d.has left

e.would leave
21. “All the students had just left the classroom when the
mathematics teacher came in.”

From this sentence we may conclude that….

a. the students came late for mathematics class

b. the teacher cancelled the mathematics class

c. the mathematics class started late that day

d. there was no mathematics class that day

e. the teacher asked the students to leave the class
22. We had a busy morning. Steve answered the phone calls and
I dealt with the e-mails. The sentence in italic explains….

a.a single or completed action in the past.

b.a sequence of actions in the past.

c.two actions which happened at the same time in the past.

d.repeated actions in the past.

e.a state in the past.

23. I am tasting it to see if there’s enough cinnamon in it. The
present progressive in the sentence is used to….

a.show an emotional comment on present habit.

b.intensify the emotion.

c.indicate a state with a verb of sense.

d.indicate an activity in progress.

e.show a changing situation in progress.

24. By this time next week … her work

a.she finishes

b.she has finished

c.she will have finished

d.she has been finishing

e.she would finish

25. “When did the accident happen?”

“When we … our mother’s birthday.”

a.are celebrating

b.had celebrated

c.were celebrating

d.have celebrated

e.have been celebrated

26. Mrs. Lawson arrived at casualty in quite a state. She … from
severe stomach pains for hours.

a.was suffering

b.suffered

c.have suffered

d.have been suffering

e.had been suffering

27. Teacher: Can you hand your paper in to me tomorrow?

Student: Tomorrow? Oh I don’t think I … by then.

a.finish

b.will be finishing

c.will finish

d.will have finished

e.will have been finishing

28. Bill has read the novel this morning.

This means … the novel this morning

a.Bill is still reading

b.Bill will finish reading

c.Bill is trying to read

d.Bill has finished reading

e.Bill hope to finish reading

29. Jack couldn’t understand why his computer crashed. It …
perfectly for as long as he could remember.

a.was working

b.worked

c.have worked

d.have been working

e.had been working

30. It was really annoying. I ... get on to any of the websites you
recommend.

a.wasn’t supposed to

b.wasn’t able to

c.wasn’t about to

d.wasn’t accustomed to

e.wasn’t allowed to
31. Iwan, the national tennis champion, … tennis since he was
nine.

a.played

b.has been playing

c.plays

d.is playing

e.has played
32. I’m sick of it. I can’t tell you how many times we tried to
contact them. The sentence in italic explains….

a.A single or completed action in the past.

b.A sequence of actions in the past.

c.Two actions which happened at the same time in the past.

d.Repeated actions in the past.

e.A state in the past.

33. I’m hating this project. The present progressive in the
sentence is used to…

a.indicate current behavior as opposed to general description.

b.show limited duration.

c.intensify the emotion.

d.emphasize conscious involvement.

e.show vividness.
34. Lucy couldn’t understand why her computer crashed. It ...
perfectly for as long as she could remember.

a.was working

b.worked

c.have worked

d.have been working

e.had been working
35. Mary : Jane, I want to get away from my parents for a
while. Can I come and stay with you?

Jane : Of course. How long do you think you ...?

a.stay

b.will be staying

c.will stay

d.will have stayed

e.Will have bee stayed
36. Which sentence is incorrect phrasal modal form?

a.The students must come to class every day

b.I will be able to tell you tomorrow

c.They need to attend the seminar

d.She has to call her mother at 7 p.m.

e.I will can buy you a set of the comic

37. Which sentence expresses extended present?

a.He is attending meeting now

b.I am studying geology at the University of Colorado

c.Phyllis is living with her parents

d.She is coming tomorrow

e.She is becoming more and more like her mother

38. Which modal is used to show regret about the past?

a.Should have

b.Must

c.Have to

d.May

e.Could
39. Ted's flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He ...
 be exhausted after such a long flight.

a.Should have

b.Must

c.Have to

d.May

e.Could
40. Which sentence does announce a newsworthy event ?

a.The children have played here often

b.The Pope has died. The Presidents has just vetoed the bill

c.The children were playing in the sandbox

d.We will have finished this paint job by next weekend

e.The children will have gone to bed by 9 o’clock

41. He is always delivering in a clutch situation.

This sentence expresses….

a.A change in progress

b.Repetition or iteration in a series of similar ongoing action

c.A temporary action

d.Extended present

e.Emotional common on present habit

42. Which sentence does show that Mike doesn’t want to fail on
his mathematics exam ?

a.Mike must study hard to pass the mathematics exam

b.Mike has to study hard to pass the mathematics exam

c.Mike has got to study hard to pass the mathematics exam

d.Mike could study hard to pass the mathematics exam

e.Mike needs to study hard to pass the mathematics exam

43. At first, my boss didn't want to hire Sam. But, because I had
previously worked with Sam, I told my boss that he ... take another
look at his resume and reconsider him for the position.

a.Would

b.Ought to

c.Shouldn’t

d.Could

e.Must
44.  If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I ...  down
the Colorado River right now.

a.Should be floating

b.Could be floating

c.Would be floating

d.Will be floating

e.Can be floating
45.  I can't stand these people - I ...  get out of here. I'm going to
take off for awhile while you get rid of them.

a.Shall

b.Must

c.Ought to

d.Have got to

e.Would
46. Would you mind ... The window?

a.To open

b.Open

c.Opened

d.To opening

e.Opening
47. Which sentence does show a situation that began at a prior point in
time and continues into the present ?

a.I have been a teacher since 1967

b.I have already seen that movie

c.Mort has just finished his homework

d.The value of the Johnson’s house has doubled in the last four years

e.She won’t be satisfied until she has finished another chapter

48. Which sentence does show an action occurring or not
occurring at an unspecified prior time that has current
relevance ?
a. She has been a doctor since 2000
b. Syibil has already taken Japanese course
c. Kyra has just finished his homework
d. The value of the Johnson’s house has doubled in the last three
years
e. If you have done your homework, you can watch TV
49. Which sentence does show a very recently completed action ?

a.Kyra has been a travel agent since 7 years ago

b.Deddy has already finished his job

c.Narnia and Harry have just had their meal

d.The value of Johnson’s house has doubled in the last six years

e.She won’t eat until she has finished her paper

50. Which sentence does show an action that occurred over a
prior time period and that is completed at the time of speaking ?

a.They have been employees in this company since ten years ago

b.We have already bought those stuff

c.Xavier has just made Chocolate cake

d.The value of Xavier’s car has doubled in the last ten years

e.She won’t stopped until she find her key

51. “Do be quiet”
the sentence is expresses ….
a.A request or invitation more persuasive
b.To emphasize the affirmative nature of a statement
c.To indicate an arrangement that was made but not carried out
d.To denote command
e.To indicate an obligation
52. The example sentence which the modal is used to emphasize
the affirmative nature of a statement is ….
a.oh... Do come! It’s going to be such fun
b.I told him not to go, but he did go
c.He had to move the furniture himself
d.You are to write your name at the top of each sheet of paper
e.I am to see him tomorrow
53.The example sentence that show the action is incomplete and
it is some portion of the whole is …

a. We are leaving

b. She is singing a traditional song

c. I am going to cinema tonight

d. I am thinking of going to Brunei

e. Kyra and Yagami are living in Hamburg

54. Which one the correct sentence that to indicate present time
for stative verbs and verbs of perception…

a. children play

b. cows eat grass

c. Karen swims three times a week.

d. Cal Poly plays SF State next Saturday.

e. I see a hummingbird
55. We will have finished this paint job by next weekend

The sentence indicates....

a.To indicate future events that will be completed by a certain time

b.Indicates events that took place one or more times in the past.

c.Announces a newsworthy event.

d.Indicates actions/events that began in the past and are still happening/still
true

e.Indicates action expected to be underway at a future time

56. Xavier has been working in Syibils and friends.
The sentence indicates…
a.A state that changes over time
b.An action in progress that is not yet completed
c.An evaluative comment on something observed over time
triggered by current evidence
d.Curative or habitual action that is taking place in the present
and that will continue into the future up until or through a specific
future time
e. A situation or habit that began in the past (recent or distant)
and that continues up to the present (and possibly into the future)
57. We had been planning to vacation in Maine, but changed our minds after
receiving the brochure on Nova Scotia.

The sentence indicates…

a.A state that changes over time

b.An action in progress that is not yet completed

c.An evaluative comment on something observed over time triggered by current

evidence

d.A past action in progress that was interrupted by a more recent past action

e.An action or habit taking place over a period of time in the past prior to some other
past event or time
58. He will have been keeping a journal for 10 years next month
The sentence indicates…
a.Curative or habitual action that is taking place in the present
and that will continue into the future up until or through a specific
future time
b.An evaluative comment on something observed over time
triggered by current evidence
c.A situation or habit that began in the past (recent or distant)
and that continues up to the present (and possibly into the future)
d.A past action in progress that was interrupted by a more recent
past action
e.An action or habit taking place over a period of time in the past
prior to some other past event or time
59. “Adi has a very bad cold.”
“I know, he … out until late last night”
a.couldn’t have gone
b.had better not
c.shouldn’t have gone
d.couldn’t go
e.would have gone out
60. I don't know why Vivian didn't attend the staff meeting this
afternoon. She ...

a. might not have been too busy.

b. might be too busy.

c. may have been too busy.

d. must have been too busy.

e. should be busy
61. Steve starts work at 8:30. I phoned him at 8:00, but he didn't
answer. He …

a. must have left for work.

b. might have to leave for work.

c. can't have left for work.

d. might leave for work.

e. may be leaving for work

62. Maggie had a date with her boyfriend last night, and today she
is wearing an engagement ring. Her boyfriend ….

a. can have asked her to marry him.

b. might have asked her to marry him.

c. could have asked her to marry him

d. must have asked her to marry him.

e. Must be asking her to marry him

63. His wife returned the sweater he bought her to the store. She
…

a. can't have liked it.

b. may have liked it.

c. couldn’t have liked it

d. must not have liked it.

e. might not have liked it.

64. I could have asked my sister to go shopping alone.

It means …

a.My sister went shopping alone

b.My sister asked to go shopping

c.I went shopping alone

d.My sister went shopping with me

e.I didn’t go shopping

65. Which sentence does indicate state with linking verb or other
stative verb?
a.Our two chefs provide an excellent choice of hot meals every
day
b.She is watching the game
c.Knowing is one of my favorite movies
d.His appearance is never good like this
e.He admires his father more than he will admit
66.I look forward t receiving a prompt reply to my enquiry
The sentence indicates ...
a. To present speech acts and formal writing
b. To express future
c. States with linking verb
d. General timeless truth
e. Habitual
67. “Would you mind to open the window, please?”
The sentence indicates ...
a.Event in the past
b.Duration of event completed in the past
c.States in the past
d.Social distancing
e.A definite single completed event
68. “I shall be twenty next Saturday”
The sentence indicates …
a.About things which we cannot control
b.About what we think or believe will happen in the future
c.When we decide to do something at the time of speaking
d.An action which is on the point of happening
e.When we have decided to do something before talking about it
69. Which sentence does express an action which is on the point
of happening?
a.It will be in Diwali in a week
b.I think Pakistan will win the match
c.She is going to have a baby
d.Look! The cracker is going to explode
e.The boat is full of water. It is going to sink
70. Which sentence does express a promise?
a.It will be in Diwali in a week
b.Don’t go out now. We are about to have lunch.
c.She is going to have a baby
d.Thank you for lending me this bag. I’ll give it back to you on
Sunday
e.The bag looks heavy. I’ll help you with it
71.Which sentence does have meaning about repeated action in
a temporary period?
a. Henry is kicking the soccer ball around the backyard
b. We are staying with John to try and find out if his place really
is haunted
c. Please don’t make so much noise. I’m studying
d. She’s becoming more and more like her mother
e. Kyra and Syibil are talking and drinking in a café
72. She is always chatting during the lesson!
The core meaning of the sentence is ...
a.Express the extended event
b.Changing situation in progress
c.Emotional comment on present habit
d.A temporary situation
e.Repeated action in a temporary period
73. Which sentence does indicate current behavior as opposed
to general description?
a.I’m hating this assignment
b.He’s being rude
c.I’m understanding less and less about life, the older I get
d.“Are you understanding this?”
e.I was just wanting to invite you to a gathering
74. “ I like the first piano notes, but I’m not liking it where the
strings come in.”
The sentence indicates …
a.Avoid imposition
b.Show vividness
c.Express politeness
d.Mitigate criticism
e.Emphasize conscious involvement
75. Kyra and Syibil (go) ... to the game when the car broke down.
a.Go
b.Went
c.Are going
d.Have gone
e.Had gone
76. Which one of these sentences below does not denote an
action beginning at some time in the past and continuing up to
the present moment ?
a.I have known him for a long time
b.He has been ill since last week
c.We have lived here for ten years
d.We haven’t seen Padma for several months
e.Gopi has eaten all biscuits
77.“ I met him in New Delhi in 1996. I had seen him last five years
before’”
The sentence describes ….
a. An action complete before a certain moment in the past
b. An action going on at some time in the past
c. Completed activities in the immediate past
d. A past action whose time is not given and not definite
e. Past event when we think more of their effect in the present than
of the action itself
78. An example of future perfect sentence which describe a future action
that will be completed prior to a specific time is ...
a.At the end of the summer, the Blakes will have been married for ten years.
b.By the end of the school year, he will have covered the entire grammar
book
c.By the end of this month I will have worked here for five years
d.I shall have written my exercise by then
e.When you wake up from your nap, I will already have done all the
housework
79.Which one of these sentences below does describe two events
are out of sequence and there are no time adverbials that indicate
the actual order ?
a. I went to bed after the guest had left .
b. I went to bed after the guest left.
c. When I dropped my cup, the coffee spilled on my lap
d. When Mary became a teacher, she had finished her degree in
education.
e. I finished my homework when the news program started
80. The bank officer (suggest) ... that the meeting be scheduled
for Wednesday morning. I will try to locate a conference room
a.Has suggested
b.Had suggested
c.Suggests
d.Suggested
e.Is suggesting
81. Which one of the sentences below does describe a situation or
habit that began in the past and that continues up to the present ?
a.They have been living in the U.S. since January.
b.I have been reading that book
c.She has been learning how to play bowling.
d.The students have been getting better and better.
e.People have been eating less meat recently because of the crisis.
82. You’ve been doing a good job!
This sentence describes ...
a.A situation or habit that began in the past and that continues up to
the present
b.An action in progress that is not yet completed
c.A situation that changes over time
d.An evaluate comment on something observed over time triggered by
current evidence
e.An action that happen in temporary
83. She (work) ... at that company for three years when it finally
closes.
a.Has worked
b.Is going to have been working
c.Is working
d.Will be working
e.Is going to work
84. “if you visit us this coming weekend, we won’t be home as we
... by then”
a.Will be to Bali
b.Will have gone to Bali
c.Would go to Bali
d.Would have gone to Bali
e.Would have been going to Bali
85. We allowed the children to watch their favourite TV program
yesterday, only after they ... doing their school assignment.
a.Were finishing
b.Have finished
c.Finished
d.Would finish
e.Had finished
86.Which one of these sentences below does have the high
certainty?
a. That must be Syibil
b. That should be Syibil
c. That may/might be Syibil
d. That could be Syibil
e. That will be Syibil
87. The package ... be delivered tomorrow afternoon. It was sent
by express mail this morning.
a.Should
b.Will
c.Could
d.Would
e.Can
88. I heard Syibil speak English, French, and even Japanese to
tourist; he ... the best tourist guide in town.
a.Should be
b.Must be
c.Had better be
d.Ought to be
e.Would rather be
89. He has been attending the English Conversation Couse for
six months; his English should be very fluent now.
The phrase in italic means …
a.I am sure that he speaks English fluently
b.It is possible that he speaks English fluently
c.I expect he speaks English fluently
d.He must speak English fluently
e.I doubt he speaks English fluently
90. “My car was stolen from the garage and I don’t know if I can
buy another one.”
“You ... it”
a.Had to insure
b.Should have insured
c.Will have insured
d.Ought to insure
e.Must have insured