Contoh soal narrative text berikut disusun untuk membantu siswa memahami teks cerita dalam bahasa Inggris. Narrative text biasanya berisi cerita yang bertujuan menghibur pembaca sekaligus menyampaikan pesan atau nilai tertentu.
Dalam latihan ini, siswa akan menemukan berbagai cerita pendek dengan pertanyaan tentang tokoh, tempat, kejadian, informasi tersurat, makna kata, hingga pesan moral. Soal dibuat dengan tingkat kesulitan yang bervariasi agar siswa dapat melatih kemampuan membaca dan memahami isi teks.
Soal Nomor 1
Pertanyaan
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Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily lived in a small village. She was kind and always helped her neighbors. One day, she found a lost puppy near her house. Lily gave the puppy some food and looked for its owner.
What did Lily find near her house?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. A lost kitten
B. A lost puppy
C. A lost bird
D. A lost rabbit
Jawaban Benar
B. A lost puppy
Pembahasan Lengkap
Dalam teks disebutkan bahwa Lily menemukan a lost puppy di dekat rumahnya. Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi tersurat dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik dari teks.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 2
Pertanyaan
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A farmer had a goose that laid one golden egg every morning. The farmer became very rich because of the golden eggs. However, he became greedy and wanted to get all the gold at once. He killed the goose, but found nothing inside it.
Why did the farmer kill the goose?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He was afraid of the goose.
B. He wanted to sell the goose.
C. He wanted to get all the gold at once.
D. The goose attacked him.
Jawaban Benar
C. He wanted to get all the gold at once.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Petani tersebut menjadi serakah dan ingin mendapatkan seluruh emas sekaligus. Karena itu, ia membunuh angsa tersebut.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami alasan terjadinya suatu peristiwa dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan sebab dari tindakan tokoh.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 3
Pertanyaan
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A thirsty crow flew over a dry field looking for water. After flying for a long time, he found a jar with a little water at the bottom. The crow could not reach the water with his beak. Then, he dropped small stones into the jar. Slowly, the water rose, and the crow was able to drink.
How did the crow get the water?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He broke the jar.
B. He dropped stones into the jar.
C. He asked another bird for help.
D. He carried the jar to a river.
Jawaban Benar
B. He dropped stones into the jar.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Burung gagak memasukkan batu-batu kecil ke dalam kendi. Air kemudian naik sehingga dapat dijangkau oleh paruhnya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami urutan dan cara penyelesaian masalah dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan tindakan tokoh untuk menyelesaikan masalah.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 4
Pertanyaan
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There was a clever mouse deer living in a forest. One day, he wanted to cross a river, but many crocodiles were waiting in the water. The mouse deer told the crocodiles that he wanted to count them for the king. The crocodiles lined up, and the mouse deer jumped on their backs until he reached the other side.
Why did the mouse deer count the crocodiles?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He wanted to play with them.
B. He wanted to cross the river safely.
C. He wanted to feed them.
D. He was afraid of the river.
Jawaban Benar
B. He wanted to cross the river safely.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Mouse deer menggunakan kecerdikannya untuk menyeberangi sungai. Ia meminta para buaya berbaris sehingga dapat melompat di atas punggung mereka.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tujuan tindakan tokoh.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan tokoh melakukan suatu tindakan.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 5
Pertanyaan
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Once, a lion was sleeping under a tree. A little mouse accidentally ran across his body and woke him up. The lion caught the mouse, but decided to let him go. Several days later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse came and bit the ropes until the lion was free.
What is the moral lesson of the story?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Small animals are always dangerous.
B. We should never help other animals.
C. Kindness can be returned in unexpected ways.
D. Lions should stay away from forests.
Jawaban Benar
C. Kindness can be returned in unexpected ways.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Lion memilih untuk melepaskan tikus. Beberapa hari kemudian, tikus membantu singa yang terjebak dalam jaring.
Cerita tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kebaikan yang kita berikan kepada orang lain dapat kembali kepada kita dalam bentuk yang tidak terduga.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami pesan moral dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan pesan moral berdasarkan isi cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 6
Pertanyaan
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A young boy named Jack lived with his mother. One day, Jack traded their cow for five magic beans. His mother was angry and threw the beans outside. The next morning, a giant beanstalk had grown into the sky.
What happened the morning after Jack’s mother threw the beans outside?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. The beans disappeared.
B. A giant beanstalk grew into the sky.
C. Jack bought another cow.
D. His mother planted flowers.
Jawaban Benar
B. A giant beanstalk grew into the sky.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Dalam teks disebutkan bahwa pada pagi berikutnya, tumbuh a giant beanstalk hingga ke langit.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi spesifik dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu mengidentifikasi peristiwa berdasarkan urutan cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 7
Pertanyaan
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A poor woodcutter was cutting wood near a river. Suddenly, his axe fell into the water. He was very sad. A magical being appeared and showed him a golden axe. The woodcutter said it was not his. Then, a silver axe was shown, but he also refused it. Finally, his old axe was returned to him.
Why did the woodcutter refuse the golden and silver axes?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. They were too heavy.
B. They were not his axes.
C. They were broken.
D. He did not like their colors.
Jawaban Benar
B. They were not his axes.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Penebang kayu tersebut jujur. Ia mengatakan bahwa kapak emas dan perak bukan miliknya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami alasan tindakan tokoh.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan berdasarkan informasi dalam cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 8
Pertanyaan
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A rabbit always laughed at a tortoise because he moved slowly. One day, the tortoise challenged the rabbit to a race. The rabbit ran very fast and became confident. He decided to rest under a tree while the tortoise continued walking. In the end, the tortoise reached the finish line first.
Who won the race?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. The rabbit
B. The fox
C. The tortoise
D. The deer
Jawaban Benar
C. The tortoise
Pembahasan Lengkap
Meskipun berjalan lambat, kura-kura terus berjalan tanpa berhenti. Sementara itu, kelinci beristirahat di bawah pohon. Akhirnya, kura-kura mencapai garis akhir terlebih dahulu.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. The tortoise.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi utama dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan tokoh yang memenangkan suatu peristiwa.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 9
Pertanyaan
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A kind girl named Emma found a small bird with an injured wing. She carefully took the bird home and gave it food and water. She cared for it every day. After several weeks, the bird became healthy and flew back into the forest.
What did Emma do for the bird?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. She sold it.
B. She ignored it.
C. She took care of it.
D. She gave it to a hunter.
Jawaban Benar
C. She took care of it.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Emma menemukan burung yang terluka kemudian merawatnya dengan memberikan makanan dan air setiap hari sampai burung tersebut sehat.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. She took care of it.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu mengidentifikasi tindakan tokoh berdasarkan teks.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 10
Pertanyaan
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Long ago, a king had a beautiful garden. He planted many flowers and asked a young gardener to take care of them. One day, the gardener noticed that one special flower was dying. He watered it regularly and protected it from strong sunlight. After some time, the flower became healthy again.
Why did the gardener protect the flower from strong sunlight?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. The flower was dying.
B. The king told him to remove it.
C. He wanted to sell the flower.
D. The garden was too large.
Jawaban Benar
A. The flower was dying.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Gardener melindungi bunga dari sinar matahari yang terlalu kuat karena bunga tersebut sedang sekarat. Ia juga menyiramnya secara teratur sampai akhirnya bunga tersebut kembali sehat.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah A.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami hubungan sebab dan akibat dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan suatu tindakan berdasarkan isi cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 11
Pertanyaan
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Once there was a clever fox who lived near a forest. One hot afternoon, he saw a crow sitting on a tree with a piece of cheese in its beak. The fox wanted the cheese. He praised the crow’s beautiful voice and asked her to sing. When the crow opened her beak, the cheese fell down. The fox quickly took it and ran away.
What did the fox want?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. The crow
B. The tree
C. The cheese
D. The forest
Jawaban Benar
C. The cheese
Pembahasan Lengkap
Dalam cerita, rubah melihat burung gagak membawa sepotong keju. Rubah kemudian mencari cara agar keju tersebut jatuh sehingga ia bisa mengambilnya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. The cheese.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi tersurat dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik dari teks.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 12
Pertanyaan
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A young fisherman found a beautiful golden fish in his net. The fish asked him to let it go and promised to grant him one wish. The fisherman thought carefully and asked for enough food for his family. The fish granted his wish, and the fisherman returned home happily.
What did the fisherman wish for?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. A large house
B. A golden boat
C. Enough food for his family
D. A bag of gold
Jawaban Benar
C. Enough food for his family
Pembahasan Lengkap
Nelayan tersebut tidak meminta kekayaan berlebihan. Ia meminta makanan yang cukup untuk keluarganya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. Enough food for his family.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami keinginan tokoh dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu mengidentifikasi informasi penting dari narrative text.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 13
Pertanyaan
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Once upon a time, a princess lived in a large castle. She loved exploring the garden. One morning, she discovered a small door hidden behind some bushes. She opened the door and found a beautiful secret garden filled with colorful flowers.
Where was the small door hidden?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Behind the castle
B. Under a tree
C. Behind some bushes
D. Near the river
Jawaban Benar
C. Behind some bushes
Pembahasan Lengkap
Dalam teks disebutkan bahwa sang putri menemukan pintu kecil yang tersembunyi behind some bushes, atau di balik semak-semak.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi tempat dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik mengenai lokasi.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 14
Pertanyaan
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A boy named Ben was walking home when he saw an old man carrying a heavy box. Ben offered to help him carry the box. The old man thanked Ben and gave him a small wooden key. Ben later discovered that the key could open a magical treasure chest.
Why did the old man give Ben the key?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Ben stole it from him.
B. Ben helped him carry the box.
C. Ben bought it from him.
D. Ben found it on the road.
Jawaban Benar
B. Ben helped him carry the box.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Ben membantu orang tua tersebut membawa kotak yang berat. Sebagai bentuk penghargaan, orang tua itu memberikan sebuah kunci kayu kecil kepada Ben.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami hubungan sebab dan akibat dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan suatu tindakan berdasarkan isi teks.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 15
Pertanyaan
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A small ant was walking near a river when she slipped and fell into the water. A dove saw her and dropped a leaf into the river. The ant climbed onto the leaf and was saved. A few days later, the ant saw a hunter aiming at the dove. She quickly bit the hunter’s foot, causing him to miss.
What did the ant do to help the dove?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. She shouted at the hunter.
B. She bit the hunter’s foot.
C. She flew away.
D. She hid under a leaf.
Jawaban Benar
B. She bit the hunter’s foot.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Ketika melihat pemburu membidik burung merpati, semut segera menggigit kaki pemburu. Akibatnya, pemburu kehilangan fokus dan tembakannya meleset.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. She bit the hunter’s foot.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu mengidentifikasi tindakan tokoh untuk menyelesaikan masalah.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 16
Pertanyaan
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A poor girl named Maya lived with her grandmother. One day, Maya found a purse full of money on the road. Although she needed money, she decided to find the owner. After asking several people, she finally found an old woman who had lost the purse. Maya returned it to her. The old woman was very grateful.
What character trait does Maya show?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Greedy
B. Honest
C. Lazy
D. Angry
Jawaban Benar
B. Honest
Pembahasan Lengkap
Maya menemukan dompet berisi uang, tetapi ia tidak mengambilnya untuk dirinya sendiri. Ia berusaha menemukan pemilik dompet dan mengembalikannya.
Tindakan tersebut menunjukkan bahwa Maya memiliki sifat honest atau jujur.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. Honest.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis karakter tokoh.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan sifat tokoh berdasarkan tindakan dalam cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 17
Pertanyaan
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A hungry wolf saw a basket of food inside a farmer’s house. He secretly entered the house at night and ate the food. Unfortunately, he made a loud noise and woke the farmer. The farmer chased him away.
Why did the wolf enter the farmer’s house?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He wanted to sleep.
B. He was hungry.
C. He wanted to meet the farmer.
D. He wanted to clean the house.
Jawaban Benar
B. He was hungry.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Pada awal cerita dijelaskan bahwa serigala tersebut merasa lapar. Karena itu, ia masuk ke rumah petani untuk mengambil makanan.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. He was hungry.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami hubungan sebab dan akibat.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan tokoh melakukan suatu tindakan.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 18
Pertanyaan
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A fisherman went to the sea every morning. One day, he caught a very large fish. The fish asked him to release it because it had a family waiting at home. The fisherman felt sorry for the fish and let it go. He returned home without a big catch but felt happy because he had done a kind thing.
How did the fisherman feel after releasing the fish?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Angry
B. Sad
C. Happy
D. Afraid
Jawaban Benar
C. Happy
Pembahasan Lengkap
Walaupun tidak membawa hasil tangkapan besar, nelayan tersebut merasa senang karena telah melakukan kebaikan kepada ikan tersebut.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. Happy.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami perasaan tokoh dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menyimpulkan perasaan tokoh berdasarkan isi cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 19
Pertanyaan
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A little girl named Sara had a beautiful red umbrella. One rainy day, she saw a boy standing outside without an umbrella. Sara invited him to share her umbrella. They walked together until they reached the boy’s house. The boy thanked Sara for her kindness.
What did Sara do for the boy?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. She gave him a new house.
B. She shared her umbrella with him.
C. She bought him some food.
D. She gave him her shoes.
Jawaban Benar
B. She shared her umbrella with him.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Sara melihat seorang anak laki-laki yang tidak memiliki payung. Ia kemudian mengajak anak tersebut berbagi payung sampai tiba di rumahnya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. She shared her umbrella with him.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh berdasarkan teks.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik dalam narrative text.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 20
Pertanyaan
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Once there was a proud peacock who always showed off his beautiful feathers. One day, he saw a swan swimming gracefully on a lake. The peacock laughed because the swan did not have colorful feathers like him. However, when the peacock tried to swim, he could not swim well. He realized that everyone had different abilities.
What did the peacock realize?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Everyone should have colorful feathers.
B. Swans cannot swim.
C. Everyone has different abilities.
D. Beautiful feathers are the most important thing.
Jawaban Benar
C. Everyone has different abilities.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Pada akhir cerita, merak menyadari bahwa setiap makhluk memiliki kemampuan yang berbeda. Ia tidak seharusnya meremehkan kemampuan orang lain hanya karena memiliki kelebihan yang berbeda.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. Everyone has different abilities.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis pesan dan makna cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan pesan yang terdapat dalam narrative text.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 21
Pertanyaan
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Once upon a time, a farmer had a small garden. Every morning, he watered the plants and removed the weeds. One day, he noticed that one of his plants had grown very tall and produced many beautiful flowers. The farmer was happy because his hard work had paid off.
Why was the farmer happy?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He bought a new garden.
B. His hard work had paid off.
C. He found a treasure.
D. His neighbor helped him.
Jawaban Benar
B. His hard work had paid off.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Petani tersebut merasa senang karena tanaman yang dirawatnya tumbuh tinggi dan menghasilkan banyak bunga. Hal tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kerja kerasnya memberikan hasil.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami alasan perasaan tokoh.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan tokoh merasa senang berdasarkan isi cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 22
Pertanyaan
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A rabbit found a basket of carrots near a farmer’s field. He wanted to take all the carrots, but then he remembered that the farmer had worked hard to grow them. The rabbit took only one carrot and left the rest. He felt happy because he had made an honest choice.
What did the rabbit do?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He took all the carrots.
B. He destroyed the carrots.
C. He took only one carrot.
D. He sold the carrots.
Jawaban Benar
C. He took only one carrot.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Kelinci awalnya ingin mengambil semua wortel, tetapi ia mengingat kerja keras petani. Akhirnya, ia hanya mengambil satu wortel.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik berdasarkan cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 23
Pertanyaan
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A young boy named Leo loved exploring the forest. One afternoon, he heard a weak sound near a bush. He found a small deer with an injured leg. Leo carefully carried the deer to a safe place and gave it water. The next morning, the deer was able to walk again and returned to the forest.
What happened to the deer?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. It got lost at sea.
B. It had an injured leg.
C. It was trapped in a house.
D. It lost its food.
Jawaban Benar
B. It had an injured leg.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Dalam cerita disebutkan bahwa Leo menemukan seekor rusa kecil dengan an injured leg atau kaki yang terluka.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami informasi tersurat dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi spesifik tentang tokoh dalam cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C1–C6)
C1
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 24
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A clever rabbit lived near a forest. One day, a hungry lion wanted to eat him. The rabbit told the lion that another larger lion was living nearby. He took the lion to a deep well and showed him his reflection in the water. The lion thought it was another lion and jumped into the well.
Why did the lion jump into the well?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He wanted to drink water.
B. He wanted to catch a fish.
C. He thought another lion was in the well.
D. He wanted to hide from the rabbit.
Jawaban Benar
C. He thought another lion was in the well.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Kelinci menunjukkan pantulan wajah singa di dalam air. Singa mengira pantulan tersebut adalah singa lain sehingga ia melompat ke dalam sumur.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis sebab dan akibat dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan suatu tindakan berdasarkan informasi dalam narrative text.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 25
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A girl named Anna received a small plant from her grandmother. She planted it in her backyard and took care of it every day. She watered it, gave it enough sunlight, and removed the weeds around it. After several months, the plant grew into a beautiful tree.
What did Anna do to make the plant grow?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. She ignored it.
B. She sold it.
C. She took care of it every day.
D. She moved it to the forest.
Jawaban Benar
C. She took care of it every day.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Anna merawat tanaman setiap hari dengan menyiramnya, memberikan cukup sinar matahari, dan membersihkan gulma di sekitarnya.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh dalam cerita.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu mengidentifikasi tindakan tokoh berdasarkan informasi dalam teks.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 26
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A proud rooster believed that he was the strongest animal on the farm. One day, a storm came and destroyed part of the farm. The rooster became frightened and hid inside the barn. A small hen helped other animals find a safe place. The rooster realized that being strong was not only about physical strength.
What did the rooster learn?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Physical strength is everything.
B. Being strong is also about helping others.
C. Storms are always dangerous.
D. Hens are weaker than roosters.
Jawaban Benar
B. Being strong is also about helping others.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Ayam jantan awalnya menganggap kekuatan fisik adalah hal terpenting. Namun, setelah melihat ayam betina membantu hewan lain, ia menyadari bahwa kekuatan juga dapat ditunjukkan melalui sikap suka menolong.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis pesan moral dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menyimpulkan nilai moral berdasarkan perubahan sikap tokoh.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 27
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
Once, a traveler was walking through a village. He saw an old bridge that was difficult to cross. Instead of complaining, he repaired the bridge using pieces of wood he found nearby. Later that day, several villagers used the bridge safely and thanked him for his kindness.
What did the traveler do?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He destroyed the bridge.
B. He repaired the bridge.
C. He built a house.
D. He left the village immediately.
Jawaban Benar
B. He repaired the bridge.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Traveler tersebut melihat jembatan yang rusak dan sulit digunakan. Ia kemudian memperbaikinya menggunakan potongan kayu yang tersedia.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. He repaired the bridge.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami tindakan tokoh dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menemukan informasi utama dari cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C2)
C2
Tingkat Kesulitan
Mudah
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
2 menit
Soal Nomor 28
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A little bird was afraid to leave its nest. Its mother encouraged it to try flying. At first, the bird was nervous, but it finally spread its wings and flew from one branch to another. The bird became more confident after practicing several times.
What made the bird more confident?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. Watching the rain
B. Practicing flying
C. Staying in the nest
D. Sleeping all day
Jawaban Benar
B. Practicing flying
Pembahasan Lengkap
Burung kecil tersebut awalnya merasa takut. Setelah mencoba dan berlatih terbang beberapa kali, rasa percaya dirinya meningkat.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah B. Practicing flying.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Memahami perkembangan karakter tokoh.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menyimpulkan penyebab perubahan sikap tokoh.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
3 menit
Soal Nomor 29
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A king wanted to find the most honest person in his kingdom. He gave several people seeds and asked them to grow flowers. After several weeks, everyone brought beautiful flowers except one young man. His pot was empty because the seed he received had been boiled and could not grow. The king chose the young man because he had told the truth.
Why did the king choose the young man?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. He brought the biggest flower.
B. He was the richest person.
C. He told the truth.
D. He had the largest garden.
Jawaban Benar
C. He told the truth.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Pemuda tersebut membawa pot kosong karena benih yang diberikan kepadanya tidak mungkin tumbuh. Ia tetap jujur dan tidak mengganti benihnya dengan benih lain.
Karena kejujurannya, raja memilih pemuda tersebut sebagai orang paling jujur.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis karakter dan pesan moral.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan alasan tokoh mendapatkan penghargaan berdasarkan cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Soal Nomor 30
Pertanyaan
Read the text below!
A farmer had two sons who often argued with each other. One day, the farmer gave them a bundle of sticks and asked them to break it. They could not break the bundle. Then, he separated the sticks and asked them to break them one by one. They easily broke the sticks. The farmer explained that people are stronger when they stay united.
What is the moral lesson of the story?
Pilihan Jawaban
A. We should always argue with others.
B. Working alone is always better.
C. Unity makes people stronger.
D. Sticks are difficult to break.
Jawaban Benar
C. Unity makes people stronger.
Pembahasan Lengkap
Ketika batang-batang kayu digabungkan, kedua anak tersebut tidak dapat mematahkannya. Namun, ketika dipisahkan, batang kayu mudah dipatahkan.
Cerita tersebut mengajarkan bahwa persatuan membuat seseorang atau kelompok menjadi lebih kuat.
Jadi, jawaban yang benar adalah C. Unity makes people stronger.
Kompetensi yang Diukur
Menganalisis pesan moral dalam narrative text.
Indikator Pembelajaran
Siswa mampu menentukan pesan moral berdasarkan keseluruhan isi cerita.
Level Kognitif (Taksonomi Bloom C4)
C4
Tingkat Kesulitan
Sedang
Estimasi Waktu Pengerjaan
4 menit
Kesimpulan
Narrative text merupakan teks yang menceritakan suatu rangkaian kejadian atau cerita. Dalam memahami narrative text, siswa perlu memperhatikan tokoh, latar, alur, konflik, penyelesaian masalah, dan pesan moral yang terdapat dalam cerita.
Melalui contoh soal narrative text di atas, siswa dapat berlatih menemukan informasi tersurat, memahami sebab-akibat, menganalisis karakter tokoh, menentukan ide atau pesan moral, serta memahami urutan kejadian dalam sebuah cerita.
Semakin sering berlatih membaca berbagai narrative text, semakin mudah siswa memahami isi cerita dan menjawab pertanyaan dalam bahasa Inggris dengan tepat.
