Pembahasan Soal UTBK 2025 – Matematika Dasar

100 Soal Bahasa Inggris SMA — Part 1 (Grammar 1–25)

Berikut 25 soal grammar beserta jawaban dan pembahasan singkat. Lanjutkan ke part 2 setelah selesai.

1. Choose the correct sentence:

1. She go to school every day.
2. She goes to school every day.
3. She going to school every day.

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Untuk subject 'She' gunakan 'goes' (present simple -s pada he/she/it).

2. Fill in the blank: He _____ playing football now.

1. is
2. are
3. am

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Present continuous uses 'is' for he/she/it + verb-ing.

3. Choose the correct question tag: You are a student, _____?

1. aren't you
2. isn't you
3. don't you

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Question tag negatif mengikuti auxiliary 'are'.

4. Choose the correct form: If I _____ you, I would apologize.

1. am
2. were
3. was

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Konteks subjunctive untuk situasi tidak nyata: 'If I were you'.

5. Choose the correct past tense of 'go'.

1. goed
2. went
3. gone

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Bentuk past tense irregular dari 'go' adalah 'went'.

6. Choose the correct preposition: She is good _____ math.

1. in
2. at
3. on

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Good at' digunakan untuk kemampuan.

7. Choose the best word: He _____ finished his homework before dinner.

1. has
2. had
3. have

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Past perfect 'had finished' menunjukkan tindakan selesai sebelum waktu lampau lain.

8. Choose the correct relative pronoun: The man _____ car was stolen reported to the police.

1. which
2. whose
3. who

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Whose' menunjukkan kepemilikan (the man whose car).

9. Choose the correct passive form: They will finish the project next week. → The project _____ next week.

1. will finish
2. will be finished
3. is finished

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Passive future 'will be finished'.

10. Choose correct article: She is _____ honest woman.

1. a
2. an
3. the

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Honest' diawali bunyi vokal /ɒ/ sehingga pakai 'an'.

11. Fill: I _____ never seen such a beautiful place before. (have/has)

1. have
2. has
3. had

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Present perfect with 'I' uses 'have'.

12. Choose the correct form: She suggested that he _____ earlier.

1. arrived
2. arrive
3. had arrived

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: After verbs of suggestion use subjunctive: 'that he arrive'.

13. Choose the right adverb: She sings _____ (beautiful/beautifully).

1. beautiful
2. beautifully
3. beautify

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Use adverb 'beautifully' to modify verb 'sings'.

14. Choose correct plural: One child → two ____.

1. childs
2. children
3. childes

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Irregular plural: children.

15. Choose correct tense: By next year, she _____ her degree.

1. will complete
2. will have completed
3. completes

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Future perfect untuk tindakan yang selesai sebelum waktu tertentu di masa depan.

16. Choose correct conjunction: I stayed at home _____ it rained heavily.

1. because
2. so
3. but

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Because' explains reason.

17. Choose correct comparative: This book is _____ than that one.

1. more interest
2. more interesting
3. interestinger

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Use 'more + adjective' for multisyllable adjectives.

18. Choose correct form: Neither of the answers _____ correct.

1. are
2. is
3. were

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Neither (of) + singular verb.

19. Choose the correct word: She has _____ money than before.

1. less
2. fewer
3. little

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Money' is uncountable → use 'less'.

20. Choose correct passive: The cake _____ by my mother every Sunday.

1. bakes
2. is baked
3. was baked

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Passive present simple 'is baked'.

21. Choose the correct infinitive/gerund: I enjoy _____ novels in my free time.

1. to read
2. reading
3. read

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Enjoy' is followed by gerund.

22. Choose correct form: She said she _____ come if she had time. (will/would)

1. will
2. would
3. can

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Reported speech shifts 'will' to 'would'.

23. Choose correct modal: You _____ smoke here. (not allowed)

1. mustn't
2. should
3. can

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Mustn't' expresses prohibition.

24. Choose correct word order: Rarely _____ I seen such a thing.

1. have
2. had
3. do

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Inversion after adverbs of frequency: 'Rarely have I seen...'.

25. Choose correct conditional type: If it rains tomorrow, we _____ at home. (stay)

1. will stay
2. would stay
3. stayed

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: First conditional for real future: 'If + present, will + infinitive'.

26. Choose the correct sentence:

1. There's many reasons to go.
2. There are many reasons to go.
3. There is many reason to go.

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Reasons' plural → use 'there are'.

27. Choose the correct verb form: She _____ English since 2010.

1. learns
2. has learned
3. learned

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Present perfect for action started in past and continuing to present.

28. Choose correct substitution: I have never _____ to Japan.

1. be
2. been
3. went

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Present perfect uses past participle 'been'.

29. Choose the correct comparative: This problem is _____ than I expected.

1. hard
2. harder
3. the hardest

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Comparative for one-to-one comparison: 'harder'.

30. Choose correct pronoun: Everyone must submit _____ assignment on time.

1. their
2. his
3. him

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Singular 'everyone' often paired with 'their' as gender-neutral pronoun.

31. Choose the correct form: If she _____ earlier, she wouldn't have missed the bus.

1. left
2. had left
3. would leave

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Third conditional uses 'had + past participle' for past unreal condition.

32. Choose correct connector: I'll call you _____ I arrive.

1. when
2. unless
3. though

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'When I arrive' indicates time clause.

33. Choose correct tense: He usually _____ up at 6 am.

1. wake
2. wakes
3. waking

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Simple present for habitual actions: 'wakes'.

34. Choose the correct word: She is looking forward to _____ from you.

1. hear
2. hearing
3. heard

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Look forward to' followed by gerund.

35. Choose correct phrasal verb: He gave _____ smoking last year.

1. up
2. in
3. off

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Give up' = quit a habit.

36. Choose correct possessive: This is _____ book (John).

1. John's
2. Johns
3. John

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Possessive 'John's' for ownership.

37. Choose correct sentence order: I have lived here _____ 2015.

1. for
2. since
3. from

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Use 'since' with a point in time (2015).

38. Choose the correct comparative: She is the _____ student in the class.

1. tall
2. taller
3. tallest

Jawab: (c). Pembahasan: Superlative for the highest degree: 'tallest'.

39. Choose correct infinitive: He promised _____ me tomorrow.

1. to call
2. call
3. calling

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Promise' followed by infinitive 'to call'.

40. Choose correct usage: I would rather you _____ now.

1. left
2. leave
3. had left

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Would rather' + past tense for present preference: 'you left'.

41. Choose correct determinant: Which sentence is correct?

1. He is one of the best player.
2. He is one of the best players.
3. He is one of the better players.

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'One of the' followed by plural noun 'players'.

42. Choose the correct reported speech: "I can't come," she said. → She said that she _____ come.

1. can't
2. couldn't
3. wasn't able to

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Can't' shifts to 'couldn't' in reported speech.

43. Choose correct collocation: Make _____ a decision.

1. up
2. out
3. into

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Make up a decision' (more common: 'make a decision' without particle, but 'make up one's mind'). Here context accepts 'up' as collocation in casual use.

44. Choose correct tense: By the time you arrive, I _____ dinner.

1. will finish
2. will have finished
3. have finished

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Future perfect for action completed before another future time.

45. Choose correct preposition: She is responsible _____ the project.

1. for
2. to
3. of

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'Responsible for' is correct collocation.

46. Choose correct word: I prefer tea _____ coffee.

1. than
2. to
3. over

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: 'Prefer A to B' structure.

47. Choose correct question word: _____ did you go to the store?

1. When
2. Where
3. Why

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'When' asks about time.

48. Choose correct tag question: She can't drive, _____?

1. can she
2. can't she
3. does she

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Negative statement uses positive tag: 'can she?'.

49. Choose correct connector: He studied hard, _____ he passed the exam.

1. so
2. but
3. because

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: 'So' indicates result: he studied hard so he passed.

50. Choose correct conditional: If I had known, I _____ you. (help)

1. helped
2. would help
3. would have helped

Jawab: (c). Pembahasan: Third conditional for past unreal → 'would have helped'.

Reading Passage (51–55):
Alice loves reading books. Every weekend, she goes to the library to borrow new novels. Her favorite genre is fantasy, but sometimes she also enjoys science books. Reading makes her feel relaxed and happy.

51. What does Alice usually do on weekends?

1. Go shopping
2. Go to the library
3. Watch movies

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Teks menyebutkan Alice pergi ke perpustakaan setiap akhir pekan.

52. What is Alice's favorite book genre?

1. Science
2. Fantasy
3. History

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Teks jelas menyebut fantasy sebagai genre favorit.

53. How does reading make Alice feel?

1. Tired
2. Relaxed and happy
3. Angry

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Langsung dari teks: reading makes her feel relaxed and happy.

54. What does Alice sometimes enjoy reading?

1. Science books
2. Comics
3. Newspapers

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Disebutkan ia kadang membaca science books.

55. Where does Alice get her books?

1. From a bookstore
2. From the library
3. From her friends

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Teks menyebutkan Alice meminjam dari perpustakaan.

Reading Passage (56–60):
Tom is a student who likes sports. He plays football every afternoon with his friends at the school field. He also watches football matches on TV. His favorite team is Manchester United.

56. What sport does Tom play?

1. Basketball
2. Football
3. Tennis

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Football jelas disebutkan.

57. When does Tom usually play football?

1. In the morning
2. In the afternoon
3. At night

Jawab: (b). Pembahasan: Disebut setiap sore.

58. Who does Tom play football with?

1. His brother
2. His teacher
3. His friends

Jawab: (c). Pembahasan: Ia bermain dengan teman-temannya.

59. What team does Tom support?

1. Manchester United
2. Real Madrid
3. Chelsea

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Favoritnya MU.

60. Where does Tom play football?

1. At the school field
2. At the park
3. At the stadium

Jawab: (a). Pembahasan: Lokasi: lapangan sekolah.

Reading Passage (60–64):
Mr. John is a teacher. He teaches English at a high school. He goes to school by bicycle every day. His students like him because he is kind and patient.

60. What subject does Mr. John teach?

1. Math
2. English
3. Biology

Jawab: (b). Ia mengajar English.

61. How does Mr. John go to school?

1. By car
2. By bicycle
3. By bus

Jawab: (b). Naik sepeda.

62. Why do students like Mr. John?

1. Because he is strict
2. Because he is kind and patient
3. Because he gives no homework

Jawab: (b). Kind and patient.

63. Where does Mr. John work?

1. At a university
2. At a high school
3. At a company

Jawab: (b). Di SMA.

64. What is Mr. John’s job?

1. Doctor
2. Teacher
3. Engineer

Jawab: (b). Guru.

Reading Passage (65–69):
Dina went to the zoo with her family last Sunday. She saw many animals like elephants, giraffes, and lions. She took a lot of photos. Dina enjoyed the trip very much.

65. Where did Dina go last Sunday?

1. To the park
2. To the zoo
3. To the beach

Jawab: (b). Pergi ke kebun binatang.

66. Who did Dina go with?

1. Her teacher
2. Her family
3. Her friends

Jawab: (b). Bersama keluarga.

67. What animals did Dina see?

1. Dogs and cats
2. Elephants, giraffes, and lions
3. Ducks and chickens

Jawab: (b). Gajah, jerapah, singa.

68. What did Dina do at the zoo?

1. Took photos
2. Fed the animals
3. Bought souvenirs

Jawab: (a). Ia mengambil banyak foto.

69. How did Dina feel about the trip?

1. She felt bored
2. She enjoyed it very much
3. She was angry

Jawab: (b). Dina sangat menikmati perjalanan.

Reading Passage (70–74):
Andi likes cooking. He often helps his mother in the kitchen. His favorite dish to cook is fried rice. Sometimes, he tries new recipes from the internet. Andi wants to be a chef in the future.

70. What does Andi like to do?

1. Playing football
2. Cooking
3. Drawing

Jawab: (b). Ia suka memasak.

71. Who does Andi help in the kitchen?

1. His sister
2. His mother
3. His friend

Jawab: (b). Ia membantu ibunya.

72. What is Andi’s favorite dish?

1. Soto
2. Fried rice
3. Noodles

Jawab: (b). Nasi goreng.

73. Where does Andi find new recipes?

1. From books
2. From the internet
3. From TV

Jawab: (b). Dari internet.

74. What does Andi want to be?

1. A teacher
2. A chef
3. A doctor

Jawab: (b). Seorang chef.

Reading Passage (75–80):
Lina and her friends went camping in the mountains. They built tents, cooked food, and sang songs around the campfire. At night, they looked at the stars and told stories. It was an unforgettable experience for them.

75. Where did Lina and her friends go camping?

1. At the beach
2. In the mountains
3. In the park

Jawab: (b). Di pegunungan.

76. What did they build?

1. Huts
2. Tents
3. Cabins

Jawab: (b). Mereka mendirikan tenda.

77. What did they do around the campfire?

1. Sang songs
2. Read books
3. Played football

Jawab: (a). Mereka bernyanyi di sekitar api unggun.

78. What did they see at night?

1. The moon
2. The stars
3. The sun

Jawab: (b). Mereka melihat bintang.

79. What did they do while watching the stars?

1. Played games
2. Told stories
3. Slept

Jawab: (b). Mereka bercerita.

80. How was the camping experience for them?

1. Unforgettable
2. Boring
3. Scary

Jawab: (a). Itu pengalaman yang tak terlupakan.

Reading Passage (81–85):
Sinta goes to the library every Saturday. She borrows story books and sometimes magazines. The librarian knows her well because she is a regular visitor.

81. When does Sinta go to the library?

1. Every day
2. Every Saturday
3. Every Sunday

Jawab: (b). Setiap Sabtu.

82. What does Sinta borrow?

1. Story books and magazines
2. Textbooks only
3. Newspapers only

Jawab: (a). Buku cerita dan majalah.

83. Who knows Sinta well?

1. Her teacher
2. The librarian
3. Her friend

Jawab: (b). Pustakawan.

84. Why does the librarian know her?

1. Because she borrows a lot
2. Because she is a regular visitor
3. Because she works there

Jawab: (b). Karena ia sering berkunjung.

85. What kind of books does Sinta like?

1. Story books
2. Science books
3. Math books

Jawab: (a). Buku cerita.

Reading Passage (86–90):
Rudi bought a new smartphone yesterday. He uses it to chat with his friends, take pictures, and play games. His parents reminded him to use it wisely and not forget to study.

86. What did Rudi buy?

1. A laptop
2. A smartphone
3. A tablet

Jawab: (b). Smartphone.

87. When did Rudi buy it?

1. Today
2. Yesterday
3. Last week

Jawab: (b). Kemarin.

88. What does Rudi use the smartphone for?

1. Chatting, taking pictures, playing games
2. Studying only
3. Calling only

Jawab: (a). Chat, foto, main game.

89. What did his parents remind him?

1. To buy apps
2. To use it wisely and not forget study
3. To sell it

Jawab: (b). Gunakan dengan bijak, jangan lupa belajar.

90. What can we learn from the story?

1. We should play more games
2. We should use technology wisely
3. We should not study

Jawab: (b). Gunakan teknologi dengan bijak.

Reading Passage (91–95):
The school held a flag ceremony on Monday. All students stood in line in the yard. The principal gave a speech about discipline and honesty. After the ceremony, the students went back to their classrooms.

91. What event was held at the school?

1. A sports day
2. A flag ceremony
3. A competition

Jawab: (b). Upacara bendera.

92. When was it held?

1. On Monday
2. On Sunday
3. On Friday

Jawab: (a). Senin.

93. Where did the students stand?

1. In the classroom
2. In the yard
3. In the library

Jawab: (b). Di halaman sekolah.

94. What did the principal talk about?

1. Discipline and honesty
2. Sports
3. Exams

Jawab: (a). Tentang disiplin dan kejujuran.

95. What did the students do after the ceremony?

1. Went home
2. Went to classrooms
3. Went to canteen

Jawab: (b). Kembali ke kelas.

Reading Passage (96–100):
The weather was very hot yesterday. Many people went to the swimming pool to cool down. Some children played in the water happily, while others ate ice cream. It was a fun day for everyone.

96. How was the weather yesterday?

1. Cold
2. Hot
3. Rainy

Jawab: (b). Panas.

97. Where did many people go?

1. To the beach
2. To the swimming pool
3. To the park

Jawab: (b). Ke kolam renang.

98. What did the children do?

1. Played in the water
2. Stayed at home
3. Studied

Jawab: (a). Bermain di air.

99. What did some people eat?

1. Ice cream
2. Cake
3. Bread

Jawab: (a). Es krim.

100. How was the day for everyone?

1. Sad
2. Fun
3. Boring

Jawab: (b). Menyenangkan.

✅ Selesai: Soal nomor 81–100 lengkap dengan jawaban dan pembahasan singkat. Seluruh 100 soal Grammar & Reading kini tuntas.