TASK 9

TASK 9

1.       Alferd Adams has not___.

a.       Lived in lonelynessly in times previous

b.      Never before lived sole

c.       Ever lived alone before

d.      Before live without the company of his friends

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences includes to the present perfect tense which is used to express something continues from past till present (now) so the best answer is C.

2.       Henry will not be able to attend the meeting tonight because___.

a.       He must to teach class

b.      He will be teaching a class

c.       Of he will teach a class

d.      He will have teaching a class

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences consists of two clause. The first one stands as the main clause and the second one stands as the subordinate clause that begins with coordinate conjunction ‘because’. Both of those clauses should be in the same form, so the best answer is B.

3.       Florida has not yet ratified the amandement, and___.

a.       Several other states hasn’t either

b.      Neither has some of the others states

c.       Some other states also have not either

d.      Neither have several other states

Answer and analyze        :

Tis sentences includes to the negative agreement and the formula is neither+positive auxiliary verb+s, so the best answer is D.

4.       There has not been great response to the sale,___?

a.       Does there

b.      Hasn’t there

c.       Hasn’t it

d.      Has there

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences includes to the question tag. The question tag depends on the auxiliary verb which is used in the sentence. If the auxiliary verb in the negative form so in the question tag should be in the positive form and vice versa. So the best answer is D.

5.       ____ was the day before yesterday.

a.       The France’s Independence Day

b.      The day of the French independence

c.       French’s Independence Day

d.      France’s Independence Day

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences includes to the simole past tense because the auxiliary verb and the adverb of time which are used in this sentences and the article ‘the’ is used for historical event, so the best answer is A.

6.       ____, he would have come to class.

a.       If Mike is able to finish his homework

b.      Would Mike be able to finish his homework

c.       If Mike could finish homework

d.      If Mike had been able to finish his homework

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences includes to the conditional sentence type 3 and the formula is if+s+v³+s+have+v³, so the best answer is D.

7.       The cyclist___ he crossed the main street.

a.       Looked with caution after

b.      Had looked cautiously before

c.       Wa looked cautious when

d.      Looks cautious when

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences includes to the past perfect tense to express an action that have already done in the past, so the best answer is B.

8.       Here___ notebook and report that I promised you last week.

a.       Is the

b.      Are the

c.       Was the

d.      Has been a

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences has two different objects so the auxiliary verb used should be for plural noun or object, so the best answer is B.

9.       A student must know___.

a.       To study hard

b.      To be good student

c.       How to study effectively

d.      The way of effectively in study

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences expresses on obligation to do certain thing, so the best answer is C.

10.   George did not do well in the class because___.

a.       He studied bad

b.      He was not good study wise

c.       He was a badly student

d.      He failed to study property

Answer and analyze        :

This sentences consist of two clause. The first one stands as the main clause and the second on stands as the subordinate clause that begins with coordinate conjunction ‘because’. So the best answer is D, 

Task 8

1.      After she had bought(A) himself(B) a new automobile, she sold(C) her(D) bicycle.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is B, because the wrong word of the sentences is himself. Subject in this sentences is she not he, so the sentences which true is herself.

2.      After George had returned(A) to his house(B), he(C) was reading(D) a book.

Answer best and Analyze :

The answer is D, because the wrong is reading that structure at sentences S+V².

3.      After John eaten(A) dinner, he wrote(B) several letters(C) and went to bed(D).

Answer and analyze :

The best answer is A, because the sentences is had eaten, the structure of Pas Perfect tense is S+V³.

4.      The(A) president went fishing(B) after(C) he has finished(D) with the conferences.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is D, because the wrong sentences is has finished that structure of pas perfect is S+had+V³.

5.      The(A) governor has(B) not decided how to deal with(C) the new problems already(D).

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is D, because the sentences already is wrong of the structure is S+has/have+V³+C+yet.

6.       The professor had already given the homework assignment(A) when the had remembered(B) than Monday(C) was(D) holiday.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is B, because the sentences had remembered is wrong, the sentences which correct is remembered.

7.      John lived in(A) New York since(B) 1960 to 1975, but he is now living(C) in(D) Detroit.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is B, because since use for beginning of the time, the correct answer is for 1960-1975.

8.      John lived in(A) New York since(B) 1960 to 1975, but he is now living(C) in(D) Detroit.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is D, because since showed of the beginning of time the correct answer is for. For use show duration of time

9.      Our new(A) neighbors had been living(B) in Arizoma since(C) ten years before moving(D) to their present house.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is C, because since showed of the beginning of time the correct answer is for. For use show duration of time.

10.  The volume(A) four of our(B) encyclopedia set has been missing(C) for(D) two months.

Answer and Analyze :

The best answer is C, because the sentences has been missing wrong. Structure of sentences is S+­had+been+V_ing+C(Past Perfect Continuous). 

TASK 7

Task 7

§  Choose the best answer and identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed (7-12)!

7. They asked me what did happen(A) last night(B), but I was unable to(C) tell them(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is A, because this sentences what did happen isn’t correct, it should be what happened, so the formula is S+V².

8. He has less(A) friends in his(B) classes now than(C) he had last year(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is A, because this sentences less isn’t correct, friends are countable noun and person or object in plural form. So, the correct answer is fewer.

9. They are planning on(A) attending(B) the convention next(C) month, and so I am(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences so I am isn’t correct, you have to change it to so am i.

10.  The main(A) office of the factory can be found(B) in(C) Maple Street in(D) New York City.

Answer and analysis :

The answer is C, because this sentences in isn’t correct, the sentences used in the street name without a number, so you have to put on.

11.  John decided to buy(A) in the morning a new car(B), but in the afternoon(C) he changed his mind(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences for the use of in the morning a new car isn’t correct for the preposition, you should change it to a new car in the morning for the best answer.

12.  It has(A) been a long time(B) since(C) we have talked to John, isn’t it(D)?

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences of the tag question isn’t it is wrong, you should change the tag question to hasn’t it? Since that sentences use to be has.

§  Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order the sentences to be correct.

11.  Harvey seldom pays his bills(A) on time(B), and his(C) brother does too(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences does too is wrong, the sentence is negative agreement that use formula aux. verb+ either. So, you put doesn’t either.

13.  Jim was upset(A) last night because(B) he had to do(C) too many homeworks(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is D, because this sentences many homeworks isn’t correct, homework is uncountable noun and always singular form, so you have to put much homework.

16.  The President refuses to accept(A) either(B) of the four new proposals(C) made by(D) the contractors.

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences for the use either isn’t correct, it should be any.because either can only use either one of two.

17.  Neither of the girls(A) have(B) turned in the term papers to the(C) instructor yet(D).

Answer and analysis :

The answer is B, because this sentences have isn’t correct, it should be has, the sentences is neither of the girls means one of the girls.

Task 6

II. Choose the best answer (1-6) and identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed.

1.    The committee has met and__-

a.    They have reached a decision

b.    It has reached a decision

c.    It has formulated themselves some opinions

d.    Its decision was reached at

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    :According to the sentence use has+met V², so the best answer for that sentences is It has reached a decision.

2.    California relies heavily on income from fruit corps, and __.

a.    Florida so as well

b.    So does Florida

c.    Florida too

d.    Florida also

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    : According to the sentences it is type of affirmative agreement, so the best answer have to is So does Florida.

3.    Ben would have studied medicine if he ___to medical school.

a.     Had been admitted

b.     Could be able to enter

c.     Were admitted

d.     Was admitted

Answer     : The answer is A

Analyze    : According to the sentences have would+have+studied V³, so the answer is Had been admitted.

4.    John has not been able to recall where __.

a.    Did she live

b.    Does dhe live

c.    Live the girl

d.    She lives

Answer     : The answer is D

Analyze    : According to the sentences it use hasn’t+been+ able, so the best answer is She lives.

5.    When henry arrived home after a hard day at work,__.

a.   His wife has been sleeping

b.   His wife was sleeping

c.   His wife slept

d.   His wife has slept

Answer     : The answer is B

Analyze    : According to the sentences henry+arrived V², so the best answer is His wife was sleeping.

6.     __, he would have signed his name in the corner.

a.    If he painted that picture

b.    If he paints that picture

c.    If he had painted that picture

d.    If he would have painted that picture

Answer     : The answer is C

Analyze    : According to the sentences have would+have+signed V³, so the best answer is If he had painted that picture.

TASK 5 Affirmative & Negative Agreement

A.    Affirmative Agreement

5.      Catherine is studying(A) law(B)  at the university(C), and so does John(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because to be in the first statement indicates a process or activity e.s is, so to be in the second statement should be in the same from with what’s in the firs statement, so the possible answer is so is John.

7.      Marry and her(A) sister studied(B) biology last year(C), and so does Jean(D).

Answer and analysis:

Why the answer is D, because the verb in the first statement indicates past form i.e studied and Jean do the same thing with Mary and her sister so that the auxiliary used must be in the past form, so the possible answer is so did Jean.

15.  They are(A) going to have to(B) leave soon(C), and so do(D) we.

Answer and analysis:

Why the answer is D, because it is includes to affirmative agreement and to be in the first statement is ‘are’ so to be in the second statement should be in the same form then he possible answer is so are we.

B.     Negative Agreement

1.      George has not(A) completed the assignment(B) yet(D) and Marian hasn’t neither(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because the first statement has already had negative meaning and Marian does the same thing that George does, so the possible answer is either.

3.      He isn’t driving(A) to the(B) convention in March(C), and neither they are(D).  

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because he in the first statement indicates a negative meaning and they in the second statement show an opposite meaning, so the possible answer is neither are they.

9.      This table not sturdy enough(A) to support(B) a television, and that one(C) probably isn’t neither(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because the first statement shows a negative guessing, so the possible answer is either.  

TASK 4 Conditional Sentences

1.      No one would have attended(A) the lecture if you told(B) the trith about(C) the guest speaker(D)

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to the V³ unreal condition so you have to add had there before told become had told to make it right as the formula of V³ unreal condition.

4.      If Rudy would have studied(A) German in college(B), he would not have found the scientific(C) terminology so difficult to understand(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to the V³ unreal condition so you have to change would have studied become had studied to make it right as in the formula of V³ unreal condition.

6.      If a crisis would occur(A), those unfamiliar(B) with the(C) procedures would not know how to handle(D) the situation.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to V² unreal condition, so you have to change would occur with occurred to make it right as the formula of the V² unreal condition.

8.      The(A) political candidate talked as if the has(B) already been elected(C) to the(D) presidency.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to as if imaginary situation, so you have to change with had to make it right the formula of V³ as id imaginary situation.

10.  If motorists do not observe(A) the(B) traffic regulation, they(C) will be stopped, ticketed, and have to pay a fine(D).

Answer and analysis:

The answer is D, because this statement include to V² unreal condition, so you have to change have to with will be fine to make it right the formula of V² unreal condition.

12.  Jane said she would borrow(A) me(B) her new movie camera if I wanted(C) to use it on my trip(D) to Europe.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is A, because this statement includes to the V² unreal condition, so you have to change borrow with lend  is more appropriate word which mean giving something to someone in a short time.

14.  Daniel said if he had to(A) do another(B) homework tonigh, he would not be able(C) to attend(D) the concert.

Answer and analysis:

The answer is B, because this statement includes to the V² unreal condition so you have to change another with anymore for the best answer. 

5 MULTIPLE CHOICES ABOUT PREPOSITION

1. Alice : When will the meeting be held, Adam?
Adam : Oh, the meeting will be held soon. It is …… Monday.
A . In
B . At
C . On
D . To
Jawaban: C. Kenapa jawabannya C = On?

TOEFL Exercise (Skills 1 dan 2)

1. Mark Twain _____ the years after the Civil War the “Gilded Age.”

(A) called

(B) calling

(C) he called

(D) his calls
Analisa:

JOB INTERVIEW

Job Interview Questions

1.      Tell us about your self?

My name is Fika Widiya Karini, my nick name is Fika. I was born in Bogor on September 13^th, 1996. I live in Bogor at Komplek UT with my parents and my sisters. I was graduate from Gunadarma University majoring accounting. I’m a simple person and good worker.

2.      Why should we hire you?

The reason why you should hire me is I said before, I’m a good worker so I can make sure if this company hire as one the employee, I can do my best as much as possible.

3.      What is the reason behind leaving your last job?

Actually, when the first time I joined in that company, I feel comfortable with the leadership and the atmosphere of work, but time is too employee so I could not gather with my family

4.      Why have you been unemployed for such a long time?

I;m being unemployed for a month and it is not a very long time, I think. I just wanna take a rest for a moment from work routine then now it is a right time to get a new job here.

5.      Tell me your ability to work under pressure?

As I said before, I think I’m a good worker so even it means that I have to work under pressure, I’m sure that I can handle my job as much as possible without making a mistake.

6.      Tell me your job experience?

I have ever worked two times, the first in UT as a staff for two years then in Goodyear company in purchasing division for six month

7.      What are your expectation from job?

My expectation of my job are I can dispense my own ability, make some new friends and make money.

8.      Describe your management style?

I will do what I think more easier and the harder next. Because I think time is important.

9.      Are you a team player?

Yes, I’m. I can work whether with a team or individual. I can adapt easily with the working style that is needed

10.  What irritates you about co-workers?

I can feel irritate if I have a co-worker that cannot work individually by himself. It means that he does not have enough ability to work so that the asks someone to help him. I’m not saying that I wont help anyone in work, but as long as we can do by ourselves why we should ask someone helps.

11.  How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

I expect that I can be hired as long as possible in this company

12.  How do you see yourself 5 years from now?

I hope in five years from now, I can develop my own ability to be a better yet. I can achieve some rewards in my job.

13.  Do you consider yourself successful?

I think I haven been become a successful person, whether in job or life. Because I think that I haven’t found my ideal job and I still cant manage my life in a good way.

14.  What is your weekness?

I;m on time in all my job I take and also coming in office

15.  What is your strength?

I’m nervous when I’m facing many people

16.  What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

    I think I can be a leader or a co-worker. I’m sure that I can lead the co-workers in a good way appropriate with the rules and needs and I’m also sure that I can follow the leader’s instruction if I become a co-worker.

17.  How much salary do you expect?

Actually, I cant expect how much the salary that appropriate for me, but I expect about 4 million rupias.

18.  Are you ready to be replaced any time to other city or abroad?

Yes, I’m. one again I say that I’m a good worker and I can easily adapt with the working style so I’m ready if I replaced to other city or abroad.