40 Soal SAS Bahasa Inggris Kelas 8 SMP Semester 2 Kurikulum Merdeka 2026

A. Released
B. Encircled/closed in from all sides
C. Welcomed
D. Defended

Kunci Jawaban : B. Encircled/closed in from all sides

(5.) Complete the sentence using the correct Passive Voice form:
The proclamation of Indonesian Independence ... by Soekarno and Hatta on August 17, 1945.

A. reads
B. is reading
C. was read
D. were read

Kunci Jawaban : C. was read (Singular object + Past Passive).

(6.) Change this active sentence into Passive Voice:
The students clean the classroom every Friday morning.

A. The classroom was cleaned by the students every Friday morning.
B. The classroom is cleaned by the students every Friday morning.
C. The classroom clean by the students every Friday morning.
D. The classroom is being clean by the students every Friday morning.

Kunci Jawaban : B. The classroom is cleaned by the students every Friday morning. (Present Tense Passive).

Read the text below to answer questions 7 to 10.

The Fox and the Crow
One day, a crow managed to steal a piece of cheese from a cottage window. She flew up into a high tree to enjoy her meal. A fox saw her and wanted the cheese for himself. He walked up to the foot of the tree and began to praise the crow. "What a beautiful bird you are! Your feathers are so shiny, and your voice must be wonderful," said the fox.
The crow was very happy to hear this praise. She forgot her meal and wanted to show off her voice. As soon as she opened her mouth to caw, the piece of cheese fell down to the ground. The fox quickly caught the cheese and laughed at the foolish crow.

(7.) What type of narrative text is "The Fox and the Crow"?

A. Legend
B. Myth
C. Fable
D. Fairytale

Kunci Jawaban : C. Fable (A story that uses animal characters to teach a moral lesson).

(8.) Why did the fox praise the crow's feathers and voice?

A. Because he truly admired the crow's beauty.
B. Because he wanted to be friends with the crow.
C. Because he wanted to trick the crow so she would drop the cheese.
D. Because he wanted to learn how to sing like a crow.