Contoh Soal Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11 Semester 1: Offers & Suggestions

I. Multiple Choice

1. A: "I’m so thirsty after playing basketball."
   B: "____ I get you a cold drink?"
   a. Will
   b. Shall
   c. Do
   d. Would

   Answer: b. Shall
   Explanation: "Shall I" is a common way to make an offer, especially in British English. It expresses a willingness to do something for someone. "Will" is generally used for future predictions or intentions, "Do" is used for questions that require "yes" or "no" answers, and "Would" is used for polite requests or hypothetical situations.

2. "The bag looks heavy. ____ help you with it?"
   a. May
   b. Can
   c. Must
   d. Ought to

   Answer: b. Can
   Explanation: "Can" is a common and informal way to offer help. "May" expresses possibility or permission, "Must" expresses obligation, and "Ought to" expresses moral obligation or advice.

3. Which of the following is NOT a correct way to offer help?
   a. "Let me help you with that."
   b. "Would you like me to carry that?"
   c. "You should carry that."
   d. "Can I give you a hand?"

   Answer: c. "You should carry that."
   Explanation: Offering help should be phrased as a question or a statement of willingness. "You should carry that" sounds like a command or criticism, not an offer of assistance.

4. A: "I have a terrible headache."
   B: "____ I get you some aspirin?"
   a. Might
   b. Should
   c. Could
   d. Have to

   Answer: b. Should
   Explanation: While "Could" is also grammatically correct, "Should I" is a more common and empathetic way to offer help when someone is experiencing discomfort. "Might" expresses possibility, and "Have to" expresses obligation.

5. "What ____ we do this weekend? I’m bored."
   a. shall
   b. will
   c. must
   d. can

   Answer: a. shall
   Explanation: "What shall we do?" is a classic way to make a suggestion, seeking input on possible activities.

6. "____ we go to the movies tonight?"
   a. Do
   b. Let
   c. Shall
   d. Have

   Answer: c. Shall
   Explanation: "Shall we…?" is a common and polite way to suggest an activity to a group. "Let’s" is also correct but implies a stronger suggestion, while "Do" and "Have" don’t fit the context.

7. Which sentence offers a suggestion?
   a. "I’ll definitely finish the project on time."
   b. "Maybe we could try a different approach."
   c. "You have to submit the report by Friday."
   d. "I’m sure it will rain tomorrow."

   Answer: b. "Maybe we could try a different approach."
   Explanation: This sentence uses "Maybe" and "could" to soften the suggestion and make it less forceful. The other options express certainty, obligation, or prediction.

8. "____ don’t we order pizza for dinner?"
   a. Why
   b. What
   c. How
   d. When

   Answer: a. Why
   Explanation: "Why don’t we…?" is a common and informal way to make a suggestion.

9. A: "I’m having trouble understanding this math problem."
   B: "____ I explain it to you?"
   a. Let
   b. Can
   c. Must
   d. Had better

   Answer: b. Can
   Explanation: "Can I" is a simple and direct way to offer help with a specific task. "Let" would need to be followed by "me," and "Must" and "Had better" express obligation.

10. Which sentence is a polite offer?
    a. "Give me your bag."
    b. "I will carry your bag."
    c. "Would you like me to carry your bag?"
    d. "Carry your own bag."

    Answer: c. "Would you like me to carry your bag?"
    Explanation: The use of "Would you like me to" makes the offer polite and considerate. The other options are either commands or simple statements.

II. Error Recognition

Identify the incorrect word or phrase in the following sentences and provide the correction.

1. "Shall I helping you with your homework?"
   Error: helping
   Correction: help
   Explanation: After "Shall I," the verb should be in its base form (infinitive without "to").

2. "Why don’t we going to the beach this weekend?"
   Error: going
   Correction: go
   Explanation: After "Why don’t we," the verb should be in its base form.

3. "Can I to open the window for you?"
   Error: to open
   Correction: open
   Explanation: After "Can I," the verb should be in its base form.

4. "Let me to assist you with that project."
   Error: to assist
   Correction: assist
   Explanation: After "Let me," the verb should be in its base form.

5. "Would you like I make you a cup of tea?"
   Error: I make
   Correction: me to make
   Explanation: The correct structure is "Would you like me to make you a cup of tea?". This clarifies who is performing the action.

III. Sentence Completion

Complete the following sentences with an appropriate offer or suggestion using the words in parentheses.

1. You look tired. ____ (I / get / you / coffee)?
   Answer: Shall I get you some coffee?
   Explanation: This uses the "Shall I" structure to offer a beverage.

2. The movie is boring. ____ (we / leave)?
   Answer: Why don’t we leave? / Shall we leave?
   Explanation: This uses either the "Why don’t we" or "Shall we" structure to suggest leaving the movie.

3. This box is too heavy for me. ____ (you / help)?
   Answer: Can you help? / Could you help? / Would you mind helping?
   Explanation: This asks for help directly.

4. I don’t know what to do. ____ (you / give / me / advice)?
   Answer: Can you give me some advice? / Could you give me some advice?
   Explanation: This asks for advice.

5. The room is too dark. ____ (I / turn / on / the light)?
   Answer: Shall I turn on the light?
   Explanation: This uses the "Shall I" structure to offer to turn on the light.

IV. Short Answer

1. Give three different ways to offer help to someone carrying a heavy bag.

   • "Let me help you with that."
   • "Can I give you a hand?"
   • "Would you like me to carry that for you?"

2. Give three different ways to suggest going to a restaurant.

   • "Why don’t we go to a restaurant tonight?"
   • "How about going to a restaurant?"
   • "Shall we try that new Italian restaurant?"

3. What is the difference between offering help and giving a command? Provide an example of each.

   • Offering help: Involves asking if someone needs assistance or stating your willingness to help. Example: "Can I help you with those dishes?"
   • Giving a command: Involves telling someone to do something, often without asking. Example: "Do the dishes!"

4. Why is it important to be polite when offering help or making a suggestion?

   • Politeness shows respect for the other person and makes them more likely to accept your offer or suggestion. It avoids sounding demanding or presumptuous. It fosters positive relationships and communication.

5. Give an example of a situation where it might be inappropriate to offer help.

   • Offering help with a task that someone is clearly enjoying and managing well. For example, if someone is carefully arranging flowers and seems happy doing it, offering to "help" might be seen as interfering or implying they are not doing it correctly. Another example is offering unsolicited advice on a topic someone is passionate about and knowledgeable about.

V. Dialogue Completion

Complete the following dialogues with appropriate offers or suggestions.

1. A: "I’m so tired. I stayed up all night studying."
   B: "__"
   Possible Answer: "Shall I get you a cup of coffee to help you wake up?" / "Why don’t you take a nap?"

2. A: "I can’t believe how much homework we have this weekend."
   B: "__"
   Possible Answer: "Let’s start working on it early so we can finish sooner." / "How about we study together?"

3. A: "This suitcase is so heavy, I can barely lift it!"
   B: "__"
   Possible Answer: "Let me help you with that." / "Can I carry it for you?"

4. A: "I’m really bored. There’s nothing to do."
   B: "__"
   Possible Answer: "Why don’t we go to the park?" / "Shall we watch a movie?"

5. A: "I don’t understand this new computer program."
   B: "__"
   Possible Answer: "Can I show you how to use it?" / "Let me explain it to you."