45 Soal Essay Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11 Semester 2 Kurikulum Merdeka 2025 dan Kunci Jawaban Terbaru

5.    Why are past tense verbs mostly used in narrative texts?
Jawaban: Because narrative texts tell events that happened in the past.

Bagian B – Explanation Text

6.    What is the purpose of an explanation text?
Jawaban: To explain the processes involved in the formation or working of natural or social phenomena.

7.    Write an example of a natural phenomenon that can be explained through explanation text.
Jawaban: The process of the water cycle.

8.    Mention the language features of an explanation text.
Jawaban: Use of passive voice, action verbs, present tense, and technical terms.

9.    What tense is mostly used in explanation text? Why?
Jawaban: Simple present tense, because it explains general truths or facts.

10.    Explain how a volcanic eruption occurs in your own words.
Jawaban: When pressure from gases and magma builds up inside the Earth, it causes an eruption through a volcano's crater.

Bagian C – Formal and Informal Letters

11.    Mention the parts of a formal letter.
Jawaban: Sender’s address, date, receiver’s address, salutation, body, closing, signature.

12.    What makes a letter formal? Give examples.
Jawaban: Use of formal language and structure, such as in job applications or business correspondence.

13.    Write a short informal letter to your friend inviting them to your birthday party.
Jawaban: (Contoh jawaban singkat dengan bahasa tidak formal dan ajakan ke pesta ulang tahun.)

14.    What expressions are common in formal letters?
Jawaban: “I am writing to…”, “Yours sincerely”, “With reference to…”

15.    Explain the difference between ‘Yours sincerely’ and ‘Yours faithfully’.
Jawaban: 'Yours sincerely' is used when you know the recipient's name, 'Yours faithfully' when you don’t.

Bagian D – Grammar (Tenses & Passive Voice)

16.    Change the sentence into passive voice: “They clean the room every day.”
Jawaban: The room is cleaned every day.