UNIVERSITAS INDRAPRASTA PGRI

(UNINDRA)
FAKULTAS BAHASA DAN SENI
SOAL UJIAN PENGENDALI MUTU SEMESTER GASAL
TAHUN AKADEMIK 2021/2022
Program Studi : Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Mata Kuliah : Advanced Structure *)
Hari/Tanggal : Rabu, 12 Januari 2022
Waktu : Mulai Pukul 13:30
Sifat Ujian : Daring

CATATAN:
Lembar jawaban dikirim langsung ke dosen pengampu masing-masing via WA
selambat-lambatnya 24 jam setelah menerima naskah soal.

BACA PETUNJUK PENGERJAAN SOAL DENGAN TELITI

a. Bacalah soal sebelum anda menjawabnya.
b. Tulislah identitas Nama, NPM, Kelas, dan No HP (WA) aktif pada lembar jawaban anda.
c. Anda dilarang menyontek maupun menyalin jawaban teman anda.
d. Selamat mengerjakan dengan penuh percaya diri dan semoga kesuksesan selalu menyertai
anda.

I. (Absolute Construction: 25 Points). Rewrite the italics sentences to be absolute

construction.
Example:
It was a stormy day. We stayed inside the house.
It being a stormy day, we stayed inside the house.

1. The required documents did not arrive on time, they had to postpone the
investigation.
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2. Their air conditioner was not working properly again. They decided to buy a new
one.
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3. That girl wants to buy some tomatoes. Her eyes look around the market.
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4. The visitors left. We went to bed.
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5. They were asked to move. Their rent was in arrears.
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6. The weather was fine. We went out for a picnic.
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7. Traffic had been delayed because of an accident. they missed the first half of the
play.
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8. The lifeboat had been lowered. the passengers got off the sinking ship.
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9. The patient was not yet out of danger. Her doctor decided to keep her in the hospital
for another week.
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10. The tourist saw a small boy approaching them. His clothes were almost in rags, his
face was pale and emaciated.
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II. (Subject/Object in Abstract Noun Phrase: 25 Points). Change the words in
parentheses into an abstract noun phrase. Use the correct preposition.
Example:
(he, resemble, father) is very striking.
His resemblance to his father is very striking.

1. This (company’s, market) is good enough, the products are always sold and many
consumers need it.
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2. (hope, of, success) helps us to persevere in this difficult task.
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3. (long, this road) is just two miles.
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4. (the, president’s, accept) of the prime minister’s advice will be followed by the
dissolution of Parliament.
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5. (he, prefer, only daughter) is very obvious.
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6. Fairuz, our class leader is in the teacher office, there can be (a/an, announce) about
our trip to Jogjakarta next holiday.
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7. Money is not everything, the most important one is (a/an, happy) where we can be
with our lovely family and friend around us.
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8. Their teacher was explaining (pronounce, vowels, English)
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9. Universities are places which are supposed to (encourage, scholar)
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10. The reporter is checking with the hospital in the nature of (injury, victim of the car
accident).
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III. (Dangling Modifier: 25 Points). Rewrite the following sentences to repair any
dangling modifiers.

Example:
With a gloomy face, the broken vase was thrown into the trash bin.
With a gloomy face, Rudi threw the broken vase into the trash bin.

1. Having arrived late for practice, a written excuse was needed.

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2. Before entering the classroom, the whiteboard was cleaned.
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3. Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.
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4. At the age of twelve, my mother entered me in a contest.
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5. Budgeting his money carefully, his debts were finally paid.
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6. To play the guitar well, practice is necessary.
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7. Walking into the room, the smell was overpowering.
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8. While walking along the shore, the clumps of seaweed tripped me and I fell.
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9. To improve his score, the test was taken again.
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10. After eating on the street, her stomach usually hurts.
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11. To reduce fat, there are some popular diet programs that may be tried.

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12. Having typed the monthly report, the printer was plugged in and switched on.
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13. Seeking an apology for my bad behavior, a letter was written to my teacher.
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14. After writing the book, the movie is going to be made.
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15. While talking over the phone, the train left.
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IV. (Parallel Construction: 25 points). Change the following sentences to be correct

parallel construction sentences.
Example:
Dining in the restaurant is more fun than to eat at home.
Dining in the restaurant is more fun than eating at home.

1. The speaker introduced himself, told several interesting anecdotes, and finishing with
an emotional plea.
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2. She suggested taking the plane this evening or that we go by train tomorrow.
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3. There are papers to file, reports to type, and those letters should be answered.
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4. According to syllabus, you can either write a paper or you can take an exam.
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5. You can graduate either at the end of the fall semester or you can graduate at the end
of the spring semester.
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6. What you do today should be the same as did yesterday.
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7. Children love playing in the mud, running through puddles, and they get very dirty.
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8. George likes to read magazines, watch television, and plays video games.
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9. Annie's dress was old, faded, and it had wrinkles.
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10. Tomorrow, I want to be shopping and eat lunch with Sarah.
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11. The best places to eat are casual, fun, and you can get a meal for cheap.
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12. George likes to read magazines, watch television, and plays video games.
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13. A battery powered by aluminum is simple to design, clean to run, and it is
inexpensive to produce.
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14. We have a plan to visit the restaurant, eat the delicious food and to gather with.
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15. Doctor advised him to stay at home, to take proper medication and avoiding junk
food.
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GOOD LUCK!