34. Grammar - Answer Key
Part A
1. I saw an elephant at the zoo.
2. They bought a university textbook for the course.
3. There is a chair in the corner.
4. We need an umbrella because it's raining.
5. I bought an orange from the market.
6. They built a unique house on the hill.
7. That was an amazing performance!
8. She gave me a yes to my proposal.
9. He ordered a quick sandwich for lunch.
10. I saw a dog in the yard yesterday.
11. It was a one-way street, so we had to turn around.
12. I need a pencil to finish my homework.
Part B
1. He is looking for a job in the city.
2. I had an interesting conversation with her yesterday.
3. The sun is shining brightly today.
4. We went to a restaurant by the beach.
5. She gave me a beautiful scarf for my birthday.
6. I saw an old friend at the supermarket.
7. The movie we watched last night was incredible.
8. They’re planning to build a new school in our neighborhood.
9. I need an umbrella, it looks like it’s going to rain.
10. The Himalayas are known for their breathtaking views.
11. They adopted a cat from the shelter.
12. I read a book about climate change last week.
13. It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Johnson.
14. There is an opportunity to travel next summer.
15. The Internet has changed the way we communicate.
Part C
The Adventure in the Forest
One morning, a girl named Lily decided to go to the forest near her house. She took a small bag with an apple, a notebook, and a bottle of water. She wanted to spend the day outside.
Lily walked along the trail. She saw a squirrel jumping from tree to tree. It was an exciting sight!
After a while, Lily found a big open space in the forest. In the middle of the space, there was a large rock. She sat on the rock and ate the apple she had brought. She looked around and saw a bird flying in the sky.
Suddenly, Lily heard a sound. She turned and saw a fox walking slowly through the trees. The fox stopped and looked at her. Then it ran away into the forest. Lily couldn’t believe it! She had seen a wild fox.
Lily spent the rest of the day walking and exploring. She found an old tree with a hole in the trunk. Inside, she saw a small nest. She wondered what animal lived there. As the sun began to set, Lily knew it was time to go home. She walked back along the path, feeling happy and excited about the adventure.
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Note:
"She had seen a wild fox."
Even though the fox has been introduced, we still use "a" in this case because "wild fox" refers to the type or nature of the fox, not a specific wild fox that she knows. It’s talking about any wild fox. The word "wild" makes it feel more general because there could be many wild foxes.
Meskipun kata rubah telah diperkenalkan, kita masih menggunakan "a" dalam kasus ini karena "rubah liar" mengacu pada jenis atau sifat rubah, bukan rubah liar tertentu yang dikenalnya. Ini berbicara tentang rubah liar apa pun. Kata "liar (wild)" membuatnya terasa lebih umum/general (non-spesific) karena bisa jadi ada banyak rubah liar.
