English Multiple Choice Questions – Grade 9 Descriptive, Narrative, and Procedure Texts Difficulty: Easy to Hard
Instructions Read each text carefully. Answer the questions that follow each text. Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
Text 1 – Descriptive (Easy) I have a cat named Molly. She is small and has soft white fur. Molly loves to play with a ball of yarn and sleep on my lap. Every morning, she waits by the door for me to come home from school. I feed her fish and milk every day. Molly is very friendly and loves to cuddle. She always follows me around the house. I love Molly very much.
Question 1 What is the name of the cat? A. Dolly B. Molly C. Kelly D. Holly
Question 2 What does Molly like to do? A. Eat chocolate B. Bark loudly C. Play with yarn D. Fly
Question 3 Where does Molly wait every morning? A. Under the bed B. In the kitchen C. By the door D. On the roof
Question 4 What does the writer give to Molly? A. Bread and butter B. Fish and milk C. Meat and rice D. Water and vegetables
Question 5 Which statement is TRUE about Molly? A. Molly is a dog B. Molly is noisy C. Molly likes to cuddle D. Molly doesn’t like the writer
Text 2 – Narrative (Medium) One day, Sinta went to the market with her mother. She wore her favorite necklace that her grandmother gave her. After shopping, she realized that the necklace was gone. She felt very sad and cried. Her mother tried to calm her down. They walked back through the market looking for the necklace. A kind man found it and gave it back to Sinta. She was very happy and thanked the man politely.
Question 6 Why did Sinta go to the market? A. To find her grandmother B. To buy a necklace C. To shop with her mother D. To meet a kind man
Question 7 Who gave Sinta the necklace? A. Her mother B. Her sister C. Her teacher D. Her grandmother
Question 8 How did Sinta feel when she lost her necklace? A. Angry B. Happy C. Sad D. Excited
Question 9 What did Sinta and her mother do after realizing the necklace was lost? A. Went home quickly B. Bought a new necklace C. Searched the market D. Called the police
Question 10 What can we learn from the story? A. Don't wear jewelry in the market B. Always be honest and helpful C. Marketplaces are dangerous D. Crying solves problems
Text 3 – Procedure (Medium) To make a cup of tea, you need a tea bag, hot water, sugar, and a cup. First, boil the water. Then, put the tea bag into the cup. Pour the hot water into the cup and let the tea bag sit for 3–5 minutes. After that, remove the tea bag. Add sugar if you like. Stir the tea and enjoy your drink.
Question 11 What do you need to make a cup of tea? A. Milk and coffee B. Hot water, tea bag, sugar, and cup C. Cold water and honey D. Tea leaves and lemon
Question 12 What is the first step in making tea? A. Put sugar into the cup B. Boil the water C. Stir the tea D. Remove the tea bag
Question 13 How long should you leave the tea bag in the water? A. 1–2 minutes B. 5–10 minutes C. 3–5 minutes D. 10–15 minutes
Question 14 What do you do after removing the tea bag? A. Drink the tea immediately B. Add sugar C. Put the tea bag back in D. Throw away the cup
Question 15 Why is it important to stir the tea? A. To make it hot B. To mix the water C. To dissolve the sugar D. To cool it down
Text 4 – Descriptive (Hard) Borobudur Temple is one of the most famous historical sites in Indonesia. It is located in Central Java. The temple was built in the 9th century during the Sailendra Dynasty. Borobudur is a Buddhist temple and has many levels with beautiful carvings. The walls tell stories of Buddha’s life. Many tourists from around the world come to see the sunrise from the top of the temple. The view from the top is amazing. Borobudur is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Indonesia’s rich culture.
Question 16 Where is Borobudur Temple located? A. East Java B. Bali C. Central Java D. West Java
Question 17 What kind of temple is Borobudur? A. Hindu B. Buddhist C. Islamic D. Christian
Question 18 What do the carvings on the walls represent? A. Kings and queens B. Indonesian independence C. The life of Buddha D. Animal stories
Question 19 Why do many tourists visit Borobudur? A. To shop for souvenirs B. To see the sunrise from the top C. To swim nearby D. To climb the walls
Question 20 What makes Borobudur special internationally? A. It is a shopping center B. It is a modern temple C. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site D. It is the oldest temple in the world
Text 5 – Narrative (Hard) Once in a quiet forest, there lived a wise old owl in a tall tree. Every day, he watched the animals below without speaking. The other animals often talked loudly and argued. One day, a squirrel asked the owl, “Why are you always so quiet?” The owl replied, “Because I listen more and speak less. That’s how I learn about everything.” After that, the animals started to listen to each other more and learned to live peacefully. The forest became a quieter and kinder place.
Question 21 Where did the owl live? A. In a cave B. On the ground C. In a tall tree D. Near a river
Question 22 What was the owl known for? A. His speed B. His voice C. His wisdom D. His strength
Question 23 Why did the owl stay quiet? A. He was afraid B. He had no friends C. He was sleepy D. He wanted to listen and learn
Question 24 What happened after the owl gave advice? A. The animals left the forest B. The animals ignored him C. The forest became noisy D. The animals lived peacefully
Question 25 What is the moral of the story? A. Talking is better than listening B. Wisdom comes from speaking loudly C. Listening helps us understand others D. Being quiet means being weak