Narrative Exercises
The Greedy Dog
A dog was felling very proud of himself. He had found a big, juicy bone at the market. He quickly carried it in his mouth and ran off to find a place to eat it.
He came to stream that had very clear water. It was a great time for him. He was thinking what a wonderful time he would have if he could eat the whole juicy bone by himself.
Suddenly he looked down into the water. He saw a dog staring at him. The dog also had a big bone in his mouth. He did not know that the dog in the water was his reflection.
He thought, “That dog’s bone looks bigger that mine. I will graph his bone and run away as fast as I can!”.
1. The dog felt very proud because….
a. he
felt that he was a strong dog
b.
he was greedy
c. he
went to the market
d. he
had found a big, juicy bone
2. Where would the dog eat
the bone?
a. In the market c. at a stream
b. In the jungle d. at his house
3. What did he see at the
stream?
a. he saw another dog
b. he saw his own shadow or reflection actually
c. he saw bones
d. he saw nothing
4. Why could the dog see his
own reflection in the stream?
a. Because the stream is wide
b. Because he had clear eyes
c.
Because
the water was very clear
d. Because there was a bone
5. The end of story was….
a. the dog got two bones
b. the dog got a bigger bones
c. the dog fought with another dog
d. the dog got nothing
"Timun
emas"
One night, while
they were praying, Buto Ijo a giant with supranatural powers (6) ……………(pass)
their house. He (7)……………(hear) they pray. "Don't worry farmers. I can
give you a child. But you have to give me that child when she is 17 years
old," said Buto Ijo. The farmers (8)……………….(be) so happy. They did not
think about the risk of losing their child letter and agree to take the offer.
Later, Buto Ijo gave them a bunch of cucumber seeds. The farmers planted them
carefully. Then the seeds changed into plants. No longer after that, a big
golden cucumber grew from plants. After it had ripe, the farmers picked and cut
it. They were very surprised to see beautiful girl inside the cucumber. They
named her Timun Mas or Golden Cucumber. Years passed by and Timun Mas has
changed into a beautiful girl. On her 17th birthday, Timun Mas was very happy.
However, the
parents were very sad. They (9)…………….(know) they had to keep their promise to
Buto Ijo the giant but they also did not want to lose their beloved daughter.
"My daughter, take this bag. It can save you from the giant," said
father. "What do you mean, Father? I don't understand," said Timun
Mas.
Right after that,
Buto Ijo (10)…………………..(come) into their house. "Run Timun Mas. Save your
life!" said the mother. Buto ijo was angry. He knew the farmers wanted to
break their promise. He chased Timun Mas away. Buto Ijo was getting closer and
closer. Timun Mas then opened the bag and threw a handful of salt. It became
sea. Buto Ijo had to swim to cross the sea. Later, Timun Mas threw some chilly.
It became a jungle with trees. The trees had sharp thorns so they hurt Buto
Ijo. However, he was still able to chase Timun Mas. Timun Mas took
her third magic stuff. It was cucumber seeds. She threw them and became
cucumber field. But Buto Ijo still could escape from the field. Then it was the
last magic stuff she had in the bag. It was a shrimp paste or terasi.
She threw it and became a big swamp. Buto Ijo was still trying to swim the
swamp but he was very tired. Then he was drowning and died.
Timun Mas then
immediately went home. The farmers were so happy that they finally together
again.
6. a. past c.
passing
b. passed d. passes
7. a. hears c.
hear
b. hearing d.
heard
8. a. is c. are
b. was d. were
9. a. knew c. knowing
b. knows d.
know
10. a. coming c. came
b. comes d. come
The Origin of the city Surabaya
Once
upon a time , there were two animals , Sura and Baya name . Sura is the name of
the Beast is the Beast shark and Baya the crocodile . They live in the deep sea
. After Sura and Baya were looking for some food . Suddenly, Baya see a nice
goat . " Yummy is good , this is the most delicious lunch , " said
Baya . ' No way ! This is my lunch . You greedy " Sura said . Later they
fought for goats . After several hours of fighting, they were very tired .
Feels tired of fighting , they live in different places . Sura Baya live in the
water and stay in the country.
Border is the beach , so they do not will fight again . Someday , Sura went to the ground and look for some food in the river . he was very hungry and there was not much food in the sea . Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke a promise . they fight again . They both punching and kicking . tail Sura Baya fight . Baya did the same thing to Sura . He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up and returned to the sea . Baya happy . named his final city of Surabaya .
Border is the beach , so they do not will fight again . Someday , Sura went to the ground and look for some food in the river . he was very hungry and there was not much food in the sea . Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke a promise . they fight again . They both punching and kicking . tail Sura Baya fight . Baya did the same thing to Sura . He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up and returned to the sea . Baya happy . named his final city of Surabaya .
11.
What
are the kind animals of Sura and Baya?
12. Where did the location take place of the story?
13. Who did live in the water?
14. Why did Sura give up & returned to the sea?
15. What
is the moral lesson of the text above?
