Berikut adalah soal-soal nomor 41–60 untuk Tes CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris, pilihan ganda (a–e), dengan pertanyaan panjang serta jawaban dan penjelasan:
Soal 41
In the context of public service, which of the following best illustrates the importance of using diplomatic language in official correspondence to ensure clarity and maintain a professional tone?
a. Using complex vocabulary to demonstrate intelligence
b. Including colloquial expressions to build rapport
c. Ensuring that emotional language is used to express urgency
d. Choosing words carefully to avoid misinterpretation and offense
e. Writing in a passive voice to sound more formal
✅ Jawaban: d. Choosing words carefully to avoid misinterpretation and offense
Penjelasan: Dalam komunikasi resmi, pemilihan kata yang hati-hati membantu menghindari kesalahpahaman dan menjaga kesan profesional, terutama dalam layanan publik.
Soal 42
During a collaborative project in a multicultural environment, a team member from another country uses idioms that you are not familiar with. What is the most effective way to handle this situation to maintain effective communication?
a. Ignore the idioms and move on with the discussion
b. Ask the person to stop using idioms completely
c. Politely ask for clarification to ensure understanding
d. Use sarcasm to show your confusion
e. Pretend to understand to avoid embarrassment
✅ Jawaban: c. Politely ask for clarification to ensure understanding
Penjelasan: Bertanya dengan sopan menunjukkan sikap terbuka dan membantu membangun komunikasi yang efektif tanpa menimbulkan konflik.
Soal 43
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement in a complex sentence involving a compound subject?
a. The director and the manager is attending the meeting.
b. Either the principal or the teachers is responsible.
c. Neither the employees nor the supervisor have the file.
d. The headmaster, along with his assistants, is present.
e. The book and the pen was left on the desk.
✅ Jawaban: d. The headmaster, along with his assistants, is present.
Penjelasan: Frasa "along with" tidak mengubah subjek utama ("The headmaster"), sehingga kata kerja tetap tunggal ("is").
Soal 44
Which option below correctly identifies the meaning of the idiom “to cut corners” in the context of completing a government project?
a. To follow the instructions precisely
b. To avoid taking responsibility
c. To complete a task carelessly in order to save time or money
d. To make unnecessary suggestions
e. To take the long route intentionally
✅ Jawaban: c. To complete a task carelessly in order to save time or money
Penjelasan: Idiom “cut corners” berarti mengurangi kualitas untuk menghemat waktu atau biaya.
Soal 45
In the following sentence, identify the type of conditional sentence used:
“If the government had implemented the policy earlier, the crisis could have been avoided.”
a. Zero conditional
b. First conditional
c. Second conditional
d. Third conditional
e. Mixed conditional
✅ Jawaban: d. Third conditional
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini mengacu pada situasi yang tidak terjadi di masa lalu dan akibatnya juga tidak terjadi. Ciri khas: "had + V3" dan "could have + V3".
Soal 46
A civil servant is expected to maintain ethical communication, especially when addressing public complaints. Which of the following phrases would be most appropriate to include in a formal written response to a citizen’s concern?
a. “Honestly, I don’t know what you want from us.”
b. “That’s just the way things are done here.”
c. “We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue.”
d. “This is not our department’s fault.”
e. “It’s better if you stop complaining and wait.”
✅ Jawaban: c. “We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue.”
Penjelasan: Ungkapan ini menunjukkan empati, tanggung jawab, dan profesionalisme.
Soal 47
Which of the following sentences contains an error in parallel structure?
a. The proposal was well-written, logically organized, and thoroughly explained.
b. The candidate was intelligent, hardworking, and had leadership qualities.
c. She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.
d. They were committed to serving the public, improving performance, and reducing waste.
e. He likes to run, to swim, and to cycle.
✅ Jawaban: b. The candidate was intelligent, hardworking, and had leadership qualities.
Penjelasan: Struktur paralel terganggu karena “had leadership qualities” tidak sejalan dengan dua kata sifat sebelumnya.
Soal 48
When writing a formal report in a government setting, which of the following practices is most important to ensure the report is well-received and taken seriously?
a. Including personal anecdotes to make it relatable
b. Using technical jargon without explanation
c. Following a clear, organized structure with headings
d. Using humor to lighten the tone
e. Avoiding too many citations or references
✅ Jawaban: c. Following a clear, organized structure with headings
Penjelasan: Struktur yang jelas dan terorganisasi membantu pembaca memahami informasi secara efisien.
Soal 49
What does the phrase “at the eleventh hour” mean when used in a government meeting context?
a. At an appropriate and scheduled time
b. Too early for any meaningful action
c. At the last possible moment before a deadline
d. During the planning stage
e. After the deadline has passed
✅ Jawaban: c. At the last possible moment before a deadline
Penjelasan: Frasa “at the eleventh hour” berarti hampir terlambat, sangat dekat dengan batas waktu.
Soal 50
Which of the following words is the most appropriate synonym for the word “transparent” when describing a government policy?
a. Ambiguous
b. Obscure
c. Clear
d. Vague
e. Misleading
✅ Jawaban: c. Clear
Penjelasan: Kata “transparent” dalam konteks kebijakan publik merujuk pada kejelasan dan keterbukaan.
Soal 51
You are writing an email to notify your supervisor about a delay in a scheduled report. Which of the following sentences is the most appropriate for this professional context?
a. “I didn’t finish because I was super busy.”
b. “Unfortunately, the report is not done, and I have no idea when it will be.”
c. “I sincerely apologize for the delay. I am finalizing the report and will submit it by tomorrow afternoon.”
d. “Well, you know how things are—deadlines are hard.”
e. “Sorry, I’ll try to get to it when I have time.”
✅ Jawaban: c. “I sincerely apologize for the delay. I am finalizing the report and will submit it by tomorrow afternoon.”
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini menunjukkan tanggung jawab, komitmen, dan profesionalisme.
Soal 52
You are preparing a presentation to explain a new public policy to community stakeholders, many of whom may not have technical backgrounds. What is the most effective communication strategy to ensure your audience understands your key points?
a. Use as many technical terms as possible to sound credible
b. Read directly from lengthy policy documents
c. Simplify complex information using visuals and analogies
d. Avoid interaction to maintain authority
e. Focus only on financial aspects without context
✅ Jawaban: c. Simplify complex information using visuals and analogies
Penjelasan: Strategi paling efektif dalam menyampaikan informasi teknis kepada audiens awam adalah dengan menyederhanakan menggunakan ilustrasi visual dan analogi agar lebih mudah dipahami.
Soal 53
Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound-complex sentence, often used in official reports to express detailed information clearly?
a. The committee met yesterday.
b. The committee met, and the report was finalized.
c. Although the committee met, the report was not finalized.
d. Although the committee met, the report was not finalized because the data was incomplete.
e. The report was finalized and submitted.
✅ Jawaban: d. Although the committee met, the report was not finalized because the data was incomplete.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini mengandung satu klausa kompleks dan satu klausa majemuk (compound-complex), menunjukkan penggunaan struktur kalimat yang cocok dalam laporan formal.
Soal 54
In the context of civil service ethics, which of the following English expressions best reflects the principle of accountability?
a. “I was just following orders.”
b. “It wasn’t really my responsibility.”
c. “I accept full responsibility for the oversight.”
d. “I’ll let someone else handle this.”
e. “I don’t remember what happened.”
✅ Jawaban: c. “I accept full responsibility for the oversight.”
Penjelasan: Pernyataan ini mencerminkan prinsip pertanggungjawaban yang kuat, penting dalam etika ASN.
Soal 55
What is the main purpose of using transition words like “furthermore,” “in contrast,” and “as a result” in a professional English document?
a. To make the document sound more emotional
b. To add more words and increase the word count
c. To connect ideas and improve coherence
d. To show off a large vocabulary
e. To avoid using punctuation
✅ Jawaban: c. To connect ideas and improve coherence
Penjelasan: Transition words berfungsi untuk menghubungkan ide antar kalimat/paragraf agar alur tulisan lebih logis dan mudah dipahami.
Soal 56
When preparing a memorandum to request additional resources for your department, which of the following elements should be included to make a persuasive case?
a. Personal opinions without evidence
b. Irrelevant jokes to lighten the tone
c. Clear justification supported by data and outcomes
d. Informal anecdotes from coworkers
e. Vague references to previous budgets
✅ Jawaban: c. Clear justification supported by data and outcomes
Penjelasan: Dalam membuat memo resmi yang meyakinkan, harus disertai data pendukung dan alasan kuat untuk menunjukkan kebutuhan yang sah.
Soal 57
A colleague writes you an email with unclear requests and vague deadlines. What is the most appropriate and professional way to respond?
a. Ignore the message until they clarify
b. Respond with “What are you trying to say?”
c. Politely ask for clarification and a specific timeline
d. Guess what they meant and act accordingly
e. Reply with a joke to avoid confrontation
✅ Jawaban: c. Politely ask for clarification and a specific timeline
Penjelasan: Tanggapan profesional dalam lingkungan kerja adalah meminta kejelasan agar tidak terjadi kesalahpahaman dan pekerjaan berjalan efektif.
Soal 58
Which of the following best represents the active voice, which is generally preferred in clear and concise government writing?
a. The report was prepared by the committee.
b. The committee had been preparing the report.
c. The report had been being reviewed.
d. The committee prepared the report.
e. The report is being prepared.
✅ Jawaban: d. The committee prepared the report.
Penjelasan: Kalimat aktif memiliki subjek yang melakukan aksi secara langsung, sehingga lebih jelas dan ringkas.
Soal 59
What is the most effective way to politely disagree with a superior during a meeting using formal English?
a. “You are completely wrong, sir.”
b. “I don’t think that’s accurate at all.”
c. “With all due respect, I would like to offer an alternative view.”
d. “Let’s just agree to disagree.”
e. “You always say that, but it never works.”
✅ Jawaban: c. “With all due respect, I would like to offer an alternative view.”
Penjelasan: Ungkapan ini sopan dan profesional, memungkinkan Anda mengemukakan pendapat berbeda tanpa menyinggung.
Soal 60
Which of the following English phrases is most suitable for ending a formal business letter to a government official?
a. See you later!
b. Yours faithfully,
c. Thanks a lot!
d. Love,
e. Cheers!
✅ Jawaban: b. Yours faithfully,
Penjelasan: “Yours faithfully” digunakan saat Anda tidak mengetahui nama spesifik penerima surat. Ini merupakan bentuk penutup yang resmi dan tepat.
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