Berikut lanjutan soal CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 121–140, dengan pertanyaan panjang, pilihan ganda (a–e), serta jawaban dan penjelasan:
Soal 121
You are asked to write an email to your team explaining a new company policy about remote working. Which of the following openings is most appropriate for such a formal email?
a. “Hey guys! Guess what?”
b. “Yo! We got some news!”
c. “Dear Team, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to inform you about the updated remote working policy effective next month.”
d. “Okay team, here’s what’s going to happen.”
e. “Listen up everyone.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Pembukaan formal dengan sapaan sopan dan tujuan yang jelas sangat sesuai untuk konteks profesional.
Soal 122
During a team meeting, your manager says, “Let’s take this discussion offline.” What does this most likely mean?
a. Stop the discussion forever.
b. End the meeting now.
c. Continue the discussion later in private.
d. Switch off your devices.
e. Talk on social media.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Take this offline” dalam konteks profesional berarti membahas topik tersebut secara pribadi setelah rapat.
Soal 123
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
a. She likes reading, to jog, and cooking.
b. He enjoys painting, to sing, and to dance.
c. They are interested in traveling, hiking, and swimming.
d. I like to swim, running, and to play tennis.
e. We love to eat, eating, and to have eaten.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Semua kegiatan berbentuk gerund (-ing), sehingga struktur kalimatnya paralel.
Soal 124
What does the phrase “touch base” mean in a business context?
a. To start a baseball game.
b. To call someone to yell.
c. To have a quick check-in or update.
d. To cancel a meeting.
e. To write a resignation letter.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Touch base” biasanya berarti menghubungi atau berbicara sebentar untuk memberikan atau menerima informasi terkini.
Soal 125
Which of the following best expresses empathy in a professional context?
a. “That’s your problem, not mine.”
b. “Everyone deals with stress; why are you complaining?”
c. “I understand this situation must be difficult for you. Please let me know how I can help.”
d. “Just move on already.”
e. “I’m too busy to listen.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Empati ditunjukkan dengan kalimat yang penuh pengertian dan menawarkan bantuan secara profesional.
Soal 126
Which sentence correctly uses the conditional type 3?
a. If I have studied, I will pass.
b. If I study, I will pass.
c. If I had studied, I would have passed.
d. If I was studied, I would pass.
e. If I studied, I had passed.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Conditional type 3 = If + had + past participle, would have + past participle.
Soal 127
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
a. The list of items are on the desk.
b. Each of the students have a schedule.
c. Neither of the answers is correct.
d. Both of my friend was there.
e. One of the cars were missing.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Subjek tunggal "neither" membutuhkan kata kerja tunggal "is".
Soal 128
Which sentence shows the correct use of a transition word?
a. She was sick. However went to work.
b. She was sick, however, she went to work.
c. She was sick but however she went to work.
d. She was sick however she went to work.
e. She sick but went work however.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut memisahkan dua klausa lengkap dengan “however,” disertai tanda koma yang tepat.
Soal 129
In a business presentation, which of the following is the best way to start the conclusion slide?
a. “Okay, that’s all folks!”
b. “I’m bored now, let’s finish.”
c. “Let me wrap up by highlighting the key takeaways from today’s discussion.”
d. “Let’s go and grab lunch!”
e. “I have nothing more to say.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan dan fokus pada inti presentasi dengan struktur profesional.
Soal 130
Which of the following best completes this sentence:
“If she had informed us earlier, …”
a. we help her immediately.
b. we will help her soon.
c. we had helped her.
d. we would have helped her.
e. we help her.
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat pengandaian tipe 3 (past unreal condition) menggunakan “would have + V3”.
Soal 131
A colleague apologizes for missing a meeting. What is the most professional and polite response?
a. “Well, that’s unacceptable!”
b. “It’s okay. Thanks for letting us know.”
c. “You always do this!”
d. “You should be more responsible.”
e. “Whatever.”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Respons sopan, menunjukkan pengertian dan tidak memperburuk suasana.
Soal 132
Which sentence demonstrates formal language?
a. “Can you gimme a sec?”
b. “Yo, I need your help.”
c. “Would you mind assisting me with this document?”
d. “Come here, dude.”
e. “Let’s hang out and do this together.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Menggunakan frasa sopan dan struktur formal.
Soal 133
You are scheduling a meeting and need to ask about availability. Which is the most appropriate way to ask?
a. “When can you talk?”
b. “Are you free now or not?”
c. “Let me know your schedule fast!”
d. “Could you please let me know your available time slots this week?”
e. “What time is it for you?”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat sopan dan profesional saat menjadwalkan pertemuan.
Soal 134
Which word best fits in the sentence: “The manager was _____ impressed with the outcome of the new marketing campaign”?
a. high
b. greatly
c. hardly
d. most
e. maximum
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Kata “greatly” digunakan untuk menunjukkan intensitas kesan positif.
Soal 135
Choose the correct sentence that uses future perfect tense:
a. I will be complete the task by 6 p.m.
b. I have been completed the task by 6 p.m.
c. I will have completed the task by 6 p.m.
d. I will has completed the task by 6 p.m.
e. I was completed the task by 6 p.m.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Future perfect = will have + past participle.
Soal 136
Which is the correct comparative sentence?
a. This solution is more efficient than the previous one.
b. This solution is most efficient than the previous one.
c. This solution is efficienter than the previous one.
d. This solution more efficient from the previous one.
e. This solution is most efficiently.
✅ Jawaban: a.
Penjelasan: Comparative form of “efficient” adalah “more efficient” dan harus diikuti dengan “than”.
Soal 137
Which word best completes the sentence:
“After months of planning, the project finally came to _____.”
a. complete
b. complete it
c. completing
d. completion
e. completely
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: “Came to completion” adalah kolokasi yang benar untuk menunjukkan proyek selesai.
Soal 138
Which sentence is appropriate for expressing agreement professionally?
a. “Yeah, sure, why not?”
b. “I agree with your opinion and believe it aligns with our objectives.”
c. “You got that right, buddy!”
d. “Whatever you say.”
e. “I guess you’re not wrong.”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Kalimat formal dan mendukung diskusi profesional.
Soal 139
What is the correct meaning of the phrasal verb “carry on”?
a. To lift something
b. To pack for travel
c. To continue doing something
d. To cry loudly
e. To stop immediately
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Carry on” = melanjutkan.
Soal 140
Which closing phrase is most suitable for a formal report?
a. “Okay, that’s all!”
b. “We’re done here.”
c. “That’s it, folks.”
d. “In conclusion, the data supports the proposed strategy and further research is recommended.”
e. “See you later!”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Penutup formal dan informatif, cocok untuk laporan profesional.
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