Berikut adalah lanjutan soal CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 141–160, format pilihan ganda (a–e), pertanyaan panjang, lengkap dengan jawaban dan penjelasan:
Soal 141
You receive an email from a client expressing dissatisfaction with the service they received. What is the most professional response you can write?
a. “We’re sorry, but that’s your problem.”
b. “Apologies, but we believe you misunderstood.”
c. “We regret the inconvenience caused and will investigate the matter immediately.”
d. “We did our job correctly, so this shouldn’t happen.”
e. “You should try reading the instructions better.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Pilihan ini menunjukkan empati dan profesionalisme tanpa menyalahkan pihak lain.
Soal 142
In business correspondence, what is the appropriate way to close a formal email to a superior?
a. “Later, dude.”
b. “Peace out.”
c. “Kind regards.”
d. “Catch you later.”
e. “Whatever works.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Kind regards” adalah salam penutup yang sopan dan umum digunakan dalam email formal.
Soal 143
Which sentence uses the correct conditional structure for a hypothetical situation?
a. “If I am you, I will apply for the job.”
b. “If I was you, I apply the job.”
c. “If I were you, I would apply for the job.”
d. “If I will be you, I would applied.”
e. “If I were be you, I will apply it.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat menggunakan second conditional: If I were you, I would + V1.
Soal 144
Which of the following best defines the phrase “time management” in the context of professional productivity?
a. Wasting time until the deadline.
b. Delaying tasks to avoid stress.
c. Organizing and planning how to divide your time effectively.
d. Letting your boss tell you what to do all day.
e. Focusing only on urgent tasks all day.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Time management adalah strategi mengatur waktu secara efisien agar produktif.
Soal 145
In a formal meeting, you disagree with a colleague’s opinion. What should you say to express your disagreement politely and constructively?
a. “You’re totally wrong.”
b. “That’s nonsense.”
c. “I see your point, but I would like to offer a different perspective.”
d. “That idea makes no sense at all.”
e. “I don’t care about your opinion.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini sopan dan tetap memberikan ruang diskusi tanpa konflik.
Soal 146
What is the main purpose of writing a cover letter when applying for a job?
a. To summarize your job history in detail.
b. To complain about your previous employers.
c. To introduce yourself and explain why you’re a good fit for the position.
d. To show off your vocabulary skills.
e. To negotiate your future salary.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Surat lamaran bertujuan memperkenalkan diri dan menunjukkan kesesuaian terhadap posisi.
Soal 147
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct in future perfect tense?
a. “I will have completed the report by tomorrow afternoon.”
b. “I will has finished the task before deadline.”
c. “I will had done my work.”
d. “I have been finish it soon.”
e. “I will be complete the file next hour.”
✅ Jawaban: a.
Penjelasan: Will have + past participle adalah struktur future perfect tense.
Soal 148
During a public presentation, you forget a key point you were supposed to make. What is the best course of action?
a. Panic and walk off stage.
b. Skip to the end and apologize.
c. Calmly pause, refer to your notes, and continue with confidence.
d. Ask someone else to take over.
e. Blame the technical staff.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Strategi yang profesional dan tetap menjaga kredibilitas presentasi.
Soal 149
Which of the following sentences contains the correct use of passive voice?
a. “The manager approved the proposal yesterday.”
b. “They will submit the report on Monday.”
c. “The proposal was approved by the manager.”
d. “I had writing the report before the meeting.”
e. “The employees completed all tasks.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Was + past participle menunjukkan bentuk passive voice.
Soal 150
In professional communication, what does the phrase “Please advise” usually imply?
a. That the writer is angry.
b. That the recipient should send money.
c. That the sender is asking for instructions or input.
d. That the sender is making a complaint.
e. That someone should give criticism.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Please advise” artinya meminta arahan atau saran lebih lanjut.
Soal 151
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of subject-verb agreement?
a. “Each of the employees have their own desk.”
b. “Neither the manager nor the staff are available.”
c. “Everybody is required to sign the attendance list.”
d. “None of the reports is accurate.”
e. “The team are winning the game.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Everybody” adalah subject tunggal, sehingga memakai “is”.
Soal 152
A subordinate sends you a message full of informal slang in a professional group chat. What is the best response?
a. Ignore it and hope it doesn’t happen again.
b. Reply with even more slang to make a point.
c. Gently remind them to use formal language in professional communication.
d. Publicly criticize their tone.
e. Complain to HR immediately.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Menyampaikan teguran secara sopan adalah cara yang efektif menjaga profesionalitas.
Soal 153
Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?
a. “She works hard.”
b. “Because she was tired, she slept early.”
c. “She studied, and she passed.”
d. “Although she was tired, she completed the report and submitted it on time.”
e. “She studied for hours.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini mengandung satu dependent clause dan dua independent clause.
Soal 154
When attending a professional seminar, what is the best way to ask a question politely during the Q&A session?
a. “Why didn’t you explain this better?”
b. “That made no sense, could you repeat it?”
c. “Excuse me, could you please clarify the part about market analysis?”
d. “You missed the point, please go back.”
e. “I think you’re wrong, can you prove it?”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini sopan, jelas, dan tepat dalam konteks profesional.
Soal 155
Which of the following options is an example of euphemism in the workplace?
a. “You’re fired.”
b. “We are letting you go.”
c. “You’re useless here.”
d. “We don’t want you anymore.”
e. “Get out now.”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Euphemism adalah cara menyampaikan hal sulit dengan kata-kata yang lebih halus.
Soal 156
In terms of business writing, what is the purpose of using the “inverted pyramid” style?
a. To make the content more entertaining.
b. To write creatively.
c. To put the most important information first.
d. To start with conclusions only.
e. To list facts randomly.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Gaya inverted pyramid menempatkan informasi utama di awal untuk efisiensi komunikasi.
Soal 157
You are asked to write a concise executive summary of a long report. What should you avoid?
a. Highlighting key findings.
b. Using bullet points where appropriate.
c. Including every single detail from the report.
d. Keeping the tone formal and objective.
e. Making the summary brief.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Ringkasan eksekutif tidak boleh memuat semua detail, cukup poin-poin penting saja.
Soal 158
What is the correct indirect speech for: “She said, ‘I will attend the meeting tomorrow.’”?
a. She said she will attend the meeting tomorrow.
b. She said she would attend the meeting the next day.
c. She says she will attend the meeting next day.
d. She said she would attends the meeting tomorrow.
e. She said she attending the meeting the next day.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Perubahan tenses dan kata keterangan waktu pada reported speech harus tepat.
Soal 159
In a job interview, you’re asked: “What is your biggest weakness?” What is the most appropriate way to respond?
a. “I have no weaknesses.”
b. “I’m bad at everything.”
c. “I tend to be a perfectionist, but I’m working on balancing quality with efficiency.”
d. “I don’t like working with people.”
e. “I usually come late, but I’m trying.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini jujur namun menunjukkan usaha perbaikan dan sikap positif.
Soal 160
Which of the following phrases would be most appropriate in a formal report?
a. “Stuff got done quickly.”
b. “Things were cool during execution.”
c. “The implementation phase proceeded efficiently.”
d. “We got it over with.”
e. “Everything was okay.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Pilihan ini formal, spesifik, dan tepat untuk konteks laporan profesional.
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