Berikut lanjutan soal CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 81–100, pilihan ganda (a–e), dengan pertanyaan panjang dan penjelasan detail:
Soal 81
Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to use in a cover letter when applying for a government position?
a. “I badly need a job, and I hope you can help.”
b. “I believe my skills align with the qualifications outlined in the job posting, and I am eager to contribute to your team.”
c. “I’ve done many jobs and am willing to try this one too.”
d. “I am desperate to work anywhere, anytime.”
e. “You should hire me because I’m better than others.”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Pernyataan tersebut menunjukkan sikap profesional dan mencerminkan kecocokan antara pelamar dan posisi yang dilamar.
Soal 82
In the context of workplace communication, which of the following sentences demonstrates effective email etiquette?
a. “Where are you? Why haven’t you done this yet?”
b. “Hey, I need you to fix this now!”
c. “Just do your job, okay?”
d. “Please let me know your progress on the task by tomorrow. Thank you in advance.”
e. “This is ridiculous. Fix it!”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini sopan, jelas, dan profesional—menunjukkan etika komunikasi yang baik dalam dunia kerja.
Soal 83
What is the meaning of the phrase “touch base” in a business meeting?
a. To touch something for luck
b. To have a short conversation or update
c. To change the meeting topic
d. To criticize someone harshly
e. To end the conversation permanently
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: “Touch base” berarti melakukan kontak atau komunikasi singkat untuk pembaruan atau koordinasi.
Soal 84
Which sentence uses the correct future perfect tense?
a. “She will finish her report by Monday.”
b. “She will have finished her report by Monday.”
c. “She finishes her report on Monday.”
d. “She is finishing her report on Monday.”
e. “She has finished her report by Monday.”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Future perfect tense: “will have + past participle” digunakan untuk menyatakan suatu tindakan yang telah selesai pada waktu tertentu di masa depan.
Soal 85
If your supervisor writes, “Please find attached the revised schedule,” what should you expect?
a. An invitation to a party
b. A document outlining a new timetable
c. A job termination letter
d. A spreadsheet for payment
e. A motivational speech
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Frasa ini umum digunakan dalam email resmi untuk memberi tahu bahwa ada dokumen yang dilampirkan, dalam hal ini jadwal baru.
Soal 86
Which of the following is the most grammatically correct and formal sentence?
a. “Me and John have finished the task already.”
b. “John and I has finished the task.”
c. “John and I have finished the task.”
d. “Me and John has done it.”
e. “John and me is done.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Subjek jamak “John and I” membutuhkan kata kerja “have.” Pemakaian “I” lebih formal daripada “me” dalam subjek.
Soal 87
In a job interview, what is the best way to answer the question: “What are your weaknesses?”
a. “I don’t have any.”
b. “I can’t work well with others.”
c. “I always come late.”
d. “Sometimes I focus too much on details, but I’ve learned to manage my time better.”
e. “I’m not really good at anything.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini menunjukkan kesadaran diri dan kemampuan untuk memperbaiki kelemahan dengan cara yang positif.
Soal 88
What does the word “procrastinate” mean?
a. To finish tasks early
b. To delegate tasks to others
c. To delay or postpone tasks
d. To cancel a meeting
e. To review everything in detail
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Procrastinate” adalah kebiasaan menunda-nunda pekerjaan, yang umumnya berdampak negatif terhadap produktivitas.
Soal 89
Which of the following expressions is most appropriate to politely interrupt a meeting?
a. “Hey, listen to me!”
b. “Wait! I have something to say.”
c. “Excuse me, may I add something here?”
d. “Stop! I disagree.”
e. “Now it’s my turn!”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Ungkapan ini sopan dan umum digunakan dalam situasi formal ketika ingin menyampaikan pendapat di tengah pembicaraan.
Soal 90
Choose the most suitable sentence for requesting a meeting with your supervisor:
a. “Let’s meet right now.”
b. “I want to talk to you.”
c. “We need to talk as soon as possible.”
d. “Would it be possible to schedule a meeting with you sometime this week to discuss the report?”
e. “Come to my desk when you’re free.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan, terstruktur, dan memperlihatkan etika komunikasi yang baik dalam lingkungan kerja.
Berikut adalah lanjutan soal CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 91–100, dengan format pilihan ganda (a–e), pertanyaan panjang, lengkap dengan jawaban dan penjelasan:
Soal 91
When attending an international virtual conference, what is the best way to introduce yourself professionally at the beginning of your turn to speak?
a. “Hi, I’m here. Let’s get started!”
b. “I don’t think I need an introduction.”
c. “Hello everyone, I’m working in the government office, and that’s it.”
d. “Hi, my name is Laila Rahma. I’m currently serving as a project coordinator at the Department of Public Works. I’m honored to join this discussion today.”
e. “You probably know who I am.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini mencerminkan perkenalan formal dan profesional dengan menyebutkan nama, jabatan, dan ucapan sopan.
Soal 92
In a professional setting, what is the appropriate response when you receive constructive criticism from a superior?
a. “I know what I’m doing!”
b. “Whatever, it’s not a big deal.”
c. “Thanks for the feedback. I’ll work on that.”
d. “Why are you always pointing out my mistakes?”
e. “I don’t think you understand my work.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Menerima kritik dengan sikap positif menunjukkan kematangan profesional dan keterbukaan terhadap perbaikan.
Soal 93
Which sentence uses indirect speech correctly?
a. She says, “I am busy.”
b. She said she is busy.
c. She said she was busy.
d. She said, “I was busy.”
e. She said that I am busy.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Indirect speech (reported speech) mengubah tense ke past tense: "I am busy" → "she said she was busy."
Soal 94
Which of the following options is a formal closing in a business email?
a. See ya!
b. Take care, buddy!
c. Yours sincerely,
d. Peace out!
e. Bye!
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Yours sincerely” adalah penutup yang formal dan lazim digunakan dalam email bisnis yang ditujukan kepada orang tertentu.
Soal 95
In the sentence “The report, which was reviewed by the director, was approved,” the clause “which was reviewed by the director” is an example of:
a. Noun clause
b. Adjective clause
c. Adverbial clause
d. Independent clause
e. Imperative clause
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Klausa tersebut menerangkan kata benda “report,” sehingga disebut sebagai adjective clause.
Soal 96
What does the idiom “go the extra mile” mean in a workplace context?
a. To drive far for work
b. To extend your office hours
c. To make more effort than expected
d. To resign from your job
e. To take a long break
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Go the extra mile” berarti bekerja lebih keras atau memberikan usaha lebih dari yang diminta.
Soal 97
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of the passive voice?
a. The manager delivered the report yesterday.
b. The report delivers by the manager.
c. The report was delivered by the manager yesterday.
d. The manager was delivering the report.
e. The report is deliver yesterday.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Passive voice: [Object] + was/were + past participle. Jawaban c sesuai dengan struktur tersebut.
Soal 98
In a professional context, how should you decline an invitation to a meeting politely?
a. “No, I’m busy.”
b. “Not interested.”
c. “I’m not going to waste my time there.”
d. “Thank you for the invitation, but I have another commitment at that time. I hope to join next time.”
e. “Why should I attend?”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Jawaban tersebut sopan dan profesional, menunjukkan rasa hormat meskipun tidak bisa hadir.
Soal 99
What is the most appropriate use of the word “therefore” in the sentence?
a. I missed the bus, therefore I walked to the office.
b. Therefore I missed the bus and walk to office.
c. I missed the bus and therefore walking to office.
d. I missed the bus and therefore walk to the office.
e. I missed the bus; therefore I walking to office.
✅ Jawaban: a.
Penjelasan: Kata “therefore” harus digunakan dengan struktur kalimat yang lengkap, dan verb harus sesuai tense.
Soal 100
What is the most suitable phrase to use in a formal complaint letter?
a. “You guys never do your job right.”
b. “This is getting ridiculous!”
c. “I would like to express my concern regarding the delay in service.”
d. “This sucks!”
e. “Your service is really bad.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan, formal, dan tepat dalam menyampaikan keluhan secara profesional.
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