Berikut adalah lanjutan soal CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 161–180, dengan format pilihan ganda (a–e), disertai pertanyaan panjang, jawaban, dan penjelasan:
Soal 161
You receive an email from a colleague who is upset about a missed deadline. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate and professional way to address the concern?
a. “You’re overreacting, and I don’t see the big deal.”
b. “Calm down. It’s not the end of the world.”
c. “I understand your frustration. Let’s review what happened and how we can avoid this in the future.”
d. “Well, maybe you should have reminded me earlier.”
e. “This is not my fault, so I don’t need to explain.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Pilihan ini menunjukkan empati, profesionalisme, dan sikap bertanggung jawab untuk mencari solusi.
Soal 162
When preparing a formal business presentation for a government audience, what should be your primary focus in the content and delivery?
a. Use as many jokes as possible to keep the presentation entertaining.
b. Focus on flashy animations and transitions.
c. Present accurate data with clear structure, and maintain a formal tone.
d. Use slang and informal expressions to connect with the audience.
e. Avoid data and focus only on stories.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Audiens pemerintahan membutuhkan data yang akurat dan penyampaian yang profesional.
Soal 163
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past perfect tense?
a. He finishes the report before the meeting.
b. He finished the report before the meeting.
c. He had finished the report before the meeting started.
d. He has finished the report before the meeting started.
e. He was finished with the report when the meeting started.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Past perfect digunakan untuk menunjukkan kejadian yang selesai sebelum kejadian lain di masa lalu.
Soal 164
You are asked to summarize a long report for your supervisor. What is the best strategy to create an effective summary?
a. Copy entire paragraphs directly from the report.
b. Remove all technical terms and replace with casual language.
c. Identify key findings and present them in concise, clear language.
d. Include all data and tables to maintain completeness.
e. Ignore the conclusion and focus only on the introduction.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Ringkasan efektif berfokus pada temuan utama dan disajikan secara jelas dan padat.
Soal 165
What is the best synonym for the word “facilitate” in the context of team coordination?
a. Obstruct
b. Delay
c. Assist
d. Confuse
e. Prevent
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: “Facilitate” berarti membantu atau mempermudah suatu proses.
Soal 166
Choose the sentence that uses conditional type 2 correctly:
a. If I will see her, I will tell her.
b. If I had seen her, I would tell her.
c. If I saw her, I would tell her.
d. If I see her, I would tell her.
e. If I have seen her, I tell her.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Conditional type 2 digunakan untuk situasi hipotetik saat ini atau masa depan.
Soal 167
When asked to write a formal complaint letter about public service delays, which expression is most suitable?
a. “Your service really sucks.”
b. “This is the worst thing ever!”
c. “I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent delays.”
d. “I can’t believe how bad your work is.”
e. “You should be ashamed.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut menyampaikan keluhan dengan bahasa formal dan sopan.
Soal 168
What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
a. To summarize the entire essay.
b. To conclude the paragraph.
c. To provide background information only.
d. To state the main idea of the paragraph.
e. To introduce new topics unrelated to the main idea.
✅ Jawaban: d
Penjelasan: Topic sentence menyampaikan ide utama dari suatu paragraf.
Soal 169
Which expression is most appropriate to use in a formal recommendation letter?
a. “She’s cool and super smart.”
b. “He’s not bad and kinda okay.”
c. “I strongly recommend her for the position due to her exceptional skills.”
d. “Well, she’s better than most.”
e. “He’s nice to hang out with at lunch.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut menunjukkan rekomendasi kuat dalam bahasa formal dan meyakinkan.
Soal 170
Identify the sentence that contains an appropriate transition word for contrast.
a. She worked hard. Therefore, she failed.
b. He was late. For example, he missed the train.
c. She didn’t agree; however, she remained silent.
d. The food was good. Similarly, the drinks were expensive.
e. They arrived early because the traffic was bad.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: “However” digunakan sebagai kata transisi untuk menunjukkan pertentangan antar gagasan.
Soal 171
You are tasked with writing a report that will be submitted to a high-level government agency. Which of the following sentences best illustrates an appropriate tone for this report?
a. “The department didn’t do a great job and should try harder next time.”
b. “There were some goof-ups, but we learned a lot.”
c. “The department encountered several challenges, which are being addressed through revised procedures.”
d. “Well, things went wrong, but no one is perfect.”
e. “We’re not sure what happened, but it wasn’t our fault.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Jawaban (c) menggunakan bahasa formal dan diplomatis, sesuai untuk laporan resmi kepada instansi pemerintahan.
Soal 172
In a professional meeting, your colleague uses a word you don’t understand. What is the best way to respond without appearing unprofessional?
a. “What on earth does that even mean?”
b. “Sorry, but can you please clarify what you meant by that term?”
c. “That word is too complicated for me.”
d. “Can you stop using difficult words?”
e. “I have no idea what you’re saying.”
✅ Jawaban: b
Penjelasan: Pilihan (b) sopan dan profesional, serta menunjukkan bahwa Anda ingin memahami tanpa merendahkan lawan bicara.
Soal 173
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a future perfect tense?
a. I have completed the task by tomorrow.
b. I completed the task before lunch.
c. I will have completed the task by the time you arrive.
d. I will completed the task soon.
e. I will has completed it tomorrow.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Future perfect tense menyatakan bahwa suatu tindakan akan telah selesai pada titik waktu tertentu di masa depan.
Soal 174
You are preparing an English speech for a national seminar. To effectively engage the audience, you should:
a. Memorize the speech word-for-word without pausing.
b. Speak in a monotone to maintain seriousness.
c. Vary your tone and pace, maintain eye contact, and emphasize key points.
d. Avoid any visuals or slides.
e. Speak as quickly as possible to save time.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Komunikasi yang efektif dalam presentasi melibatkan nada suara, kontak mata, dan penekanan informasi penting.
Soal 175
Choose the most appropriate response to the following scenario: You accidentally sent an incomplete report to your supervisor. What should you say?
a. “Oops. I guess you’ll have to wait for the next one.”
b. “I forgot some parts, but it’s not that serious.”
c. “I apologize for the oversight. I’ve attached the complete version for your review.”
d. “You should’ve told me to double-check it.”
e. “I wasn’t the only one responsible for this mistake.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Pilihan (c) menunjukkan tanggung jawab, profesionalisme, dan sikap proaktif.
Soal 176
Which of the following words is the closest in meaning to “meticulous”?
a. Careless
b. Disorganized
c. Thorough
d. Random
e. Quick
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: “Meticulous” berarti sangat teliti atau cermat, dan sinonim yang paling dekat adalah “thorough”.
Soal 177
In formal writing, which of the following sentences is considered grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate?
a. The team are doing their jobs well.
b. The manager, along with his assistants, have approved the plan.
c. Neither the employees nor the supervisor knows the answer.
d. There is many issues with the system.
e. The results of the test was surprising.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Kalimat (c) benar secara tata bahasa: “Neither…nor” mengambil bentuk tunggal, dan “knows” adalah bentuk yang tepat.
Soal 178
Which of the following is the best way to express disagreement in a formal discussion?
a. “You’re completely wrong.”
b. “I think that idea makes no sense at all.”
c. “While I see your point, I believe there might be an alternative approach worth considering.”
d. “I don’t get what you’re saying.”
e. “That’s not even logical.”
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini mengekspresikan ketidaksetujuan secara sopan, diplomatis, dan tetap menghargai pendapat orang lain.
Soal 179
Which sentence best illustrates the passive voice?
a. The committee rejected the proposal.
b. The manager approves the budget every month.
c. The proposal was rejected by the committee.
d. They are meeting the target on time.
e. We have completed the survey.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Kalimat (c) berbentuk passive voice: objek (“proposal”) menjadi subjek kalimat dan kata kerja pasif digunakan.
Soal 180
You are proofreading an important document. Which of the following strategies is most effective to ensure its accuracy?
a. Rely on spell check only.
b. Read it once quickly and send it.
c. Read it aloud slowly and check for grammar, spelling, and clarity.
d. Assume it's correct because it looks fine.
e. Ignore punctuation since it’s not important.
✅ Jawaban: c
Penjelasan: Membaca dengan lantang dan perlahan membantu menangkap kesalahan tata bahasa dan kejelasan kalimat yang sering terlewat saat membaca secara diam.
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