Berikut lanjutan soal Tes CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris nomor 61–80, dengan format pilihan ganda (a–e), soal panjang, disertai jawaban dan penjelasan lengkap:
Soal 61
You are writing a report to summarize the outcomes of a training program for new employees. What would be the most appropriate way to begin the report in formal English?
a. “So, the training was kinda okay, I guess.”
b. “Here’s what happened during the training, folks.”
c. “This report outlines the key results and observations from the recent employee training program conducted in June 2025.”
d. “Let me tell you how it all went down.”
e. “We trained people. That’s all.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut menggunakan struktur formal dan jelas, sesuai standar laporan resmi instansi pemerintah.
Soal 62
Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood, often found in policy recommendations or formal instructions?
a. It is essential that she attends the meeting.
b. It is essential that she attend the meeting.
c. It is essential that she attending the meeting.
d. It is essential that she will attend the meeting.
e. It is essential that she attended the meeting.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Dalam bahasa Inggris formal, setelah “It is essential that...”, digunakan bentuk dasar (bare infinitive) sebagai bagian dari subjunctive mood.
Soal 63
During a formal interview for a government position, how should you answer the question, “What is your greatest weakness?”
a. “I don’t have any.”
b. “I work too hard and never rest.”
c. “I’m bad at everything except talking.”
d. “I tend to overanalyze situations, but I’ve been learning how to manage it effectively.”
e. “My boss says I’m annoying.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini jujur, profesional, dan mencerminkan kemampuan reflektif serta komitmen untuk perbaikan diri.
Soal 64
What does the idiom “cut corners” mean in a professional context?
a. To decorate your work beautifully
b. To take longer than needed
c. To complete a task with less effort or quality than required
d. To work in a circular motion
e. To stay within your assigned duties
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Cut corners” berarti melakukan sesuatu secara terburu-buru atau dengan kualitas rendah untuk menghemat waktu atau biaya, dan biasanya berkonotasi negatif dalam lingkungan kerja.
Soal 65
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement, a fundamental rule in professional writing?
a. The data indicates that employees needs more training.
b. The data indicate that the team need support.
c. The data indicate that the team needs support.
d. The data indicates that the team need support.
e. The data indicating that the team needs support.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kata “data” merupakan bentuk jamak, sehingga kata kerja yang tepat adalah “indicate”. “Team” dianggap singular, sehingga “needs” sesuai.
Soal 66
What is the most polite way to ask your supervisor for a deadline extension due to illness?
a. “Hey boss, I’m sick, I’ll submit it whenever.”
b. “I probably won’t make it, deal with it.”
c. “Due to an unexpected illness, may I kindly request an extension on the report deadline?”
d. “I’m sick, so I can’t do it now.”
e. “You’ll get it when I feel better.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan, profesional, dan mencerminkan etika kerja yang baik.
Soal 67
In formal English, which sentence is most appropriate to request a meeting?
a. “Let’s talk soon!”
b. “You free tomorrow?”
c. “I was wondering if we could schedule a meeting to discuss the upcoming project.”
d. “I want to meet, okay?”
e. “Can I see you?”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan, jelas, dan sesuai dalam konteks surat menyurat formal atau komunikasi antardinas.
Soal 68
What is the primary reason government agencies prefer using active voice over passive voice in written communication?
a. It sounds more emotional
b. It is shorter and more direct
c. It is less formal
d. It’s better for poetry
e. It eliminates the need for editing
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Kalimat aktif lebih ringkas, lugas, dan mudah dipahami, sehingga sangat dianjurkan dalam komunikasi resmi.
Soal 69
Choose the sentence that uses the correct parallel structure, which is important in government documents.
a. The responsibilities include managing data, to train staff, and conducting meetings.
b. The responsibilities include managing data, training staff, and conducting meetings.
c. The responsibilities include data management, staff training, and to conduct meetings.
d. The responsibilities include manage data, training staff, and meetings.
e. The responsibilities include managing data, staff training, and meetings to conduct.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Struktur paralel berarti elemen-elemen dalam suatu daftar memiliki bentuk gramatikal yang konsisten, seperti “-ing form” dalam kalimat ini.
Soal 70
When writing an official complaint in English to a supervisor, which tone should you use?
a. Aggressive and angry to show seriousness
b. Casual and humorous to lighten the issue
c. Formal, respectful, and clear to maintain professionalism
d. Vague and emotional to attract sympathy
e. Informal and sarcastic
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Nada yang profesional, jelas, dan sopan sangat penting untuk mempertahankan hubungan kerja yang baik dan mendapatkan respon yang positif.
Soal 71
The sentence “The final decision will be made after the team reviews the proposal thoroughly” is an example of:
a. A conditional clause
b. An imperative sentence
c. A passive construction
d. A future passive structure
e. An interrogative sentence
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini menyatakan suatu aksi pasif (akan diputuskan) di masa depan, yaitu "will be made".
Soal 72
Which is the correct meaning of the phrasal verb “follow up” in a professional setting?
a. To stalk someone
b. To check again or continue communication about something
c. To cancel an appointment
d. To start a rumor
e. To move ahead of someone
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Dalam konteks profesional, “follow up” berarti melanjutkan atau mengecek kembali sesuatu yang telah dibahas sebelumnya.
Soal 73
In a performance evaluation, which of the following phrases would be considered constructive feedback?
a. “You’re not good at your job at all.”
b. “I don’t know what you’re doing here.”
c. “You are lazy and unmotivated.”
d. “Your communication skills need improvement, but I’ve noticed your dedication to learning.”
e. “You are a disappointment to the team.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Feedback konstruktif menyampaikan kritik secara membangun, dengan tetap mengapresiasi aspek positif. Ini penting dalam penilaian kerja.
Soal 74
Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for a formal business email?
a. Dear Sir, I am writing to complain about the delay. Yours faithfully.
b. Dear Sir I am writing to complain about the delay Yours faithfully
c. Dear Sir, I am writing to complain about the delay. Yours faithfully,
d. Dear Sir: I am writing to complain about the delay. Yours Faithfully
e. Dear Sir I am writing to complain about the delay. Yours Faithfully.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Tanda baca harus konsisten dan tepat. Setelah salam pembuka (Dear Sir,) gunakan koma. Akhiri dengan “Yours faithfully,” (pakai koma).
Soal 75
During a meeting, someone says, “Let’s take this offline.” What do they most likely mean?
a. Let’s go offline because the internet is down.
b. Let’s stop talking completely.
c. Let’s continue this discussion outside the current meeting.
d. Let’s delete this topic from the agenda.
e. Let’s upload this to the cloud later.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Dalam konteks profesional, “take this offline” berarti melanjutkan pembahasan di luar pertemuan utama agar fokus tidak terganggu.
Soal 76
Which sentence best shows professional courtesy when declining a task due to full workload?
a. “I can’t. I’m busy.”
b. “That’s not my job.”
c. “I’m afraid I won’t be able to take this on at the moment due to prior commitments.”
d. “Give it to someone else, please.”
e. “No thanks.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan, profesional, dan menunjukkan alasan dengan cara diplomatis.
Soal 77
What does the phrase “get the ball rolling” mean in a professional setting?
a. Start a discussion or project
b. Cancel a meeting
c. Organize a sports event
d. Delay a project
e. Criticize someone publicly
✅ Jawaban: a.
Penjelasan: Idiom ini berarti “memulai sesuatu”, terutama dalam konteks kerja atau diskusi.
Soal 78
You receive a formal email ending with “I look forward to your prompt response.” What is the sender expecting?
a. You to ignore the email
b. You to reply quickly
c. You to schedule a lunch
d. You to rewrite the email
e. You to disagree with them
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Frasa ini digunakan untuk meminta tanggapan secepatnya secara sopan dan profesional.
Soal 79
Choose the most formal closing for a business letter to a government official.
a. Cheers
b. Yours faithfully
c. See you
d. Thanks!
e. Later
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: “Yours faithfully” digunakan ketika kita tidak menyebut nama penerima dalam salam pembuka (Dear Sir/Madam).
Soal 80
Which of the following is the best rewrite of the sentence below to make it more formal and suitable for a government memo?
Informal: “We gotta finish this thing soon before the boss gets mad.”
a. “Let’s do this thing before the boss explodes.”
b. “We need to complete this project soon to avoid issues with management.”
c. “Finish it quick or the boss will yell.”
d. “You better finish it before trouble.”
e. “Wrap this up fast!”
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut menyampaikan urgensi secara profesional dan sopan, tanpa menggunakan bahasa slang.
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