Soal - soal tes CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris :
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Bentuk soal pilihan ganda (a–e)
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Soal dibuat panjang dan kontekstual, seperti soal reading comprehension, grammar in context, atau error analysis
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Dilengkapi dengan jawaban dan penjelasan
🧠 Soal 1–5: Reading Comprehension – Informational Text
Text for Questions 1–5:
The government recently launched a digital public service initiative aimed at simplifying access to essential services such as ID registration, health care, and education subsidies. The initiative includes a centralized mobile application and website where citizens can upload documents, schedule appointments, and receive updates. However, early feedback shows that many rural communities still face challenges due to limited internet access and digital literacy, raising concerns about inclusivity and equal access.
1. Based on the passage, what is the primary purpose of the digital public service initiative introduced by the government?
a. To reduce the workload of government employees
b. To encourage citizens to use smartphones
c. To centralize and simplify access to key services
d. To eliminate the need for physical ID cards
e. To distribute free internet to rural areas
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Tujuan utama inisiatif ini disebutkan jelas di awal teks: simplifying access to essential services. Pilihan c tepat.
2. What challenge is highlighted in the passage that might hinder the success of the digital initiative?
a. Poor mobile app design
b. Data leaks and privacy risks
c. Resistance from city dwellers
d. Lack of internet and digital literacy in rural areas
e. Government employee protests
✅ Jawaban: d
📝 Penjelasan: Kalimat terakhir menyebutkan bahwa komunitas pedesaan mengalami hambatan due to limited internet access and digital literacy.
3. Which of the following services is NOT mentioned as part of the new digital platform?
a. Health care
b. Education subsidies
c. Job placement
d. ID registration
e. Appointment scheduling
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Tidak ada penyebutan tentang job placement dalam teks. Yang lain semuanya disebutkan secara eksplisit.
4. What concern is raised regarding the implementation of the digital service system?
a. Its cost exceeds the national budget
b. The platform is incompatible with mobile devices
c. It may not be accessible to all citizens equally
d. It violates digital copyright laws
e. It increases bureaucracy
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Frasa raising concerns about inclusivity and equal access menunjukkan kekhawatiran tentang kesetaraan akses.
5. The tone of the passage can best be described as:
a. Sarcastic and dismissive
b. Neutral and informative
c. Angry and demanding
d. Humorous and casual
e. Biased and promotional
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Penulis menyampaikan informasi secara objektif tanpa opini pribadi yang kuat, sehingga neutral and informative adalah deskripsi yang tepat.
📘 Soal 6–10: Grammar in Context
6. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence below:
"The head of the department, along with several senior advisors, ___ scheduled to attend the meeting next week."
a. are
b. were
c. is
d. be
e. have been
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Subjek utama adalah The head, sehingga kata kerja harus tunggal: is scheduled. Frasa along with... tidak mempengaruhi bentuk kata kerja.
7. Select the sentence that is grammatically correct:
a. Neither the manager nor the staff are available today.
b. Neither the manager nor the staff is available today.
c. Neither the manager or the staff is available today.
d. Neither the manager and the staff is available today.
e. Neither the manager nor the staff am available today.
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Gunakan “neither...nor...” + subjek terakhir untuk menentukan bentuk kata kerja. “staff” dianggap singular di sini.
8. Identify the error in this sentence:
"Each of the new applicants have submitted their documents on time."
a. Each
b. of the new applicants
c. have
d. their documents
e. on time
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: "Each" dianggap sebagai subjek tunggal, jadi kata kerja seharusnya has, bukan have.
9. Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense?
a. By the time the train arrives, we ate breakfast.
b. She leaves the room before he has spoken.
c. They had already finished the project when the deadline passed.
d. We were eating before the movie had started.
e. He has left the meeting before you arrive.
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: had finished + when adalah struktur yang benar untuk past perfect tense.
10. Choose the best phrase to complete this sentence:
"Had I known about the changes earlier, I ______ the meeting."
a. would attend
b. had attended
c. will attend
d. would have attended
e. should attend
✅ Jawaban: d
📝 Penjelasan: Kalimat pengandaian tipe 3 (conditional type 3) → "Had I known..., I would have attended."
📄 Soal 11–15: Error Recognition (Identify the incorrect word)
11. The project manager was very surprised that nobody had informed her about the meeting being postponed to next week.
a. project manager
b. that
c. informed
d. the meeting being postponed
e. No error
✅ Jawaban: e
📝 Penjelasan: Semua struktur kalimat sudah benar.
12. The decision which was made by the committee last night have been heavily criticized by the media and some political analysts.
a. which
b. have been
c. criticized
d. political analysts
e. No error
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Subjek tunggal "decision" → seharusnya "has been", bukan "have been".
13. Each student in the new class were given a copy of the syllabus and an access to the online learning portal.
a. Each student
b. were
c. an access
d. learning portal
e. No error
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Subjek "Each student" tunggal → harusnya was given, bukan were given.
14. The supervisor advised the staff to completed their reports before the deadline, otherwise penalties will apply.
a. to completed
b. before
c. penalties
d. will apply
e. No error
✅ Jawaban: a
📝 Penjelasan: "To" harus diikuti oleh bentuk dasar: to complete, bukan to completed.
15. The presentation was delayed because the projector not functioning properly, and there was no backup device available.
a. because
b. projector
c. not functioning
d. backup device
e. No error
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Seharusnya: was not functioning, bukan hanya not functioning.
📘 Soal 16–20: Vocabulary in Context
16. Which word best fits the sentence:
"The new policy aims to _____ transparency and accountability in all government-funded projects."
a. terminate
b. obscure
c. undermine
d. promote
e. withhold
✅ Jawaban: d
📝 Penjelasan: Promote artinya mendorong atau memajukan — sesuai konteks kalimat yang ingin meningkatkan transparansi.
17. What is the closest meaning of the word "reluctant" as used in the sentence:
"Despite being highly qualified, she was reluctant to apply for the leadership role."
a. eager
b. hesitant
c. confident
d. prepared
e. determined
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Reluctant = enggan / ragu-ragu → sinonimnya hesitant.
18. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
"All employees are required to maintain strict _______ when handling sensitive information."
a. exposure
b. negligence
c. secrecy
d. aggression
e. authority
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Secrecy berarti kerahasiaan, sesuai konteks informasi sensitif.
19. Which word means the same as "comprehensive"?
a. limited
b. detailed
c. vague
d. shallow
e. narrow
✅ Jawaban: b
📝 Penjelasan: Comprehensive = menyeluruh atau detail → sinonimnya detailed.
20. Fill in the blank:
"The director's speech was so _______ that many employees left the meeting feeling motivated and hopeful."
a. monotonous
b. depressing
c. inspiring
d. irrelevant
e. unclear
✅ Jawaban: c
📝 Penjelasan: Karena efeknya membuat peserta "termotivasi", kata yang paling cocok adalah inspiring.
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