Berikut adalah soal nomor 101–120 untuk tes CPNS/PPPK Bahasa Inggris, pilihan ganda (a–e), dengan pertanyaan panjang, lengkap dengan jawaban dan penjelasan:
Soal 101
In an official meeting with foreign delegates, which of the following is the most appropriate way to begin your presentation?
a. “Good morning. Let’s just get this over with.”
b. “Hey guys, welcome to my boring presentation.”
c. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for this opportunity. I am honored to present the results of our recent project.”
d. “Hi there. I guess you already know what this is about.”
e. “Yo, what’s up everyone?”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut menunjukkan profesionalitas, kesopanan, dan memberikan kesan pertama yang baik.
Soal 102
Which sentence shows the correct use of the word “despite” in expressing contrast?
a. Despite he was tired, he continued working.
b. Despite of the rain, we went outside.
c. Despite being tired, he continued working.
d. He continued working despite he was tired.
e. He being tired, despite, he worked.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Despite” harus diikuti oleh gerund (verb-ing) atau noun phrase, bukan kalimat utuh.
Soal 103
When writing a cover letter for a government position, which of the following would make the best closing sentence?
a. “I hope you call me.”
b. “Let’s make this job happen.”
c. “Thanks in advance for everything.”
d. “I would be honored to contribute to your institution and look forward to the possibility of discussing my application further.”
e. “Hire me, please.”
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut formal, sopan, dan profesional, cocok untuk penutup surat lamaran resmi.
Soal 104
Which of the following sentences contains the correct comparative form?
a. This exam is more easier than the last one.
b. This exam is easier than the last one.
c. This exam is more easy than the last one.
d. This exam is most easier than the last one.
e. This exam more easy than before.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: “Easy” adalah adjective beraturan yang berubah menjadi “easier” dalam bentuk comparative.
Soal 105
During a virtual conference, your audio starts to break. What is the most professional way to address this problem?
a. “This connection is garbage!”
b. “Can anyone even hear me?”
c. “Excuse me, it seems my audio is breaking up. I will reconnect shortly.”
d. “Sorry, this app is stupid.”
e. “Well, I guess I’ll stop talking now.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat tersebut sopan dan menunjukkan bahwa Anda tetap menjaga komunikasi profesional saat ada gangguan teknis.
Soal 106
Choose the sentence that uses the conditional type 2 correctly:
a. If I have time, I will help you.
b. If I had time, I would help you.
c. If I had had time, I would help you.
d. If I will have time, I help you.
e. If I would have time, I will help you.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Conditional type 2 → If + past simple, would + base verb. Menyatakan kondisi yang tidak nyata di masa sekarang.
Soal 107
What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
a. To summarize the whole essay
b. To explain minor supporting points
c. To introduce the main idea of the paragraph
d. To conclude the last paragraph
e. To confuse the reader
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Topic sentence berfungsi untuk memperkenalkan ide utama dari satu paragraf.
Soal 108
Which of the following is the correct structure of a formal report?
a. Opening - Punchline - Data - Joke
b. Greeting - Comment - Result - Bye
c. Title - Introduction - Methodology - Results - Conclusion
d. Subject - Chat - Final Thought
e. Topic - Drama - End Scene
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Struktur formal laporan terdiri dari: judul, pendahuluan, metodologi, hasil, dan simpulan.
Soal 109
You are writing a reply to a complaint email. Which of the following is the best way to begin your response?
a. “Why are you complaining so much?”
b. “We’re not responsible for that.”
c. “Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
d. “That’s not our fault, but okay.”
e. “We read your angry email.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Jawaban ini menunjukkan empati dan profesionalisme dalam merespons keluhan pelanggan.
Soal 110
What is the correct meaning of the phrasal verb “carry out” in the sentence: “The team will carry out the project next week”?
a. Cancel
b. Discuss
c. Postpone
d. Execute
e. Imagine
✅ Jawaban: d.
Penjelasan: “Carry out” berarti melaksanakan atau mengeksekusi sesuatu, seperti tugas atau proyek.
Soal 111
Which of the following best defines plagiarism in academic writing?
a. Using your own work in another assignment
b. Copying someone’s work without acknowledgment
c. Asking a friend to edit your paper
d. Quoting with proper citation
e. Writing in your native language
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Plagiarisme adalah mengambil karya orang lain tanpa mencantumkan sumber atau pengakuan.
Soal 112
Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
a. The list of items are on the desk.
b. The list of items is on the desk.
c. The items in the list is on the desk.
d. The items in the list was on the desk.
e. The list of item are on the desk.
✅ Jawaban: b.
Penjelasan: Subjek sebenarnya adalah “The list,” yang tunggal, sehingga menggunakan “is.”
Soal 113
When giving a formal presentation, what is the purpose of a transition phrase like “Now let us move on to the next point”?
a. To impress the audience
b. To end the presentation early
c. To signal a change in topic clearly
d. To confuse the audience
e. To repeat the same topic again
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Transition phrases digunakan untuk membantu audiens mengikuti alur presentasi dengan jelas.
Soal 114
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word “respectively”?
a. The winners are John and Lisa, who came in first and second respectively.
b. The winners are John and Lisa who respectively came in first.
c. John and Lisa respectively came together.
d. The first and second winners came respectively John and Lisa.
e. Lisa and John were the winners, respectively to the audience.
✅ Jawaban: a.
Penjelasan: “Respectively” digunakan untuk mencocokkan urutan elemen dalam dua daftar.
Soal 115
Which is the most effective and polite way to ask for clarification during a formal meeting?
a. “What are you even saying?”
b. “I don’t get it.”
c. “Could you please elaborate on that point?”
d. “Huh?”
e. “What?”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini sopan dan profesional dalam meminta penjelasan lebih lanjut.
Soal 116
Which sentence is written in the present perfect tense?
a. I eat my lunch.
b. I ate my lunch.
c. I have eaten my lunch.
d. I will eat my lunch.
e. I am eating my lunch.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Present perfect tense → have/has + past participle. Menyatakan tindakan yang telah selesai namun berkaitan dengan sekarang.
Soal 117
Which of the following is an example of formal language appropriate for a job interview?
a. “Yeah, I kinda liked it there.”
b. “That job was chill.”
c. “I appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s goals.”
d. “The vibe was great.”
e. “I just did whatever they asked.”
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Kalimat ini menunjukkan pemilihan kata yang formal, sopan, dan profesional.
Soal 118
In a professional email, which of the following is the most appropriate greeting?
a. Hey there!
b. What’s up?
c. Dear Mr. Andika,
d. Yo!
e. Hello buddy!
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Salam “Dear Mr. [Nama],” adalah standar formal dalam korespondensi profesional.
Soal 119
Choose the correct passive sentence:
a. They complete the task yesterday.
b. The task completed by them.
c. The task was completed by them.
d. They was completed the task.
e. The task were complete by them.
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: Passive voice → “was/were + past participle”. Kalimat c menggunakan struktur yang benar.
Soal 120
What is the correct meaning of the idiom “break the ice” in a formal context?
a. To start a fight
b. To ruin the event
c. To initiate a conversation in a social situation
d. To speak in anger
e. To stop the meeting
✅ Jawaban: c.
Penjelasan: “Break the ice” berarti memulai percakapan atau kegiatan untuk mencairkan suasana.
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