Contoh Soal TOEIC Writing 2026: 8 Tipe dan Contoh Jawaban

TOEIC Writing Test terdiri dari 8 soal dalam 3 tipe — Write a Sentence Based on a Picture (5 soal), Respond to a Written Request (2 soal), dan Write an Opinion Essay (1 soal) — dengan total waktu 60 menit.

Kalau TOEIC Listening & Reading fokus ke kemampuan pasif (menerima informasi), TOEIC Writing menguji kemampuan aktif kamu — seberapa baik kamu mengekspresikan ide dalam bahasa Inggris tertulis.

Artikel ini akan kasih kamu contoh soal untuk setiap tipe, model jawaban, plus rubrik penilaian — biar kamu tahu persis apa yang dinilai dan bagaimana cara mendapat skor tinggi. Baca juga panduan TOEIC lengkap untuk memahami keseluruhan format tes.

Overview TOEIC Writing Test

Tipe Soal	Jumlah	Waktu	Skor Range	Scoring Criteria
Write a Sentence Based on a Picture	5 soal	8 menit total	0-3 per soal	Grammar, relevance to picture, completeness
Respond to a Written Request	2 soal	10 menit per soal	0-4 per soal	Task completion, coherence, vocabulary, grammar
Write an Opinion Essay	1 soal	30 menit	0-5	Organization, argument quality, language use, development

Total skor TOEIC Writing di-scale menjadi 0-200. Dikombinasikan dengan TOEIC Speaking (juga 0-200), total skor TOEIC Speaking & Writing adalah 0-400.

Tipe 1: Write a Sentence Based on a Picture (5 soal)

Format Soal

Kamu diberi sebuah foto dan 2 kata/frasa yang harus digunakan dalam kalimat. Tugas kamu: tulis SATU kalimat yang mendeskripsikan foto tersebut menggunakan kedua kata/frasa yang diberikan.

Contoh Soal 1

Foto: Seorang wanita sedang presentasi di depan whiteboard, beberapa orang duduk mendengarkan.
Kata yang harus digunakan: woman / presentation

Contoh jawaban skor 3 (sempurna):

The woman is giving a presentation to her colleagues in the meeting room.

Contoh jawaban skor 2 (cukup, tapi ada kelemahan):

Woman is give a presentation.

Masalah: Missing article “the”, grammar error “is give” → seharusnya “is giving”.

Contoh jawaban skor 1 (minimal):

The woman presentation.

Masalah: Bukan kalimat lengkap, tidak ada verb.

Contoh Soal 2

Foto: Dua orang berjabat tangan di lobi gedung perkantoran.
Kata yang harus digunakan: shaking / lobby

Contoh jawaban skor 3:

Two businessmen are shaking hands in the lobby of an office building.

Contoh jawaban skor 1:

Shaking hands lobby.

Masalah: Fragment, bukan kalimat, tidak ada subject atau verb yang proper.

Tips untuk Tipe 1

• Selalu tulis kalimat lengkap (Subject + Verb + Object/Complement)
• Gunakan present continuous (is/are + -ing) untuk mendeskripsikan apa yang sedang terjadi di foto
• Pastikan kedua kata/frasa yang diminta terpakai secara natural
• Perhatikan article (a, an, the) — kesalahan kecil tapi sering bikin turun skor
• Jangan overwrite — satu kalimat clear dan correct lebih baik daripada kalimat panjang yang berantakan

Tipe 2: Respond to a Written Request (2 soal)

Format Soal

Kamu diberi sebuah email/pesan dan diminta menulis balasan yang memenuhi minimal 2-3 tasks yang disebutkan dalam instruksi. Waktu: 10 menit per soal.

Contoh Soal

Kamu menerima email dari customer:

From: Sarah Johnson
Subject: Order #4521 – Late Delivery

Dear Customer Service,
I placed an order (#4521) on March 1st and was promised delivery within 5 business days. It has been 10 days and I still haven’t received my package. Could you please check the status of my order? Also, I would like to know if I can get a refund or a replacement if the package is lost.
Thank you,
Sarah Johnson

Instruksi: Respond to the email. In your response, address ALL of the customer’s concerns.

Contoh jawaban skor 4 (excellent):

Dear Ms. Johnson,

Thank you for contacting us regarding your order #4521. I sincerely apologize for the delay in delivery.

I have checked your order status, and it appears that the package was delayed due to a logistics issue at our distribution center. According to our tracking system, your order is currently in transit and should arrive within the next 2 business days.

However, if you do not receive the package by March 15th, please contact us again, and we will immediately process either a full refund or send a replacement — whichever you prefer.

Once again, I apologize for the inconvenience. We value your business and will ensure this does not happen again.

Best regards,
Customer Service Team

Contoh jawaban skor 2 (adequate but incomplete):

Hi Sarah,

Sorry about your order. I will check it. We can give refund if lost.

Thank you

Masalah: Terlalu singkat, tidak address semua concerns secara detail, tone kurang profesional, grammar errors.

Rubrik Penilaian Tipe 2

Skor	Kriteria
4	All tasks addressed completely, excellent grammar, appropriate tone, well-organized
3	Most tasks addressed, good grammar with minor errors, appropriate tone
2	Some tasks addressed but incomplete, noticeable grammar errors, adequate tone
1	Few tasks addressed, significant grammar issues, inappropriate tone or too brief
0	No attempt, irrelevant, or in wrong language

Tips untuk Tipe 2

• Baca email/pesan dengan teliti — identifikasi SEMUA pertanyaan dan concerns
• Address setiap poin — kalau ada 3 pertanyaan, jawab ke-3-nya
• Gunakan tone profesional — formal tapi nggak kaku
• Struktur: greeting → acknowledgment → address each concern → closing
• Tulis minimal 4-5 kalimat — terlalu pendek = skor rendah

Tipe 3: Write an Opinion Essay (1 soal)

Format Soal

Kamu diberi sebuah statement/question dan diminta menulis essay yang mengekspresikan opini kamu, lengkap dengan alasan dan contoh. Waktu: 30 menit. Target: minimal 300 kata.

Contoh Soal

“Some people believe that employees are more productive when they work from home, while others think working in an office is better. Which do you prefer? Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.”

Contoh jawaban skor 5 (outstanding):

In recent years, the debate between working from home and working in an office has become increasingly relevant. While both options have their advantages, I believe that a hybrid approach — combining home and office work — is the most productive arrangement for most employees.

First, working from home offers significant benefits in terms of flexibility and focus. Without the daily commute, employees save time and energy that can be redirected toward their work. In my experience working for a marketing company, I found that I could complete writing tasks 30% faster at home because there were fewer interruptions from colleagues. Additionally, the comfort of working in one’s own space can reduce stress and improve overall job satisfaction.

However, working entirely from home has its drawbacks. Collaboration and spontaneous brainstorming sessions are harder to replicate through video calls. When our team launched a new product campaign, the most creative ideas came from face-to-face discussions in the office. Moreover, some employees struggle with self-discipline at home, leading to procrastination and blurred boundaries between work and personal life.

This is why I advocate for a hybrid model. Employees can work from home on days when they need deep concentration — such as writing reports or analyzing data — and come to the office for meetings, presentations, and team projects. Companies like Google and Microsoft have already adopted this approach with positive results.

In conclusion, neither working from home nor working in an office is perfect on its own. The ideal solution is a balanced hybrid approach that leverages the strengths of both arrangements. By giving employees the flexibility to choose where they work based on their tasks, companies can maximize productivity while maintaining team cohesion.

Contoh jawaban skor 2 (limited):

I think work from home is better. Because we can sleep more and no need go to office. Office is boring and have many people talk. At home we can work comfortable.

But sometimes office is good because can meet friends. So I think both is okay.

Masalah: Terlalu pendek, grammar errors signifikan, tidak ada contoh spesifik, argumentasi lemah, tidak terstruktur.

Rubrik Penilaian Essay

Skor	Kriteria
5	Clear position, well-developed arguments with examples, excellent organization, strong language use, minimal errors
4	Clear position, good arguments, organized structure, good language with minor errors
3	Position stated but not fully developed, some organization, adequate language, some errors
2	Unclear position, limited development, poor organization, frequent grammar errors
1	Barely addresses the prompt, very limited writing, severe grammar issues
0	No response, completely off-topic, or copied the prompt

Tips untuk Essay

• Struktur 5 paragraf: Introduction → Argument 1 → Argument 2 → Counter-argument/Nuance → Conclusion
• State your position clearly di paragraf pertama
• Gunakan specific examples — jangan cuma “I think…” tapi kasih contoh nyata
• Transition words: However, Moreover, Additionally, In conclusion, On the other hand
• Target 300+ kata — di bawah 200 kata hampir pasti skor rendah
• Sisakan 3-5 menit untuk proofread — cek grammar, spelling, dan coherence

Perkuat grammar kamu dengan mempelajari pola-pola grammar TOEIC yang sering diuji.

Strategi Waktu untuk TOEIC Writing

Tipe Soal	Waktu Tersedia	Strategi
Picture Sentences (5 soal)	8 menit total	~1.5 menit per soal. Tulis cepat, check grammar sekali.
Written Request (2 soal)	10 menit per soal	2 menit baca & identify tasks, 6 menit tulis, 2 menit proofread.
Opinion Essay (1 soal)	30 menit	3 menit brainstorm & outline, 22 menit tulis, 5 menit proofread.

Common Grammar Mistakes yang Menurunkan Skor

Berdasarkan data dari test center, ini kesalahan grammar paling sering yang bikin skor turun:

• Subject-verb agreement: “She go” → “She goes”, “They is” → “They are”
• Missing articles: “I work in office” → “I work in an office”
• Wrong tense: “Yesterday I go” → “Yesterday I went”
• Run-on sentences: Kalimat terlalu panjang tanpa proper punctuation
• Fragment: Kalimat tidak lengkap, missing subject atau verb
• Spelling: “definately” → “definitely”, “recieve” → “receive”

Cek level skor untuk tahu standar skor writing yang kamu targetkan.

FAQ: Pertanyaan Seputar TOEIC Writing

Kesimpulan

TOEIC Writing menguji kemampuan menulis kamu dalam 3 level kompleksitas — dari kalimat sederhana, balasan email, sampai essay argumentatif. Kunci skor tinggi: grammar yang akurat, task completion yang lengkap, dan argumentasi yang terstruktur.

Nggak ada shortcut. Satu-satunya cara untuk jago TOEIC Writing adalah latihan menulis secara konsisten. Tapi dengan contoh soal dan rubrik yang sudah kamu punya dari artikel ini, setidaknya kamu tahu exactly apa yang dinilai dan bagaimana cara memaksimalkan skor.

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