Civil Service Exam Grammar and Correct Usage 2

Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The number of applicants has increased this year.

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The committee have reached their decision.

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Neither the manager nor the employees was informed.

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Each of the reports were submitted on time.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that contains NO grammatical errors.

Accepted Answer

Fewer employees were absent this quarter than last.

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Between you and I, this policy needs revision.

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The supervisor gave the assignment to John and myself.

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The data shows that productivity has improved.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The report is due Friday; however, an extension may be granted.

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The meeting was productive; and we finished early.

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Please bring the following items; pens, paper, and folders.

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The office will close at 5:00; PM today.

Question 4

Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Accepted Answer

The training covered report writing, data entry, and customer service.

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The clerk was responsible for filing, answering phones, and to sort mail.

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The job requires attention to detail, strong communication, and being organized.

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She enjoys reading, to swim, and cooking.

Question 5

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The new policy will _____ all departments equally.'

Accepted Answer

affect

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effect

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affective

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effective

Question 6

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the possessive?

Accepted Answer

The employees' lounge is on the third floor.

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The employes lounge is on the third floor.

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The employee's lounge is on the third floor, shared by one worker.

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The employees's lounge is on the third floor.