Civil Service Exam Verbal Reasoning: Grammar Usage 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?

Accepted Answer

By the time the audit begins, we will have completed all the reports.

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By the time the audit begins, we will complete all the reports.

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By the time the audit begins, we completed all the reports.

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By the time the audit begins, we are completing all the reports.

Question 2

Identify the sentence containing a dangling modifier.

Accepted Answer

Walking through the office, the new furniture caught my eye.

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After reviewing the documents, the supervisor approved the request.

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The clerk filed the reports that were submitted on Monday.

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Because the deadline was approaching, the team worked overtime.

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct apostrophe use?

Accepted Answer

The children's play area was recently expanded.

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The two manager's offices were renovated.

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Its important to submit the form by Friday.

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The committee made it's final decision.

Question 4

Choose the sentence that uses active voice.

Accepted Answer

The committee reviewed the proposal and submitted recommendations.

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The new regulations were implemented by the department head.

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All leave requests must be approved by supervisors.

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The report was completed ahead of schedule.

Question 5

Which correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

Three departments exceeded their targets: Sales, Marketing, and Operations.

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The office needs: more staff, better equipment, and training.

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She said: that the meeting would be postponed.

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The results were: inconclusive.

Question 6

Which sentence avoids redundancy?

Accepted Answer

The report provided a brief summary of the findings.

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The final outcome of the investigation was announced.

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She made a personal visit to the office herself.

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We need to cooperate together to meet the deadline.