Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Grammar and Sentence Completion 3

Question 1

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The findings ______ that further action is needed.'

Accepted Answer

indicate

Answer

'The findings' is a plural subject, so it takes the plural verb 'indicate' (no 's'). 'Indicates' would be singular.

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

The data show a significant increase in productivity.

Answer

'Data' is the plural of 'datum.' In formal usage, 'data show' (plural verb) is grammatically correct.

Question 3

Select the correct word: 'She was ______ by her colleagues for her contribution.'

Accepted Answer

commended

Answer

'Commended' means to be formally praised. 'Commanded' means ordered. 'Commented' means remarked on. 'Commended' fits the context of recognition.

Question 4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Having reviewed the evidence, the panel reached a verdict.

Answer

The participial phrase 'Having reviewed the evidence' must be followed by the subject who did the reviewing. Only option A correctly matches the panel to the action.

Question 5

Choose the correct option: 'The report was well-written, ______ it contained some errors.'

Accepted Answer

although

Answer

'Although' introduces a contrast — the report was well-written despite containing errors. The other words indicate consequence or addition, not contrast.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Grammar and Sentence Completion 3