Clerical Exams CLERICAL Vocabulary & Grammar

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The committee is meeting tomorrow.

Answer

The committee are meeting tomorrow.

Answer

The committee were meeting tomorrow.

Answer

The committee be meeting tomorrow.

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Accommodate

Answer

Accomodate

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Acomodate

Answer

Acommodate

Question 3

Choose the correct word: 'Please _____ the report to all department heads.'

Accepted Answer

disseminate

Answer

disburse

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disperse

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distribute

Question 4

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the meeting was cancelled.

Answer

Between you and I, the meeting was cancelled.

Answer

Between you and myself, the meeting was cancelled.

Answer

Between you and mine, the meeting was cancelled.

Question 5

What does the word 'expedite' mean in a clerical context?

Accepted Answer

To speed up a process

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To delay a process

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To cancel a request

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To duplicate a document

Question 6

Which punctuation is correct for a business letter closing?

Accepted Answer

Sincerely,

Answer

Sincerely.

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Sincerely;

Answer

Sincerely: