NYC Written Comprehension and Expression 3

Question 1

Which sentence most clearly and concisely conveys the intended meaning?

Accepted Answer

The project missed the deadline because of insufficient staffing.

Answer

Due to the fact that there was a lack of sufficient staffing resources, the project was unable to be completed by the deadline.

Answer

The deadline for the project was not met on account of staff being not enough in number.

Answer

Staffing insufficiency caused the project deadline to experience non-completion.

Question 2

Read this instruction: 'Employees must complete Form A prior to submitting Form B, unless Form C has already been approved, in which case Form B may be submitted directly.' An employee has an approved Form C. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Submit Form B directly without completing Form A first.

Answer

Complete Form A, then submit Form B.

Answer

Submit Form C again before submitting Form B.

Answer

Complete both Form A and Form C before submitting Form B.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Walking through the lobby, the security alarm suddenly went off.

Answer

Running to catch the bus, Officer Chen dropped her radio.

Answer

Having reviewed the file, the supervisor approved the request.

Answer

After completing the training, the officer received certification.

Question 4

A report includes: 'The suspect fled northbound on Broadway before turning eastbound on 42nd Street, where he was apprehended.' Which word best replaces 'apprehended' for a general public notice?

Accepted Answer

Caught

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Detained

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Incapacitated

Answer

Neutralized

Question 5

Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The manager gave her ________ approval for the project.'

Accepted Answer

explicit

Answer

explict

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explisit

Answer

explicite

Question 6

What is the purpose of the topic sentence in a formal paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce and state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

To provide supporting evidence for the conclusion

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To summarize the entire report

Answer

To transition to the next paragraph

Question 7

A civil service regulation reads: 'No employee shall engage in any outside employment that is incompatible with the proper discharge of official duties.' An employee wants to do freelance work unrelated to their government job on weekends. Based on this regulation, what must they consider?

Accepted Answer

Whether the outside work interferes with their official duties

Answer

Whether the outside work is on government property

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Whether they will earn more than their government salary

Answer

Whether the outside work involves similar skills to their government job