Reading Comprehension and Grammar Flashcards
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Read the passage: 'Public records in Ohio are generally available for inspection under the Ohio Public Records Act. However, certain records, such as medical files and law enforcement investigation materials, are exempt from disclosure.' Which of the following records is EXEMPT from disclosure?
Answer: Ongoing law enforcement investigation materials
The passage explicitly lists law enforcement investigation materials as exempt from disclosure.
Choose the sentence that uses apostrophes correctly:
Answer: The department's report was submitted on time.
One department possesses the report, so 'department's' (singular possessive) is correct.
Select the best word to replace 'got' in this sentence: 'The office got many complaints about parking.'
Answer: received
'Received' is a more precise and professional word meaning the office was the recipient of complaints.
Read the paragraph: 'Employees who wish to appeal a performance rating must submit a written request within 15 calendar days of receiving the rating. Late requests will not be considered.' What is the time limit for filing an appeal?
Answer: 15 calendar days
The paragraph clearly states the appeal must be filed within 15 calendar days of receiving the rating.
Which sentence is written in the active voice?
Answer: The analyst filed the report.
In 'The analyst filed the report,' the subject ('analyst') performs the action, making it active voice.
Read the sentence: 'Despite the inclement weather, the office remained open and fully operational.' What does 'inclement' most likely mean?
Answer: Severe or harsh
'Inclement weather' refers to severe or unpleasant weather conditions such as storms or heavy snow.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence:
Answer: We will review the application; however, a decision may take several weeks.
A conjunctive adverb like 'however' joining two independent clauses requires a semicolon before it and a comma after it.