Ohio Civil Service Exam Reading Comprehension and Grammar 2

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The Ohio Department of Transportation issues road closure notices at least 48 hours in advance except in emergency situations, where closures may occur without prior notice.' According to the passage, when may closures occur without prior notice?

Accepted Answer

In emergency situations

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When planned maintenance is scheduled

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When closures last fewer than 24 hours

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When alternative routes are available

Question 2

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The supervisor gave the report to Tom and me.

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The supervisor gave the report to Tom and I.

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The supervisor gave the report to I and Tom.

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The supervisor gave the report to me and Tom's.

Question 3

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The agency must ______ its records annually to ensure accuracy.'

Accepted Answer

write

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right

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rite

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wright

Question 4

Read the sentence: 'All employees, regardless of department, must complete the mandatory ethics training by December 31.' What does 'regardless of department' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Every employee in any department must complete training

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Only department heads must complete training

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Employees may skip training if their department is exempt

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Training is optional for certain departments

Question 5

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

Before the deadline, please submit your application.

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Please submit your application, before the deadline.

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Please submit, your application before the deadline.

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Please submit your application before, the deadline.

Question 6

Read the memo excerpt: 'Employees are encouraged to report safety hazards promptly. Failure to report known hazards may result in disciplinary action.' What is the main purpose of this memo?

Accepted Answer

To encourage prompt hazard reporting and note consequences of failing to do so

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To explain how to identify safety hazards

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To describe the disciplinary process

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To announce new safety equipment

Question 7

Select the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The committee reached a ______ on the new policy.'

Accepted Answer

consensus

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concensus

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consensis

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concensis