Ohio Civil Service Exam Reading Comprehension and Grammar 5

Question 1

Read the policy statement: 'An employee shall not use state property for personal gain or for any purpose not related to official state business.' Which of the following would VIOLATE this policy?

Accepted Answer

Using a state printer to print personal résumés

Answer

Printing personal résumés is a personal use unrelated to official state business, violating the policy.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Having completed the training, the certificate was awarded to John.

Answer

The certificate cannot review training; the modifier 'Having completed the training' illogically modifies 'certificate' instead of 'John.'

Question 3

Choose the correct form: 'The manager asked that each employee ______ a copy of the new handbook.'

Accepted Answer

receive

Answer

After 'asked that,' the subjunctive mood requires the base form 'receive' without an -s ending.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'When responding to a citizen inquiry, staff should acknowledge the request within two business days and provide a full response within ten business days. If additional time is needed, staff must notify the citizen in writing.' What must staff do if they cannot respond fully within ten days?

Accepted Answer

Notify the citizen in writing that more time is needed

Answer

The passage states staff must notify the citizen in writing if additional time beyond ten business days is needed.

Question 5

Select the word that correctly completes the sentence: 'The board will ______ the budget proposal at next week's meeting.'

Accepted Answer

alter

Answer

'Alter' means to change or modify, which is the correct word in this context.

Ohio Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Ohio Civil Service Exam Practice Test

Ohio Civil Service Exam Reading Comprehension and Grammar 5