PSEE Written Communication 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The department's budget was approved yesterday.

Answer

The departments' budget was approved yesterday.

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The departments budget was approved yesterday.

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The departments's budget was approved yesterday.

Question 2

Identify the error in: 'Between you and I, the new policy seems unfair.'

Accepted Answer

'I' should be 'me'

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'seems' should be 'seem'

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'Between' should be 'Among'

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'unfair' is too informal

Question 3

Which sentence best avoids passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The processing team made mistakes.

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Mistakes were made by the processing team.

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It was found that mistakes had been made.

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Mistakes have been identified as having been made.

Question 4

Choose the word that is spelled correctly.

Accepted Answer

occurrence

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occurance

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occurrance

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occurence

Question 5

Which sentence is correctly written?

Accepted Answer

Neither the manager nor the employees were consulted.

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Neither the manager nor the employees was consulted.

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Neither the manager nor the employees is consulted.

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Neither the manager or the employees were consulted.

Question 6

Which is an example of jargon that should be avoided in public-facing government documents?

Accepted Answer

Utilize the extant regulatory framework to operationalize compliance deliverables.

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Please submit your application by the deadline.

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The office will be closed on statutory holidays.

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Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.