PSEE Written Communication

Question 1

Which sentence is grammatically correct and most appropriate for a formal government document?

Accepted Answer

The report, which was submitted last week, has been reviewed by the director.

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The report, which was submitted last week, have been reviewed by the director.

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The report which was submitted last week has been reviewed by the director.

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The report was submitted last week and the director have reviewed it.

Question 2

Choose the most concise and clear version: 'Due to the fact that the budget has been reduced, it will be necessary for us to cut costs.'

Accepted Answer

Because the budget has been reduced, we must cut costs.

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In view of the budget reduction that has occurred, cost cutting will be needed.

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The budget being reduced means cost reductions will be necessary for us.

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The reduction of the budget is the reason why we must cut costs now.

Question 3

A colleague drafted: 'The committee will meet on Tuesday, March 12th, at 10 a.m. in the morning.' What is wrong with this sentence?

Accepted Answer

'in the morning' is redundant with 'a.m.'

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'a.m.' should be 'AM' in formal documents.

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'March 12th' should be 'March 12.'

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The sentence needs a direct object.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The policy will ___ everyone in the department.'

Accepted Answer

affect

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effect

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impact on

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effecting

Question 5

Which version uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

The manager's duties include reviewing files, attending meetings, and supervising staff.

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The manager's duties include reviewing files, to attend meetings, and the supervision of staff.

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The manager's duties include to review files, attending meetings, and staff supervision.

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The manager's duties include file review, to attend meetings, and supervising of staff.

Question 6

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The director, however, did not approve the proposal.

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The director however, did not approve the proposal.

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The director, however did not approve the proposal.

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The director however did not approve the proposal.