PSEE Spelling and Language Mechanics 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

After reviewing the proposal, the supervisor approved it.

Answer

A comma should follow an introductory adverbial clause, as in 'After reviewing the proposal, the supervisor approved it.'

Question 2

Which sentence uses subject-verb agreement correctly?

Accepted Answer

Neither the director nor the staff were notified.

Answer

When using 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it — 'staff' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

Question 3

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Privilege

Answer

'Privilege' is spelled p-r-i-v-i-l-e-g-e, with no 'd' in the word.

Question 4

Which option correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession for a single department?

Accepted Answer

The department's budget was approved.

Answer

For singular possession, the apostrophe comes before the 's': 'department's' shows one department owns the budget.

Question 5

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Liaison

Answer

'Liaison' is the correct spelling: l-i-a-i-s-o-n, borrowed from French and retaining its unusual vowel sequence.

PSEE - Public Service Entrance Exam Practice Test