Texas Civil Service Exam Grammar and Writing Skills 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report was thorough; it covered every incident detail.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the employees is required to attend the training.

Answer

Indefinite pronouns like 'each' always take a singular verb.

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'The department must ______ its records annually.'

Accepted Answer

alter

Answer

'Alter' means to change, while 'altar' is a noun referring to a raised platform used in ceremonies.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

After completing the form, the officer submitted it promptly.

Answer

The subject 'the officer' correctly performs the action described in the introductory phrase.

Question 5

Which option correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause?

Accepted Answer

Before the shift ended, the supervisor reviewed all reports.

Answer

A comma is placed after an introductory dependent clause before the main clause.

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