[ CSE 26 ] CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION REVIEWER XXVI - Verbal Ability

Civil Service Exam Reviewer

Instructions:

Please answer each question to the best of your ability. Each question is multiple choice, and only one answer per question is correct. Select the most appropriate answer from the options provided. There are 20 questions in total.

When you have completed all questions, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the page to see your score. Good luck!

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

A) The group of students are planning a trip.
B) Neither the teacher nor the students was happy with the decision.
C) Each of the employees is responsible for their own work.
D) The data were inconclusive, so further tests is required.

Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to "enigmatic"?

A) Mysterious
B) Obvious
C) Transparent
D) Simple

Which sentence contains an error in parallel structure?

A) She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.
B) The new policy will help businesses grow, expand, and create jobs.
C) He prefers to swim, running, and cycling for exercise.
D) They are excited about visiting the museum and seeing the new exhibit.

What is the best revision of the following sentence? "The manager and his team works efficiently."

A) The manager, together with his team, work efficiently.
B) The manager and his team working efficiently.
C) The manager and his team work efficiently.
D) The manager and team is working efficiently.

Which word best completes the sentence? "His proposal was met with ______ from the committee."

A) admiration
B) skepticism
C) enthusiasm
D) celebration

Which of the following is a grammatically correct sentence?

A) Me and him went to the store yesterday.
B) I did not know who she was talking about.
C) She and I went to the same high school.
D) Her and I are best friends.

Which sentence contains an error in the use of "fewer" or "less"?

A) There are fewer cars on the road today.
B) She drank less cups of coffee this morning.
C) Fewer students signed up for the class this semester.
D) We have less time to finish the project.

Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb tense?

A) By the time we arrived, the meeting had already ended.
B) She was happy because she wins the award.
C) They were playing soccer when the rain starts.
D) I will finish my homework yesterday.

Which word most closely means "aberration"?

A) Perfection
B) Deviation
C) Consistency
D) Harmony

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

A) I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread and butter.
B) The car, which was red, sped past me.
C) He said "I will be there soon".
D) We will meet at five, however, the time might change.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the sentence: "The CEO expressed his dismay over the company's financial losses."?

A) Joyful
B) Indifferent
C) Concerned
D) Sarcastic

Which word best completes the sentence? "The scientist's discovery was met with both excitement and ______."

A) skepticism
B) celebration
C) confusion
D) regret

Which sentence contains an error in verb tense?

A) She had already left by the time I arrived.
B) By the time he gets here, we will have finished the task.
C) They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
D) He was walking home and hears a loud noise.

Which word is closest in meaning to "altruistic"?

A) Selfish
B) Selfless
C) Greedy
D) Ambitious

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier?

A) Walking along the beach, the sunset was beautiful.
B) After the meeting, we went to lunch.
C) The cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds fly by.
D) He carefully opened the letter, excited to read the news.

Which word best completes the sentence? "Her presentation was both informative and ______."

A) boredom
B) engaging
C) confuse
D) apathetic

Which sentence contains an error in parallel structure?

A) She likes to run, swim, and biking on weekends.
B) He enjoys reading books, watching movies, and playing sports.
C) The job requires patience, dedication, and a positive attitude.
D) They plan to travel, explore new places, and learn about different cultures.

Which of the following words is an antonym of "lucid"?

A) Clear
B) Confused
C) Transparent
D) Obvious

Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of "affect" or "effect"?

A) The weather had a negative affect on our plans.
B) The new policy had a positive effect on employee morale.
C) The medicine didn't have any side affects.
D) The speech effected the entire audience deeply.

Which word most closely means "ubiquitous"?

A) Omnipresent
B) Rare
C) Uncommon
D) Hidden

Result

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