[ CSE 27 ] CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION REVIEWER XXVII - Grammar

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 sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

A) The students and the teacher were excited for the trip.
B) Neither the cat nor the dogs have been fed yet.
C) The manager, as well as her assistants, is attending the meeting.
D) The group of tourists are visiting the museum today.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

A) We need apples, oranges, and bananas for the recipe.
B) The report was finished, and submitted, on time.
C) He likes to read books write poetry and play guitar.
D) We went to the store bought groceries and cooked dinner.

Which of the following sentences has a misplaced modifier?

A) She enjoys running every morning before work.
B) While reading the book, the phone rang loudly.
C) He carefully placed the vase on the shelf.
D) They quickly finished their homework and went to bed.

Which word best completes the sentence? "The committee has decided to ______ the decision."

A) reverse
B) reveres
C) reversing
D) reserve

Which sentence is written correctly?

A) He don't know the answer to the question.
B) She doesn't like waking up early in the morning.
C) We doesn't have enough time to finish the project.
D) They doesn't understand the problem.

Which sentence uses the correct form of "its" or "it's"?

A) The dog wagged its tail happily.
B) It's bowl is in the kitchen.
C) The company is known for it's excellent service.
D) Its raining outside right now.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) My favorite hobbies are reading, painting, and hiking.
B) She loves to eat ice cream, cookies, and cakes.
C) He works, at the bank, during the week.
D) We went to the store, and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Which sentence is written correctly?

A) Neither of the students were late for class.
B) Either of the solutions is acceptable.
C) Every one of the books are on sale.
D) None of the employees has submitted their report.

Which of the following sentences contains an error in verb tense?

A) They was walking down the street when it started to rain.
B) She had already left by the time we arrived.
C) He will finish his homework before dinner.
D) We were watching a movie when the power went out.

Which word best completes the sentence? "The company is known for ______ excellent customer service."

A) his
B) its
C) it's
D) their

Which sentence contains an error in the use of comparatives?

A) She is more taller than her brother.
B) This book is better than the other one.
C) He is more interested in science than in math.
D) The exam was harder than we expected.

Which of the following sentences is written in passive voice?

A) The book was read by the entire class.
B) She wrote the essay in one sitting.
C) The teacher explained the lesson clearly.
D) The children played outside for hours.

Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?

A) She enjoys running, to swim, and biking.
B) He likes reading, writing, and painting.
C) They went shopping, to the park, and ate lunch.
D) We planned to go hiking, swimming, and we would also have a picnic.

Which word best completes the sentence? "She has always been ______ to trying new foods."

A) aversion
B) open
C) disinterest
D) hesitant

Which sentence contains a comma splice?

A) She was tired, she went to bed early.
B) We stayed up late and watched a movie.
C) He didn't like the soup, so he ordered a sandwich.
D) They went to the concert and had a great time.

Which of the following sentences contains an error in the use of "who" or "whom"?

A) Whom did you see at the party?
B) Who is going to the meeting?
C) With whom did you speak?
D) Who did you ask to help?

Which sentence uses the correct form of the word "lie" or "lay"?

A) I need to lay down for a while.
B) She lies down every afternoon to rest.
C) He is laying in bed, watching TV.
D) They layed the book on the table before leaving.

Which sentence contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

A) The dogs are barking at the neighbors.
B) Each of the students has submitted their assignment.
C) The team is working hard to win the championship.
D) Everyone in the class have completed the exam.

Which word best completes the sentence? "The lawyer presented a ______ case in court."

A) strongness
B) strong
C) strengthen
D) stronger

Which sentence uses correct parallel structure?

A) She likes cooking, baking, and cleaning.
B) He enjoys reading books, to play guitar, and writing stories.
C) They love traveling, to take pictures, and exploring new cultures.
D) The job requires patience, dedication, and to work hard.

Result

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