Civil Service Grammar Practice Test Results

Question 1
60% answer correctly
Which of the following is gramatically correct?
This would have been easier if I had taken your advice.
The board of directors advise to the CEO was to talk to the media.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advise.
If you can take advise then you have an advantage over most people.
Question 2
37% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is gramatically correct?
The bank robber successfully eluded capture for a few hours after the crime.
He eluded that there might be a surprise waiting for her on the kitchen table.
The boxer tried to allude his opponent with his fancy footwork.
She didn`t mention them specifically, but eluded to their past difficulties.
Question 3
27% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
That is a good idea in principle.
The prosecutor summed up his principle point in his closing statement.
He was recently promoted to principal.
The principal objective is to increase awareness of the issue.