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