Civil Service Grammar Practice Test Results

Question 1
60% answer correctly
Which of the following is gramatically correct?
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.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advise.
Question 2
37% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is gramatically correct?
She didn`t mention them specifically, but eluded to their past difficulties.
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.
Question 3
60% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
What effect did the storm have on your business?
The bright sun is affecting my eyes and making it difficult to drive.
Did the storm affect your business?
Don`t allow your negative opinion of his wife to effect your opinion of him.