Civil Service Grammar Practice Test Results

Question 1
39% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
He started sweating when exposed to Summer`s hot breath.
This is the third time that I have been sick this Spring.
My favorite season is summer.
Are you going to the Autumn Harvest Festival?
Question 2
68% answer correctly
Which one of these sentences is gramatically correct?
Repeat customers will receive free drinks, chocolates, flowers, programs, e.t.c. when they arrive.
Repeat customers will receive free drinks, chocolates, flowers, programs, etc. when they arrive.
Repeat customers will receive free drinks, chocolates, flowers, programs, ect. when they arrive.
Repeat customers will receive free drinks, chocolates, flowers, programs, etc when they arrive.
Question 3
60% answer correctly
Which of the following is gramatically correct?
This would have been easier if I had taken your advice.
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.
If you can take advise then you have an advantage over most people.