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.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advise.
If you can take advise then you have an advantage over most people.
The board of directors advise to the CEO was to talk to the media.
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
60% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
Did the storm affect your business?
The bright sun is affecting my eyes and making it difficult to drive.
Don`t allow your negative opinion of his wife to effect your opinion of him.
What effect did the storm have on your business?