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.
If you can take advise then you have an advantage over most people.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advice.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advise.
Question 2
37% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is gramatically correct?
The boxer tried to allude his opponent with his fancy footwork.
He eluded that there might be a surprise waiting for her on the kitchen table.
The bank robber successfully eluded capture for a few hours after the crime.
She didn`t mention them specifically, but eluded to their past difficulties.
Question 3
48% answer correctly
Which one of these sentences is gramatically correct?
The suspect is a unknown clown riding a unicycle.
She was trying to become a FBI agent.
If you have the money you can buy a house in an hour.
It would be a honor to sing the national anthem.