Civil Service Grammar Practice Test Results

Question 1
60% answer correctly
Which of the following is gramatically correct?
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.
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 boxer tried to allude his opponent with his fancy footwork.
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.
She didn`t mention them specifically, but eluded to their past difficulties.
Question 3
58% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
That vacant lot is the site of the new shopping mall.
Your face is a site for sore eyes!
After the operation her sight returned to normal.
If you use a quote in your paper make sure to properly cite the source.