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 advise.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advice.
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.
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
58% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
Your face is a site for sore eyes!
That vacant lot is the site of the new shopping mall.
If you use a quote in your paper make sure to properly cite the source.
After the operation her sight returned to normal.