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.
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.
Question 2
37% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is gramatically correct?
The boxer tried to allude his opponent with his fancy footwork.
She didn`t mention them specifically, but eluded to their past difficulties.
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.
Question 3
58% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
If you use a quote in your paper make sure to properly cite the source.
Your face is a site for sore eyes!
After the operation her sight returned to normal.
That vacant lot is the site of the new shopping mall.