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 advise.
The board of directors advise to the CEO was to talk to the media.
This would have been easier if I had taken your advice.
If you can take advise then you have an advantage over most people.
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.
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.
The boxer tried to allude his opponent with his fancy footwork.
Question 3
60% answer correctly
Which of the following sentences is not gramatically correct?
What effect did the storm have on your business?
Did the storm affect your business?
Don`t allow your negative opinion of his wife to effect your opinion of him.
The bright sun is affecting my eyes and making it difficult to drive.