More Civil Service Exam Grammar Exercises

Welcome to the grammar exercise section, tailored to help you prepare for the Philippine Civil Service Exam! Whether you’re aiming for the Sub-Professional or Professional level, mastering English grammar is essential to pass the exam. In this blog post, we’ll delve into various aspects of grammar that often appear on the exam, ensuring you’re well-equipped to tackle any language-related questions you may encounter during the test.

These exercises are meticulously crafted to test your understanding of fundamental grammar rules commonly assessed in the Civil Service Exam. Each question presents a sentence with multiple options for the correct verb form or tense. By carefully selecting the appropriate answer, you’ll reinforce your ability to construct grammatically correct sentences.  From pronoun agreement to verb tense consistency, each question targets a specific concept crucial for constructing clear and coherent sentences. Whether you’re a seasoned exam-taker or just beginning your preparation journey, engaging with these exercises will undoubtedly bolster your command of the English language and boost your confidence on exam day.

So, let’s embark on this linguistic journey together, sharpening our grammar skills and paving the way for success in the Philippine Civil Service Exam. Get ready to tackle these exercises head-on and elevate your language proficiency to new heights!

CSE Grammar and Correct Usage Questions

Here are some Civil Service Exam grammar questions that you can practice on to improve your skills. These exercises can definitely help you pass the exam in just one take.

1. Many veterinarians believe that a cat and ____ paws can be a carrier of rabies.

1. their                              c. its
2. it’s                                 d. the                              e. those

2. ____ Nina who scolded the naughty old man.

1. It is                                c. Its
2. It was                            d. It has                         e. It is

3. Please give me one of ____ hot pancakes that you made.

1. them                              c. this
2. those                             d. that                           e. many

4. Neither of my aunts knew that chocolate broccoli cookies were a good way to increase _____ intake of vitamin C.

1. her                                 c. their
2. her’s                               d. her                            e. they’re

5. The troupe of jugglers shocked _____ audience with many death-defying stunts and performances.

1. their                              c. theirs
2. they’re                          d. it’s                             e. its

6. Please present a senior citizen card ____ you can be placed on the priority lane.

1. so                                   c. and
2. but                                 d. if                               e. yet

7. You will not be accommodated in a 5-star casino ____ you have enough funds.

1. but                                 c. or
2. yet                                 d. unless                             e. because

8. The team of researchers _____ diligently for months to compile their findings into a comprehensive report

1. has                                    c. had
2. have                                 d. were                             e. was

9. Tanya _____ rather not invest her time, or even savings in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.

1. would                            c. won’t
2. could                             d. don’t                                e. should

10. Social media, online tutorials, and vlogging along with the rise of so-called “internet gurus” _____ led us to an information overload.

1. have                            c. has
2. had                             d. haven’t                                e. are

11. Being an adult involves too much stress. I wish I _____ a child again.

1. be                                c. am
2. was                             d. are                                      e. were

12. There were no buyers of lemons but a basket of apples _____ been sold.

1. haven’t                       c. has
2. have                            d. are                                      e. having

13. I was expecting Mitch to be early but she _____ me that she would be late.

1. told                              c. says
2. tell                               d. said                                     e. saying

14. In the late 1990s when the dot-com boom turned sour, many people wrote _____  the internet as just another fad.

1. at                               c. on
2. in                              d. off                                    e. out

15. The ripe fruits in the basket ____ ready and will be served to the guests shortly.

1. is                                 c. was
2. are                              d. were                               e. out

16. The new library, along with its state-of-the-art facilities, _____ a haven for book lovers.

1. is                                 c. were
2. are                              d. has                               e. have

17. Each of the students _____ a copy of the textbook for the course.

1. need                            c. needing
2. needs                          d. needed                            e. needs to

18. The box of chocolates _____ a gift from her grandmother.

1. have                           c. was
2. are                             d. were                               e. has

19. The group of musicians _____ performing at the concert tomorrow.

1. is                                 c. was
2. are                              d. were                               e. have

20. The committee members _____ on the issue at length before reaching a decision.

1. debate                                 c. debating
2. debates                               d. debated                               e. debates about

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