Procice Test 1 CHAPTER 8 4VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS Choose the correct vocabulary word to complete each of the following sentences. 1, The newspaper a. abolished b. invalidated ec. retracted — 40 tale it mde ev disaviw it @. annulled ‘the statement made in the article because it was incorrectly stated. &. ‘The proposition was read, and the committee was asked to vote on the issue; Connor decided wo. from the vote, a. tackle b. undermine abstain — fe Yefrnivt frm srmcHtiny 4. desabilize 5. ‘Typically, computer designs reach within six months. a. division b. discord obsolescence — state Ht being nitdated a secrecy 4. For information about making a sound investment, you should get advice from a/an. @ prospectus — n gublishtd rayort of a business b. entrepreneur c. teller 4. cashier The new congressman was considered a Decause he refused to follow his party’ plat- form on nearly every issue. a. mentor Db. maverick — litical independant , nmnomigeriist , free spirit protagonist d. visionary 6. School calendars were originally based om a/an lifestyle, where all family members needed to be availabe to help in the fields a. business b. technological scientific d. agrarian _ having + do vi) agrioulbare ey farming‘VOCABULARY FOR GIVIL SERVIOE TESTS D CHAPTER & Practice Test 1 7. The project seemed both and beneficial, and the office staff supported it enthusiastically. a. implacable : bo feasible — prackica!, mawagcabit , Cenverient savory irreparable 8. Ethan, a___ young worker, diligently replaced all ofthe researc files atthe end of every dy. a. exudite i. insighefal ¢ meticulous — (Hurtely cencemned w) details 4. sagacious 8. His Iehavioe made hit soc cl a. beguiling Bb. receding © forlorn a puerie — fe be fv Uke child 10. The ‘young woman gave generously to many worthy causes. i henevolent — crite giving © gregarious 4. personable ish and immature. nh. the pediatrie nurse fed the premature baby. Carelessly Precariously Gingerly — delicately ‘Wantonly aoee 18. The furniture in the attic turned out to be a veritable ‘of valuable antiques. reproof bonanza — Gravee of great We Hf yinspority Bose rubble 1B. Choosing to her estate tothe literacy foundation, she was able to help those who could not read, confiscate - eliminate b ce bequeath — ty gash it 4a another when yom die exactProtice Test 1 CHAPTER 8 4VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS 1A. Her haughty and 2. poignant . nocturnal ©. amicable 4. supercilions — 1 sitmd avreqan’ superinity 18. donations from a generous but anonymous benefactor were received every year at the children’s hospital. 2. Magnanimous — noble in mintd #¢ heart b._Parsimonions ©. Prudent dd. Diplomatic manner was not appealing to her constituents. Read the following passage and respond to the questions that follow. “Today, bicycles are elegantly simple machines that are common all over the globe. Many people ride bieyeles for recreation while others use them 2s a means of transportation. The first bieyele, called a draivenne, was invented in Germany in 1818 by Baron Karl de Draid de Sauerbrun. Because it was made of wood, the draisienne was not very durable nor did it have pedals. Riders moved it by pushing their feet against the ground. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish blacksmith, invented a much better bieyele. Macmillan’ also used foot-operated cranks similar to pedals so his bicyele could be ridden ata quick pace. It did not look much like the modern bieycle because its back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. Although Macmillan’s bicycle could be ridden easi produced in large numbers. In 1861, Frenchman Pierre Michaux and his brother Ernest invented a bicycle with an improved crank mechanism. They called their bicycle, a velocipede, but most people called ita bone shaker because ofthe jarring effect of the wood and iron frame. Despite the unflat- tering nickname, the velocipede was a hit and the Michaux family made hundreds of the machines annually. Most of them were for fun-seeking young people. “Ten years later, James Starley, an English inventor, made several innovations that revolu- red bicycle design. He ma the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, puta gear on the pedals to make the bieycle more efficient, and lightened the wheels by using ‘wire spokes. Although this bicycle was much lighter and les tiring to ride, it was sill clumsy, extremely top-heavy, and ridden mostly for entertainment. Tewas not until 1874 thatthe firs truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. Invented by another Englishman, H. J. Lawson, this safety bieycle would look familiar to today’ eyclists. ‘The safety bicycle had equalized wheels, which made it much less prone to toppling over. Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the rear wheel. By 1893, the safety bicy- cle had been further improved with air-filled rubber tires, a diamond-shaped frame, and easy ichine had tires with iron rims to keep them from getting worn down, He they were neverVOCABULARY POR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS CHAPTER 8 Proctice Test 1 braking. With the improvements provided by Lawson, bicycles became extremely popular and usefal for transportation. Today they are built, used, and enjoyed all over the world, 16. ‘There is enough information in this passage to show that 1, several people contributed to the development of the modern bicycle. . only a few velocipedes built by the Michaus family are still in existence. cc. for most of the nineteenth century, few people rode bicycles just for Fun, bicycles with wheels of differen res cannot be ridden easily. 17. The first person to use a gear system on bicycles was a. HJ. Lawson. b._ Kirkpatrick Macmillan. cc. Pierre Michaws. d._ James Starley. 1B, This passage was most likely written in order to ‘a, persuade readers to use bieyles for transportation. 'b. describe the problems that bicycle manufacturers encounter. compare bicycles used for fun with bicycles used for transportation, 4. tell readers. litde about the history ofthe bicycle 19, Macmillan added iron rims to the tires of his bieycle to a. add weight to the bieyele make the ttes last longer. make the ride less bumpy. dd. made the ride less tiring. 20. Read the following sentence from the fourth paragraph: “Ten years later, James Staley, an English inventor, made several innovations that revolutionized bicycle design As it is used in the sentence, the word revolutionized most nearly means a. canceled. 1b. transformed, cc. maintained. d. preserved. B1. Which of the following statements from the passage represents the writer’ opinion? a. The safety bieyele would look familiar to today’s cyclists. b. ‘Two hundred years ago, bicycles did not even exist. ‘c. The Michaux brothers called their bieycle a velocipede. 44. Macmillan’s machine had tires with iron rims.Read the directions for each of the following questions carefully and select the word that is the synonym or antonym for the word provided. 8B. A synonym for apathetic is pitiable © chow Wile comet ty Interest indifferent. © suspicions. ne partionlay: interest av Crncern d. evasive. 23. A synonym for surepitousis a expressive. b. secretive emotional. 4. antstc. 2 frees. 5 dis crwrages BA, Anantonym for deterrent is a, encouragement. — insflves ; Marken obstacle proponent. 4. discomfort. 88, An antonym for impertinent is omental Ninde b. rude, crelendes. 4. polite. — cmyterny 86. A synonym for animated is a. abbreviated. ined w) activity tr ager b. efit seeret. d. lively, — filled nf energy 7. A synonym for augment is a. repeal. t b. evaluate. imcvease wv expand ve Se 28. An antonym for /udicrous is a. absurd \ usu b. somber. ©. reasonable. — 1a nval d. charitable.VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE THSTS b CHAPTER 8 Proctice Test 1 An antonym for archaicis a tangible. avlunt 5 twtdnted b. ‘ ancient. ONTeMt 5 oandemprvary d. haunted. A synonym for ninditve is outrageous. \ vungtl b. insulin. & spiteful. — malivions 4. offensive Answer each of the following grammar and usage questions. 31. ‘Which of the following sentences uses the correct pronoun form? a. Doyou think you will work with Jason or Ton this project? guljet: Yr b. Doyouthink you will work with Jason orme on this project? ik: Jase HY Me ‘e. Do you think you will work with Jason or she on this project? 4. Doyou think you will work with Jason or he on this project? Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? a. Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year will compete in this years New York ‘Marathon. b. Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon, last year, will compete in this year’s New York. ‘Marathon. ‘c. Charlotte who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this years New York Marathon, d. Charlotte, who ran in the Boston Marathon last year, will compete in this year's New York ‘Marathon. ‘Which of the following sentences is capitalized correctly? ‘a. ‘The Governor gave a speech at the fourth of July picnic, which was held at morgan'’s b meee ‘gave a speech at the Fourth of July picnic, which was held at Morgan's © a ee Gree peseea aia sana aree ee eum) Beach,PrctceTest1 CHAPTER 8 VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVIGR TESTS 34. Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb form? a. Before learning to read, my sister takes me to the public library. 'b. Before learning to read, my sister wll take me tothe public library. c. Before learning to read, my sister took me to the public library. 4. Before learning to read, my sister has took me to the pubie brary uae: Which of the folfingfetences shows subjec/verb agreement? a. ‘Ther professo7 along with several of her students, is planning to attend the gallery ‘opening tomorrow evening. Cingular vero b. There professor, along with several ofher students, are planning to attend the gallery opening tomorrow evening. “The are professor, along with several ofher students, plan to attend the gallery opening tomorrow evening. 4. ‘The art professor, along with several of her students, have planned to attend the gallery ‘opening tomorrow evening. In which ofthe following sentences is the verb NOT in agreement with the subject? ‘a. Where are the forms you want me to fill out? 1b. Which is the correct form? 4 c. Hereis the forms you need to.complete. —» shawl be: “tere are.” d. There are two people who still need to complete the form. 37. In which of the following sentences is the pronoun incorrect? a. Francine can run much fasterthanme. > g4ster thay 2 'b, Erin and Bob are painting the house by themselves, ‘c. Five members of the team and I will represent our school. 4. Ourncighbors gave us some tomatoes from their garden. 8B. Which ofthe following sentences uses the correct verb form? Only one of the many problems were solved. '. Only one of the many problems was solved. > “tyly tn.”, 6 "was" ©. Only one of the many problems been solved. 4. Only one of the many problems are solved. 39. Which of the following sentences uses punctuation correctly? a. Dr Richard K Brown, CEO of the company, will speak to the scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Wed at 9:00 aw. b. Dr Richard K Brown, C.E.O, of the company, will speak to the scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Wed. at 9:00 A.M Dr Richard K. Brown, C.F.O. of the company, wil speak to the scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Wed. at 9:00 A.M. 4. Dr. Richard K. Brown, C.E.0. of the company, will speak to the scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory on Wed at 9:00 Av.VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVIGR TESTS b CHAPTE Proctice Test 1 Which ofthe following sentences is NOT a run-on sentence? a. He was from a small town, he moved to a very large city. bb. He was from a small town he moved to a very large city. c. Hewas from a small town, but he moved toa very large city. 7 tttYe shruld be A crinma 4. He was from a small town but he moved to a very large city. bufere te cenjunchiet but ‘Choose the correctly spelled word to complete each of the following sentences, 41, Each ofthe new employees has similar a asspiraions . asparations ._aspirrations aspirations ‘The president and the vice president were a ‘compatible b. compatable . commpatible 4. compatibel Iwas skeptical of the claims made by the a. loquations 1. loquacious cc. loquacius dd. loguecious 44, Who is your immediate 2 supervisor supervizor ce. superviser d. supervizer 48. ‘There are two types of. b. poumonia © pnemonia 4. pneumonia viral and bacterialChoose the misspelled word in the questions below. If there are no mistakes, select choice d. 46. 3. ava. 49. 3. illuminate ‘enlighten clarify negate no mistakes - 200logy meterology —> meterr0| anthropology no mistakes sjournment > adjtammat tourmament confinement no mistakes vague srepidston vengence 7 VUN|LANCe, no mistakes |Protice Test 2 CHAPTER 9 4VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS Choose the correct vocabulary word for each of the following sentences. 1. Portland’ oldest citizen was he refused to leave his home, even when he was warned of rising floodwaters. a. recitative b. redundant cc. repatriated 4. recalcitrant — 0 be shibbrrnly rictant Michael and Brendan had such terrific 5 they always seemed to know, without being told, what the other fle a. altereation bi. equilibria & rappore — mutval trust emit Amity 4. symmetry 8. The politician's ‘voice detailed the many projects he planned to tackle once he was in office. a, dlamorous Db. Alocculent c. affable d. fervent — ds qveat timation er ott 4. The audience puzzled over the remark made by the mayoral candidate. obvious exyptic — Mystentus, hidden, enigmatic shrewd conniving poee 8. She shed tears when she heard the tragic news. a, copious — glentignl , abundant b. seant ©. nonchalant 4. genteel 6. After graduation, Charles requested a/an, so that he did not have to pay his school loans immediately a. surrogate 1b. deferment — delay 4. improvementVOCABULARY FOR GIVIL SERVICE TESTS b CHAPTER 9 Proctice Test 2 "7. The non-profit agency bought office supplies using a tax number. a. liability b. exempt — fo Wt tUNsed gre rule, information 4. accountability 8. With this group of personalities, she was sure her party would be s success. a. scintillating — Wriqnt e cyaviling b. mundane . irradiated d. burnished 9. Her ‘remarks were not taken seriously by anyone on the nominating committee. porous b. obsessive c. frivolous — tt werHiy Ht sStvieus alfention d. durable 10. Alkey reference book detailing eyewitness accounts had tohave ‘updates when new infor- mation surfaced, a. subsequent — ¢riirwing a speaticd Hing at erder b. personable rote d. steadfast 11. The National Parks Service, in with its mission, preserves the great outdoors forall covenjoy. a. contention b. amnesty c. conflict . accordance’ — in agrerinutt oy haritniy 18, ‘The exhibit a the botanical gardens isan unusual collection of cacti and other from around the world, a, perennials 1b. succulents — plats Phat have leaves specgicaly fev string water d. tubersProctice Test 2 CHAPTER 9 VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS 13, Although the freeway system continues to grow, it often cannot keep pace with a population. ; a. burgeoning — mitral) 6” new nwt b. beckoning c. capitulating 4. exasperating 1A, With admirable , the renowned orator spoke to the crowd gathered in the lecture hall. - til b. ado finesse — will, taut an cleverness @. tedium 18. The aulvice offered by his friend saved him from making a grave mistake . judicious — fy choy a qued yadqemeent 5 be wise wv caMtsibly metaphorical d. unorthodox Read the following passage and respond to the questions that follow. Altho ‘employees only for classes that are relevant to their position. This is a very limiting policy. ‘A company that reimburses employees for all college credit courses—whether job-related ‘or not—offers a service not only to the employees but to the entire company and greater ‘community ‘One good reason for giving employees unconditional tuition reimbursement is that it shows, the company’ dedication to its employees. In today’s economy, where job security isa thing Jh many companies offer tuition reimbursement, most companies reimburse of the past and employees feel more and more expendable, itis importanc for a company to demonstrate to its employees that it cares. ‘The best way to do this is with conerete invest- ‘ments in the employees and their futures. Inturn, this dedication tothe betterment of company employees will ereate greater employee, loyalty. A company that releases funds to pay for the education ofits employees will get its money back by having employees stay with the company longer. Employee turnover will be reduced because even the employees who do not take advantage of the tuition reimburse ‘ment program will be more loyal to their company—just knowing that their company cares ‘enough to pay for their education invokes loyalty ‘Mose importantly, the company that has an unrestricted tuition reimbursement program «will have higher quality employees. Although these companies do indeed run the risk oflos- ing money on employees who go on to another job ina different company as soon as they get their degree, more often than not, the employee will stay with the company. And even ifemployees do leave after graduation, it generally takes several years to complete any degreeVOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS P CHAPTER 9 Proctice Test 2 program. Ifthe employee leaves upon graduation, the employer will have had a more sophis- ticated, more intelligent, and therefore more valuable and productive employee during that ‘employee's temure with the company. Ifthe employee stays, that education will doubly ben cfc the company. Not only is the employee more educated, but now that employee can be promoted, and the company does not have to ila high-level vacancy from the outside. Vacan- cies can be filled by people who already know the company well. ‘Though unconditional tuition reimbursement requires a significant investment on the ‘employer's part, it s perhaps one of the wisest investments a company can make. According to the passage, unconditional tution reimbursement is good for which of che following a. Employees get a cheaper education. b. Employees become more valuable. Employees can find better jobs. 4. Employers lose a great deal of moncy. 17. Which ofthe following statements, from the passage, is NOT an opinion? ‘The best way to do this is with conerete investments in them. . Most importantly, the company that has an unrestricted tuition reimbursement program will have higher quality employees. ©. Although many companies offer tuition reimbursement, most companies reimburse ‘employees only for classes that are relevant to their position. 4. A company that puts out fands to pay for the education of ts employees will get its money back by having employees stay with the company longer. 18. ‘The author's reason for writing this passage was to entertain the reader. b. narrate a story. c. explain tution reimbursement. d. persuade the reader. 19. The writermost likely ses the word wisest in the last sentence, rather than words such as profitable, practical, or beneficial, because wisdom is associated with education, the subject ofthe passage. bb. the writer is trying to appeal o people who are already highly educated ©. education could not be considered practical 4. the word beneficial is too abstract for readers to comprehend. 20. Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? b. deceitful ©. optimistic 4. gnnicalB1. ‘The passage suggests that, compared to employees of companies that offer unconditional tuition reimbursement, employees of companies that do not offer this benefit are a. lessloyal. more likely to be promoted. & notas smart 4. more likely to stay with the company. B._ In paragraph two, the word expendable most nearly means a. expensive. b. flexible. replaceable. dd. extraneous. 88. The main idea ofthe passage is that companies should reimburse employees for work-related courses. both companies and employees would benefit from unconditional tuition reimbursement. companies should require their employees to take college courses. by insisting on a college degree, companies will be better able to fill vacancies from within, poge Read each question carefully and select the word that i the synonym or anconym for the word provided. 84. An antonym for disperse is a. gather Cocater bi. agree praise. 4. satisiy. 8B. A synonym for ecemtricis a. normal Cad unusual, qecutiaw by. frugal cc. peculiar selective 6. A synonym for commendable is a admirable. — wevthy, qualified 1 dtsivable b. accountable. c. irresponsible. 4. noticeableVOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS P CHAPTER 9 Proctice [est 2 27. An antonym for prevariaton is a. accolade. evasion of th Di veracity. ~ tthfulness ce. deprecation. d.-mendacity. 88. An antonym for mirth is a. pallor. C mmervi nent b. solemnity. . ce penury, SUAMASMESs dd. lethargy. 29. A synonym for demain is a. entrance. Laurea grventeA vy a tty b. rebellion. © formation. 4 4. territory. — an ven fev which Comet is responsible 50. An antonym for orients a. confuse. fo aajust | beaeme familiar be arouse. 4, pewildey ©. deter 4. simpli. Answer each of the following grammar and usage questions. 81. Which of the following sentences uses capitalization correctly? a. Last Thursday, my Mother, my Aunt Barbara, and I went to che museum to see an exhibit of African art. Last Thursday, my mother, my aunt Barbara, and I went to the museum to see an exhibit of African art ce. Last Thursday, my mother, my aunt Barbara, and I went to the Museum to see an exhibit of African art. dd. Last Thursday, my mother, my aunt Barbara, and I went to the museum to see an exhibit of Aftican Art. 8B. Which of the following sentences uses periods correctly? a. Dr Harrison will speak atthe hotel in Chicago, Il, on thurs at 3:00 Pt b. Dr. Harrison will speak atthe hotel in Chicago, Il, on Thurs at 3:00 Pt. ¢. Dr Harrison will speak atthe hotel in Chicago, Il, on Thurs. at 3:00 Pa. d._Dr. Harrison will speak at the hotel in Chicago, Il, on Thurs. a 3:00 Pv.ProticeTst2 CHAPTER 9-4 VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS 33. Which of the following sentences is NOT a complete sentence? a. Hearing the thunder, the lifeguard ordered us out of the water. b. Tum off the lights. ‘e. Sunday afternoon spent reading and playing computer games. 44. was surprised to see that my neighbor had written a leter to the editor. B4. Which of the following sentences is a complete sentence? a. The newspapers are supposed to be delivered by 7:00, but 1 am usually finished before 65. b. [called the delivery service this morning, they told me the shipment would arrive on time €. Lookin the closet you should find it there. 4. Twas the first to sign the petition Harry was the second. $8. Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb form? a. Margaret brang a cake so that everyone in the office could help celebrate her birthday. 'b. Margaret brought a cake so that everyone in the office could help celebrate her birthday. cc. Margaret bring a cake so that everyone in the office could help celebrate her birthday. dd. Margaret had brung a cake so that everyone in the office could help celebrate her birthday. 86. Which of the following sentences shows subject/verb agreement? a. Neither of the dogs have been to obedience training. b. Neither of the dogs were to obedience training. €. Neither of the dogs is been to obedience training. 4. Neither of the dogs has been to obedience training. 37. Which of the following sentences shows subject/verb agreement? a. One of the customers have complained about poor service b. Neither of the customers have complained about poor service. Each of the customers have complained about poor service. 4. Some of the customers have complained about poor service. 3B. Which of the following sentences uss the italicized pronoun incorrectly? ‘Alicia and me want to spend Saturday at Six Flags Amusement ark. oi > L b. Either Sam or William will bring bis CD player to the party She and J will work together on the project. 4. Why won't you let Ber come with us?VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS b CHAPTER 9 Practice Test 2 38. Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly? a. Four band members and me were chosen to attend the state competition; one of we will do the driving, 'b, Four band members and me were chosen to attend the state competition; one of us will do the driving. Four band members and J were chosen to attend the state competition; one of we will do the driving. 4. Four band members and [ were chosen to attend the state competition; one of us will do the driving. Choose the misspelled word in the questions below. If there are no mistakes, select choice d. 40. a. phenomonal -7 pheitnieial b. emulate ‘e. misconception 4. no mistakes mischief , temperture -> Kiw( ratute loveable 4. no mistakes stadium - competitor atheletic > aHtltht AS. a. dictionary b. auditorium 44. a. geometry b. perimeter . circumferance > Gircumertie d. no mistakes 48. a. general b. corporal lieutenant 4d, no mistakesProiceTst2 CHAPTER 9 4VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE TESTS Choose the correctly spelled word for the following sentences. Do you think I should run for a seat on the city ? a counsel b. council 47. The amount for the carpet was a a fair b. fare price, 48, This problem is complex. a. wo bw ©. too My grandmother is an historian imminent b. immanent c. eminent only four o'clock in the afternoon. ies b. Its