Written Expression English Grammar Test - Part 2

Written Expression 1

• This text is a set of questions to test written expression skills.

Questions 1-30

• Questions 1-30 are fill-in-the-blank questions, asking the reader to choose the correct word or group of words to complete a sentence.
• Examples of topics covered include:
  • Sentence structure and grammar
  • Word choice and vocabulary
  • Clarity and coherence
  • Business communication

Questions 31-40

• Questions 31-40 are error-identification questions, asking the reader to identify the sentence or phrase with an error in grammar, syntax, or vocabulary.
• Examples of topics covered include:
  • Sentence structure and grammar
  • Verb tense and agreement
  • Modality and conditional sentences
  • Clarity and coherence

Questions 41-50

• Questions 41-50 are a mix of fill-in-the-blank and error-identification questions, covering topics such as:
  • Sentence structure and grammar
  • Word choice and vocabulary
  • Clarity and coherence
  • Business communication

Questions 51-60

• Questions 51-60 are a mix of fill-in-the-blank and error-identification questions, covering topics such as:
  • Sentence structure and grammar
  • Verb tense and agreement
  • Modality and conditional sentences
  • Clarity and coherence

Note: These study notes are a summary of the questions and topics covered in the original text.### Human Tendencies

• Postponement of unpleasant tasks and non-recognition of problems can lead to crises.
• Recognizing and eliminating these tendencies within oneself can help avoid crises.

Error Identification

• Identify errors in sentences to improve language proficiency.

Information Security

• Information and equipment in one's care must be secure and protected against misuse, theft, and damage.
• Passwords should not be shared with anyone, and personal devices should not be connected to the network.

Budgeting and Policy

• Predicting the effects of policy changes with certainty can help adjust budgets accordingly.
• Making adjustments to budgets without required information can risk serious repercussions.

Employee Assistance Program

• The Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees who need assistance but are reluctant to ask for it.
• The program relieves supervisors from becoming involved in personal problems that affect an employee's work performance.

Bilingualism Bonus

• Departments are responsible for terminating payment of the bilingualism bonus two months after the official appraisal date if the employee is not confirmed.
• Incumbents of bilingual positions can continue to occupy their positions.

Training and Evaluation

• The Official Languages and Training Division requires participants to receive an up-to-date progress report at the end of each session.
• Evaluations are included in the final e-mail, sent within five business days upon completing the course.

Accounting Systems

• Permission is granted to discontinue old accounting systems, but data required by field managers should not be eliminated.

Grammar and Sentence Structure

• In question 1, the correct answer is "to me" because the verb "gave" requires an indirect object.
• In question 3, the correct answer is "warmer than" because it is the correct comparative form of the adjective "warm".
• In question 5, the correct answer is "to" because it is the correct preposition to use when moving from one place to another.
• In question 10, the error is in "neither won't John" which is incorrect grammar.

Verb Tenses and Forms

• In question 7, the correct answer is "I'm installing" because it is the correct present continuous form.
• In question 18, the correct answer is "got" because it is the correct past tense of the verb "get".
• In question 23, the correct answer is "want you to" because it is the correct way to express a request.
• In question 34, the error is in "I wish I have" which should be "I wish I had".

Error Identification

• In question 17, the error is in "the plane will arrive" which should be "the plane arrives".
• In question 32, the error is in "not enough comfortable" which should be "not comfortable enough".
• In question 33, the error is in "believes to help" which should be "believes he can help".
• In question 35, the error is in "took part" which should be "take part".
• In question 46, the correct answer is "to take advantage of such leave" because it is the correct idiomatic expression.
• In question 51, the error is in "If we could predict" which should be "If we can predict".
• In question 62, the error is in "relieve supervisors to become involved" which should be "relieve supervisors of becoming involved".
• In question 63, the error is in "by one of the means" which should be "by one means".
• In question 64, the error is in "by continuing to occupy" which should be "from continuing to occupy".

Verb Tense and Form

• Past tense of the verb "go" is "went" (e.g., Yesterday, we went to the museum)
• Correct form of the verb to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., He finished his homework before dinner, They bought a new car last month)

Adjectives and Adverbs

• Correct adjective form: comparative and superlative forms (e.g., She is the smartest student in the class, This book is more interesting than that one)
• Correct adverb form: depends on the context (e.g., She sings beautifully)

Conjunctions and Prepositions

• Correct conjunction to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., I wanted to go out, but it was raining)
• Correct preposition to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., He is good at math)

Plural and Possessive Forms

• Correct plural form: depends on the context (e.g., There are many children in the park)
• Correct possessive form: depends on the context (e.g., Their car is red)

Pronouns and Articles

• Correct pronoun to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., Who did you give the book to?, She is the tallest of the two sisters)
• Correct article to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., I saw an elephant at the zoo, He is an engineer)

Word Order and Sentence Structure

• Correct sentence structure: subject-verb-object (SVO) order (e.g., She can dance very well)
• Correct use of "there", "their", and "they're" (e.g., They're going to the movies tonight)

Tense and Aspect

• Correct form of the verb in the present perfect tense: has/had + past participle (e.g., She has lived in London for five years)
• Correct form of the verb in the future tense: will + base form (e.g., We will go to the beach next weekend)

Miscellaneous

• Correct use of "it's" and "its" (e.g., It's raining outside)
• Correct verb form to complete a sentence: depends on the context (e.g., If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world)