Written Expression 1 and 2 Past Paper PDF

WRITTEN EXPRESSION 1 Question 1 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Jim gave __________ the report. 1. me 2. to me 3. at me 4. for me Question 2 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. The forms you are looking for are ___...

WRITTEN EXPRESSION 1 Question 1 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Jim gave __________ the report. 1. me 2. to me 3. at me 4. for me Question 2 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. The forms you are looking for are __________ the top shelf of the cabinet. 1. at 2. in 3. into 4. on 3 Question 3 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Today my office is much __________ yesterday. 1. more warm 2. warmer than 3. warmer that 4. warmest than Question 4 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. Bob left his notes __________. 1. somehow 2. anywhere 3. anyhow 4. somewhere 4 Question 5 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. Are you going __________the boardroom now? 1. at 2. in 3. to 4. of Question 6 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Glen went to technical services _______________ borrow some headphones. 1. for to 2. for 3. at 4. to 5 Question 7 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Presently, __________ new office equipment in every branch of the department. 1. I install 2. I’m install 3. I’m installing 4. I installing Question 8 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. A copy of __________________ should be sent to the manager to indicate his intention to participate. 1. his request 2. his demand 3. her request 4. her demand 6 Question 9 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Negotiations will continue until a conclusion is reached. I will contact _______________ again when a final decision has been made. 1. with you 2. you 3. to you 4. for you Question 10 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” There (1) are many issues with her proposal, aren’t (2) they (3)? 1. There 2. aren't 3. they 4. none of the above 7 Question 11 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Karina sent out a hundred of invitations (1) to (2) the conference last (3) week. 1. a hundred of invitations 2. to 3. last 4. none of the above Question 12 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” He doesn’t (1) work in (2) this office building still (3). 1. doesn’t 2. in 3. still 4. none of the above 8 Question 13 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Daniel is as fair with his (1) present team that (2) he was to his former (3) team. 1. his 2. that 3. former 4. none of the above Question 14 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Please take note that, as of today, you can _______________ the most recent report from http://www.depe.gc.ca. 1. charge 2. to download 3. download 4. to charge 9 Question 15 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I’m always going (1) to work on foot (2) unless it rains (3). 1. I’m always going 2. on foot 3. rains 4. none of the above Question 16 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Will you be here tomorrow? No, and _______________. 1. so won’t John 2. neither will John 3. so will John 4. neither won't John 10 Question 17 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I will be at (1) the airport before (2) the plane will arrive (3). 1. at 2. before 3. will arrive 4. none of the above Question 18 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Both Colette and Claude _______________ promotions last September. 1. have gotten 2. had gotten 3. were getting 4. got 11 Question 19 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. We were pleased that our Minister presented the award to our team ________________ instead of getting a representative to do it. 1. by herself 2. on her own 3. itself 4. herself Question 20 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. To get the information you need, I would strongly advise you to register for one of the half-day sessions which will start on the 20th of this month, that is to say, two weeks _______________ today. 1. from 2. since 3. by 4. ago 12 Question 21 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. The latest _______________ reports will be very useful to us. 1. informations in these 2. information in this 3. information in these 4. informations in this Question 22 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. I ______________________ inform me if you think you will be late. 1. want you 2. would like you to 3. would like that you 4. want that you 13 Question 23 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Note that identity cards must also be worn when conducting official business _______________ and are to be shown to security staff upon request. 1. no matter where 2. every where 3. in other parts 4. elsewhere Question 24 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. I know you’ve been here for 10 years, but have you __________ worked outside this region? 1. already 2. ever 3. always 4. still 14 Question 25 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Office furniture purchased during the year _______________, and the related depreciation accounts have been reviewed and approved. 1. have been properly recorded 2. is properly recording 3. has been properly recorded 4. were properly recorded Question 26 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. May I speak to the __________ this project? 1. responsable of 2. person in charge of 3. responsible for 4. person responsable of 15 Question 27 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. The director wants __________ complete the report by the end of the week. 1. we 2. us 3. that we 4. us to Question 28 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. When the participants finished filling out the questionnaire, the facilitators __________. 1. picked them up 2. have picked up them 3. have picked them up 4. picked up them 16 Question 29 Choose the best word to insert into the blank. Should the situation __________________ again, make sure to inform me. 1. arrive 2. arises 3. arise 4. arrives Question 30 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. I’d like to meet with you early next week when _______________ available. 1. you’re 2. your 3. you’re going to be 4. you will be 17 Question 31 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Carl __________ his colleagues a joke that was inappropriate in the workplace. 1. said 2. told 3. said to 4. told to Question 32 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” If you find that your workstation is not enough comfortable (1), it could be that you need to have an ergonomic evaluation done (2) to assess your working conditions. These assessments are provided free of charge (3) to employees working in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, as well as to employees who work in our regional offices. 1. not enough comfortable 2. have an ergonomic evaluation done 3. free of charge 4. none of the above 18 Question 33 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” John believes (1) to help (2) other (3) teams within his organization. 1. believes 2. to help 3. other 4. none of the above Question 34 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I wish I have (1) a car to get to (2) work a little earlier than (3) the bus gets me there. 1. have 2. to get to 3. a little earlier than 4. none of the above 19 Question 35 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” They rarely took part (1) in any of the teleconference calls in previous years (2), didn’t they (3)? 1. took part 2. in previous years 3. didn’t they 4. none of the above 20 Question 36 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” The Official Languages team is pleased to present the latest (1) issue of its (2) electronic newsletter which puts the accent on (3) the Francophone communities north of the 60th parallel. 1. the latest 2. its 3. puts the accent on 4. none of the above 21 Question 37 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” She has researched the topic (1) all the week (2) because she has a report to complete for (3) her department. 1. has researched the topic 2. all the week 3. for 4. none of the above Question 38 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” If I were you (1), I would discuss about (2) the program’s shortcomings (3) at the next meeting. 1. If I were you 2. would discuss about 3. program’ s shortcomings 4. none of the above 22 Question 39 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Please provide me with (1) a list of employees who will be responsible for obtaining (2) office supplies from the stockroom for your division. I require this information no later then (3) November 8. After this date Material Management will release office supplies only to authorized employees. 1. provide me with 2. for obtaining 3. no later then 4. none of the above Question 40 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” You should pass (1) more time on (2) your (3) quality assurance reports. 1. pass 2. on 3. your 4. none of the above 23 Question 41 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” As I mentioned to you over the phone (1), we are presently studying various alternatives for replacing our outdated financial reporting system. We are extremely interested to obtain (2) an already developed system which we could adapt to our needs (3). 1. over the phone 2. interested to obtain 3. could adapt to our needs 4. none of the above 24 Question 42 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” If the official doesn’t speak in French (1), so won’t (2) the clients with whom (3) he is conversing. 1. in French 2. so won’t 3. with whom 4. none of the above Question 43 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I’ve located (1) a resource book in our departmental library which (2) has been (3) published in the Republic of China. 1. I’ve located 2. which 3. has been 4. none of the above 25 Question 44 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I’m used to writing (1) briefing notes because I have done (2) so (3) for 20 years. 1. I’m used to writing 2. I have done 3. so 4. none of the above Question 45 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” I look forward (1) to start (2) my new assignment in the coming (3) months. 1. look forward 2. to start 3. coming 4. none of the above 26 Question 46 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Those wishing _______________ should consult the intranet site which provides guidelines. 1. to profit from such a leave 2. to take advantage of such leave 3. to benefit of such leave 4. to make the most of such a leave Question 47 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. The original Privy Council Office (PCO) RD document is _______________ and is then returned to the PCO. However, we wish to emphasize that the transcriptions circulated to ADMs are identical to the original PCO document. 1. only seen by the Deputy Minister 2. seen by the only deputy minister 3. seen by the deputy minister only 4. seen only by the Deputy Minister 27 Question 48 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. Nevertheless, whenever the anticipated savings _______________ the cost of the study, the preparation of an efficient in-house organizational plan can be justified. 1. are exceeding 2. have exceeded 3. will exceed 4. exceed Question 49 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. That was my mistake; I _______________ sixteen weeks, not six weeks. 1. could have said 2. should have said 3. would say 4. must say 28 Question 50 Choose the best word or group of words to insert into the blank. The designated official may require that an activity such as this _______________ when it has been determined that a real or potential conflict of interest exists. 1. should curtail 2. is curtailed 3. be curtailed 4. curtails Question 51 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. The Deputy Minister may grant a total of ______________ within the fiscal year for family-related responsibilities. Your request may be granted under certain circumstances, such as taking care of a sick member of the family or taking a family member to a medical or dental appointment. 1. five day’s leave 2. a five-days leave 3. five days leave 4. five days’ leave 29 Question 52 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. Very often crises are first created by individuals _______________ certain habits in terms of patterns of thinking and behaviour; consequently, many crises can be avoided by changing these habits. 1. to account for 2. owing to 3. with a view to 4. in relation with Question 53 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. The final output specifications are a _________________________ of the services to be provided. 1. complete and descriptive comprehension 2. comprehensive and descriptive completion 3. comprehensive and complete description 4. descriptive and complete comprehension 30 Question 54 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. I’m sorry I couldn’t grant your leave request last week. ________________ my decision, I would’ve allowed you the week off. However, the director felt it was important to have everyone in attendance at the general meeting on Thursday. 1. Had it been 2. If it would have been 3. Were it 4. If it were Question 55 Choose the best group of words to insert into the blank. The Materiel Management Store will be operating at reduced capacity for the period between July 28 and August 1. We suggest that everyone _______________ and order supplies beforehand. 1. bear this in mind 2. bare this to mind 3. bears this in mind 4. bares this to mind 31 Question 56 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” In a competitive tender (1), output specifications are one of the standards used to compare bids and are included in the contract concluded with the successful contractor (2). Whether the service provider is in the public or private section (3), the output specifications identify an acceptable level of quality. 1. In a competitive tender 2. concluded with the successful contractor 3. in the public or private section 4. none of the above 32 Question 57 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” If you are required to travel outside of Canada on business, your coverage under the Travel Benefit / Emergency Travel Assistance Benefit of the Health Care Plan remains in force during the entire period in which you are on travel status. The travel directive also provides for reimbursement of necessary medical expenses (1) incurred by an employee (2) while on foreign travel status. Generally an employee is fully covered for all emergency medical situations while on government’s business (3), excluding days of personal leave or travel for personal reasons away from duty travel locations. 1. for reimbursement of necessary medical expenses 2. incurred by an employee 3. on government’s business 4. none of the above 33 Question 58 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” The most important challenge for managers is to develop and maintain a critical mass of support throughout the life of the change process (1). Without this critical mass, there will be challenges to the managers (2) credibility and legitimacy. Once you have decided what you want to change, you have to move on to one of the most difficult aspects of management: leading people to think and act in new ways. You have to consider the impact that the change will have on those involved (3). 1. the life of the change process 2. will be challenges to the managers 3. change will have on those involved 4. none of the above 34 Question 59 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” There are two tendencies which prevent us from acting (1) at the right time. These are postponement of the unpleasant and non-recognition of the problem (2). If we recognize these tendencies within ourselves and eliminate them, many a crisis can be avoided (3). 1. prevent us from acting 2. non-recognition of the problem 3. many a crisis can be avoided 4. none of the above 35 Question 60 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Information and equipment in your care must be (1) secure and protected against misuse, theft and damage. We would like to remind you do not share (2) your password with anyone nor connect the personal devices to the network. Should you need more information, please refer to the policy outlined by the TBS (3). 1. in your care must be 2. remind you do not share 3. outlined by the TBS 4. none of the above 36 Question 61 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” If we could predict (1) the effects of the policy change with any degree of certainty, we would have been able to adjust our budget accordingly. However, had we made (2) adjustments to the budget without the required information, we would have risked (3) serious repercussions. 1. could predict 2. had we made 3. would have risked 4. none of the above 37 Question 62 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” The Employee Assistance Program is designed to do (1) the following: advise employees who want help but don’t know where to find it; smooth the way (2) for employees who need help but are reluctant to ask for it; and relieve supervisors to become involved (3) in personal problems which adversely affect an employee’s work performance. 1. is designed to do 2. smooth the way 3. to become involved 4. none of the above 38 Question 63 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Departments are responsible for terminating (1) payment of the bilingualism bonus two months after the official appraisal date if the employee is not confirmed by one of the means (2) listed. This does not preclude incumbents of bilingual positions by continuing to occupy (3) their positions. 1. for terminating 2. by one of the means 3. by continuing to occupy 4. none of the above 39 Question 64 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” The Official Languages and Training Division requires that each participant of various training courses be given (1) an up-to-date progress report (2) at the end of each session. Your evaluation will be included in the final e-mail, which will be sent within five business days upon completing of the course (3). 1. be given 2. an up-to-date progress report 3. upon completing of the course 4. none of the above 40 Question 65 Which of the underlined sections contains one or more errors? If there are no errors, select “none of the above.” Permission is granted for you to discontinue (1) any old accounting systems now in place. You are cautioned, however, to not eliminate (2) any systems that generate data that are required (3) by your field managers. 1. to discontinue 2. to not eliminate 3. are required 4. none of the above 41