Clerical Exams CLERICAL Vocabulary & Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running down the hall, the documents were dropped.

Answer

She filed the report quickly.

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The manager approved the budget.

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Please submit your timesheet by Friday.

Question 2

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The clerk must maintain _____ records to ensure accuracy.'

Accepted Answer

meticulous

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mediocre

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mundane

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miscellaneous

Question 3

Which is the correct plural form of 'memorandum'?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are correct

Answer

Memorandums

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Memoranda

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Memorandas

Question 4

What is the meaning of 'cc' in a business email or letter?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct

Answer

Confidential copy

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Carbon copy

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Courtesy copy

Question 5

Which word means 'to officially cancel or withdraw a document or order'?

Accepted Answer

Rescind

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Revise

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Renew

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Redirect

Question 6

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The office was closed; however, the phones were still active.

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Please submit your report; before the deadline.

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She filed the paperwork; and left for the day.

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I need; coffee and paper.