Clerical Exams CLERICAL Vocabulary & Grammar 3

Question 1

Which word correctly completes: 'The supervisor gave _____ approval for overtime.'

Accepted Answer

her

Answer

her's

Answer

hers

Answer

she's

Question 2

What does 'verbatim' mean in a clerical context?

Accepted Answer

Word for word, exactly as stated

Answer

A summary of a document

Answer

A translation of foreign text

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An abbreviation of a longer phrase

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a colon?

Accepted Answer

You will need the following supplies: pens, paper, and folders.

Answer

Please bring: a pen.

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The meeting requires: attendance.

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She requested: approval.

Question 4

Which word is the antonym of 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Wordy

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Elaborate

Answer

Lengthy

Question 5

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The clerk filed the report.

Answer

The report was filed by the clerk.

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The memo was sent by the manager.

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The budget was approved by the committee.

Question 6

What is the correct way to write a time in a formal business document?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are acceptable

Answer

2:00 p.m.

Answer

2:00 PM

Answer

2:00 P.M.