Diagnostic 2
This diagnostic tool will assess grammar, punctuation, word usage, clarity and conciseness. The entire quiz will take about 60 minutes. The quiz has six sections. Please read the instructions for each section carefully.
This diagnostic tool will assess grammar, punctuation, word usage, clarity and conciseness. The entire quiz will take about 60 minutes. The quiz has six sections. Please read the instructions for each section carefully.
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Section 1: Punctuation
In the following questions, indicate which sentence is written correctly. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
Please note Gartner follows AP Stylebook rules for punctuation.
Section 1: Punctuation
In the following questions, indicate which sentence is written correctly. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
Please note Gartner follows AP Stylebook rules for punctuation.
1. Which sentence is correct?
A. The field name was "Employee".
B. The field name was "Employee."
C. Neither.
2. Which sentence is correct?
A. We need to study the long term feasibility of the plan.
B. We need to study the long-term feasibility of the plan.
3. Which sentence is correct?
A. Their product turned out to be the best; by far.
B. Their product turned out to be the best; I recommend it.
C. Both options are correct.
4. Which sentence is correct?
A. Give us the following information; employee addresses, employment history, and current salaries.
B. Give us the following information: employee addresses, employment history and current salaries.
C. Give us the following information, employee addresses, employment history and current salaries.
5. Which sentence is correct?
A. Come to the meeting with your notes about the upcoming conference, next year’s marketing plans and the participant list.
B. Come to the meeting, with your notes about the upcoming conference, next year’s marketing plans and the participant list.
6. Which sentence is correct?
A. The company has four real issues: which include increasing market share, locating a source for more labor, decreasing operating expenses and locating a suitable CEO.
B. The company has four real issues: increasing market share, locating a source for more labor, decreasing operating expenses and locating a suitable CEO.
7. Which sentence is correct?
A. Acme Industries is able to provide complete tool services, and provides the services in a timely fashion.
B. Acme Industries is able to provide complete tool services, and the company provides the services in a timely fashion.
C. Acme Industries is able to provide complete tool services; and provides the services in a timely fashion.
8. Which sentence is correct?
A. I would like to see us increase production: without decreasing quality, until we match demand.
B. I would like to see us increase production — without decreasing quality — until we match demand.
C. I would like to see us increase production — without decreasing quality, until we match demand.
9. Which sentence is correct?
A. Freida located the data, however, it was useless.
B. Freida, located the data — however it was useless.
C. Freida located the data; however, it was useless.
10. Which sentence is correct?
A. Joe's ambition was starting a company, he also wanted to travel.
B. Joe's ambition was starting a company; he also wanted to travel.
C. Joe's ambition was starting a company: he also wanted to travel.
11. Which sentence is correct?
A. The last experience, we had taught us that, we have to screen vendors more carefully, evaluate performance at milestone dates, and act as soon as we sense something is wrong.
B. The last experience we had taught us that: we have to screen vendors more carefully, evaluate performance at milestone dates and act as soon as we sense something is wrong.
C. The last experience we had taught us that we have to screen vendors more carefully, evaluate performance at milestone dates and act as soon as we sense something is wrong.
12. Which sentence is correct?
A. Most financial services CIOs are focused on developing "customer-facing" products and services.
B. Most financial services CIOs are focused on developing 'customer-facing' products and services.
C. Most financial services CIOs are focused on developing customer-facing products and services.
13. Which sentence is correct?
A. Since your directory has not arrived, ask Terry if you can borrow her’s.
B. Since your directory has not arrived, ask Terry if you can borrow hers.
C. Since your directory has not arrived, ask Terry if you can borrow her’s?
14. Which sentence is correct?
A. To Andrea, Danielle was the right person for the role.
B. To Andrea Danielle was the right person for the role.
C. To Andrea, Danielle, was the right person for the role.
15. Which sentence is correct?
A. Tom stated, that since 1977 he has owned six companies.
B. Tom, stated that, since 1977 he has owned six companies.
C. Tom stated that since 1977 he has owned six companies.
16. Which sentence is correct?
A. To correct the program, before its launch; the supervisor had to check all passwords.
B. To correct the program before its launch, the supervisor had to check all passwords.
C. To correct the program before its launch: the supervisor had to check all passwords.
17. Which sentence is correct?
A. He works for a small, startup company.
B. He works for a small startup company.
18. Which sentence is correct?
A. The all managers’ meeting is this morning; all managers must attend it.
B. The all manager’s meeting is this morning; all managers must attend it.
C. The all managers’s meeting is this morning; all managers must attend it.
19. Which sentence is correct?
A. "Look at that"! He exclaimed. "Did you see that"?
B. "Look at that!" he exclaimed. "Did you see that?"
20. Which sentence is correct?
A. He asked: if he could leave early?
B. He asked if he could leave early.
Section 2: Vocabulary
Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks. You have 20 seconds to answer each question.
Section 2: Vocabulary
Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks. You have 20 seconds to answer each question.
1. We could not _________ the explanation.
A. except
B. accept
2. We provide _____, 24-hour customer service worldwide.
A. continual
B. continuous
3. Companies must _____they have risk policies in place.
A. insure
B. ensure
4. We were not ________ to the idea.
A. adverse
B. averse
5. This is the company that recommended the software ______we can examine when you are ready.
A. that
B. which
6. During our busiest month (_____, May), we approve most overtime requests.
A. e.g.
B. I.e.
7. We found everything _________ the right document.
A. except
B. accept
8. The report had an _______ effect on her annual evaluation.
A. averse
B. adverse
9. The cost will _______ the final contract.
A. effect
B. affect
10. The new hire found herself _______ several senior managers in the conference room.
A. between
B. among
11. We were expecting _______ participants to turn up for the event.
A. fewer
B. lesser
12. The new subsidiary ________ the focus of the larger company.
A. complimented
B. complemented
13. Once started, the motor will run _______ until it runs out of gas.
A. continuously
B. continually
14. The employees were _____ selected for the assignment.
A. specially
B. especially
15. Organizations need to determine how to pay employees _________ for their contributions.
A. equally
B. equitably
16. I will _________ which session to attend after I speak with Bill.
A. chose
B. choose
17. We purchased many office supplies (__________, staplers and file folders).
A. I.e.
B. e.g.
18. The CEO _______ the staff on their efforts to modify the program to meet the department’s new strategic plan.
A. complimented
B. complemented
19. ________ Trevor, Paul and Ann will meet the client too.
A. Beside
B. Besides
20. The union representatives __________ organizing a protest march.
A. maybe
B. May be
Section 3: Grammar
Indicate if the following sentences are grammatically correct. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
Section 3: Grammar
Indicate if the following sentences are grammatically correct. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
1. I have been at Gartner since a long time.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
2. Los Angeles has ideal climate.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
3. The facilities manager said that the office is freshly painted with new upholstery and central airconditioning.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
4. If we are late, they will start the meeting without us.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
5. I haven't worked on a blog in over a year.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
6. When Hailey will arrive, we will start the meeting.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
7. Either the employees or the manager will send their comments by the deadline.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
8. Everyone is excited about the project, and many has stayed to complete it.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
9. She asked him to shut door when he left her office.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
10. Sitting in her office, she completed the report.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
11. Submitting your application form in-person expedite its processing.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
12. Return the original documents to the clients that request them.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
13. The team leaders and my manager are attending the off-site.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
14. Most supplier organizations are not effective at providing teaching moments for suppliers currently.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
15. If he had listened to me, he wouldn’t be in this situation.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
16. Please send the revised file on my new email address.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
17. Once the lease agreement is executed, you must check it for full compliance.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
18. The study ended suddenly because many of the participants had moved away.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
19. My manager and me will pick up where they left off.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
20. In addition to the formal contact time required of each orientation module, managers will need to allocate non-contact time to new hires.
A. Correct
B. Incorrect
Section 4: Active and Passive Voice
Indicate if the given sentence is in active or passive voice. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
Section 4: Active and Passive Voice
Indicate if the given sentence is in active or passive voice. You have 30 seconds to answer each question.
1. The report will be reviewed by my supervisor before it is sent to her manager.
A. Active
B. Passive
2. Errors were found in the document, but steps have been taken to correct them.
A. Active
B. Passive
3. The supervisor will review the report before she sends it to the manager.
A. Active
B. Passive
4. If you have questions, I can be reached at 222-13354376.
A. Active
B. Passive
5. According to the customer service representative, the company will ship these items to the customers through a courier agency.
A. Active
B. Passive
6. I have attached the current status report, and I have highlighted the important figures.
A. Active
B. Passive
7. We must collect and tabulate the survey responses before we can know our clients’ opinions.
A. Active
B. Passive
8. If most of the survey respondents express negative opinions, we may need more research before we proceed with the project.
A. Active
B. Passive
9. The participants were welcomed by the CEO, and the keynote speaker was introduced by her.
A. Active
B. Passive
10. Follow the updated content guidelines for all projects starting in March.
A. Active
B. Passive
Section 5: Wordy/Concise Sentences
Indicate if the following sentences are wordy or concise. You have 45 seconds to answer each question.
Section 5: Wordy/Concise Sentences
Indicate if the following sentences are wordy or concise. You have 45 seconds to answer each question.
1. The letter was sent by someone who did not provide his or her name.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
2. Scheduling the deposition is your priority.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
3. We plan to expand our operations in Asia and Africa by 2020.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
4. She came up with a very unique alternative.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
5. I would like to meet you for the purpose of discussing our Q4 plans.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
6. The fun
A. Wordy
B. Concise
7. We usually decide to act immediately on requests when customers meet with us in person.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
8. The recently released report showcased our success.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
9. She has sent the report to all the concerned managers.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
10. There are a number of employees who live in the vicinity of the office.
A. Wordy
B. Concise
Section 6: Mixed Bag — Grammar and Punctuation
All the sentences in this section are incorrect. Identify the problem in each. Indicate the option that contains the error. You have 45 seconds for each question.
Section 6: Mixed Bag — Grammar and Punctuation
All the sentences in this section are incorrect. Identify the problem in each. Indicate the option that contains the error. You have 45 seconds for each question.
1. The company is expanding rapidly, its product is now sold worldwide.
A. The company is
B. Expanding rapidly,
C. Its product is now sold worldwide.
2. The final date of submission for all your assignments are 31 October.
A. The final date
B. Of submission for all your assignments
C. are 31 October.
3. The recruiter’s initial strategy is advertising online and then to conduct job fairs.
A. The recruiter’s initial strategy
B. Is advertising online
C. And then to conduct job fairs.
4. Referencing system has two essential components: brief in-text references and a comprehensive list of references at the end of reports.
A. Referencing system has
B. Two essential components: brief in-text references
C. And a comprehensive list of references at the end of reports.
5. As a new hire, I want to welcome you to the organization.
A. As a new hire, I want to
B. Welcome you
C. To the organization
6. Jessie left early: however, Galen stayed until 10 p.m.
A. Jessie left early:
B. however, Galen
C. Stayed until 10 p.m.
7. The last survey indicated that our employees have high commitment to the organization and showed lower rates of absenteeism.
A. The last survey indicated that our employees have
B. High commitment to the organization and
C. Showed lower rates of absenteeism.
8. Recent graduates has increasingly found employment in STEM fields, our studies reveal.
A. Recent graduates has increasingly found
B. Employment in STEM fields,
C. Our studies reveal.
9. At our meeting we discussed an intriguing problem solving idea proposed by Emma.
A. At our meeting we discussed
B. An intriguing problem solving idea
C. Proposed by Emma.
10. Most of our data is taken from World Health Organization’s report on malnutrition.
A. Most of our data is taken
B. from World Health Organization’s report
C. On malnutrition.
11. The changes in our report indicates that we have made many improvements to it.
A. The changes in our report
B. Indicates that we have made
C. Many improvements to it.
12. Left unattended for most of the morning, the secretary decided to pick up the briefcase.
A. Left unattended for most of the morning, the secretary
B. Decided to pick up the briefcase.
13. You should review the documents before returning them to Wendy and I.
A. You should review
B. The documents before returning them
C. to Wendy and I
14. This committee needs to decide whether the company should reduce its workforce, cut its benefits, or lowering workers’ wages.
A. This committee needs to decide
B. Whether the company should reduce its workforce,
C. Cut its benefits
D. Or lowering workers’ wages.
15. The company instituted a pay as you go plan in all its offices.
A. The company instituted
B. A pay as you go plan
C. In all its offices.
16. We are now approaching to the last leg of the study.
A. We are now
B. Approaching to the last leg
C. Of the study.
17. We can neither wait for something to happen nor can we take evasive action.
A. We can neither wait
B. For something to happen
C. Nor can we take evasive action.
18. We worked on several documents — for the sales meeting — flyers, brochures and posters.
A. We worked on several
B. documents — for the sales meeting
C. — flyers, brochures and posters.
19. I will call you when the CEO will be ready to meet you.
A. I will call you
B. When the CEO
C. Will be ready to meet you
20. The three cities where we plan to have our operations are: Warsaw, Chandigarh and Sydney.
A. The three cities where we plan
B. To have our operations are:
C. Warsaw, Chandigarh and Sydney.
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