Philippine Civil Service (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904. Excerpt: ... Copying from rough draft. Spelling, use of capitals, and all omissions and mistakes will be taken into consideration in rating this subject. Directions to the competitor.--Write on the accompanying sheet a corrected copy of the rough-draft manuscript on this sheet. Correct all errors in syntax, orthography, punctuation, and capitalization, write in full abbreviated words, and make all indicated insertions, transpositions, etc. Do not paraphrase the language of the copy, or insert, omit, or modify words, phrases, or punctuation marks, except as may be necessary to correct errors. Second grade examination. Sec. 12. Time allowed, four and one-half hours. Application Form No. 2. Appointments from Spanish register usually $300 per annum; from the English register more than $300. This examination comprises the following subjects and weights: Weights. 1. Spelling 20 2. Arithmetic 20 3. Letter writing 20 4. Penmanship.... 20 5. Copying from plain copy 20 Total 100 The following are specimen questions and tests in this examination: Spelling.--The words in spelling are dictated by the examiner and are required to be written by the competitor in the blank spaces indicated on the first sheet of the examination. The examiner pronounces each word and gives its definition. The competitor is required to write only the word and not its definition. The words should begin with capital letters. 1. Question: The act of questioning; as, to question a witness. 2. Column: A perpendicular section of a page; as, a newspaper column. 3. Regular: A soldier belonging to a permanent army. 4. Possible: Practicable; not contrary to the nature of things. 5. Precious: Of much value; as, a precious stone. 6. Guardian: One who has the care of an orphan. 7. Entrance: A place for entering; as, ..