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Civil service—United States—Examinations—Study guides. 2. Mathematics—Examinations—Study guides. 3. English language—Examinations—Study guides.  \nJK716 .M24 2008  \n513.076—dc22  \n2007037804  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \n9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nISBN: 978-1-57685-606-2  \nContents  \nINTRODUCTION Preparing forYour Civil Service Exam 1  \nSECTION 1 Math Prep for Civil Service Exams 2  \nCHAPTER 1 Arithmetic, Powers, and Roots 4  \nCHAPTER 2 Fractions and Decimals 16  \nCHAPTER 3 Percents 38  \nCHAPTER 4 Number Series 52  \nCHAPTER 5 Word Problems 64  \nCHAPTER 6 Charts, Tables, and Graphs 78  \nCHAPTER 7 Measurement and Geometry 102  \niii  \nMATH AND VOCABULARY FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS  \nSECTION 2 Vocabulary Prep for Civil Service Exams 118  \nCHAPTER 8 Vocabulary in Context 120  \nCHAPTER 9 Synonyms and Antonyms 126  \nCHAPTER 10 Reading Comprehension 136  \nCHAPTER 11 Grammar 154  \nCHAPTER 12 Spelling 174  \nSECTION 3 Test Time! 188  \nCHAPTER 13 Practice Test 1 190  \nCHAPTER 14 Practice Test 2 210  \nSECTION 4 Helpful Resources 230  \nAPPENDIX 1 Glossary of Math Terms 232  \nAPPENDIX 2 Math Formula Sheet 234  \nAPPENDIX 3 Glossary of Vocabulary Terms 236  \nAPPENDIX 4 Commonly Tested Vocabulary Words 238  \nAPPENDIX 5 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots 264  \niv  \n\n| |  Introduction\u003Cbr>Cyouopp’lolrtseuneitreiesspecfortabsiglenisfiaclaanrtiecsa,rgeeernerousadvancbenefiementt pBuatckbaegesfor aynodu\u003Cbr>hoosing a career as a government employee can be very rewarding—\u003Cbr>begin your job, you’ll probably need to take a civil service exam. This exam requires candidates to score well on all parts of the exam, but the questions that require indepth math and vocabulary knowledge can be especially nerve-racking if it’s been awhile since you’ve used these skills. Arm yourself with this book that will help you dust off your skills as you work your way through the most commonly tested math and vocabulary topics. By making the commitment to practice these difficult questions for the civil service exam, you are promising yourself increased scores and marketability as you enter this career path.\u003Cbr>Is your civil service exam months away, or even maybe a few short weeks away? Have no fear—this book will help you prepare for success by working to review and improve your math and vocabulary skills.\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- |\n\n1  \n\n| \u003Cbr>S E C T I O N\u003Cbr>1 | | Math Prep for Civil Service Exams |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | N |  | ot all civil service exams test your math knowledge, but many do. The math portion of the civil service exam covers subjects you probably studied in grade school and high school. Knowledge of basic arith |\n|  | metic, as well as the complex reasoning necessary for algebra, are important qualifi cations for almost any profession. You have tobe able to add up dollar figures, evaluate budgets, compute percentages, and perform similar math tasks in many civil service positions. Many jobs require someone able to understand and interpret data presented in the form of tables and graphs. So even if your exam doesn’t include math, you’ll probably need to review the material in this section to be successful on the job.\u003Cbr>Before you begin working your way through Section 2, take a look at the following math strategies. These suggestions are tried and true, and will help you as you maneuver through this book. You may use one or all of them. Or, you may decide to pick and choose the combination that works best for you. |  |  |\n\n2  \n| \u003Cbr>MATH PREP FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS |  |\n| --- | --- ","cbCaisgvjfxIWepp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisgvjfxIWepp","pdf",2476375,278,"English","# Introduction\n## Preparing for Your Civil Service Exam\n# Section 1: Math Prep for Civil Service Exams\n## Chapter 1: Arithmetic, Powers, and Roots\n## Chapter 2: Fractions and Decimals\n## Chapter 3: Percents\n## Chapter 4: Number Series\n## Chapter 5: Word Problems\n## Chapter 6: Charts, Tables, and Graphs\n## Chapter 7: Measurement and Geometry\n# Section 2: Vocabulary Prep for Civil Service Exams\n## Chapter 8: Vocabulary in Context\n## Chapter 9: Synonyms and Antonyms\n## Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension\n## Chapter 11: Grammar\n## Chapter 12: Spelling\n# Section 3: Test Time!\n## Chapter 13: Practice Test 1\n## Chapter 14: Practice Test 2\n# Section 4: Helpful Resources\n## Appendix 1: Glossary of Math Terms\n## Appendix 2: Math Formula Sheet\n## Appendix 3: Glossary of Vocabulary Terms\n## Appendix 4: Commonly Tested Vocabulary Words\n## Appendix 5: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Word Roots","[{\"question\":\"What skills does the book focus on for civil service exams?\",\"answer\":\"The book focuses on math preparation and vocabulary/English preparation, covering commonly tested topics in both areas.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the math section suggest approaching math questions?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends reading questions in chunks, taking notes or drawing pictures, circling the question, using answer-choice clues, planning a solution, and then rereading and checking work.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of practice materials are included later in the book?\",\"answer\":\"The book includes a Test Time section with Practice Test 1 and Practice Test 2, plus helpful appendices such as glossaries and a math formula sheet.\"}]","Math and Vocabulary for Civil Service Exams | PDF",1790767193,701]