Grammar and Vocabulary Flashcards

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a collective noun?

Answer: The jury was unable to reach a verdict.

In American English, collective nouns like 'jury' typically take a singular verb.

What does the word 'exonerate' mean?

Answer: To officially acquit and clear of blame

To exonerate means to officially free someone from blame or criminal charges.

Identify the correct use of 'affect' vs. 'effect': 'The new policy will ___ response times significantly.'

Answer: affect

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is typically the noun.

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The officer's testimony was ___, backed by video evidence.'

Answer: irrefutable

Irrefutable means impossible to deny or disprove, fitting testimony supported by evidence.

Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

Answer: The officers' reports were filed on time.

'Officers'' correctly shows plural possessive for multiple officers owning their reports.

What does 'mitigate' mean in a law enforcement context?

Answer: To lessen the severity or seriousness of something

Mitigate means to make less severe, serious, or painful.

Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure.

Answer: The officer interviewed witnesses, collected evidence, and wrote a report.

Parallel structure requires that all items in a series use the same grammatical form.