DELPOE Grammar and Spelling 2

Question 1

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal police report?

Accepted Answer

My partner and I saw the suspect flee the scene.

Answer

Me and my partner seen the suspect flee the scene.

Answer

My partner and me seen the suspect flee.

Answer

The suspect was saw by my partner and I.

Question 2

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Suspect

Answer

Suspeckt

Answer

Suspeck

Answer

Susppect

Question 3

Choose the correctly spelled word: The officer had to _______ whether to pursue the suspect.

Accepted Answer

decide

Answer

desied

Answer

decidde

Answer

decied

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The officer arrived on scene; she immediately called for backup.

Answer

The officer arrived; quickly and assessed the scene.

Answer

The officer; arrived and assessed the scene quickly.

Answer

The scene was chaotic, the officer remained; calm.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct plural of 'testimony'?

Accepted Answer

Testimonies

Answer

Testimonys

Answer

Testimonyes

Answer

Testimones

Question 6

Which sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error?

Accepted Answer

Neither the sergeant nor the officers was available.

Answer

The officers were on patrol when the call came in.

Answer

The evidence collected at the scene supports the charges.

Answer

Each of the recruits was required to pass the physical test.