LEAB Written Expression and Grammar Questions and Answers

Question 1

An officer is writing a report and needs to state that the lead investigator and two other officers arrived first. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The lead detective, along with two junior officers, was first to arrive.

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The lead detective, along with two junior officers, were first to arrive.

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The lead detective, as well as two junior officers, were the first ones to arrive on scene.

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First to arrive were the lead detective, in addition to two junior officers.

Question 2

An officer needs to document observing a suspect discarding an item. Which of the following sentences is the most clear, concise, and professional for an incident report?

Accepted Answer

I observed the suspect discard a small object as he fled.

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It was observed by me that the suspect, while he was running away, discarded an object.

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The suspect, he discarded a small object, and I saw him do it as he fled.

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A small object was discarded by the suspect, which I observed as he was fleeing the scene.

Question 3

A draft of an incident report contains the following sentence: 'The victim refused medical attention, he stated he would see his own doctor.' What is the primary grammatical error in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Comma splice

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Spelling error

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Incorrect capitalization

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Subject-verb disagreement

Question 4

Which of the following sentences, intended for a police report, contains a spelling error?

Accepted Answer

The witness provided a description that was definately helpful.

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The suspect's vehicle was immediately recognizable.

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Officers proceeded to the address to conduct surveillance.

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It is necessary to acquire a search warrant.

Question 5

A departmental memo states, 'The new patrol strategy is intended to _______ a reduction in property crime.' Which word correctly completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

effect

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affect

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assure

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except

Question 6

The initial draft of a report reads: 'The suspect was described as a tall man with a beard wearing a green jacket.' This sentence is ambiguous. Which of the following revisions is the most clear?

Accepted Answer

The suspect, a tall man, was described as having a beard and wearing a green jacket.

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A tall man with a beard, the suspect was described as wearing a green jacket.

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The suspect was described as a tall man wearing a green jacket with a beard.

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Wearing a green jacket, the suspect was described as a tall man with a beard.