Written Comprehension & Expression Flashcards

Read the following passage and answer the question. "The suspect fled northbound on Oak Street before turning west onto Elm Avenue. Officers established a perimeter at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Pine Street, approximately three blocks from where the pursuit began." According to the passage, where did officers establish the perimeter?

Answer: At the intersection of Elm Avenue and Pine Street

The passage explicitly states officers established a perimeter at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Pine Street.

Which sentence is written most clearly and correctly for an official police report?

Answer: The victim stated that her purse had been stolen from her vehicle.

Option B uses proper grammar, past perfect tense, and formal vocabulary appropriate for an official report.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The officer's testimony was entirely ________ with the physical evidence collected at the scene."

Answer: consistent

"Consistent" means in agreement or harmony with, which fits the context of testimony matching physical evidence.

Which of the following correctly uses a comma?

Answer: After searching the vehicle, the officer found a concealed weapon.

A comma is correctly placed after an introductory prepositional phrase ("After searching the vehicle") before the main clause.

A report states: "Dispatch received a call at 2247 hours." What does this mean in standard time?

Answer: 10:47 PM

2247 hours in military time equals 10:47 PM (subtract 1200 from any hour 1300 or later).

Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: Surveillance

"Surveillance" is the correct spelling, commonly used in law enforcement contexts.

Read the sentence: "Despite receiving multiple complaints, the department failed to take any corrective measures, which ultimately exacerbated the problem." What does "exacerbated" most nearly mean?

Answer: Worsened

"Exacerbated" means made worse or more severe.