LEAB Written Comprehension & Expression 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Read the following excerpt from an incident report: "Upon arrival, Officer Reyes observed the front door of 412 Maple Drive standing open. No lights were on inside the residence. A neighbor, Ms. Cho, reported hearing glass breaking at approximately 0130 hours." Which of the following is a fact stated in the report (not an inference)?
- A burglary had occurred at the residence.
- The suspect entered through a window.
- The front door was open when Officer Reyes arrived. (Correct answer)
- The resident was away from home.
Correct answer: The front door was open when Officer Reyes arrived.
The report directly states Officer Reyes observed the front door standing open; the other options are inferences not supported by the text.
Question 2: Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
- The officers searched the building thoroughly.
- Neither the sergeant nor the detectives was available for comment. (Correct answer)
- Each of the witnesses gave a separate statement.
- The evidence was logged and stored properly.
Correct answer: Neither the sergeant nor the detectives was available for comment.
"Neither…nor" with a plural noun closest to the verb requires the plural verb "were," not "was."
Question 3: An officer writes: "The perpetuator fled the scene in a red vehicle." What is wrong with this sentence?
- "Fled" should be "fleed"
- "Perpetuator" is not a real word; the correct term is "perpetrator" (Correct answer)
- "Vehicle" should be "automobile"
- The sentence is correctly written
Correct answer: "Perpetuator" is not a real word; the correct term is "perpetrator"
The correct law enforcement term is "perpetrator," not "perpetuator."
Question 4: Choose the sentence that best expresses the idea clearly and concisely.
- At this point in time, the investigation is currently ongoing at the present moment.
- The investigation is ongoing. (Correct answer)
- There is an investigation that is in the process of being ongoing.
- The investigation, which began earlier, has not yet stopped and continues.
Correct answer: The investigation is ongoing.
Option B conveys the same information without redundancy or unnecessary words.
Question 5: Which of the following is the correct plural form for use in a report?
- Witness's (referring to more than one witness)
- Witnesses (Correct answer)
- Witnesss
- Witness'
Correct answer: Witnesses
"Witnesses" is the correct plural form of "witness."
Question 6: Read the following: "Officers were instructed to canvass the neighborhood and document any relevant observations." What does "canvass" mean in this law enforcement context?
- To paint or cover an area
- To systematically go through an area interviewing people for information (Correct answer)
- To set up a physical barrier around a location
- To search individuals for concealed weapons
Correct answer: To systematically go through an area interviewing people for information
In law enforcement, to "canvass" means to go through an area interviewing residents or witnesses to gather information.
Question 7: Which sentence correctly uses the word "apprehend"?
- The officer apprehended the importance of the evidence.
- Officers were able to apprehend the suspect near the bus station. (Correct answer)
- The detective apprehended herself about the new policy.
- Witnesses apprehended the crime from across the street.
Correct answer: Officers were able to apprehend the suspect near the bus station.
In law enforcement, "apprehend" correctly means to arrest or take a suspect into custody.
LEAB Written Comprehension & Expression 3
Read the following excerpt from an incident report:
"Upon arrival, Officer Reyes observed the front door of 412 Maple Drive standing open.
No lights were on inside the residence.
A neighbor, Ms.
Cho, reported hearing glass breaking at approximately 0130 hours."
Which of the following is a fact stated in the report (not an inference)?