MCOLES Language Skills 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was stolen; it was recovered two days later.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'corroborate' as used in law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

To confirm or support with additional evidence

Answer

'Corroborate' means to confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with evidence or testimony.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was armed, and he refused to comply.

Answer

A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction like 'and.'

Question 4

In a police incident report, the term 'alleged' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Indicate something is claimed but not yet proven

Answer

'Alleged' indicates a claim or assertion that has not yet been proven in a court of law.

Question 5

Which word is the antonym of 'verbose'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

'Concise' means brief and to the point, which is the opposite of 'verbose,' meaning using too many words.

MCOLES - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Practice Test