NPOST Police Test Grammar and Spelling Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Each of the officers must check his or her equipment before a shift.

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The witness provided a statement the officer recorded it verbatim.

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After the sergeant reviewed the files, he returned it to the records room.

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The detectives's theory was based on preliminary evidence.

Question 2

The collection of latent fingerprints from the crime scene ______ carefully documented by the forensics team.

Accepted Answer

was

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were

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are

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have been

Question 3

Which of the following sentences contains a spelling error?

Accepted Answer

The suspect's story was not believeable to the investigators.

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The officer was dispatched to a domestic disturbance.

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It is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit.

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The department will not tolerate unprofessional conduct.

Question 4

An officer must always adhere to the department's guiding ________.

Accepted Answer

principles

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principals

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princaples

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princepals

Question 5

Which of the following is a complete and grammatically correct sentence?

Accepted Answer

The dispatcher relayed the call to the nearest available unit.

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The officer, after he finished his shift and completed the paperwork.

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The patrol car swerved to avoid the debris, it came to a stop safely.

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Because the suspect invoked his right to remain silent.

Question 6

The two ______ reports were filed at the end of the shift.

Accepted Answer

officers'

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officer's

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officers

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officers's