Reading & Grammar Flashcards
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Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The group of officers was ready.
"Group" is a singular collective noun, so it takes the singular verb "was."
Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.
Answer: After the briefing, officers patrolled the area.
A comma follows an introductory phrase before the main clause.
Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: Apprehension
"Apprehension" is the correct spelling.
A report reads: "The suspect fled north before the unit arrived." Who arrived second?
Answer: The unit
"Before the unit arrived" means the unit arrived after the suspect fled.
Identify the correctly used homophone: "The officer signed ___ name on the form."
Answer: their
"Their" is the possessive form needed here.
Which sentence is free of errors?
Answer: He and I responded to the call.
Subject pronouns "He and I" are correct for the sentence subject.
What is the main idea of: "Officers must document every interaction to ensure accountability and protect both the public and themselves"?
Answer: Documentation builds accountability and protection.
The sentence emphasizes documentation's role in accountability and protection.