NPOST Reading & Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The group of officers was ready.

Answer

"Group" is a singular collective noun, so it takes the singular verb "was."

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

Accepted Answer

After the briefing, officers patrolled the area.

Answer

A comma follows an introductory phrase before the main clause.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Apprehension

Answer

"Apprehension" is the correct spelling.

Question 4

A report reads: "The suspect fled north before the unit arrived." Who arrived second?

Accepted Answer

The unit

Answer

"Before the unit arrived" means the unit arrived after the suspect fled.

Question 5

Identify the correctly used homophone: "The officer signed ___ name on the form."

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

"Their" is the possessive form needed here.

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