NTN Police Writing and Grammar Skills 2

Question 1

Which sentence is written most clearly and correctly for a police report?

Accepted Answer

The suspect quickly fled the scene on foot.

Answer

'The suspect quickly fled the scene on foot' is clear, grammatically correct, and uses active voice appropriate for police reports.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The officer had to ______ the scene before conducting a search.'

Accepted Answer

secure

Answer

'Secure' is the correct base verb form to follow 'had to' as part of the infinitive.

Question 3

Identify the grammatical error in the following sentence: 'Neither the officer nor the witnesses was able to identify the vehicle.'

Accepted Answer

'was' should be 'were'

Answer

When using 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. 'Witnesses' is plural, so the verb should be 'were.'

Question 4

Which of the following report statements is the most specific and objective?

Accepted Answer

The suspect avoided eye contact and repeatedly shifted weight from foot to foot.

Answer

Describing observable behaviors (avoiding eye contact, shifting weight) is objective and specific, unlike subjective interpretations like 'nervous' or 'hiding something.'

Question 5

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Accepted Answer

The suspect, a 35-year-old male, was arrested at the scene.

Answer

'The suspect, a 35-year-old male, was arrested at the scene' correctly uses commas to set off an appositive phrase.

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(NTN Police) National Testing Network Police Test Practice Test

NTN Police Writing and Grammar Skills 2