NTN Writing and Grammar

Question 1

Which sentence is written most clearly for a police report?

Accepted Answer

The officer observed the suspect enter the vehicle at 9:15 PM.

Answer

There was a vehicle that was entered by the suspect.

Answer

The suspect, at 9:15 PM, a vehicle was entered.

Answer

Entering was done by the suspect to the vehicle.

Question 2

Which word correctly completes this sentence: 'The officer _____ the report before submitting it.'

Accepted Answer

reviewed

Answer

review

Answer

reviewing

Answer

reviews

Question 3

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

The suspect fled on foot toward the alley.

Answer

Running quickly away from the scene.

Answer

Because the car was unlocked.

Answer

After the officer arrived at the scene.

Question 4

Identify the correct use of a comma: Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

After the pursuit ended, the officer secured the suspect.

Answer

After the pursuit ended the officer, secured the suspect.

Answer

After, the pursuit ended the officer secured the suspect.

Answer

After the pursuit, ended the officer secured the suspect.

Question 5

Which word choice makes this sentence most precise for a police report: 'The complainant stated the suspect was _____ when approached.'

Accepted Answer

aggressive

Answer

bad

Answer

mean

Answer

weird

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses 'its' and 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

The department updated its policy manual.

Answer

The department updated it's policy manual.

Answer

Its important to update the policy manual.

Answer

It's manual was updated by the department.