NYPD NYPD Written Expression 2

Question 1

Officer Reyes writes: 'The suspect runned from the scene and hided behind a dumpster.' Which revision is correct?

Accepted Answer

The suspect ran from the scene and hid behind a dumpster.

Answer

'Ran' and 'hid' are the correct simple past tense forms of 'run' and 'hide.'

Question 2

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Accepted Answer

After securing the perimeter, the sergeant called for backup.

Answer

A comma is correctly placed after an introductory adverbial phrase ('After securing the perimeter').

Question 3

Officer Kim needs to report: 'The victim told me that the attacker wore a red jacket.' Which is the most precise restatement?

Accepted Answer

The victim stated that the suspect was wearing a red jacket.

Answer

Option B preserves all key details — the source (victim), the subject (suspect), and the specific description (red jacket).

Question 4

Which of the following is written in the clearest, most direct language for a police report?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle was broken into at approximately 2:00 AM on July 15.

Answer

Option B states the facts directly with specific time and date, avoiding vague language.

Question 5

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the officers nor the sergeant was aware of the complaint.

Answer

With 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it; 'sergeant' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

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