OACP Written Communication and Grammar 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession?

Accepted Answer

The officers' reports were submitted on time.

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The officers report's were submitted on time.

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The officer's reports' were submitted on time.

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The officers reports were submitted on time.

Question 2

When writing a formal incident report, which tense is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Past tense, to describe what already occurred.

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Present tense, to make the report feel immediate.

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Future tense, to describe anticipated actions.

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Conditional tense, to describe what might have happened.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of vague language that should be avoided in police reports?

Accepted Answer

The officer observed a large amount of cash in the vehicle.

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The suspect fled northbound on Main Street.

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The vehicle was a blue 2019 Honda Civic, Ontario plate ABC-123.

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At 14:32, the dispatch call was received at Station 4.

Question 4

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with a list.

Accepted Answer

The officer collected a wallet, keys, and a cell phone.

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The officer collected a wallet keys and a cell phone.

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The officer collected: a wallet, keys and, a cell phone.

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The officer collected a wallet; keys; and a cell phone.

Question 5

Which of the following correctly uses 'affect' versus 'effect'?

Accepted Answer

The new policy affected how reports were submitted.

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The weather effected the officer's ability to pursue the suspect.

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The affect of the incident was felt department-wide.

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Poor lighting had no affect on the investigation.

Question 6

In police communication, what is the purpose of the 'BLUF' (Bottom Line Up Front) principle?

Accepted Answer

To present the most critical information at the start.

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To place background details at the beginning of the report.

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To conclude reports with a summary of all findings.

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To organize evidence in alphabetical order.

Question 7

Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The officer had to interview witnesses, file reports, and submit evidence.

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The officer had to interview witnesses, filing reports, and submit evidence.

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The officer had to interviewing witnesses, filed reports, and to submit evidence.

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The officer had to interview witnesses, to file reports, and submitting evidence.