Spelling Accuracy Flashcards

An officer writing a report needs to describe a suspect's formal, sworn statement made before a court official. Which of the following words is spelled correctly for this purpose?

Answer: Affidavit

The correct spelling for a sworn written statement is 'Affidavit'. The other options contain common spelling errors such as incorrect vowel usage or missing double letters.

While documenting evidence, an officer notes the discovery of illegal items. Which sentence below contains a spelling error?

Answer: The primary evidence was placed in a seperate, sealed bag.

The word 'separate' is misspelled as 'seperate'. A common mnemonic to remember the correct spelling is that it has 'a rat' in the middle (sep-A-RAT-e). All other words in the sentences are spelled correctly.

Which of the following words, often used in police reports, is spelled INCORRECTLY?

Answer: Reccommend

The correct spelling is 'recommend'. This word has only one 'c' and a double 'm'. The other words, 'surveillance', 'possession', and 'occurrence', are all spelled correctly.

An officer is writing about a traffic stop and needs to refer to the driver's official permit to operate a motor vehicle. Which is the correct spelling?

Answer: License

The correct spelling is 'License'. The other options incorrectly transpose the 'c' and 's' or use the wrong vowels.

A report describes a crime that was particularly evil or wicked. Which word correctly fills in the blank: 'The crime scene was evidence of a ________ act.'?

Answer: Heinous

The correct spelling is 'heinous'. This word describes something utterly odious or wicked. The other spellings are common phonetic mistakes.

Reviewing a fellow officer's report, you find a sentence describing a person of interest. Which sentence contains a spelling error?

Answer: The suspect's story was not beleivable.

The word 'believable' is misspelled as 'beleivable'. The rule 'i before e, except after c' applies here. All other sentences are spelled correctly.