Writing Ability: Sentence Clarity Flashcards
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Which sentence is most clearly written for a police report?
Answer: The officer observed the suspect running through the parking lot.
Option B uses active voice with clear subject-verb-object structure.
Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and grammar:
Answer: The officer who was first on scene secured the perimeter.
Option C correctly uses 'who' (subject of clause) with no unnecessary commas since the clause is restrictive.
Which revision improves: 'Due to the fact that the suspect resisted arrest, additional officers were called to assist with the apprehension of the suspect.'?
Answer: Because the suspect resisted arrest, additional officers were called to assist.
Option A replaces wordy 'due to the fact that' with 'because' and eliminates redundancy.
Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?
Answer: While patrolling the neighborhood, Officer Garcia noticed a broken window.
Option C correctly matches: Officer Garcia was patrolling and Officer Garcia noticed.
Select the most appropriate sentence for a formal police report:
Answer: The subject provided a statement later determined to be inconsistent with evidence.
Option B uses formal, objective language appropriate for official documentation.
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
Answer: The officer documented the scene, interviewed witnesses, and collected evidence.
Option B maintains parallel structure with three past-tense verbs: documented, interviewed, collected.