PELLET B Writing Ability: Sentence Clarity 2

Question 1

Which sentence is most clearly written for a police report?

Accepted Answer

The officer observed the suspect running through the parking lot.

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The suspect was seen by the officer running through the parking lot.

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Running through the parking lot, the suspect was seen by the officer.

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The parking lot had a suspect running through it, seen by the officer.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and grammar:

Accepted Answer

The officer who was first on scene secured the perimeter.

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The officer whom was first on scene, secured the perimeter.

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The officer, who was first on scene secured the perimeter.

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The officer who was first on scene, secured the perimeter.

Question 3

Which revision improves: 'Due to the fact that the suspect resisted arrest, additional officers were called to assist with the apprehension of the suspect.'?

Accepted Answer

Because the suspect resisted arrest, additional officers were called to assist.

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The suspect resisted and so due to that additional officers were called to assist with apprehending.

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Additional officers were called because the suspect needed to be apprehended by them.

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Due to resistance, officers came.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

While patrolling the neighborhood, Officer Garcia noticed a broken window.

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Searching the vehicle, drugs were found by the officer.

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Having been read his Miranda rights, the officer began the interrogation.

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Arriving at the scene, the evidence was collected immediately.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate sentence for a formal police report:

Accepted Answer

The subject provided a statement later determined to be inconsistent with evidence.

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The guy totally lied about where he was.

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The dude was making stuff up during the interview.

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Suspect was caught lying through his teeth about his alibi.

Question 6

Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The officer documented the scene, interviewed witnesses, and collected evidence.

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The officer documented the scene, interviewed witnesses, and collecting evidence.

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The officer documented the scene, interviewing witnesses, and evidence was collected.

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The officer was documenting, interviewed, and has collected evidence.