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.

Answer

Option B uses active voice with clear subject-verb-object structure.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct punctuation and grammar:

Accepted Answer

The officer who was first on scene secured the perimeter.

Answer

Option C correctly uses 'who' (subject of clause) with no unnecessary commas since the clause is restrictive.

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.

Answer

Option A replaces wordy 'due to the fact that' with 'because' and eliminates redundancy.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Option C correctly matches: Officer Garcia was patrolling and Officer Garcia noticed.

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.

Answer

Option B uses formal, objective language appropriate for official documentation.

PELLET B Test Practice Test

PELLET B Test Practice Test

PELLET B Writing Ability: Sentence Clarity 2