PELLET B Writing Ability: Sentence Clarity 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The suspect fled on foot; officers established a perimeter and began a search.

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The suspect was apprehended; at approximately 2300 hours.

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The witness described the vehicle; as a blue sedan with tinted windows.

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Officers searched the area; but found no evidence.

Question 2

Which revision improves: 'The investigation was conducted by Detective Martinez and the case file was reviewed by Sergeant Thompson and recommendations were made by the DA.'?

Accepted Answer

Detective Martinez conducted the investigation, Sergeant Thompson reviewed the case file, and the DA made recommendations.

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The investigation, file, and recommendations were handled by various personnel.

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Detective Martinez conducted the investigation; the file was reviewed by Thompson; and recommendations were made by the DA.

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Various things were done by different people regarding the case.

Question 3

Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error:

Accepted Answer

The evidence collected from multiple scenes prove the defendant's guilt.

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The group of officers was assigned to the task force.

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Neither the suspect nor his associates were available.

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Each of the witnesses has provided a written statement.

Question 4

Which sentence uses the correct word?

Accepted Answer

The officer cited the suspect for a traffic violation.

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The officer sited the suspect at the intersection.

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The officer sighted the suspect for a traffic violation.

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The officer sited the suspect for a traffic violation.

Question 5

Which sentence is free of redundancy?

Accepted Answer

The suspect was described as approximately 6 feet tall.

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The officer returned back to the station.

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At the present time, the investigation is currently ongoing.

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The two suspects cooperated together during the interview.

Question 6

Choose the clearest revision: 'It was determined by the responding officers that the individual who was the victim had sustained injuries that were not life-threatening in nature.'

Accepted Answer

Responding officers determined that the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

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Officers who responded made a determination that injuries were of a non-life-threatening nature.

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The victim, it was determined by officers, had injuries which were not life-threatening.

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It was the responding officers' determination that the victim's injuries were not life-threatening in nature.