POST Written Communication and Grammar 3

Question 1

An officer writes: 'Between you and I, the suspect was uncooperative.' What is the error?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect pronoun case ('I' should be 'me')

Answer

The preposition 'between' requires objective pronouns, so 'me' is correct rather than 'I.'

Question 2

Which practice best ensures clarity in a police report narrative?

Accepted Answer

Writing in the first person and using specific, concrete language

Answer

Clear, first-person narratives with specific facts produce accurate, credible police reports.

Question 3

What is a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

A descriptive phrase that does not logically modify the noun nearest to it

Answer

A dangling modifier is a phrase that seems to modify the wrong word, causing confusion or unintended meaning.

Question 4

Which sentence avoids jargon and is clearest for a report intended for court?

Accepted Answer

The subject was taken into custody following a physical confrontation.

Answer

Professional, plain language free of slang or jargon is required for court-admissible documents.

Question 5

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the suspects was read their Miranda rights.

Answer

'Each' is always singular, so it takes the singular verb 'was.'

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test