QPSea Literacy Skills 3

Question 1

Which sentence is in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The evidence was collected by the forensic team.

Answer

Passive voice features the subject receiving the action; 'evidence was collected' shows the evidence as the subject being acted upon.

Question 2

What is the meaning of 'corroborate' as used in police reports?

Accepted Answer

To confirm or support with additional evidence

Answer

'Corroborate' means to confirm or support a statement or theory with additional evidence or testimony.

Question 3

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

The witness stated: 'I saw the car leave at midnight.'

Answer

A colon correctly introduces a direct quotation that is formally presented, and the period falls inside the closing quotation mark.

Question 4

In the sentence 'Officers must adhere to protocols during volatile situations,' what does 'adhere' mean?

Accepted Answer

Strictly follow or stick to

Answer

'Adhere' means to follow or stick closely to rules, guidelines, or protocols.

Question 5

Which option correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The shift ended at midnight; the next team arrived promptly.

Answer

A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction; adding 'and' or 'but' after a semicolon is incorrect.

(QPSea) Queensland Police Service Entrance Assessment Practice Test