QPSea Literacy Skills 5

Question 1

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'concise' as used in report writing.

Accepted Answer

Brief and clear without unnecessary words

Answer

'Concise' means expressing information clearly using as few words as necessary, without sacrificing accuracy.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

The constable almost drove the entire patrol route.

Answer

In the first sentence, 'almost' is misplaced — it modifies 'drove' instead of 'entire route', implying the driving nearly happened.

Question 3

What does 'alleged' mean when used in police reports and media?

Accepted Answer

Claimed or supposed but not yet proven

Answer

'Alleged' is used to describe an act or person that is claimed to be involved but has not yet been proven in court.

Question 4

Identify the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Perpetrator

Answer

'Perpetrator' is the correct spelling for someone who commits a crime or harmful act.

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'effect' and 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Stress can affect an officer's performance, and its effects can be long-lasting.

Answer

'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning the result — both are used correctly in option A.

(QPSea) Queensland Police Service Entrance Assessment Practice Test