RCMP Verbal Reasoning 2

Question 1

A witness statement reads: 'The vehicle accelerated rapidly before the collision.' Which word is closest in meaning to 'accelerated'?

Accepted Answer

Sped up

Answer

'Accelerated' means increased in speed, which is closest in meaning to 'sped up'.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'The RCMP officer was meticulous in documenting the scene.' What does 'meticulous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Extremely thorough and precise

Answer

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise.

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'subsequent' correctly?

Accepted Answer

Subsequent to the arrest, the suspect was processed.

Answer

'Subsequent' means coming after or following, so 'subsequent to the arrest' correctly means after the arrest.

Question 4

An RCMP report states: 'The complainant was visibly agitated.' What does 'agitated' mean in this context?

Accepted Answer

Nervous and upset

Answer

'Agitated' means in a state of anxiety or nervous excitement, indicating the person was visibly upset or disturbed.

Question 5

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The officer's testimony was _______, supported by video evidence and witness accounts.'

Accepted Answer

Corroborated

Answer

'Corroborated' means confirmed or supported by additional evidence, fitting the context of video and witness support.

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