RCMP Verbal Reasoning 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
- The officer filed the report; and submitted it.
- The scene was secured; the investigation began. (Correct answer)
- He ran quickly; because he was late.
- She wrote the; report carefully.
Correct answer: The scene was secured; the investigation began.
A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses: 'The scene was secured' and 'the investigation began.'
Question 2: An officer's report uses the word 'discrepancy.' What does this mean?
- An agreement between two accounts
- A difference or inconsistency between two things (Correct answer)
- A serious crime
- A formal complaint
Correct answer: A difference or inconsistency between two things
A discrepancy is a lack of compatibility or similarity between two things, such as conflicting witness statements.
Question 3: Choose the word that does NOT belong with the others:
- Interrogate
- Question
- Interview
- Release (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Release
Interrogate, question, and interview all involve gathering information through inquiry; 'release' means to let go, which is unrelated.
Question 4: The term 'jurisdiction' in law enforcement means:
- The penalty for a crime
- The official power to make legal decisions within a defined area (Correct answer)
- The number of officers in a division
- The chain of command
Correct answer: The official power to make legal decisions within a defined area
Jurisdiction refers to the official authority to exercise legal power over a specific geographic area or type of matter.
Question 5: Read: 'The witness recanted her earlier testimony.' What does 'recanted' mean?
- Confirmed
- Repeated
- Withdrew or took back (Correct answer)
- Expanded upon
Correct answer: Withdrew or took back
To recant means to formally withdraw or take back a previous statement or belief.
Question 6: Which of the following is an example of an 'inference' drawn from evidence?
- A camera recorded the suspect entering the building
- The suspect's fingerprints were found on the weapon
- Muddy boots near the door suggest someone entered from outside (Correct answer)
- An officer witnessed the suspect fleeing the scene
Correct answer: Muddy boots near the door suggest someone entered from outside
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning; muddy boots suggest entry from outside but do not directly prove it.
Question 7: An officer is told to 'corroborate' a statement. This means the officer should:
- Disprove the statement
- Find additional evidence that supports the statement (Correct answer)
- Rewrite the statement
- Ignore the statement
Correct answer: Find additional evidence that supports the statement
To corroborate means to confirm or support a statement with additional evidence or information.
RCMP Verbal Reasoning 4
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?