NPOST Reading & Grammar 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The group of officers was ready.

Answer

The group of officers were ready.

Answer

The group of officers is being ready.

Answer

The group of officers are ready.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct comma usage.

Accepted Answer

After the briefing, officers patrolled the area.

Answer

After the briefing officers patrolled the area.

Answer

After, the briefing officers patrolled the area.

Answer

After the briefing officers, patrolled the area.

Question 3

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Apprehension

Answer

Apprehention

Answer

Aprehension

Answer

Apprehenshun

Question 4

A report reads: "The suspect fled north before the unit arrived." Who arrived second?

Accepted Answer

The unit

Answer

The suspect

Answer

Both at once

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 5

Identify the correctly used homophone: "The officer signed ___ name on the form."

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

there

Answer

they're

Answer

theyre

Question 6

Which sentence is free of errors?

Accepted Answer

He and I responded to the call.

Answer

Him and I responded to the call.

Answer

Me and him responded to the call.

Answer

Him and me responded to the call.

Question 7

What is the main idea of: "Officers must document every interaction to ensure accountability and protect both the public and themselves"?

Accepted Answer

Documentation builds accountability and protection.

Answer

Officers dislike paperwork.

Answer

The public causes problems.

Answer

Interactions should be avoided.