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BPD CIVIL SERVICE EXAM PRACTICE 2 (GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, AND SPELLING) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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BPD CIVIL SERVICE EXAM PRACTICE 2 (GRAMMAR, VOCABULARY, AND SPELLING) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Term 1 of 25
Considering grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as ease of understanding, which of the
following sentences is most acceptable?
Organized crime activity's arent restricked to large, urban, areas but can exist in any size
community.
Organized crime activities are not restricted to large urban areas but can exist in any
size community.
Organized crime activities can ocurr in any size communities, not just large urban areas.
Organized crime activities can occur any where, not just in large communities.
Term 2 of 25
Identify the type of error that is found in the following sentence:
Any public officer or employee, who willfully deprives an arrested person of any right, is guilty
of a misdemeanor.
Spelling
Grammar
Punctuation
There is no error
,Term 3 of 25
A person has called on the telephone and asks to speak with your supervisor. Because he is
not currently available, you take a message. Which of the following messages would be most
correctly worded with respect to grammar, spelling, and punctuation?
Joan called u this morning regarding dinner. If u return her call by 4:00 her number is
419-9813. If u call after 4:00, call her at home at 6671.
Joan called you this morning reguarding dinner. If you return her call by 4:00 PM, her
number is 419-9813. If you call after 4:00 PM, call her at home.
Joan called you this morning? If you return her call by 4:00 PM, her number is 419-9813. If
you call after 4:00, she can be reached at home at 419-6671.
Joan called you this morning about dinner. If you return her call by 4:00 PM, her number
is 419-9813. If you call after 4:00 PM, call her at home at 419-6671.
Term 4 of 25
Be _____ of obvious things and _____ of persons quick to produce identification or alibis.
"caution" and "weary"
"cautious" and "wary"
"aware" and "skeptacle"
"cautious" and "skepticle"
Term 5 of 25
Considering grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as ease of understanding, which of the
following sentences is most acceptable?
There are basic requirements to ensure safety and security for prisoners, transporting
officers, and the general public.
When transporting officers and the general public, as well as ensuring safety, and
security for prisoners, there are basic requirements.
There are basic requirements for ensureing the safety and security of prisoners,
transporting officers and the general public.
When officers and the general public are transported and security of prisoners, and
safety, is needed, there are basic requirement to follow.
, Term 6 of 25
Identify the type of error that is found in the following sentence:
Direct evidence is the testimony of an eye witness to a crime who posesses an independent
knowledge of the facts.
Spelling
Grammar
Punctuation
There is no error
Term 7 of 25
Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence.
Hair will be worn in a style and color that does not _____ from the overall _____ image of the
traditionally accepted profile.
"deter" and "responsible"
"distract" and "responsable"
"detract" and "professional"
"distract" and "profesional"
Term 8 of 25
Considering grammar, spelling, and punctuation as well as ease of understanding, which of the
following sentences is most acceptable?
Listening to what others has to say is always a good idea?
Listening to what others have to say is always a good idea.
Always listen to what other's have to say until answering her.
Always listen to what others has to say before answering them.
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