Question 1

Information should be presented in chronological order in an arrest report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Half-truths are probably more common than deliberate untruths in academic writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Use a comma to set off defining clauses but not nondefining clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) ____ is a medium-length hyphen, which can be used to join two words of equal weight, such as "male-female" relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  em dash 
B)  en dash 
C)  apostrophe 
D)  slash 
A)  em dash 
B)  en dash 
C)  apostrophe 
D)  slash

Question 5

Which of the following is not a best practice for constructing a compelling arrest report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Put the subject at the beginning of each sentence. 
B)  Use the passive voice. 
C)  Be specific and descriptive. 
D)  Identify the source of information. 
A)  Put the subject at the beginning of each sentence. 
B)  Use the passive voice. 
C)  Be specific and descriptive. 
D)  Identify the source of information.

Question 6

No pausing point should be over- or under-used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A vague pronoun reference is a situation wherein there is more than one noun to which a pronoun could refer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ means conforming to accepted standards.

Accepted Answer

A)  Subservient 
B)  Proper 
C)  Positive 
D)  Salient 
A)  Subservient 
B)  Proper 
C)  Positive 
D)  Salient

Question 9

Which of the following statements are true regarding the contents and structure of critiques? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  The focus of the beginning and middle is the communication being analyzed, while the focus of the end is the evaluation. 
B)  The paper should start with the purpose and process for the critique. 
C)  The result of your evaluation should be presented and defended in the middle. 
D)  The focus of the middle should be the communication being critiqued. 
A)  The focus of the beginning and middle is the communication being analyzed, while the focus of the end is the evaluation. 
B)  The paper should start with the purpose and process for the critique. 
C)  The result of your evaluation should be presented and defended in the middle. 
D)  The focus of the middle should be the communication being critiqued.

Question 10

Which of the following contains the proper word among same- or similar-sounding words? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  After being made to wash all the floors, the boy had learned his lessen. 
B)  Having a friend in jail can lesson the pain of incarceration. 
C)  Wearing gloves will lessen the damage to hands when you wash dishes. 
D)  I want to take lessons in piano. 
A)  After being made to wash all the floors, the boy had learned his lessen. 
B)  Having a friend in jail can lesson the pain of incarceration. 
C)  Wearing gloves will lessen the damage to hands when you wash dishes. 
D)  I want to take lessons in piano.

Question 11

We should use "that" in ____ clauses (which add information but are not essential to the sentence) and "which" in ____ clauses (which are essential parts of the sentence, the removal of which would alter the sentence's meaning).

Accepted Answer

A)  defining, nondefining 
B)  nondefining, defining 
C)  subject, predicate 
D)  predicate, subject 
A)  defining, nondefining 
B)  nondefining, defining 
C)  subject, predicate 
D)  predicate, subject

Question 12

Which of the following shows an inappropriate use (or lack of use) of a semi-colon? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tim's favorite foods are pizza, cheeseburgers, and hotdogs; Jim's favorite foods are Caesar salad, grilled salmon, and coconut shrimp; and Kim's favorite foods are ice cream, cookies, and pies. 
B)  Pam loves Italian food; she eats it all the time. 
C)  Elise prefers sweet and sour chicken; pork fried rice; and beef and broccoli. 
D)  I would eat fajitas every day if I could, they are my favorite food. 
A)  Tim's favorite foods are pizza, cheeseburgers, and hotdogs; Jim's favorite foods are Caesar salad, grilled salmon, and coconut shrimp; and Kim's favorite foods are ice cream, cookies, and pies. 
B)  Pam loves Italian food; she eats it all the time. 
C)  Elise prefers sweet and sour chicken; pork fried rice; and beef and broccoli. 
D)  I would eat fajitas every day if I could, they are my favorite food.

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the criteria for guiding a critique evaluation listed in Chapter 8?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the purpose clearly stated in the introduction? 
B)  Did the author achieve his/her stated purpose? 
C)  Is the author's purpose interesting and/or important? 
D)  Are the author's conclusions grounded in evidence? 
A)  Is the purpose clearly stated in the introduction? 
B)  Did the author achieve his/her stated purpose? 
C)  Is the author's purpose interesting and/or important? 
D)  Are the author's conclusions grounded in evidence?

Question 14

The goal of a critique is to identify all the flaws in the communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Incorrect information can create the impression that we are unethical and/or ignorant, which is inconsistent with fostering trust and projecting credibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a rule for when to capitalize?

Accepted Answer

A)  names of theories, hypotheses, and laws 
B)  proper nouns 
C)  words at the start of a complete sentence 
D)  major words in titles and headings 
A)  names of theories, hypotheses, and laws 
B)  proper nouns 
C)  words at the start of a complete sentence 
D)  major words in titles and headings

Question 17

Which of the following sets of subjects and verbs agrees in number?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those police agencies very infrequently works with interns. 
B)  The police agency have six exits. 
C)  Police agencies in cities have more exits than police agencies in towns and villages. 
D)  The number of exits reflect the size of the building. 
A)  Those police agencies very infrequently works with interns. 
B)  The police agency have six exits. 
C)  Police agencies in cities have more exits than police agencies in towns and villages. 
D)  The number of exits reflect the size of the building.

Information should be presented in chronological order in an arrest report.

Half-truths are probably more common than deliberate untruths in academic writing.

Use a comma to set off defining clauses but not nondefining clauses.

A(n) ____ is a medium-length hyphen, which can be used to join two words of equal weight, such as "male-female" relationship.

Which of the following is not a best practice for constructing a compelling arrest report?

No pausing point should be over- or under-used.

A vague pronoun reference is a situation wherein there is more than one noun to which a pronoun could refer.

____ means conforming to accepted standards.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the contents and structure of critiques? Select all that apply.

Which of the following contains the proper word among same- or similar-sounding words? Select all that apply.

We should use "that" in clauses (which add information but are not essential to the sentence) and "which" in clauses (which are essential parts of the sentence, the removal of which would alter the sentence's meaning).

Which of the following shows an inappropriate use (or lack of use) of a semi-colon? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not one of the criteria for guiding a critique evaluation listed in Chapter 8?

The goal of a critique is to identify all the flaws in the communication.

Incorrect information can create the impression that we are unethical and/or ignorant, which is inconsistent with fostering trust and projecting credibility.

Which of the following is not a rule for when to capitalize?

Which of the following sets of subjects and verbs agrees in number?

Introduction

Professionalism

Responsiveness

Organization

Logic

Evidence

Completeness

Clarity

Conciseness

Presentation

Filters

Exam 8: Correctness

Information should be presented in chronological order in an arrest report.

Half-truths are probably more common than deliberate untruths in academic writing.

Use a comma to set off defining clauses but not nondefining clauses.

A(n) ____ is a medium-length hyphen, which can be used to join two words of equal weight, such as "male-female" relationship.

Which of the following is not a best practice for constructing a compelling arrest report?

No pausing point should be over- or under-used.

A vague pronoun reference is a situation wherein there is more than one noun to which a pronoun could refer.

____ means conforming to accepted standards.

Which of the following statements are true regarding the contents and structure of critiques? Select all that apply.

Which of the following contains the proper word among same- or similar-sounding words? Select all that apply.

We should use "that" in ____ clauses (which add information but are not essential to the sentence) and "which" in ____ clauses (which are essential parts of the sentence, the removal of which would alter the sentence's meaning).

Which of the following shows an inappropriate use (or lack of use) of a semi-colon? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is not one of the criteria for guiding a critique evaluation listed in Chapter 8?

The goal of a critique is to identify all the flaws in the communication.

Incorrect information can create the impression that we are unethical and/or ignorant, which is inconsistent with fostering trust and projecting credibility.

Which of the following is not a rule for when to capitalize?

Which of the following sets of subjects and verbs agrees in number?

Introduction

Professionalism

Responsiveness

Organization

Logic

Evidence

Completeness

Clarity

Conciseness

Presentation

Filters

We should use "that" in clauses (which add information but are not essential to the sentence) and "which" in clauses (which are essential parts of the sentence, the removal of which would alter the sentence's meaning).