PELLETB Domain 1: Writing Ability Welcome to your PELLETB Domain 1: Writing Ability 1. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence is written correctly? A. Its time to check whether everyone is ready. B. Its time to check weather everyone is ready. C. It's time to check whether everyone is ready. D. It's time to check weather everyone is ready. None 2. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that uses correct capitalization. A. The President and the Vice president will attend the meeting. B. The president and the vice president will attend the meeting. C. The President and the Vice President will attend the meeting. D. the president and the vice president will attend the meeting. None 3. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas. A. The officer noted, that the suspect had a blue, car. B. The officer noted that the suspect had a blue car. C. The officer noted, that the suspect, had a blue car. D. The officer, noted that the suspect had, a blue car. None 4. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence correctly uses their, there, or they're? A. Their going to investigate the scene over there. B. They're going to investigate the scene over their. C. They're going to investigate the scene over there. D. There going to investigate the scene over their. None 5. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly. A. The witness said, "I can't identify the suspect." B. The witness said "I can't identify the suspect". C. The witness said, "I can't identify the suspect". D. The witness, said "I can't identify the suspect." None 6. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement. A. The team of officers were ready to proceed. B. A pair of handcuffs were found at the scene. C. The list of evidence includes fingerprints and a wallet. D. The group of witnesses was giving their statements. None 7. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure. A. The detective likes to run, swimming, and biking. B. The detective likes running, swimming, and biking. C. The detective likes to run, swimming, and to bike. D. The detective likes running, to swim, and biking. None 8. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence is an example of passive voice? A. The officer arrested the suspect. B. The suspect was arrested by the officer. C. The suspect resisted arrest. D. The officer pursued the suspect. None 9. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence with an incorrect modifier. A. Walking into the room, the evidence was visible. B. The detective saw the evidence as he walked into the room. C. Walking into the room, the detective saw the evidence. D. The evidence was visible as the detective walked into the room. None 10. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence that correctly uses "affect" or "effect." A. The new policy will effect significant changes in protocol. B. The new policy will affect significant changes in protocol. C. The effect of the new policy will be significant changes in protocol. D. The affect of the new policy will be significant changes in protocol. None 11. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly? A. The suspect was seen at the mall; however, he claims he was at home. B. The suspect was seen at the mall, however; he claims he was at home. C. The suspect was seen; at the mall however, he claims he was at home. D. The suspect; was seen at the mall, however, he claims he was at home. None 12. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the correctly spelled word. A. Surveilance B. Surveillence C. Surveillance D. Surveilence None 13. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence incorrectly uses "to," "too," or "two"? A. I have too many reports to write. B. It's too early to leave the crime scene. C. Two detectives were assigned to the case. D. We need to go to the store too buy supplies. None 14. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the sentence that correctly uses the apostrophe. A. The suspects' alibis were all verified. B. The suspects alibi's were all verified. C. The suspect's alibis were all verified. D. The suspects alibis were all verified. None 15. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence is an example of incorrect use of a conjunction? A. The detective searched the room but found nothing. B. She must hurry, or she will miss the briefing. C. The officer found a clue, and he followed it. D. The evidence was conclusive but, the suspect was released. None 16. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence with correct use of a colon. A. The detective said: "The case is now closed." B. The detective said: the case is now closed. C. Here is what the detective found: the suspect's fingerprints and a note. D. The detective found: the suspect's fingerprints, a note, and a photograph. None 17. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the option that corrects the fragment sentence. A. While the detective was reviewing the case files. B. The detective was reviewing the case files. C. Reviewing the case files, while the detective. D. Was the detective reviewing the case files. None 18. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence correctly uses "whose," "who's," or "whos"? A. Whos going to be at the briefing tomorrow? B. Who's going to be at the briefing tomorrow? C. Whose going to be at the briefing tomorrow? D. Whose jacket is this on the chair? None 19. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence with an incorrect use of quotation marks. A. "Can you confirm the suspect's alibi?" asked the detective. B. The officer said, "We need to revisit the crime scene." C. The sign read: "Keep Out: Crime Scene Ahead." D. She found a note that read "This isn't over yet, detective." None 20. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence incorrectly uses a hyphen? A. The case involved a well-known criminal. B. The detective found a twenty-year old clue. C. The off-duty officer witnessed the incident. D. The evidence was found in a hidden-location. None 21. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that incorrectly employs the infinitive form. A. To solve the case, the detective decided to review all evidence. B. The detective hopes to find the missing piece of evidence soon. C. The suspect was seen to leave the scene of the crime. D. To question the witness, the detective arrived early. None 22. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which option correctly fills in the blank? "The detective could not ______ the difference between the two alibis." A. except B. accept C. expect D. excerpt None 23. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence that is free from any punctuation errors. A. On the night of the crime; the victim was alone. B. The detective found, a clue: a piece of cloth. C. Witnesses reported seeing a tall, mysterious figure near the scene. D. The suspect's confession was, unexpected and shocking. None 24. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that correctly uses "it's" or "its." A. Its believed that the evidence was tampered with. B. It's notebook was found at the scene of the crime. C. It's believed that the evidence was tampered with. D. The department lost its funding due to budget cuts. None 25. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence uses a comma correctly with a coordinating conjunction? A. The detective followed the suspect but, he lost sight of him in the crowd. B. The suspect claimed to be innocent, yet evidence suggested otherwise. C. Evidence was inconclusive, and, the case remained open. D. She had an alibi for the night of the crime, so her name was cleared. None 26. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the option that corrects the run-on sentence. A. The detective interviewed the witness he then examined the crime scene. B. The detective interviewed the witness, he then examined the crime scene. C. The detective interviewed the witness; he then examined the crime scene. D. The detective interviewed the witness he, then examined the crime scene. None 27. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that correctly employs a subordinate clause. A. The officer, who arrived first at the scene, took detailed notes. B. The officer who arrived first at the scene took detailed notes. C. The officer, who arrived first at the scene took detailed notes. D. The officer who arrived first at the scene, took detailed notes. None 28. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence demonstrates correct use of ellipses? A. The witness said... "I saw the suspect flee the scene." B. "I saw the suspect... flee the scene," said the witness. C. The witness said, "I saw the suspect...flee the scene." D. "I saw the suspect flee... the scene," the witness explained. None 29. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence with the correct use of pronouns. A. Everyone must bring their own equipment to the training session. B. Each officer must file their report by the end of the day. C. Neither of the suspects would reveal their location during the crime. D. Any officer caught violating the rules will have to explain their actions. None 30. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses a preposition. A. The evidence on the table belongs to the defendant. B. The suspect was hiding behind of the building. C. The officers searched the area around the abandoned car. D. The key to the case was found under the mat. None 31. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the sentence that correctly uses an indefinite article. A. She found an unusual clue at the scene. B. The detective gave a important tip to the officer. C. An evidence was collected from the crime scene. D. He provided an useful insight during the investigation. None 32. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence correctly uses a reflexive pronoun? A. The detective himself solved the case. B. The officers briefed themselves before the operation. C. She prepared herself for a long night of work. D. All of the above None 33. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that correctly uses a conjunction to form a compound sentence. A. She wanted to search the area, but it was already getting dark. B. He has a solid alibi, or so he claims. C. The evidence was compelling but not conclusive. D. None of the above None 34. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence that correctly uses "less" or "fewer." A. There were less clues at this crime scene than the last one. B. She spent less than two hours examining the evidence. C. The detective asked for fewer details about the suspect. D. There are fewer evidence bags left. None 35. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence demonstrates an incorrect use of "ensure" or "insure"? A. The measures were taken to ensure the safety of the witnesses. B. The department decided to insure its vehicles against theft. C. The detective wanted to insure that all evidence was accounted for. D. The policy will ensure that all procedures are followed. None 36. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence that correctly employs the subjunctive mood. A. If I was the detective, I would examine the evidence again. B. If I were the detective, I would examine the evidence again. C. He wishes he was better at analyzing crime scenes. D. She acts as if she is the leading authority on the case. None 37. PELLETB: Writing Ability Choose the sentence that incorrectly employs the present perfect tense. A. The team has just completed their investigation. B. She has worked on the case for over a year. C. The detective have found new evidence in the case. D. All evidence has been cataloged and stored. None 38. PELLETB: Writing Ability Which sentence uses "which" and "that" correctly? A. The evidence that was found at the scene was crucial. B. The car, which the suspect was driving, was found abandoned. C. The report, that was filed yesterday, contains several errors. D. The clues, which were overlooked, could have solved the case sooner. None 39. PELLETB: Writing Ability Select the sentence that correctly uses "farther" or "further." A. He needs to look further into the suspect's alibi. B. The crime scene was farther than we expected. C. We can't go any further without more evidence. D. All of the above None 40. PELLETB: Writing Ability Identify the sentence with incorrect use of "lay" or "lie." A. She lay the files on the desk before leaving. B. The suspect lies about his whereabouts on the night of the crime. C. The cat lay in the sun all afternoon. D. I need to lie down after reviewing all this evidence. None 1 out of 40 Time is Up! Time's up
