California post exam study guide (PELLETB). Part 1 (Clarity)

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California post exam study guide (PELLETB). Part 1 (Clarity) Identify the sentence that is most clearly written, by marking the corresponding letter of the sentence choice A. Julie was happy to ge... t back to her life after the trial she felt she received justice B. Julie was happy to get back to her life after the trial. She felt she received justice. - ANS - B. Julie was happy to get back to her life after the trial. She felt she received justice.(answer a is a run on sentence) A. Marge told Ruth Marge's supervisor wanted to speak with Ruth. B. Marge told Ruth that Marge's supervisor wanted to speak with her. - ANS - A. Marge told Ruth that Marge's supervisor wanted to speak with Ruth.( answer b contains a vague reference. The sentence is unclear) A. Kelly did not see the cyclist riding in her blind spot and she hit him with her car as she made the right turn. B. Kelly did not see the cyclist riding in her blind spot and she hit him with her car. As she made the right turn.. - ANS - A. (b contains a sentence fragment) A. Officers who train rarely are caught off guard. B. Officers who train are rarely caught off guard. - ANS - B. (a contains a misplace modifier & is unclear) A. The defendant was angry at the sentence he received. He antagonized the judge out of frustration. B. the defendant was angry at the sentence he received he antagonized the judge of frustration. - ANS - A..(b is a run on sentence) A. Police officers who keep up to date with changing laws, policies and community priorities tend to be more successful than those who do not, unless they are assigned to special covert details that have little contact with ordinary citizens B.Police officers who keep up to date with changing laws, policies, and community priorities tend to special covert details that have little contract with ordinary citizens. - ANS - A. ( b contains a sentence fragment) A. Jake and Ronald were playing cards when Ronald shot Jake. In the leg. B. Jake and Ronald were playing cards when Ronald shot Jake in the leg ++ - ANS - B. (a contains a sentence fragment) A. Community leaders and law enforcement officers often work together toward common goals. Protective problem solving and preventing social discord are two such goals. B. Community leaders and law enforcement officers often work together toward common goals protective problem solving and preventing social discord are two such goals. - ANS - A. (b is a run on sentence) A. Detective Sherman almost got convictions for every felony arrest he ever made. B. Detective Sherman got convictions for almost every arrest he ever made. - ANS - B. (a contains a misplaced modifier and is unclear) A. Family law courtrooms are among the most dangerous because emotions run high when dealing with family issues. B. Family law courtrooms are among the most dangerous because emotions run high. When dealing with family family issues. - ANS - A. (b contains a sentence fragment) A. Kyle wanted to sing, dance, and act; it's what made him happy. B. Kyle wanted to sing, dance, and act; participating int the arts is what made him happy. - ANS - B.(a contains a vague reference and is unclear which all three made Kyle happy A. Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of america, Protests are only illegal when they become unlawful assemblies or riots B. Peaceful protests are part of the fabric of america protests are only illegal when they become unlawful assemblies or riots - ANS - A. (b is a run on sentence) A. While happily at work downtown, Mary's house burglarized. B. While Mary was happily at work downtown, her house was burglarized. - ANS - B. (a contains a misplaced modifier and appears as if "Mary's house is happily at work." A. Fingerprints were collected on print cards by officers. B. Fingerprints were collected by officers on print cards. - ANS - A. (b contains a misplaced modifier and is unclear) A. Fran was very afraid, but she kept her fear hidden. B. Fran was very afraid, but she kept it hidden. - ANS - A.( b contains a vague reference and is unclear) [Show More]

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