PELLETB Clarity Sub-Test Practice Test 2024

Last Updated on May 23, 2024

POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery PELLETB Writing Ability Clarity Sub-Test Practice Test 2024 CHP (California Highway Patrol) Officer Exam. The Writing Ability practice test is designed to help individuals prepare for the Clarity Sub-Test section of the PELLETB exam, an essential component for those pursuing a career in law enforcement in California. The practice test focuses on assessing the test-takers ability to identify clear and concise writing by comparing pairs of sentences with varying levels of clarity and correctness.

The practice test consists of multiple questions containing two sentences (a and b). The test-takers task is to determine which sentence is more clearly and correctly written. The sentences cover a range of writing errors, such as unclear references, misplaced modifiers, sentence fragments, and run-on sentences. By practicing and identifying these errors, individuals can enhance their language skills and increase their chances of performing well on the PELLETB exam.

PELLETB Clarity Sub-Test Practice Test

To prepare for the Writing Ability practice test, it is recommended that individuals review grammar and punctuation rules, focusing on areas such as modification, vague or indefinite reference, run-on sentences, and sentence fragments. By addressing these common writing issues and understanding their correct usage, test-takers will be better equipped to identify the more clearly written sentence in each question.

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PELLETB Practice Test - Writing Ability

PELLETB Practice Test - Writing Ability
Topic: Clarity sub-test
Total Items: 18
Time Duration: N/A

Instructions: Read it
In this test there are pairs of sentences, identify the sentence which is most clearly written. If
the sentence "a" is more clear than the sentence "b," mark "a" on your answer sheet. If sentence "b" is
more clear than sentence "a," mark "b" on your answer sheet.

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In the following pairs of sentences, identify the sentence which is most clearly written. If sentence "a" is more clear than sentence "b," mark "a." If sentence "b" is more clear than sentence "a," mark "b."

a. The police department received a grant for new equipment which will improve officer safety and effectiveness.

b. The police department received a grant for new equipment, which will improve officer safety and effectiveness.

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a. After witnessing the crime, the bystander called the police, providing them with crucial information.

b. After witnessing the crime, the bystander called the police and provided them with crucial information.

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a. The officer conducted a thorough search of the suspect's vehicle, finding drugs and drug paraphernalia.

b. The officer conducted a thorough search of the suspect's vehicle and found drugs and drug paraphernalia.

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a. The officer pulled over the driver for speeding then conducted a field sobriety test due to suspicion of impairment.

b. The officer pulled over the driver for speeding and then conducted a field sobriety test due to suspicion of impairment.

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a. The investigators collected evidence at the crime scene it was later analyzed at the forensics lab.

b. The investigators collected evidence at the crime scene, and it was later analyzed at the forensics lab.

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a. The negotiator tried to establish rapport with the hostage-taker and convince him to release the hostages.

b. The negotiator tried to establish rapport with the hostage-taker, convincing him to release the hostages.

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a. The witness provided a detailed description of the suspect which helped the police create a sketch.

b. The witness provided a detailed description of the suspect, which helped the police create a sketch.

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a. The officers set up a perimeter around the building to prevent the suspect's escape.

b. The officers set up a perimeter around the building, preventing the suspect's escape.

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a. The police chief spoke with the press about the ongoing investigation but did not reveal any sensitive details.

b. The police chief spoke with the press about the ongoing investigation, not revealing any sensitive details.

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a. The detective followed the leads and gathered evidence to build a strong case against the suspect.

b. The detective followed the leads, gathering evidence to build a strong case against the suspect.

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a. The dispatcher received a call about a disturbance in the park and immediately alerted the officers on duty.

b. The dispatcher received a call about a disturbance in the park, they immediately alerted the officers on duty.

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a. The suspect was apprehended while trying to flee the scene; the officer then read him his rights.

b. The suspect was apprehended while trying to flee the scene the officer then read him his rights.

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a. The officer spoke to the store owner, who had reported the theft.

b. The officer spoke to the store owner who had reported the theft.

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Instructions:
In the following pairs of sentences, identify the sentence which is most clearly written. If sentence "a" is more clear than sentence "b," mark "a." If sentence "b" is more clear than sentence "a," mark "b."

a. The officers conducted a thorough search of the area finding several pieces of evidence.

b. The officers conducted a thorough search of the area, finding several pieces of evidence.

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a. The officer observed the suspect's erratic behavior and suspected that he was under the influence.

b. The officer observed the suspect's erratic behavior and suspected he was under the influence.

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a. The K-9 unit was called to assist in the search, they arrived shortly after the request was made.

b. The K-9 unit was called to assist in the search; they arrived shortly after the request was made.

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a. The detective interviewed the witness, who provided crucial information about the crime.

b. The detective interviewed the witness who provided crucial information about the crime.

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a. After the alarm was triggered, the officers cautiously approached the building.

b. The officers cautiously approached the building after the alarm was triggered.

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