Answer Key
SECTION 1
WRITTEN SKILLS
The answer, the sentence referred to from the reading passage, and a correct version (in boldface) for those sentences that contain errors are provided.
1. (A) Spelling
Line 1 of the letter: I am pleassed to learn that you have safely returned from your basic training with the military.
Correct Answer: pleased
2. (B) Grammar
Line 2 of the letter: Your job as a police officer is been kept available until your return.
Correct Answer: is being kept
3. (B) Grammar
Line 3 of the letter: However, you been in Central City for approximately three weeks and have not yet contacted the Department.
Correct Answer: you have been
4. (D) No error
Line 4 of the letter: You have yet to provide the date for which you will be returning to work.
5. (D) No error
Line 5 of the letter: This is unacceptable.
6. (A) Spelling
Line 6 of the letter: Both the officers of this department and the citizens of this community relie on your diligence.
Correct Answer: rely
7. (C) Punctuation
Line 7 of the letter: The City will hold your position open until Monday July 2nd.
Correct Answer: Monday, July 2nd
8. (B) Grammar
Line 8 of the letter: If you have not contacted this office by that date your employment is terminated.
Correct Answer: will be terminated
9. (A) Spelling
Line 9 of the letter: Please contact this office before that date if you have chosen to resign your positon with the City.
Correct Answer: position
10. (A) Spelling
Line 10 of the letter: Thank you for your time and assistanse in this matter.
Correct Answer: assistance
11. (A) Spelling
Line 1 of the letter: Congratulations on being selected for promotion to the rank of Seargent.
Correct Answer: Sergeant
12. (A) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 2 of the letter: You exemplary work ethic and numerous commendations for service showed us.
Correct Answer: Your exemplary work ethic and numerous commendations for service influenced our decision to promote you.
13. (A) Spelling
Line 3 of the letter: Also, your skill as an interpreter is highlly valued by this Department.
Correct Answer: highly
14. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 4 of the letter: A short ceremony followed by a reception on July 15th.
Correct Answer: On July 15th, there was a short ceremony, followed by a reception.
15. (A) Spelling
Line 5 of the letter: On August 1st you will report to training serrvices
for a week of leadership training.
Correct Answer: services
16. (D) No error
Line 6 of the letter: Then, you will be assigned to the Northeast Station.
17. (A) Spelling
Line 7 of the letter: You duties will include supervising 12 newly commissioned officers.
Correct Answer: Your
18. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 8 of the letter: But also 12 veteran officers.
Correct Answer: You will also supervise twelve veteran officers.
19. (C) Punctuation
Line 9 of the letter: In addition, you will be the departments liaison to the Vietnamese community.
Correct Answer: department’s
20. (B) Grammar (run-on sentence)
Line 10 of the letter: You will get extra pay for this service and you will retrain on your weapon every six months and you will be issued a car and work for 46 hours every week.
Correct Answer: You will get extra pay for this service, will retrain on your weapon every six months, and will be issued a car. You will work for 46 hours every week.
21. (D) No error
Line 11 of the letter: I look forward to visiting with you in person at the promotion ceremony.
22. (D) No error
Line 1 of the letter: I am honored to have received your gracious invitation to participate in your school’s cultural awareness day.
23. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 2 of the letter: As a representative of the Mountain High Police Department.
Correct Answer: As a representative of the Mountain High Police Department, I am honored to have received your gracious invitation to participate in your school’s cultural awareness day.
24. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 3 of the letter: I would be pleased speak with your students about the necessity of becoming bilingual.
Correct Answer: pleased to speak
25. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 4 of the letter: Of course, they must practice their bilingual a lot.
Correct Answer: Of course, they must practice their bilingual skills a lot.
26. (C) Punctuation
Line 5 of the letter: I know the students’ don’t like to use their books!
Correct Answer: students
27. (D) No error
Line 6 of the letter: I will also be promoting the advantages of academic success in English and Math for students who seek to enter the law enforcement field.
28. (A) Spelling
Line 7 of the letter: I unnerstand that the program is to take place from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on October 14th in the gymnasium.
Correct Answer: understand
29. (C) Punctuation
Line 8 of the letter: I will bring brochures and a video to share with student’s.
Correct Answer: students
30. (A) Spelling
Line 9 of the letter: I look forward to visitting with you and your students.
Correct Answer: visiting
31. (B) Grammar (incomplete sentence)
Line 10 of the letter: On October 14 at 1:00 P.M.
Correct Answer: I look forward to our visit on October 14 at 1:00 P.M.