PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY

Midterm Examination
English 4

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (30 pts.)

Directions: Select the correct answer and write it on the blank before each number. Which of the
given option in the sentence that observes the quality of a good report

_____ 1. A physical confrontation happened between the police and the group of rallyists.
A. There was a confrontation between the police and the group of rallyist.
B. A physical evidence showed a confrontation between the police and the group of
rallyist.
C. There was a confrontation between the police and the rallyist.
D. There was a riot between the police and rallyist.
_____ 2. There was a verbal altercation before he hit the victim in the forehead.
A. A verbal confrontation happened before the assailant hit the victim in the forehead.
B. A heated argument occurred before the accused hit the victim.
C. A verbal altercation existed before the victim was hit in the head by the victim.
D. A verbal assault happened before the accused hit the victim in the head.
_____ 3. The death of the young woman is as of this time still a mystery.
A. At this time, there is no lead to the death of the young woman.
B. There is no evidence of the young woman’s death as of now.
C. The woman’s death is still a mystery
D. At present, the young woman’s death remain a mystery.
_____ 4. The investigators queried about the constant companion of the suspect.
A. The investigators investigated the close friend of the suspect.
B. The investigators inquest the suspect’s close friend.
C. The investigators questioned the close friend of the suspect.
D. The investigators interrogated the constant companion of the suspect.
_____ 5. The visually perceived a dead body lying in the side walk.
A. She visually guaranteed a dead body lying in the side walk.
B. She witnessed a dead body lying in the side walk.
C. She saw a dead body lying in the side walk.
D. She perceived the dead body lying in the side walk.
_____ 6. She was in possession of the prohibited drugs when the police apprehended her.
A. She was caught with prohibited drugs, when the police seized her.
B. She was caught by the police with drugs in her possession.
C. The police caught her with drugs.
D. The police caught her possessing drugs.
_____ 7. Prior to the murder, she heard a loud scream from the other room.
A. Prior to the murder, she heard a loud scream.
B. Before the murder, she heard a loud scream from the other room.
C. Before the murder, apparently she heard a murder from the other room.
D. After the murder she heard a loud scream
_____ 8. Subsequent to his testimony, the principal witness disappeared.
A. Because of his testimony the principal suspect disappeared.
B. The principal witness, disappeared after revealing his testimony.
C. The principal suspect, disappeared because of his testimony.
D. The disappearance of the principal suspect happened after his testimony.
_____ 9. A report is an/a (A. Subjective, B. Objective C. Conjunctive D. Operative) statement
which
_____ 10. considered as official record that is (A. relevant B. redundant C. recalcitrant D.
evident) to an investigation.
_____ 11. Well written reports are product of writing activities that are (A. constructed B. composed
C. perfected D. edited) over a constant practice.
_____ 12. Report writers are greatly expected to be (A. well groomed B. well-informed C. Well-
versed D. well-polished) in grammar.
_____ 13. and all its governing (A. sanctions B. information C. rules D. bodies)
_____ 14. There are writers who write without (A. considering B. planning C. reconstructing d.
thinking.
_____ 15. A (A. Mediocre B. Good C. Well-informed D. Careful) report writer undergoes the
process of
_____ 16. (A. editing B. copying C. reviewing D. revising)
_____ 17. An accurate report is a true reflection and (A. representation B. acquisition C.
classification D. derivation) of the facts to the best of the
_____ 18. writer’s (A. conscience B. ability C. reflection D. output)
_____ 19. Brevity is achieved by (A. omitting B. constructing C. evaluating D. deleting)
information that is useless, irrelevant and redundant.
_____ 20. (A. Perspective B. Selection C. Organization D. Meditation) refers to the point of view
which the investigator present findings of his report.
_____ 21. In police report (A. simulation B. gathering C. writing D. identifying)
_____ 22. the (A. 4w’s and 1H B. 5w’s and 1H C. 6w’s and 1H D. 3w’s and 2H’s)
_____ 23. Just like any other (A. endeavor B. activity C. action D. presentation) writing is a process
of writing that requires
_____ 24. (A. stamina B. knowledge C. structure D. strategy)
_____ 25. (A. Thesis B. Reports C. Documents D.precis ) serve as records for planning, directing,
and organizing units duties for police service.
_____ 26. (A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Completeness D. Specificity) being explicitly definite and
specific rather than general.
_____ 27. (A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Completeness D. Brevity) refers to having all the necessary
normal part, components and style of writing in its entirety.
_____ 28. (A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Completeness D. Brevity) refers to conformity to facts and
representation of truth with precision and exactness.
_____ 29. (A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Completeness D. Brevity) refers to clearness of thought, style
of expression of the writer.
_____ 30. (A. Clarity B. Accuracy C. Completeness D. Brevity) refers to do with the quality or state
of being brief and concise with the quality of lack of wordiness.
II. Language Component Applied in Technical Writing (10 pts.)
A. Directions: Identify whether the sentence is Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory or
Imperative. (Correct punctuation mark intentionally omitted for critical thinking)

________________ 1. Did you finish your homework last night about Martial Law
________________ 2. Watch the program against drug addiction
________________ 3. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte is very serious for his program against drug pushers
________________ 4. I can’t believe they won the war against terrorist in Marawi
________________ 5. I am so excited, We are going to reclaim liberty in Marawi
B. Directions: Identify whether the sentence is Simple, Compound or Complex.
________________ 6. We have to go to bed when the clock chimes ten o’ clock
________________ 7. Mocha Uson liked Martin Andanar’s friend, and she also liked her cousins.
________________ 8.The big brown K9 dog ran after the bags with illegal drugs.
________________ 9. Roque and Mocha rode their cars after they ate lunch.
________________ 10.The Dean and the VPAA met in the hall near the library.
III. TRUE OR FALSE (20 pts.)
Directions: Write the whole word TRUE if the statement is true or FALSE if the statement is false.
_____ 31. A sworn statement is an objective statement of the findings of the investigator.
_____ 32. A report is an official record at all the information, that is relevant to any investigation.
_____ 33. Reports are directly helpful and may influence the career of the prosecutor.
_____ 34. Recognition and promotion are mostly based on the quality of the investigators report.
_____ 35. Reports that are well written reflects a favorable impression not only on the competence of
the investigator but also to his credibility as a writer.
_____ 36. The best language in report writing is characterized by its conciseness, clarity, brevity,
accuracy and adequacy.
_____ 37. One of the purpose of report is to account and justify the exclusive activities of the police
organization only.
_____ 38. For the purpose of administrative control, a report is written.
_____ 39. In persecution of law breakers, a report is written.
_____ 40. A report can serve as a legal document or evidence in court investigation on battle.

IV. POLICE REPORT WRITING (20 pts.)

Directions: Rewrite by rearranging the following facts to form a spot report using a
memorandum format.
July 17, 2017 SPO1 Vitaliano Roque Mocha Andanar heavily drunk

Pantaleon Sotto 56 year old a turon and lumpia vendor Chief Martin Uzon
witnessed the car overspeeding and swerving

Vehicle Toyota Vios, Motorcyle Collision The intersection has no traffic lights

Mocha Andanar, 45 years old, bank teller, Avenida Avenue Soler St.
resident of 401A Maria Clara Street Corner beside Minute Stop
Sampaloc Manila. The Vios driver

Paolo Roa 19 years old PCCR student resident of The Vios driver was on top speed
58 Narig St. Project 7 Quezon City. but he was swerving
Companion of the Vios Driver

Paolo Roa was inflicted with fractured ribs and deep abrasion The motorcycle rider was thrown 3
on his left arms, was taken to a nearby hospital. Meters away from the collision

From : __________________________________________________________
To : __________________________________________________________
Subject: __________________________________________________________

Facts : 1) ___________________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________________
3) ___________________________________________________________________

Situation: 1) ___________________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________________
3) ___________________________________________________________________
4) ___________________________________________________________________
Date : _________________________________________
Place : _________________________________________
Witness: _________________________________________