TEST I. Modified True or False.

Write PNPA if the answer is true; if false, underline the word

that made the sentence incorrect, then replace with the correct answer. Use the answer
sheet given to you. (2 points each)

1. Syntax refers to the arrangement of words in sentences. PNPA

2. Subject refers to a person, place or thing that is performing the action of the sentence.
PNPA
3. The predicate is that part of the sentence containing a verb and stating something about the
subject. PNPA
4. The modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that gives information about another word in the
same sentence. PNPA
5. An infinitive is a verbal that functions as an adjective. PNPA
6. A gerund is a verbal ending in –ING and functions as a noun. PNPA
7. The word “to” plus a verb in its stem form is a preposition. F- INFINITIVE
8. The thesis statement introduces the argument and helps create the structure of the
sentence. PNPA
9. When the word to be modified is missing, the modifier becomes misplaced modifier. F-
DANGLING
10. Coherence refers to the systematic or logical connection of sentences. PNPA
11. Emphasis refers to direct and focus attention to the most important part of the composition.
PNPA
12. Investigation refers to the use of physical evidence at the scene of the crime. F- CRIME
SCENE INVESTIGATION
13. To help establish what happened in the crime scene is known as crime scene re-structure.
F- RECONSTRUCTION
14. A crime scene report should always contain the who, what, when, where and how of an
investigation. PNPA
15. Reported speech is speech which tells you what someone said, but does not use the
person's actual words. PNPA
16. In documenting a reported speech and someone suggested what else could do, use the
verbs recommend, advise, propose, and suggest followed by a gerund (-ing clause). PNPA
17. Spot report refers to an immediate initial investigative or incident report addressed to higher
headquarters pertaining to the commission of the crime. PNPA
18. Editing is not merely simple proofreading for basic errors. It involves major structural and
thematic revisions. PNPA
19. The dominant writing style in police report is argumentation. F- NARRATION
20. A well-written police report will convict criminals, encourage the support of the community,
and become a guide by which the public and the courts will measure their respect for both the
officer and the department. PNPA

Test II. Grammar Application.

A. Identify if the underlined word is INFINITIVE, PARTICIPLE, OR GERUND.

21. I have forgotten my lines. PARTICIPLE

22. The smiling cadet is my cousin. PARTICIPLE
23. The police officer left the room laughing. GERUND
24. The commandant is interested in reading books. GERUND
25. The cadets prepared for marching. GERUND
26. To visit the camp is one of his dreams. INFINITIVE
27. They wanted to secure the area first. INFINITIVE
28. The officers want to rest after the program. INFINITIVE
29. My mother spent her life teaching. GERUND
30. The trainee is interested in improving himself. GERUND
B. Unity in paragraph. Cross out 5 sentences which do not contribute to the topic sentence of
the paragraph. Write the corresponding number/s of the sentence which you crossed out in the
answer sheet.
(31) Why should I be allergic to my own umbrella? (32) It is one of those cute, folding
ones given to me by a friend. (33) It is so tiny that I could easily put in my bag but nonetheless
I still hate it. (34) My bag is large enough to put just everything I want to bring all the time. g
(36) At other times I put my fancy jewelry in it so I could use them when I need to. (37) First,
the thing causes my bag to bulge which gives me some difficult time of zipping it close. (38)
Zippers can give you a lot of trouble if you are not careful with it. (39) Second, it adds weight
to my already heavy bag that when I carry it with my books I have to shift arm positions often
in order to avoid muscle aches. (40) Then there is the decision making of whether to bring it or
not. (41) If I do not, the rains may come; If I do, I have to stick to a bag size that would contain
it. (42) Rains are very unpredictable at times; they pour just when you least expect them. (43)
But the worst thing about my umbrella is that it gives me trouble in opening it. (44) Sometimes
in a heavy downpour, it opens only sometime after I have gotten down of my ride in that rain!
(45) Could anyone therefore blame me for developing an unwholesome attitude towards a
small innocent but useful thing like the umbrella?

C. Coherence in paragraph. Pick-out five (5) words, phrase, or clause that showed coherence
in this paragraph. Write them on your answer sheet.

The industry has many advantages. It can draw on a great deal of research, particularly in
terms of strategies used for entering new markets. While there is significant growth potential
in the medium to long term, it is clear that workers within this sector need training. Therefore,
it is important to keep staff-up-to-date with software used in this industry.

D. Emphasis in paragraph. Arrange the sentences in emphatic order. Write only the number of
the sentence/s on your answer sheet. (4-1-3-2)

(1) As a five-year old, I was terrified by the movie Pinocchio, about a puppet transformed into a
boy.

(2) Although I saw Bambi when I was old enough to begin poking fun at “baby movies,” the
scene during which Bambi’s mother is killed has stayed with me to this day.

(3) About a year after Pinocchio, I gripped my seat in fear as the witches and goblins of
Fantasia flow across the screen.

(4) When I was a child, Disney movies frightened me more than any other kind.

TEST III. Answer briefly: (6 points each)

A. Why is crime scene report a critical component of an investigation?

A report is written for a clear purpose and to a particular audience. Specific information
and evidence are presented, analyzed and applied to a particular problem or issue. ... When
you are asked to write a report you will usually be given a report brief which provides you
with instructions and guidelines.
Crime scene reports are critical components of an investigation. They reveal in great detail
what a police officer or investigator saw upon arrival at the scene so that experts can later
analyze the information in an effort to determine what transpired. Therefore, crime scene
reports must be as thorough as possible, leaving nothing out.
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B. What is the importance of grammar in documenting police report?

 Grammatical aspect is a strength in the language comprehension.

 The art of analyzing written documents in investigations is a subset of forensic
linguistics. Grammar matters especially when dealing with investigative interviews for
complainants, victims, and subject of complaint (suspect). Grammatical errors,
misspellings or even the unique writing styles might reveal the truth behind the crime
scene.
 Grammar helps in an attempt to evaluate the personal characteristics or psychological
state of the people involved in the crime.
 Investigators must avoid spelling mistakes or recognize their mistakes when proof-
reading their own work. When typing or writing quickly, one may produce clerical
errors, such as forgetting letters, adding letters or switching letters.

C. List down the grammar techniques in writing reported speech.

1. IN REPORTING WHAT PEOPLE SAY (STATEMENTS) OR THINK (THOUGHTS), use reporting clauses with “that”.
Example: The manager said that the findings in my report were useful to the client. (formal) 2.  USE: • Wh- and if- clauses

Example: The netizen inquired which banks had the “best” customer service.

2.  USE: • Wh- and if- clauses

Example: The netizen inquired which banks had the “best” customer service.

3. USE: • to-infinitives We often use the to-infinitive after verbs of thinking and feeling to report or summarize
actions (decide, hope, intend).

4.  GIVE A SUMMARY

5. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE VERB TENSE 

Example: “My name is Julie,” she said.

She said her name was Julie. She said her name is Julie.

6.  If someone makes a suggestion about what they or someone else could do, this can be reported with
verbs such as advise, propose, recommend and suggest, followed by an -ing clause (gerund)

Documenting the interview or investigation statement (REFER TO WH questions)

Test IV. Using this sample format of a police/spot report, write a narrative
structure which contains the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Apply standard grammar and other mechanics of writing (spelling,
punctuation marks, and sentence structure. (18 points)

MEMORANDUM
FOR :
FROM :
SUBJECT :
DATE :

1. Introduction (Indicate briefly the date/time, and place of occurrence)

2. Body (Brief facts of the case and other facts)
3. Conclusion (Requested/recommended actions)
ANSWER SHEET
MIDTERM EXAM FOR INTENSIVE GRAMMAR
SUBJECT TEACHER: PROF. YAY S. PANTE

TEST I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE. Note that if your answer is True, write PNPA; if
False, write the correct answer. (2 points each)
1. 8. 15.
2. 9. 16.
3. 10. 17.
4. 11. 18.
5. 12. 19.
6. 13. 20.
7. 14.

TEST II. Grammar Application.

A. Identify if the underlined word is INFINITIVE, PARTICIPLE, OR GERUND.
21. 22. 23. 24.
25. 26. 27. 28.
29. 30.

B. Unity in paragraph. Write the corresponding number of the sentence/s that you
crossed out in the paragraph. (5)

C. Coherence in paragraph. Pick-out word, phrase, or clause that showed coherence.

(5)

1. 4.
2. 5.
3.

D. Emphasis in paragraph. Arrange the sentences in emphatic order.

Test III. Essay

A.
B.

C.

Test IV. Police Narrative Report

Introduction:

Body:

Conclusion: