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Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.
- Luck
- Opportunity
- Possibilty
- Ways

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Welcome to your sample police quiz and congratulations on taking action to prepare for your coming police selection tests.
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Please note you only have ten minutes to complete this test.

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Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.“Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, “Parentonomics’, by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme."The passage implies there is how much advice available on the topic on parenting?
- None
- A little bit.
- A lot.
- There is no information on this.
Correct Answer

A. A lot.

Explanation

The article states “There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent.” This sentence means there are a lot of different types of advice available on parenting.

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Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.
- So it was proposed
- Was proposed
- Because of the proposal
- It was proposed
Correct Answer

A. It was proposed

Explanation

The sentence starts with the connector "SINCE" and the blank is after the comma. This means you need a subject, verb or both. Options "A" and "C" are eliminated because they also have connectors. Options "B" is eliminated because it has no subject. Leaving option "D" as the correct option.

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4.

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

Correct Answer
definitely

Explanation
The word "definitely" is spelled correctly.

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5.

What is 80% of 54 - 29?
- 25
- 32
- 24
- 20
Correct Answer

A. 20

Explanation

The correct answer is 20. The way to calculate this is to work out 54 - 29 first. This is 25. We then calculate 80% of 25 which is 20. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" now includes a bonus chapter on mathematics WITHOUT a calculator which teaches how to make these calculations in detail.

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Two of the most important first aid skills are resusitatian and controlling bleeding.

Correct Answer
resuscitation

Explanation
The correct spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled is "resuscitation."

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7.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled. There they are! Their hiding behind those bushes!

Correct Answer
They're, they're, They are, they are

Explanation
The corrected spelling is "They're." The word "their" is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership. The word "they're" is a contraction of "they are." In this sentence, the contraction is needed to show that the people being referred to are hiding behind the bushes. The corrected sentence is: "There they are! They're hiding behind those bushes!"

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8.

32 x 45 = ?
- 1450
- 1440
- 1460
- 1420
Correct Answer

A. 1440

Explanation

The correct answer is b) 1440. There are few people who could calculate in their head accurately enough to discern which exact answer is correct. In this case, it is useful to know how to work out the sum on scrap paper. Again, learning some basic mathematics will enable you to quickly answer this type of question.

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Suzi's shop was damaged by vandals. The individual damages and costs were: 2 computers destroyed valued at $1240 each;5 desks broken valued at $80 each;3 walls painted with repairs costing $130 each wall;7 windows broken with repairs costing $117 each window.What is the total repair cost?
- 3970
- 4089
- 4179
- 4189
Correct Answer

A. 4089

Explanation

To calculate the answer, we first work out the sub totals of each category. This looks like this:
Computers = 2 x 1240 = 2480
Desks = 5 x 80 = 400
Walls = 3 x 130 = 390
Windows = 7 x 117 = 819

Then it is a matter of adding these totals together. 2480 + 400 + 390 + 819 = 4089.

If you need help with the individual calculations, you will find a bonus chapter on basic mathematics in the latest version of "Master the South Australia Police Exams" eBook.

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10.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Today I learned that asfixiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

Correct Answer
asphyxiation

Explanation
The correct spelling for the word incorrectly spelled in the sentence is "asphyxiation." Asphyxiation refers to the act of being deprived of oxygen, often leading to suffocation or death. In the context of the sentence, it explains that asphyxiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

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A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?
- 30yrs and 6yrs
- 25yrs and 5yrs
- 40yrs and 8yrs
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. 40yrs and 8yrs

Explanation

You can solve this by rough estimation given you have multiple choice here. You can quickly see that each of the first 3 answers satisfy the condition that the father is currently 5 times the age of the son.

By subtracting 4 years from each age in each answer you will see them as follows:
a: 26 and 2
b: 21 and 1
c: 36 and 4

Now it is clear that the answer is c: 40 and 8 (because 4 x 9 = 36 and 5 x 8 = 40). These questions are why it is important to learn your multiplication tables prior to testing.

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12.

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. “Parenting is a highly contentious issue. There is no shortage of books, blogs, experts and opinions on how to parent. One recently published book, “Parentonomics’, by Joshua Gans, offers a refreshing perspective on this popular theme." Parenting is described as ‘highly contentious’. This means:
- That when people talk about it, other people want to talk about it too.
- It is a complicated topic.
- It is likely to cause arguments.
- It is boring to most people.
Correct Answer

A. It is likely to cause arguments.

Explanation

The term "contentious" refers to something that is likely to cause disagreement or arguments. In the context of the passage, parenting is described as "highly contentious," indicating that it is a topic that generates a lot of debate, with various opinions and approaches. This interpretation aligns with the passage mentioning numerous books, blogs, and experts, all with potentially different views, which can lead to disagreements among parents and experts on what the best parenting practices are.

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13.

What is twenty percent of 25% of 20.
- 2
- 1
- 5
- 4
Correct Answer

A. 1

Explanation

Work this backwards if it helps. So 25% of 20 = 5 (another way to do this is 20 / 4 = 5).

Then 20% of 5 = 1 (another way to do this is 5 / 5 = 1)

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14.

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

Correct Answer
occurrence

Explanation
The word "occurrence" is spelled correctly.

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15.

The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?
- 4 years
- 8 years
- 10 years
- None of these
Correct Answer

A. 4 years

Explanation

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.

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Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling and grammar for the word INCORRECTLY used.The complanents statement was very detailed.

Correct Answer
complainant's

Explanation
The correct spelling of the word on its own is 'complainant'. However, the apostrophe is inserted to designate ownership of the 'statement' to which is referred.

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The SAPOL written entrance exam is now administered by TAFE. This exam has four components:Reading and ComprehensionWriting ExpressionSpellingNumerical ReasoningThis basic quiz will provide you some idea of your skill level across all these categories combined. The eBook "Master the South Australia Police Exams" is a much more comprehensive training option for preparing yourself for the actual test.

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Making it to the bus terminal before noon will give you the.......to do some shopping.

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Since an immediate change was needed on an emergency basis, _____ by the governor to curtail railway expenditure.

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

What is 80% of 54 - 29?

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Two of the most important first aid skills are resusitatian and controlling bleeding.

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled. There they are! Their hiding behind those bushes!

32 x 45 = ?

Suzi's shop was damaged by vandals. The individual damages and costs were: 2 computers destroyed valued at $1240 each;5 desks broken valued at $80 each;3 walls painted with repairs costing $130 each wall;7 windows broken with repairs costing $117 each window.What is the total repair cost?

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling for the word INCORRECTLY spelled.Today I learned that asfixiation is one of the greatest risks faced by a restrained person experiencing a state of excited delirium.

A father's age is five times his son's age. Four years ago the father was 9 times older than his son. How old are the father and son at present?

What is twenty percent of 25% of 20.

Spell the repeated word (use only lower case letters)

The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

Read the sentence below and type the corrected spelling and grammar for the word INCORRECTLY used.The complanents statement was very detailed.