Read each of the following paragraphs and respond to each question by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

Question

(1) The first responders arriving at a crime scene should approach and enter the scene cautiously,
observing any people or vehicles present, potential evidence and environmental conditions. (2) The
officers’ safety and that of others in and around the crime scene are the responding officer(s’) first
priority. (3) After controlling any dangerous situations or persons, the officer(s’) next responsibility is to ensure that medical attention is provided to injured persons while minimizing contamination of the scene.(4) Although securing the integrity of the crime scene and any possible evidence until it can be processed is a high priority of responding officers, some variables and situations are unavoidable. (5) For example, if a victim requires medical attention at the crime scene, the presence and actions of firefighters or paramedics can contaminate a scene as they tend to the victim.

1. The topic of this selection is
a. responsibilities of first responders
b. securing a crime scene
c. securing the safety of those at a crime scene
d. responsibilities of firefighters and paramedics at a crime scene

2. The topic sentence of this selection is stated in
a. Sentence 1 c. Sentence 3
b. Sentence 2 d. Not stated

3. Which sentence is a minor detail?
a. Sentence 2 b. Sentence 3
c. Sentence 4 d. Sentence 5

Answer 1

1. a.
2. d.
3. d.