Free TTPS Entrance Exam Exam Flashcards

Is. The subject is the singular noun "list," not the plural noun "complaints" inside the prepositional phrase — ignore words between the subject and the verb when checking agreement.

Use "who" when it acts as the subject of a clause ("Who called?") and "whom" when it is the object ("To whom should I report?"). Test it by substituting he/him — "he" pairs with who, "him" pairs with whom.

"More better" is a double comparative — "better" is already the comparative form of "good," so it never takes "more" in front of it. The correct sentence reads "This report is better than the last one."

The traditional formal rule pairs singular "everyone" with the singular pronoun "his or her." Many style guides now also accept singular "they/their," but on a formal grammar test the singular form is the safer answer.

This is a tense-shift error — the sentence starts in past tense ("walked") then switches to present tense ("sees"). Keep tense consistent: "She walked into the room and saw her friend waiting."

Fewer. Use "fewer" for countable nouns you can number (officers, cars, days) and "less" for uncountable quantities (less time, less water).

"It's" is always a contraction of "it is" or "it has." "Its" (no apostrophe) shows possession, like "his" or "her." Test it: if you can't replace it with "it is," drop the apostrophe.

Two independent clauses joined only by a comma is a comma splice. Fix it with a period, a semicolon, or a comma plus a conjunction: "The officer arrived on scene, and she began taking statements."

A semicolon joins two independent (complete) clauses that are closely related in meaning without a conjunction, e.g., "The suspect denied the charge; the evidence said otherwise." It is not used to introduce a list — that's a colon's job.

Proper nouns are always capitalized: "the Ministry of Homeland Security in Port of Spain." Common nouns used generically stay lowercase unless they are part of an official title.

Enclose the exact spoken words in quotation marks, with closing punctuation inside the quotes: She said, "Stop right there." Quotation marks signal the words are reported exactly as spoken, not paraphrased.

"Their" (possession) vehicle was parked over "there" (location), and "they're" (they are) certain the owner will return — three different spellings for three different meanings that sound identical.

Affect. "Affect" is almost always a verb meaning "to influence," while "effect" is usually a noun meaning "the result" (e.g., "the effect of rain on visibility").

Principle — a fundamental rule or belief. "Principal" refers to a person in charge (like a school principal) or the main/most important thing, a common spelling mix-up.

Stationary — meaning not moving. "Stationery" (with an "e") refers to writing paper and office supplies. Remember: stationEry has an "e" like "envelope" and "letter."

The recruit reported for duty too (excessively) early and had to (infinitive marker) complete the paperwork too (also). "Two" is only ever the number 2.

To apprehend means to arrest or seize someone, usually a suspect. Don't confuse it with "comprehend," which means to understand — the words look similar but mean very different things.

Meticulous means extremely careful and precise about every detail — the opposite of careless or sloppy. On a vocabulary test it is often paired with synonyms like "thorough" and "exact."

Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph first — the main idea is usually stated in the topic sentence, and the rest of the paragraph supports or explains it. Don't get distracted by interesting but minor details.

Base your answer only on evidence and clues actually stated in the passage, combined with logical reasoning — not on outside knowledge or assumptions. The correct inference is the conclusion the text supports, even when it isn't stated directly.

Port of Spain, located on the northwest coast of Trinidad, is the country's capital and seat of government.

Trinidad and Tobago became independent from the United Kingdom on August 31, 1962. Independence Day is celebrated as a national holiday every year on that date.

Trinidad and Tobago became a republic on August 1, 1976, replacing the British monarch with a President as head of state while remaining in the Commonwealth. Republic Day is a separate national holiday from Independence Day.

The Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD), commonly abbreviated TT$, is the legal tender used throughout both islands.

The Scarlet Ibis, a bright red wading bird found mainly in the Caroni Swamp, was declared Trinidad's national bird in 1962 and appears on the national coat of arms.

The Cocrico (a Rufous-vented Chachalaca), a brown bird native to Tobago and Venezuela but not found in Trinidad. Trinidad and Tobago is one of the few countries with a separate national bird for each of its main islands.

The Chaconia, also called the "wild poinsettia," a red forest flower named after Trinidad's last Spanish governor, Jose Maria Chacon.

Bicameral — it consists of the elected House of Representatives and the appointed Senate. Senators are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and as independents representing civil society.

The President, a largely ceremonial role since Trinidad and Tobago became a republic in 1976. The President is chosen by an Electoral College made up of both houses of Parliament, not elected directly by voters.

The Prime Minister, who leads the Cabinet and the executive branch of government. Unlike the ceremonial President, the Prime Minister holds the country's real day-to-day executive power.

Christopher Columbus sighted Trinidad in 1498 during his third voyage and named it after the Holy Trinity, reportedly after spotting three hills (or peaks) on the island's southeastern coast.

It is widely believed to derive from "tobacco," reflecting either the island's shape (said to resemble a tobacco pipe or cigar) or its early cultivation of tobacco by indigenous and colonial inhabitants.

Georgetown, Guyana. Although Trinidad and Tobago is a founding member and hosted the founding treaty signing, the permanent Secretariat headquarters is in Guyana, not Trinidad.

The Treaty of Chaguaramas, signed in 1973 in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago — a notable local-knowledge fact, since the founding treaty was signed on Trinidad soil even though the Secretariat sits in Guyana.

Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Membership later expanded to include most other Caribbean states and territories.

To promote economic integration, cooperation, and coordinated foreign policy among Caribbean member states, functioning as the region's main political and economic bloc.

Caracas. Trinidad sits only about 11 km (7 miles) off the Venezuelan coast at its closest point, separated by the Gulf of Paria and the narrow channels known as the Dragon's Mouth.

Georgetown — also the location of the CARICOM Secretariat headquarters, a useful fact to link across general-knowledge topics.

The Atlantic Ocean lies to the east, and the Caribbean Sea lies to the north and west; the Gulf of Paria separates Trinidad from Venezuela to the southwest.

The Pacific Ocean, which covers more area than all of Earth's landmasses combined and is larger than the Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans.

Dictation, English, and General Knowledge (local, regional, international, and TTPS-specific). TTPS does not publish the exact number of scored items, the time limit, or the passing score.

The TTPS Recruiting Office, under the Ministry of Homeland Security. The Recruiting Office also handles applications and can be contacted directly for recruitment questions.

Applicants must be not less than 18 and not more than 35 years of age, measured as of January 1 of the year of appointment.

Yes. Citizenship of Trinidad and Tobago is a mandatory eligibility requirement to apply as a recruit constable.

At least five CXC subject passes (including English Language) at General Proficiency Grade I-III or Basic Proficiency Grade I, or five GCE O-Level passes including English, or an equivalent or higher standard of education.

167 cm for male applicants and 150 cm for female applicants, along with passing a physical examination and an agility test.

A Trinidad and Tobago driver's permit with a Class 3 endorsement — a specific requirement for TTPS recruitment, not just a general driving credential.

Fingerprinting and obtaining a police certificate of character, used to verify the applicant is of good character with no disqualifying criminal history.

A Government Medical Officer nominated for that purpose. This medical exam is separate from the physical agility test and checks the applicant's overall fitness for duty.

A polygraph examination, a psychological examination, and drug testing, all arranged and paid for by the Service, in addition to an interview — required stages under TTPS Regulations before a candidate becomes a recruit.