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In a narrative report, which tense is generally preferred for describing past events?
Police reports document events that have already occurred. Therefore, using the past tense (e.g., 'The suspect *fled*', 'I *observed* societal unrest') ensures
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Question: In a narrative report, which tense is generally preferred for describing past events?
Answer options:
- Future tense
- Present tense ✅ Past tense
- Conditional tense
Correct answer: Past tense
Explanation: Police reports document events that have already occurred. Therefore, using the past tense (e.g., 'The suspect fled', 'I observed societal unrest') ensures accuracy and consistency in the narrative.
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