Question 1

When writing, you should when you begin discussing a new topic.

Accepted Answer

A)  use a semicolon to separate topics 
B)  start a new paragraph 
C)  change fonts 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  use a semicolon to separate topics 
B)  start a new paragraph 
C)  change fonts 
D)  All of these choices are correct. B

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the discussion section of the internal legal memorandum?

Accepted Answer

A)  This section does not require relating the legal findings to the facts. 
B)  This section is the core of the legal memo. 
C)  The reader does not expect to find a thorough analysis of the law in this section. 
D)  You should rely heavily on quoted material. 
A)  This section does not require relating the legal findings to the facts. 
B)  This section is the core of the legal memo. 
C)  The reader does not expect to find a thorough analysis of the law in this section. 
D)  You should rely heavily on quoted material. B

Question 3

Paralegal Rob prepares a letter to a witness indicating the date, time, and location of the court

Accepted Answer

A)  A demand letter 
B)  An opinion letter 
C)  A confirmation letter 
D)  An informative letter 
A)  A demand letter 
B)  An opinion letter 
C)  A confirmation letter 
D)  An informative letter D

Question 4

is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manganese 
B)  Legalese 
C)  Terminology 
D)  Plain English 
A)  Manganese 
B)  Legalese 
C)  Terminology 
D)  Plain English

Question 5

Attorney Topp gives you a writing assignment. It is important that you

Accepted Answer

A)  learn the nature of the assignment. 
B)  learn when it needs to be completed. 
C)  determine what kind of writing approach the assignment calls for. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  learn the nature of the assignment. 
B)  learn when it needs to be completed. 
C)  determine what kind of writing approach the assignment calls for. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Examples of grammatically correct sentences include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff should of told the defendant. 
B)  You're hearing will be on December 15th. 
C)  The plaintiff's allegations are vague. 
D)  The plaintiff should of told the defendant, and The plaintiff's allegations are vague. 
A)  The plaintiff should of told the defendant. 
B)  You're hearing will be on December 15th. 
C)  The plaintiff's allegations are vague. 
D)  The plaintiff should of told the defendant, and The plaintiff's allegations are vague.

Question 7

Which of the following states the substance of a previously conducted verbal discussion to provide a permanent record of the conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Informative letter 
B)  Confirmation letter 
C)  Opinion letter 
D)  Demand letter 
A)  Informative letter 
B)  Confirmation letter 
C)  Opinion letter 
D)  Demand letter

Question 8

The part of the letter that is placed in the upper left-hand corner of the letter above the salutation or reference line and indicates to whom the letter is addressed is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reference line and salutation 
B)  Method of delivery and address block 
C)  Salutation 
D)  Body and closing 
A)  Reference line and salutation 
B)  Method of delivery and address block 
C)  Salutation 
D)  Body and closing

Question 9

Legalese is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A code language for paralegals 
B)  A form of legal shorthand 
C)  Legal terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar to laypeople 
D)  Legal language for laypeople 
A)  A code language for paralegals 
B)  A form of legal shorthand 
C)  Legal terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar to laypeople 
D)  Legal language for laypeople

Question 10

Different legal documents may have different format requirements. Documents to be filed with a court must conform to the of the particular jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  outline 
B)  structural devices 
C)  margins 
D)  procedural rules 
A)  outline 
B)  structural devices 
C)  margins 
D)  procedural rules

Question 11

Lawyers often begin writing with

Accepted Answer

A)  their weakest points. 
B)  their strongest points. 
C)  their conclusion. 
D)  a summary of the facts. 
A)  their weakest points. 
B)  their strongest points. 
C)  their conclusion. 
D)  a summary of the facts.

Question 12

Citation rules for legal writing can be found in

Accepted Answer

A)  The Bluebook:A Uniform System of Citation only. 
B)  Guide to Legal Citation only. 
C)  both The Bluebook:A Uniform System of Citation and Guide to Legal Citation. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  The Bluebook:A Uniform System of Citation only. 
B)  Guide to Legal Citation only. 
C)  both The Bluebook:A Uniform System of Citation and Guide to Legal Citation. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is the standard reference for legal terminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elements of Style 
B)  Black's Law Dictionary 
C)  The Chicago Manual of Style 
D)  Encyclopedia Britannica 
A)  Elements of Style 
B)  Black's Law Dictionary 
C)  The Chicago Manual of Style 
D)  Encyclopedia Britannica

Question 14

A is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

Accepted Answer

A)  paragraph 
B)  citation 
C)  sentence block 
D)  note 
A)  paragraph 
B)  citation 
C)  sentence block 
D)  note

Question 15

Examples of active-voice sentences include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude evidence. 
B)  A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff. 
C)  A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff. 
D)  A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff, and A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff. 
A)  The plaintiff filed a motion to exclude evidence. 
B)  A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff. 
C)  A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff. 
D)  A motion to exclude evidence was filed by the plaintiff, and A motion to exclude evidence was not filed by the plaintiff.

Question 16

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  unbiased 
B)  objective 
C)  advocacy 
D)  synthesis 
A)  unbiased 
B)  objective 
C)  advocacy 
D)  synthesis

Question 17

In legal correspondence, you should generally call the addressee by "Mr." or "Ms." because

Accepted Answer

A)  the ABA requires it. 
B)  legal correspondence is a professional means of communication. 
C)  you do not want to be accused of sexual harassment. 
D)  court rules require it. 
A)  the ABA requires it. 
B)  legal correspondence is a professional means of communication. 
C)  you do not want to be accused of sexual harassment. 
D)  court rules require it.

Question 18

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  present an unbiased analysis. 
C)  strongly advocate against the client. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  present an unbiased analysis. 
C)  strongly advocate against the client. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 19

When writing a persuasive document you must

Accepted Answer

A)  present the law from many different perspectives. 
B)  advocate for the client through a favorable presentation of the law, issues, and facts. 
C)  use only primary sources. 
D)  present the law from many different perspectives and use only primary sources. 
A)  present the law from many different perspectives. 
B)  advocate for the client through a favorable presentation of the law, issues, and facts. 
C)  use only primary sources. 
D)  present the law from many different perspectives and use only primary sources.

Question 20

The culmination of an internal legal memorandum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion. 
B)  conclusion. 
C)  facts statement. 
D)  brief answer. 
A)  discussion. 
B)  conclusion. 
C)  facts statement. 
D)  brief answer.

When writing, you should when you begin discussing a new topic.

Which of the following is true of the discussion section of the internal legal memorandum?

Paralegal Rob prepares a letter to a witness indicating the date, time, and location of the court

is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

Attorney Topp gives you a writing assignment. It is important that you

Examples of grammatically correct sentences include which of the following?

Which of the following states the substance of a previously conducted verbal discussion to provide a permanent record of the conversation?

The part of the letter that is placed in the upper left-hand corner of the letter above the salutation or reference line and indicates to whom the letter is addressed is called which of the following?

Legalese is which of the following?

Different legal documents may have different format requirements. Documents to be filed with a court must conform to the of the particular jurisdiction.

Lawyers often begin writing with

Citation rules for legal writing can be found in

Which of the following is the standard reference for legal terminology?

A is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

Examples of active-voice sentences include which of the following?

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the approach.

In legal correspondence, you should generally call the addressee by "Mr." or "Ms." because

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit.

When writing a persuasive document you must

The culmination of an internal legal memorandum is the

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Contemporary Online Legal Research

Civil Litigation:before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

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Exam 9: Legal Writing:form and Substance

When writing, you should when you begin discussing a new topic.

Which of the following is true of the discussion section of the internal legal memorandum?

Paralegal Rob prepares a letter to a witness indicating the date, time, and location of the court

is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

Attorney Topp gives you a writing assignment. It is important that you

Examples of grammatically correct sentences include which of the following?

Which of the following states the substance of a previously conducted verbal discussion to provide a permanent record of the conversation?

The part of the letter that is placed in the upper left-hand corner of the letter above the salutation or reference line and indicates to whom the letter is addressed is called which of the following?

Legalese is which of the following?

Different legal documents may have different format requirements. Documents to be filed with a court must conform to the of the particular jurisdiction.

Lawyers often begin writing with

Citation rules for legal writing can be found in

Which of the following is the standard reference for legal terminology?

A is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

Examples of active-voice sentences include which of the following?

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the approach.

In legal correspondence, you should generally call the addressee by "Mr." or "Ms." because

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit.

When writing a persuasive document you must

The culmination of an internal legal memorandum is the

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Contemporary Online Legal Research

Civil Litigation:before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Filters