Question 1

A paragraph may consist of only one sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A well-crafted paragraph should include:

Accepted Answer

A) A transitional phrase or sentence 
B) A topic sentence 
C) The body 
D) A closing sentence 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and d above
G)Answers b, c, and d above 
A) A transitional phrase or sentence 
B) A topic sentence 
C) The body 
D) A closing sentence 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and d above
G)Answers b, c, and d above

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of sexist language?

Accepted Answer

A) Spouse 
B) Homemaker 
C) Draftsman 
D) Forbearers 
E) All of the above
F)None of the above 
A) Spouse 
B) Homemaker 
C) Draftsman 
D) Forbearers 
E) All of the above
F)None of the above

Question 4

The use of legalese is appropriate when communicating with others in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A good average sentence length is 25 to 30 words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A comma is placed after a conjunction that joins two main or independent clauses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In regard to noun-pronoun agreement, antecedents joined by and require a plural pronoun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The number of a pronoun that refers to a collective noun is determined by the function of the collective noun.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In regard to writing numbers:

Accepted Answer

A) Numbers composed of one or two words are spelled out 
B) Numerals are used for numbers that are composed of two or more digits 
C) In a list of numbers in which numerals should be used with one of the items, all the numbers on the list are spelled out 
D) Hyphens are used for fractions 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a and d above
G)Answers a, b, and c above 
A) Numbers composed of one or two words are spelled out 
B) Numerals are used for numbers that are composed of two or more digits 
C) In a list of numbers in which numerals should be used with one of the items, all the numbers on the list are spelled out 
D) Hyphens are used for fractions 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a and d above
G)Answers a, b, and c above

Question 10

In regard to the use of an apostrophe:

Accepted Answer

A) The possessives of personal pronouns do not require apostrophes 
B) An apostrophe and an s are used after the last word of a compound word 
C) Plural nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe after the s 
D) Singular nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe and an s 
E) All of the above
F)Answers b, c, and d above 
A) The possessives of personal pronouns do not require apostrophes 
B) An apostrophe and an s are used after the last word of a compound word 
C) Plural nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe after the s 
D) Singular nouns are made possessive by adding an apostrophe and an s 
E) All of the above
F)Answers b, c, and d above

Question 11

A nominalization is a group of related words used to convey information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the sentence, "The case law requires the plaintiff to prove duty, breach of duty, proximate cause, and damages." the use of and means that all the listed items are required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A dangling modifier is:

Accepted Answer

A) A modifier that does not refer to or modify any part of the sentence 
B) A modifier located in a position in the sentence that makes it unclear whether it modifies the word that precedes it or the word that follows it 
C) A modifier that is placed in the wrong location in a sentence 
D) The same as a split infinitive 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and c above 
A) A modifier that does not refer to or modify any part of the sentence 
B) A modifier located in a position in the sentence that makes it unclear whether it modifies the word that precedes it or the word that follows it 
C) A modifier that is placed in the wrong location in a sentence 
D) The same as a split infinitive 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and c above

Question 14

A noun - verb string is:

Accepted Answer

A) Always composed of redundant words 
B) Often referred to as a nominalization 
C) Never appropriate 
D) Usually used in active voice 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and c above
G)None of the above 
A) Always composed of redundant words 
B) Often referred to as a nominalization 
C) Never appropriate 
D) Usually used in active voice 
E) All of the above
F)Answers a, b, and c above
G)None of the above

Question 15

Numerals are used for numbers that are composed of two or more digits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A paragraph may consist of only one sentence.

A well-crafted paragraph should include:

Which of the following is an example of sexist language?

The use of legalese is appropriate when communicating with others in the field.

A good average sentence length is 25 to 30 words.

A comma is placed after a conjunction that joins two main or independent clauses.

In regard to noun-pronoun agreement, antecedents joined by and require a plural pronoun.

The number of a pronoun that refers to a collective noun is determined by the function of the collective noun.

In regard to writing numbers:

In regard to the use of an apostrophe:

A nominalization is a group of related words used to convey information.

In the sentence, "The case law requires the plaintiff to prove duty, breach of duty, proximate cause, and damages." the use of and means that all the listed items are required.

A dangling modifier is:

A noun - verb string is:

Numerals are used for numbers that are composed of two or more digits.

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Exam 14: Fundamentals of Writing

A paragraph may consist of only one sentence.

A well-crafted paragraph should include:

Which of the following is an example of sexist language?

The use of legalese is appropriate when communicating with others in the field.

A good average sentence length is 25 to 30 words.

A comma is placed after a conjunction that joins two main or independent clauses.

In regard to noun-pronoun agreement, antecedents joined by and require a plural pronoun.

The number of a pronoun that refers to a collective noun is determined by the function of the collective noun.

In regard to writing numbers:

In regard to the use of an apostrophe:

A nominalization is a group of related words used to convey information.

In the sentence, "The case law requires the plaintiff to prove duty, breach of duty, proximate cause, and damages." the use of and means that all the listed items are required.

A dangling modifier is:

A noun - verb string is:

Numerals are used for numbers that are composed of two or more digits.

Introduction to Legal Principles and Authorities

Introduction to Legal Research and Analysis

Constitutions, Statutes, Administrative Law, and Court Rulesresearch and Analysis

Case Lawresearch and Briefing

Secondary Authority and Other Research Sourcesencyclopedias, Treatises, American Law Reports, Digests, Shepards

Secondary Authorityperiodicals, Restatements, Uniform Laws, Dictionaries, Legislative History, and Other Secondary Authorities

Computers and Internet Legal Research

Commercial Internet Research

Legal Analysiskey Facts

Legal Analysisissue Identification Spotting the Issue

Legal Analysisstating the Issue

Case Law Analysisis a Case on Point

Counteranalysis

The Writing Process for Effective Legal Writing

Office Legal Memorandum: Issues and Facts

Office Legal Memorandum: Analysis to Conclusion

External Memoranda: Court Briefs

Correspondence

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