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Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• AThe list of clients are on your desk.
• BThe list of clients is on your desk.
• CThe list of clients were on your desk.
• DThe list of clients have been on your desk.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• AThe attorney, Ms. Garcia is in court today.
• BThe attorney Ms. Garcia, is in court today.
• CThe attorney, Ms. Garcia, is in court today.
• DThe attorney Ms. Garcia is, in court today.

Choose the sentence with correct capitalization for a business letter salutation:

• Adear Mr. Smith:
• BDear mr. smith:
• CDear Mr. Smith:
• DDEAR MR. SMITH:

Which word is spelled correctly?

• AAccomodate
• BAccommodate
• CAcommodate
• DAcomodate

Identify the sentence that uses the correct pronoun:

• AThe package was sent to John and I.
• BThe package was sent to John and me.
• CThe package was sent to John and myself.
• DThe package was sent to I and John.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• AThe deposition was scheduled for Monday; however the witness was unavailable.
• BThe deposition was scheduled for Monday; however, the witness was unavailable.
• CThe deposition was scheduled for Monday, however; the witness was unavailable.
• DThe deposition; was scheduled for Monday, however, the witness was unavailable.

Which version uses the correct apostrophe placement for the possessive form?

• AThe attorneys briefcase is missing.
• BThe attorney's briefcase is missing.
• CThe attorneys' briefcase is missing.
• DThe attorneys's briefcase is missing.

Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

• AThe paralegal is responsible for filing motions, scheduling depositions, and to organize…
• BThe paralegal is responsible for filing motions, scheduling depositions, and organizing e…
• CThe paralegal is responsible to file motions, scheduling depositions, and organize eviden…
• DThe paralegal is responsible for to file motions, schedule depositions, and organizing ev…

Which sentence uses the correct word?

• AThe judge will here the motion tomorrow.
• BThe judge will hear the motion tomorrow.
• CThe judge will hare the motion tomorrow.
• DThe judge will heer the motion tomorrow.

Which sentence uses 'who' or 'whom' correctly?

• ATo who should I address the letter?
• BTo whom should I address the letter?
• CWho should I address the letter to?
• DWhom should I address the letter?

Which is the correct plural form?

• AAttorney generals
• BAttorneys general
• CAttorneys generals
• DAttorney general's

Choose the sentence that avoids a dangling modifier:

• AWalking into the courtroom, the gavel was already on the bench.
• BWalking into the courtroom, the judge saw the gavel on the bench.
• CThe gavel was on the bench, walking into the courtroom.
• DOn the bench, walking into the courtroom, was the gavel.

Which sentence correctly uses 'affect' or 'effect'?

• AThe new rule will effect the filing deadline.
• BThe new rule will affect the filing deadline.
• CThe new rule will affects the filing deadline.
• DThe new rule will effected the filing deadline.

Which form is preferred in business correspondence for the complimentary closing?

• ASincerely,
• Bsincerely.
• CSINCERELY
• Dsincerely yours

Identify the run-on sentence:

• AThe trial began at 9 a.m.; it lasted three hours.
• BThe trial began at 9 a.m., and it lasted three hours.
• CThe trial began at 9 a.m. it lasted three hours.
• DThe trial began at 9 a.m. It lasted three hours.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly with end punctuation (American style)?

• AThe witness said, "I was there".
• BThe witness said, "I was there."
• CThe witness said "I was there."
• DThe witness said, "I was there;"

What is the best vocabulary word to mean 'a legally binding promise'?

• ASuggestion
• BCovenant
• CRecommendation
• DProposal

Which sentence demonstrates correct hyphenation?

• AThe well known attorney won the case.
• BThe well-known attorney won the case.
• CThe wellknown attorney won the case.
• DThe well known-attorney won the case.

When typing a formal legal document, which is the standard rule for number expression?

• AAlways use numerals.
• BAlways spell out numbers.
• CSpell out numbers one through ten and use numerals for 11 and above.
• DUse numerals only for dates.

Which is the correct way to capitalize a court name in a sentence?

• Athe supreme court of the united states
• Bthe Supreme court of the united States
• Cthe Supreme Court of the United States
• DThe supreme Court of The United States

In business letters, what is the purpose of the 'enclosure' notation?

• ATo list all attorneys copied on the letter
• BTo indicate that additional documents are included with the letter
• CTo certify the letter was sent by certified mail
• DTo list the writer's credentials

Which sentence has a misplaced modifier?

• AI only filed two motions yesterday.
• BI filed only two motions yesterday.
• COnly I filed two motions yesterday.
• DI filed two motions only yesterday.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

• AThe attorney needs: a brief, a memo, and a contract.
• BThe attorney needs the following: a brief, a memo, and a contract.
• CThe attorney needs the following items, a brief, a memo, and a contract.
• DThe attorney: needs the following a brief, a memo, and a contract.

Choose the sentence that is in active voice:

• AThe motion was filed by the paralegal.
• BThe paralegal filed the motion.
• CThe motion has been filed.
• DThe motion was being filed.

Which letter format places all parts flush with the left margin with no indentation?

• AModified block
• BFull block
• CSemi-block
• DIndented

Which sentence uses 'fewer' correctly?

• AThere are less motions filed this month.
• BThere are fewer motions filed this month.
• CThere is less motion filed this month.
• DThere is fewer motion filed this month.

Which option is the most concise revision of: 'In the event that the deposition is canceled, please notify the attorney as soon as possible'?

• AIf the deposition is canceled, notify the attorney promptly.
• BShould the deposition be canceled, please make sure to notify the attorney at the earlies…
• CIn the event that the deposition gets canceled, notify the attorney as soon as you possib…
• DJust in case the deposition is canceled, please send notification to the attorney.

Which is the correct memo header format?

• ATO:, FROM:, DATE:, RE:
• BDear:, Date:, Subject:
• CSalutation:, Heading:, Body:, Closing:
• DTo Whom It May Concern:, Date:, Issue:

Which sentence shows proper use of italics?

• AThe case Brown v. Board of Education is famous.
• BThe case 'Brown v. Board of Education' is famous.
• CThe case *Brown v. Board of Education* is famous.
• DThe case BROWN v. BOARD OF EDUCATION is famous.

Which option uses the correct verb tense in legal correspondence?

• AEnclosed please find the documents that was filed last week.
• BEnclosed please find the documents that were filed last week.
• CEnclosed please find the documents that is filed last week.
• DEnclosed please find the documents that be filed last week.

Which sentence is in standard English?

• AThe witness don't remember the date.
• BThe witness doesn't remember the date.
• CThe witness do not remember the date.
• DThe witness ain't remember the date.

Which is the correct courtesy title for a married woman in business correspondence when her preference is unknown?

• AMrs.
• BMiss
• CMs.
• DMadame

Which sentence is most clear and professional?

• AThe thing is, we kind of need the file ASAP.
• BWe need the file as soon as possible.
• CWe need the file pronto.
• DWe need the file like yesterday.

Which records management system organizes files by the date created or received?

• AAlphabetic
• BNumeric
• CChronological
• DGeographic

Which document initiates a civil lawsuit?

• AAnswer
• BComplaint
• CSubpoena
• DJudgment

Which court has original jurisdiction over most federal criminal cases?

• AU.S. Supreme Court
• BU.S. Court of Appeals
• CU.S. District Court
• DU.S. Tax Court

Which type of law governs disputes between private parties seeking monetary damages?

• ACriminal law
• BCivil law
• CAdministrative law
• DConstitutional law

What is the term for the right to possess and use real property exclusively?

• ALicense
• BEasement
• CFee simple
• DEncumbrance

Which of the following is an essential element of a valid contract?

• ANotarization
• BWritten form
• CConsideration
• DWitness signatures

A tickler system in a law office is used to:

• ATrack billable hours
• BRemind staff of upcoming deadlines and court dates
• CManage client trust accounts
• DCatalog law library resources

Which tort requires proof of duty, breach, causation, and damages?

• ABattery
• BNegligence
• CDefamation
• DFalse imprisonment

Which document conveys ownership of real property from seller to buyer?

• AMortgage
• BDeed
• CTitle insurance policy
• DPromissory note

Indexing rule: which name comes first alphabetically in standard alphabetic filing?

• ASmith, John
• BSmith, J.A.
• CSmith, John A.
• DSmith, J.

Which appellate procedure asks a higher court to review a lower court's decision?

• AMotion to dismiss
• BDemurrer
• CAppeal
• DContinuance

Which document orders a witness to appear and bring documents?

• ASubpoena duces tecum
• BSummons
• CWrit of mandamus
• DAffidavit

Which entity formation requires a written charter filed with the state?

• ASole proprietorship
• BGeneral partnership
• CCorporation
• DJoint venture

What does 'pro se' mean?

• AOn behalf of
• BRepresenting oneself
• CFor the record
• DBy the court

What is the statute of limitations?

• AA law limiting damages in personal injury cases
• BA time limit within which a legal action must be filed
• CA rule limiting the number of witnesses at trial
• DA statute restricting court access