Question 1

Which of the following sentences uses a verb conveying the indicative mood? The indicative mood states a fact, opinion, or question.

Accepted Answer

A) The certified paralegal examination is scheduled for 2012. 
B) Schedule the certified paralegal examination for 2012. 
C) The certified paralegal examination must be scheduled for 2012. 
D) None of the above. 
A) The certified paralegal examination is scheduled for 2012. 
B) Schedule the certified paralegal examination for 2012. 
C) The certified paralegal examination must be scheduled for 2012. 
D) None of the above. A

Question 2

In the following sentence, identify the noun and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence:
The plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability was not granted because the defendant's extensive safety measures met the duty of care owed to the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) Noun: "plaintiff's"; verb: "was not granted" 
B) Noun: "plaintiff's"; verb: "met" 
C) Noun: "motion"; verb: "was not granted" 
D) Noun: "motion"; verbs: "was not granted" and "met" 
A) Noun: "plaintiff's"; verb: "was not granted" 
B) Noun: "plaintiff's"; verb: "met" 
C) Noun: "motion"; verb: "was not granted" 
D) Noun: "motion"; verbs: "was not granted" and "met" C

Question 3

Which of the following sentences does NOT use correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) We filed a response to Plaintiff Miller's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. 
B) The movant's summary judgment motion cannot be granted because it overlooks a genuine issue of fact. 
C) The respondent stated that she intends to file a Motion in Limine. 
D) The defendant objected, arguing that the plaintiff's question was leading. 
E) This Court does not have jurisdiction over the defendant because the claim does not exceed $75,000.
F)The Appellee filed its responding brief yesterday.
G)The petitioner and the respondent agreed to settle the dispute.
H)The Court adopted the appellant's argument and reversed the lower court. 
A) We filed a response to Plaintiff Miller's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. 
B) The movant's summary judgment motion cannot be granted because it overlooks a genuine issue of fact. 
C) The respondent stated that she intends to file a Motion in Limine. 
D) The defendant objected, arguing that the plaintiff's question was leading. 
E) This Court does not have jurisdiction over the defendant because the claim does not exceed $75,000.
F)The Appellee filed its responding brief yesterday.
G)The petitioner and the respondent agreed to settle the dispute.
H)The Court adopted the appellant's argument and reversed the lower court. B

Question 4

Which of the following sentence does NOT use correct capitalization?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr. Armendariz is Jose's father. 
B) My uncle Bill owns an auto repair shop. 
C) I think Mother is driving the SUV today. 
D) Does Alex have a sister? 
E) George enjoys being a father.
F)We like our teacher, Sister Rosemary.
G)Let's go to uncle Bill's restaurant for dinner.
H)Is that Alex's sister Allison? 
A) Mr. Armendariz is Jose's father. 
B) My uncle Bill owns an auto repair shop. 
C) I think Mother is driving the SUV today. 
D) Does Alex have a sister? 
E) George enjoys being a father.
F)We like our teacher, Sister Rosemary.
G)Let's go to uncle Bill's restaurant for dinner.
H)Is that Alex's sister Allison?

Question 5

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use "who" or "whom"?

Accepted Answer

A) My supervisor knows Gary, with whom he has worked. 
B) Samuel is the person to whom you should address your complaint. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above. 
A) My supervisor knows Gary, with whom he has worked. 
B) Samuel is the person to whom you should address your complaint. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past tense?

Accepted Answer

A) The governor will veto the bill. 
B) The governor reads all bills passed by the legislature. 
C) The state legislature overrode the governor's veto. 
D) The governor had expressed her opposition to the bill and has now vetoed it. 
E) The plaintiff made an offer because she stated her agreement to the advertised sale price, understood the limited warranty terms, and spoke directly to defendant.
F)The defendant agrees to the terms because he agrees to sell the car, understands the purchase price, and communicates his acceptance now.
G)The Buyer will make an offer because she will state her willingness to contract, will agree to the limited warranty, and will discuss the sale with the seller personally.
H)The Buyer will have made an offer because she will have stated her willingness to contract, will have agreed to the limited warranty, and will have met with the seller personally. 
A) The governor will veto the bill. 
B) The governor reads all bills passed by the legislature. 
C) The state legislature overrode the governor's veto. 
D) The governor had expressed her opposition to the bill and has now vetoed it. 
E) The plaintiff made an offer because she stated her agreement to the advertised sale price, understood the limited warranty terms, and spoke directly to defendant.
F)The defendant agrees to the terms because he agrees to sell the car, understands the purchase price, and communicates his acceptance now.
G)The Buyer will make an offer because she will state her willingness to contract, will agree to the limited warranty, and will discuss the sale with the seller personally.
H)The Buyer will have made an offer because she will have stated her willingness to contract, will have agreed to the limited warranty, and will have met with the seller personally.

Question 7

Which of the following hyphenations is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) One hundred twenty-three 
B) Three-hundred-seventy-five 
C) Seventy-five hundred fifty. 
D) None of the above. 
E) She is a well-respected-attorney.
F)He is all-knowing.
G)It was a quasi-judicial proceeding.
H)Crosspetition.
I)Crossexamine.
J)Crossreference.
K)Counterclaim.
L)Counterpart.
M)Counter-petition
N)All of the above.
O)Anti-American.
P)Proactive.
Q)Multinational. 
A) One hundred twenty-three 
B) Three-hundred-seventy-five 
C) Seventy-five hundred fifty. 
D) None of the above. 
E) She is a well-respected-attorney.
F)He is all-knowing.
G)It was a quasi-judicial proceeding.
H)Crosspetition.
I)Crossexamine.
J)Crossreference.
K)Counterclaim.
L)Counterpart.
M)Counter-petition
N)All of the above.
O)Anti-American.
P)Proactive.
Q)Multinational.

Question 8

In the following sentence, identify the noun(s) and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence:
The respondent objected to the petitioner's assertion that the marriage was irretrievably broken, and the judge could not enter an uncontested divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) Nouns: "respondent" and "judge"; verbs: "objected" and "could not enter" 
B) Nouns: "respondent," "petitioner," and "judge"; verbs: "objected," "was," and "could not enter" 
C) Noun: "respondent"; verbs: "objected" and "could not enter" 
D) Noun: "assertion" and "judge"; verbs: "was" and "could not enter" 
A) Nouns: "respondent" and "judge"; verbs: "objected" and "could not enter" 
B) Nouns: "respondent," "petitioner," and "judge"; verbs: "objected," "was," and "could not enter" 
C) Noun: "respondent"; verbs: "objected" and "could not enter" 
D) Noun: "assertion" and "judge"; verbs: "was" and "could not enter"

Question 9

Which of the following correctly uses a dash?

Accepted Answer

A) John saw his-red-car rolling down the hill. 
B) The first ten amendments to the Constitution-the Bill of Rights-protects citizens. 
C) We must protect freedom of speech-it is our birthright. 
D) All of the above. 
A) John saw his-red-car rolling down the hill. 
B) The first ten amendments to the Constitution-the Bill of Rights-protects citizens. 
C) We must protect freedom of speech-it is our birthright. 
D) All of the above.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present tense?

Accepted Answer

A) Maryann will speak in Japanese. 
B) Bob spoke in perfect Spanish. 
C) Carla speaks fluent French. 
D) Terry has spoken in Chinese. 
E) Carter will owe a duty of care to Peter because Carter will be driving on Highway 5 and Peter will be riding his bicycle on Highway 5.
F)Amber owed a duty of care to Phil because Amber invited Phil onto her property for the birthday party.
G)Miguel owes a duty of care to Anna because Miguel drives his car on the road and Anna walks on the side the road.
H)George has owed a duty of care to Jerry because George has driven on a road when Jerry was a pedestrian on the road.
I)Carter owes a duty of care to Peter because Carter drives on Highway 5 and Peter will be riding his bicycle on Highway 5.
J)Amber owes a duty of care to Phil because Amber has invited Phil onto her property for the birthday party.
K)Miguel owes a duty of care to Anna because Miguel has driven his car on the road and Anna had walked on the road.
L)George owes a duty of care to Jerry because George drives on the road and Jerry walks on the road. 
A) Maryann will speak in Japanese. 
B) Bob spoke in perfect Spanish. 
C) Carla speaks fluent French. 
D) Terry has spoken in Chinese. 
E) Carter will owe a duty of care to Peter because Carter will be driving on Highway 5 and Peter will be riding his bicycle on Highway 5.
F)Amber owed a duty of care to Phil because Amber invited Phil onto her property for the birthday party.
G)Miguel owes a duty of care to Anna because Miguel drives his car on the road and Anna walks on the side the road.
H)George has owed a duty of care to Jerry because George has driven on a road when Jerry was a pedestrian on the road.
I)Carter owes a duty of care to Peter because Carter drives on Highway 5 and Peter will be riding his bicycle on Highway 5.
J)Amber owes a duty of care to Phil because Amber has invited Phil onto her property for the birthday party.
K)Miguel owes a duty of care to Anna because Miguel has driven his car on the road and Anna had walked on the road.
L)George owes a duty of care to Jerry because George drives on the road and Jerry walks on the road.

Question 11

Which of the following contractions is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) I'd rather be skiing. 
B) I wouldn't recommend that option. 
C) I saw you're new car in the parking lot. 
D) None of the above. 
A) I'd rather be skiing. 
B) I wouldn't recommend that option. 
C) I saw you're new car in the parking lot. 
D) None of the above.

Question 12

Complete the following sentence: to be grammatically correct, a sentence requires _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) a noun and an adverb. 
B) a noun and a verb. 
C) an adjective and a noun. 
D) a verb and an adverb. 
A) a noun and an adverb. 
B) a noun and a verb. 
C) an adjective and a noun. 
D) a verb and an adverb.

Question 13

In the following sentence, identify the noun(s) and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence:
An officer of a corporation will have a conflict of interest, and must disclose his or her interest, if the officer proposes a corporate transaction in which the officer has an interest.

Accepted Answer

A) Noun: "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "proposes" 
B) Nouns: "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "must disclose" 
C) Nouns: "officer" and the second "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "proposes" 
D) Noun: "officer"; verbs: "must disclose" and "proposes" 
A) Noun: "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "proposes" 
B) Nouns: "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "must disclose" 
C) Nouns: "officer" and the second "officer"; verbs: "will have" and "proposes" 
D) Noun: "officer"; verbs: "must disclose" and "proposes"

Question 14

Which of the following correctly uses parentheses?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff sued the defendant for breach of contract. (It was a real estate contract). 
B) Marla went to the theme park with Jennifer. (They spent the entire day there.) 
C) The mayor presided over the ceremony. (And the parade). 
D) None of the above. 
E) We saw Reggie's hot air balloon (which was shaped like a hamburger).
F)Reggie's hot air balloon was voted "best in show" (Reggie was given a trophy).
G)Reggie's hot air balloon was shaped like a hamburger (and advertised his restaurant.)
H)The hot air balloon (Reggie used it to advertise his restaurant) was shaped like a hamburger.
I)The movie theater charged $7.50 (the movie wasn't worth it).
J)The Charlie Chaplin movie was silent (but very funny.)
K)Amelia Earhart was a famous aviator. (She is believed to have crashed in the Pacific).
L)Eisenhower was a general during World War II (and later elected President).
M)The movie theater (on Main Street) charged $7.50.
N)Silent movie actors (the best example is Chaplin) became the first Hollywood stars.
O)Both of the above.
P)Neither of the above. 
A) The plaintiff sued the defendant for breach of contract. (It was a real estate contract). 
B) Marla went to the theme park with Jennifer. (They spent the entire day there.) 
C) The mayor presided over the ceremony. (And the parade). 
D) None of the above. 
E) We saw Reggie's hot air balloon (which was shaped like a hamburger).
F)Reggie's hot air balloon was voted "best in show" (Reggie was given a trophy).
G)Reggie's hot air balloon was shaped like a hamburger (and advertised his restaurant.)
H)The hot air balloon (Reggie used it to advertise his restaurant) was shaped like a hamburger.
I)The movie theater charged $7.50 (the movie wasn't worth it).
J)The Charlie Chaplin movie was silent (but very funny.)
K)Amelia Earhart was a famous aviator. (She is believed to have crashed in the Pacific).
L)Eisenhower was a general during World War II (and later elected President).
M)The movie theater (on Main Street) charged $7.50.
N)Silent movie actors (the best example is Chaplin) became the first Hollywood stars.
O)Both of the above.
P)Neither of the above.

Question 15

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter?

Accepted Answer

A) Gary was a slick lawyer. 
B) Mary's conduct was professional. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above. 
E) The client made a bundle on that contract.
F)The client got burned on that contract.
G)Adam Attorney bought a new cellular telephone.
H)Adam Attorney bought the latest gizmo.
I)Janice Jones signed the contract.
J)Janice Jones executed the contract.
K)Marcia and Alex split up.
L)Marcia and Alex terminated their relationship.
M)Marty resisted when the police officer arrested him.
N)Marty resisted when the cop arrested him.
O)Alan's son, Jake, flunked the exam.
P)Alan's son, Jake, bombed the exam.
Q)The plane landed at around 8:00 p.m.
R)The plane landed at approximately 8:00 p.m.
S)She was uncertain as to whether she would attend the meeting.
T)She was uncertain whether she would attend the meeting.
U)Troy put across her closing argument well.
V)Troy did a good job in her closing argument.
W)We have lots of time.
X)We have sufficient time.
Y)Regardless of the ethical rules, Bob's conduct created unnecessary friction.
Z)Irregardless of the ethical rules, Bob's conduct created unnecessary friction.
A
A) The author set forth her argument in three key chapters.
A
B) The author stated her argument in three key chapters.
A
C) The cattle were nowhere near the barn.
A
D) The cattle were not near the barn.
A
E) The witness is alright now.
AF)The witness is all right now.
AG)The witness is well now.
AH)None of the above.
AI)Barbara claimed the event was staged.
AJ)Barbara stated she saw the movie. 
A) Gary was a slick lawyer. 
B) Mary's conduct was professional. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above. 
E) The client made a bundle on that contract.
F)The client got burned on that contract.
G)Adam Attorney bought a new cellular telephone.
H)Adam Attorney bought the latest gizmo.
I)Janice Jones signed the contract.
J)Janice Jones executed the contract.
K)Marcia and Alex split up.
L)Marcia and Alex terminated their relationship.
M)Marty resisted when the police officer arrested him.
N)Marty resisted when the cop arrested him.
O)Alan's son, Jake, flunked the exam.
P)Alan's son, Jake, bombed the exam.
Q)The plane landed at around 8:00 p.m.
R)The plane landed at approximately 8:00 p.m.
S)She was uncertain as to whether she would attend the meeting.
T)She was uncertain whether she would attend the meeting.
U)Troy put across her closing argument well.
V)Troy did a good job in her closing argument.
W)We have lots of time.
X)We have sufficient time.
Y)Regardless of the ethical rules, Bob's conduct created unnecessary friction.
Z)Irregardless of the ethical rules, Bob's conduct created unnecessary friction.
A
A) The author set forth her argument in three key chapters.
A
B) The author stated her argument in three key chapters.
A
C) The cattle were nowhere near the barn.
A
D) The cattle were not near the barn.
A
E) The witness is alright now.
AF)The witness is all right now.
AG)The witness is well now.
AH)None of the above.
AI)Barbara claimed the event was staged.
AJ)Barbara stated she saw the movie.

Question 16

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Pam gained on the slower vehicle, and she changed lanes to pass it. 
B) Pam gained on the slower vehicle and she changed lanes to pass it. 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above 
E) "The attorney can not pass the spelling test."
F)"The attorney cannot pass the spelling test." 
A) Pam gained on the slower vehicle, and she changed lanes to pass it. 
B) Pam gained on the slower vehicle and she changed lanes to pass it. 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above 
E) "The attorney can not pass the spelling test."
F)"The attorney cannot pass the spelling test."

Question 17

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A defendant will be liable for negligence if the plaintiff proves a duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. 
B) If the plaintiff proves a duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages, a defendant will be liable for negligence. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above. 
A) A defendant will be liable for negligence if the plaintiff proves a duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. 
B) If the plaintiff proves a duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages, a defendant will be liable for negligence. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) Neither of the above.

Question 18

Which of the following properly uses the quotation marks?

Accepted Answer

A) The contract was marked Exhibit 1 and placed with the trial exhibits. 
B) The letter was signed "Franklin Delano Roosevelt" and discussed the New Deal. 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above. 
A) The contract was marked Exhibit 1 and placed with the trial exhibits. 
B) The letter was signed "Franklin Delano Roosevelt" and discussed the New Deal. 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above.

Question 19

Which of the following hyphenations is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) The law is a self-regulating profession. 
B) A judge can take judicial notice of a well-known fact. 
C) Peter is an ex-officio member of the Board of Governors. 
D) None of the above. 
E) The accident occurred at a four way stop.
F)John believes he is a second-class citizen.
G)Johnson is the all-time record holder.
H)Crossclaim.
I)Counter-petition
J)Cross-examine.
K)Patti has a high-paying job.
L)Sandy is a parttime paralegal.
M)Andrew works for a run-of-the-mill car dealership. 
A) The law is a self-regulating profession. 
B) A judge can take judicial notice of a well-known fact. 
C) Peter is an ex-officio member of the Board of Governors. 
D) None of the above. 
E) The accident occurred at a four way stop.
F)John believes he is a second-class citizen.
G)Johnson is the all-time record holder.
H)Crossclaim.
I)Counter-petition
J)Cross-examine.
K)Patti has a high-paying job.
L)Sandy is a parttime paralegal.
M)Andrew works for a run-of-the-mill car dealership.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the pronoun in the introductory phrase?

Accepted Answer

A) On his way out the door, Dorothy gave Bobby his sack lunch. 
B) After it saw the lion, the lion chases after it. 
C) When Maxine saw her dress, she told Kara it was beautiful. 
D) In her speech to the Rotary Club, Janice stressed the need for additional fundraising. 
A) On his way out the door, Dorothy gave Bobby his sack lunch. 
B) After it saw the lion, the lion chases after it. 
C) When Maxine saw her dress, she told Kara it was beautiful. 
D) In her speech to the Rotary Club, Janice stressed the need for additional fundraising.

Which of the following sentences uses a verb conveying the indicative mood? The indicative mood states a fact, opinion, or question.

In the following sentence, identify the noun and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence: The plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability was not granted because the defendant's extensive safety measures met the duty of care owed to the plaintiff.

Which of the following sentences does NOT use correct capitalization?

Which of the following sentence does NOT use correct capitalization?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use "who" or "whom"?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past tense?

Which of the following hyphenations is correct?

In the following sentence, identify the noun(s) and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence: The respondent objected to the petitioner's assertion that the marriage was irretrievably broken, and the judge could not enter an uncontested divorce.

Which of the following correctly uses a dash?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present tense?

Which of the following contractions is NOT correct?

Complete the following sentence: to be grammatically correct, a sentence requires _________________.

Which of the following correctly uses parentheses?

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter?

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Which of the following properly uses the quotation marks?

Which of the following hyphenations is NOT correct?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the pronoun in the introductory phrase?

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Which of the following sentences uses a verb conveying the indicative mood? The indicative mood states a fact, opinion, or question.

Which of the following sentences does NOT use correct capitalization?

Which of the following sentence does NOT use correct capitalization?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use "who" or "whom"?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the past tense?

Which of the following hyphenations is correct?

In the following sentence, identify the noun(s) and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence: The respondent objected to the petitioner's assertion that the marriage was irretrievably broken, and the judge could not enter an uncontested divorce.

Which of the following correctly uses a dash?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present tense?

Which of the following contractions is NOT correct?

Complete the following sentence: to be grammatically correct, a sentence requires _________________.

Which of the following correctly uses parentheses?

Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter?

Which of the following is correct?

Which of the following sentences is correct?

Which of the following properly uses the quotation marks?

Which of the following hyphenations is NOT correct?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the pronoun in the introductory phrase?

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