Question 1

Which of the following modifiers is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A) She has been pregnant for barely one month. 
B) The new assistant brought coffee to the guests in cups. 
C) I knew after a review of the traffic video that the defendant ran the red light. 
D) The lion in the cage roared at the audience. 
E) The news reporter filed a story on the robbery from The Times.
F)The governor provided refreshments to the reporters at the press conference.
G)The driver in the red car witnessed the yellow truck with a logo run the red light.
H)The owl in the barn hooted at the farmer.
I)Remembering to call George, Jerry was about to leave the apartment.
J)As the guests began arriving, Alex was not ready for the party.
K)While driving around the block, my employer made a court appearance.
L)All of the above. 
A) She has been pregnant for barely one month. 
B) The new assistant brought coffee to the guests in cups. 
C) I knew after a review of the traffic video that the defendant ran the red light. 
D) The lion in the cage roared at the audience. 
E) The news reporter filed a story on the robbery from The Times.
F)The governor provided refreshments to the reporters at the press conference.
G)The driver in the red car witnessed the yellow truck with a logo run the red light.
H)The owl in the barn hooted at the farmer.
I)Remembering to call George, Jerry was about to leave the apartment.
J)As the guests began arriving, Alex was not ready for the party.
K)While driving around the block, my employer made a court appearance.
L)All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

Accepted Answer

A) In reviewing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a provision that waived the client's right to sue was discovered by the attorney. 
B) Prior to closing the transaction, a cloud on the seller's title was discovered by Perry Paralegal. 
C) During the due diligence process, Larry Lawyer asked Perry Paralegal to review the UCC records. 
D) According to Larry Lawyer, the UCC Financing Statement could not have been found in his paralegal because the debtor's name was seriously misleading. 
E) A trespass claim against a trespasser can be asserted by a landowner if an intrusion on the landowner's land was caused by the trespasser with intent.
F)A person will be liable for private nuisance if the person causes a substantial and unreasonable interference with a plaintiff's use and enjoyment of his or her land.
G)Strict liability was imposed on Darlene because her goats trespassed on John's land and it was foreseeable that the goats would eat John's hay.
H)Liability was imposed on Dagmar by the jury after hearing Perri's witness testify. 
A) In reviewing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a provision that waived the client's right to sue was discovered by the attorney. 
B) Prior to closing the transaction, a cloud on the seller's title was discovered by Perry Paralegal. 
C) During the due diligence process, Larry Lawyer asked Perry Paralegal to review the UCC records. 
D) According to Larry Lawyer, the UCC Financing Statement could not have been found in his paralegal because the debtor's name was seriously misleading. 
E) A trespass claim against a trespasser can be asserted by a landowner if an intrusion on the landowner's land was caused by the trespasser with intent.
F)A person will be liable for private nuisance if the person causes a substantial and unreasonable interference with a plaintiff's use and enjoyment of his or her land.
G)Strict liability was imposed on Darlene because her goats trespassed on John's land and it was foreseeable that the goats would eat John's hay.
H)Liability was imposed on Dagmar by the jury after hearing Perri's witness testify.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

A) The court issued a preliminary injunction order. 
B) The hunters pursued gazelles on the savannah. 
C) It saw the lion and ran in the other direction. 
D) The fox was outwitted by the rabbit. 
E) The colonists did not like taxation without representation.
F)It is known by all that George Washington was the first president.
G)Paul Revere rode through the night to warn that the British were coming.
H)The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first engagements in the Revolutionary War.
I)In reviewing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a provision that waived the client's right to sue was discovered by the attorney.
J)After his attorney revised the contract, the client reviewed the changes and was glad he sought the assistance of counsel.
K)Despite the real estate contract, the legal description that was attached to the warranty deed did not match the contract.
L)During his review of the UCC records, Bill found an unexpired financing statement that covered the collateral offered by the borrower to secure the loan. 
A) The court issued a preliminary injunction order. 
B) The hunters pursued gazelles on the savannah. 
C) It saw the lion and ran in the other direction. 
D) The fox was outwitted by the rabbit. 
E) The colonists did not like taxation without representation.
F)It is known by all that George Washington was the first president.
G)Paul Revere rode through the night to warn that the British were coming.
H)The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first engagements in the Revolutionary War.
I)In reviewing the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a provision that waived the client's right to sue was discovered by the attorney.
J)After his attorney revised the contract, the client reviewed the changes and was glad he sought the assistance of counsel.
K)Despite the real estate contract, the legal description that was attached to the warranty deed did not match the contract.
L)During his review of the UCC records, Bill found an unexpired financing statement that covered the collateral offered by the borrower to secure the loan.

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT properly use a colon?

Accepted Answer

A) Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Biography. 
B) 10:1 
C) Dear Mrs. Smith: 
D) Fifteen feet: six inches. 
A) Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Biography. 
B) 10:1 
C) Dear Mrs. Smith: 
D) Fifteen feet: six inches.

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT use proper placement of the period and the quotation mark?

Accepted Answer

A) Jerry stood at the podium and said, "I'm running for President". 
B) Elaine stood at the podium and said, "I'm running for President." 
C) George stood on the treadmill and said, "I'm running in place." 
D) Two of the above. 
A) Jerry stood at the podium and said, "I'm running for President". 
B) Elaine stood at the podium and said, "I'm running for President." 
C) George stood on the treadmill and said, "I'm running in place." 
D) Two of the above.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences does NOT properly use a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

A) Jerry gave a lecture on the best topics for jokes; timing and delivery of jokes; and how to handle a rough audience. 
B) Jerry was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court; Jerry likes mint chip ice cream. 
C) Kramer has filed frivolous lawsuits for personal injuries and property damage; intentional torts and trespass; and private nuisance. 
D) George bought a car; Kramer totaled the car. 
E) Sheldon kept knocking on Penny's door; Penny refused to answer.
F)Leonard and Raj went to the comic book store; Sheldon was already at the store.
G)Penny works at a restaurant; Sheldon went to the barber shop.
H)Sheldon is a theoretical physicist; Leonard is an experimental physicist. 
A) Jerry gave a lecture on the best topics for jokes; timing and delivery of jokes; and how to handle a rough audience. 
B) Jerry was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court; Jerry likes mint chip ice cream. 
C) Kramer has filed frivolous lawsuits for personal injuries and property damage; intentional torts and trespass; and private nuisance. 
D) George bought a car; Kramer totaled the car. 
E) Sheldon kept knocking on Penny's door; Penny refused to answer.
F)Leonard and Raj went to the comic book store; Sheldon was already at the store.
G)Penny works at a restaurant; Sheldon went to the barber shop.
H)Sheldon is a theoretical physicist; Leonard is an experimental physicist.

Question 7

Which of the following uses proper placement of the punctuation and the quotation marks?

Accepted Answer

A) After the collision, the driver of the blue car said, "The light was green". 
B) "I'm innocent," exclaimed the defendant. 
C) The witness stated he is a retired "second-story man", and then provided an alibi. 
D) None of the above. 
E) "I saw her after work that day", explained the witness. "We met at a pub".
F)"Hello Newman." "Hello Jerry," said Newman in response.
G)"I'm nervous about flying," said the passenger. "Don't be", said the pilot, "It's just turbulence." 
A) After the collision, the driver of the blue car said, "The light was green". 
B) "I'm innocent," exclaimed the defendant. 
C) The witness stated he is a retired "second-story man", and then provided an alibi. 
D) None of the above. 
E) "I saw her after work that day", explained the witness. "We met at a pub".
F)"Hello Newman." "Hello Jerry," said Newman in response.
G)"I'm nervous about flying," said the passenger. "Don't be", said the pilot, "It's just turbulence."

Question 8

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a government?

Accepted Answer

A) Seattle is a city in Washington State. 
B) The state of Illinois prohibits texting while driving. 
C) The district of Columbia is the capital of the United States. 
D) The City of New Orleans was a train that ran between Chicago and New Orleans. 
A) Seattle is a city in Washington State. 
B) The state of Illinois prohibits texting while driving. 
C) The district of Columbia is the capital of the United States. 
D) The City of New Orleans was a train that ran between Chicago and New Orleans.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a governmental body?

Accepted Answer

A) We took the matter to the Oregon legislature. 
B) This is a political matter for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
C) The councilmember resigned from the City Council. 
D) The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the county. 
E) The New York Department of Taxation and Finance enforces tax laws.
F)The tax commission in Oklahoma collects taxes in that state.
G)The California Environmental Protection Agency works to protect California's natural resources.
H)The state's Highway Patrol strictly enforces the speed limit.
I)The federal government regulates interstate transportation.
J)The state government regulates workers' compensation matters.
K)The state was liable for the plaintiff's injury sustained while in Black Hawk State Park.
L)None of the above. 
A) We took the matter to the Oregon legislature. 
B) This is a political matter for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 
C) The councilmember resigned from the City Council. 
D) The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is the legislative body for the county. 
E) The New York Department of Taxation and Finance enforces tax laws.
F)The tax commission in Oklahoma collects taxes in that state.
G)The California Environmental Protection Agency works to protect California's natural resources.
H)The state's Highway Patrol strictly enforces the speed limit.
I)The federal government regulates interstate transportation.
J)The state government regulates workers' compensation matters.
K)The state was liable for the plaintiff's injury sustained while in Black Hawk State Park.
L)None of the above.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize "state"?

Accepted Answer

A) The State Department issued a travel advisory for rural areas of Columbia. 
B) The state governor decried the Supreme Court's decision in Smith v. Jones. 
C) Under Public Law 280, some States have jurisdiction on Indian reservations. 
D) The state revenue department enforces state tax law. 
A) The State Department issued a travel advisory for rural areas of Columbia. 
B) The state governor decried the Supreme Court's decision in Smith v. Jones. 
C) Under Public Law 280, some States have jurisdiction on Indian reservations. 
D) The state revenue department enforces state tax law.

Question 11

Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A justice of the peace hears small claims. 
B) In most states, judges are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies. 
C) During trial, judges evidentiary objections. 
D) Juvenile courts adjudicate criminal charges against minors. 
E) "Out of toner, again?"
F)The repair cannot be here until tomorrow.
G)The paper jam has been cleared.
H)The copier doubles as a scanner.
I)The driver of the blue car crossed the center line and hit the oncoming pickup truck.
J)The truck driver who was deposed yesterday testified that he had not been drinking.
K)The city employee testified that the traffic light had been inspected and was working properly.
L)To avoid protracted litigation, the city agreed to settle the case and the traffic light. 
A) A justice of the peace hears small claims. 
B) In most states, judges are authorized to conduct marriage ceremonies. 
C) During trial, judges evidentiary objections. 
D) Juvenile courts adjudicate criminal charges against minors. 
E) "Out of toner, again?"
F)The repair cannot be here until tomorrow.
G)The paper jam has been cleared.
H)The copier doubles as a scanner.
I)The driver of the blue car crossed the center line and hit the oncoming pickup truck.
J)The truck driver who was deposed yesterday testified that he had not been drinking.
K)The city employee testified that the traffic light had been inspected and was working properly.
L)To avoid protracted litigation, the city agreed to settle the case and the traffic light.

Question 12

Which of the following properly uses the quotation mark?

Accepted Answer

A) Peter quoted from the label: "Do not mix with bleach." 
B) Peter quoted from the label, "Do not mix with bleach." 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above. 
E) The term "consideration" does not refer to thoughtful politeness when used by lawyers.
F)She handed us a document entitled "Purchase and Sale Agreement."
G)The check was endorsed "John Hancock."
H)All of the above. 
A) Peter quoted from the label: "Do not mix with bleach." 
B) Peter quoted from the label, "Do not mix with bleach." 
C) Both of the above 
D) Neither of the above. 
E) The term "consideration" does not refer to thoughtful politeness when used by lawyers.
F)She handed us a document entitled "Purchase and Sale Agreement."
G)The check was endorsed "John Hancock."
H)All of the above.

Which of the following modifiers is NOT correct?

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?

Which of the following does NOT properly use a colon?

Which of the following does NOT use proper placement of the period and the quotation mark?

Which of the following sentences does NOT properly use a semicolon?

Which of the following uses proper placement of the punctuation and the quotation marks?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a government?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a governmental body?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize "state"?

Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?

Which of the following properly uses the quotation mark?

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Which of the following modifiers is NOT correct?

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

Which of the following sentences uses the passive voice?

Which of the following does NOT properly use a colon?

Which of the following does NOT use proper placement of the period and the quotation mark?

Which of the following sentences does NOT properly use a semicolon?

Which of the following uses proper placement of the punctuation and the quotation marks?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a government?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize the reference to a governmental body?

Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly capitalize "state"?

Which of the following sentences is NOT grammatically correct?

Which of the following properly uses the quotation mark?

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