2013-2014 Journal Orientation Quiz
The quiz consists of 19 questions pertaining to grammar and Bluebook citation. Good luck!
- 1.
What is the error? There are four correct answers. Open the casebook and read the case, it won't kill you.
- A.
A comma splice.
- B.
A missing conjunction.
- C.
A missing period.
- D.
A run-on sentence.
- E.
A missing semi-colon.
- F.
A sentence fragment.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A comma splice.
C. A missing period.
D. A run-on sentence.
E. A missing semi-colon.Explanation
The given correct answers are A comma splice, A missing period, A run-on sentence, and A missing semi-colon. These options correctly identify different errors in the sentence. A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction or appropriate punctuation. A missing period refers to the absence of a period at the end of a sentence. A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions. A missing semi-colon refers to the absence of a semi-colon to separate two closely related independent clauses.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the error in this sentence? Under the watchful eye of the senior attorney for litigation services in the office of counsel to the chief executive.
- A.
This is a run-on sentence.
- B.
This sentence needs a semi-colon.
- C.
This is a sentence fragment.
Correct Answer
C. This is a sentence fragment.Explanation
The given sentence is a sentence fragment because it lacks a main clause. It starts with a prepositional phrase "Under the watchful eye of the senior attorney for litigation services in the office of counsel to the chief executive," but it does not have a subject and a verb to form a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow?
- B.
I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"?
- C.
I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.
- D.
I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow."
Correct Answer
C. I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.Explanation
The correct answer is "I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or quotation marks.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
Whenever, Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister.
- B.
Whenever Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister.
- C.
Whenever Cheryl is in town she visits her sister.
- D.
Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.
Correct Answer
D. Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister.Explanation
The correct sentence is "Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister." This sentence is grammatically correct because it includes the necessary punctuation and capitalization. It also uses the correct verb tense and word order to convey the meaning that Cheryl always visits her sister when she is in town.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.
- B.
John F., Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.
- C.
John F. Kennedy, Jr., became a magazine publisher and a pilot, before his tragic death.
- D.
John F. Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher, and a pilot, before his tragic death.
Correct Answer
A. John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death.Explanation
The correct answer is "John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death." This sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any unnecessary punctuation or capitalization.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made.
- B.
The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well-made.
- C.
The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well made.
- D.
The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well-made.
Correct Answer
A. The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made.Explanation
The correct answer is "The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made." This sentence is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The phrase "for negotiating a peaceful resolution" is properly placed after the noun "argument," and the verb "was" is used correctly to indicate past tense. The adjective "well" is appropriately used to describe the quality of the argument.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990's.
- B.
The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s.
- C.
The wealthy became wealthier during the '90's.
- D.
The wealthy became wealthier during the 90s.
Correct Answer
B. The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s.Explanation
The correct sentence is "The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s." This is because when referring to a decade, it is more appropriate to use the numerical form without an apostrophe. The use of "1990s" is the correct way to indicate the decade from 1990 to 1999.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Choose the correct sentence.
- A.
The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.
- B.
The check was written for three-hundred and forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.
- C.
The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents.
- D.
The check was written for three hundred, forty-eight dollars, and fifteen cents.
Correct Answer
A. The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents.Explanation
The correct sentence is "The check was written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and fifteen cents." This sentence follows the standard format for writing out numbers in words, with the numbers "three hundred forty-eight" written without hyphens or commas, and the words "dollars and fifteen cents" used to specify the currency amount.Rate this question:
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- 9.
You need to cite a United States Supreme Court case from the year 1890. The plaintiff is Saul Norman and the defendant is Aaron Buckner. You are citing from the first page of the case and this is the first time you have cited this case in your writing. Which cite is correct?
- A.
Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500 (U.S. 1890).
- B.
Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500, 500 (1890).
- C.
Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500 (1890).
- D.
Saul Norman v. Aaron Buckner, 135 U.S. 500, 500 (1890).
Correct Answer
B. Norman v. Buckner, 135 U.S. 500, 500 (1890).Explanation
See Bluebook Rule 3.2 – first page of a sourceRate this question:
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- 10.
Which answer lists the sources of law in correct hierarchical order?
- A.
Common law, statutes, regulations and constitution
- B.
Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations
- C.
Regulations, common law, statutes, and constitution Regulations, common law, statutes, and constitution
- D.
Common law, constitution, statutes, and regulations
Correct Answer
B. Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulationsExplanation
The correct answer is "Constitution, statutes, common law, and regulations." This answer lists the sources of law in the correct hierarchical order, starting with the Constitution as the highest source of law, followed by statutes, common law, and regulations. This order reflects the hierarchy of authority in the legal system, with the Constitution being the supreme law of the land and statutes, common law, and regulations deriving their authority from it.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Select the correct citation format for the following sources. Follow the rules for legal documents. Section 328-79 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, all of which appears in the 2005 pocket part
- A.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-79 (Supp. 2005).
- B.
Haw. Stat. 328-79 (2005).
- C.
Rev. Haw. Stat. § 328(79) (2005).
- D.
Haw Rev Stat § 328-79 (Supp. 2005).
Correct Answer
A. Haw. Rev. Stat. § 328-79 (Supp. 2005).Explanation
B6.1.2—state statutes
12.3.1(b)—title, chapter and volume
T.1 Hawaii
B13—typeface
3.1(c) and 12.3.1(2)—supplement informationRate this question:
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- 12.
Section 1(d)(1) of title 15 of the current United States Code, published in 2000. This section appears in its entirety in the 2003 Supplement III.
- A.
15 U.S.C. § 1 (Supp. 2003).
- B.
15 USC § 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).
- C.
15 U.S.C. s. 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).
- D.
15 U.S.C. § 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).
Correct Answer
D. 15 U.S.C. § 1(d)(1) (Supp. 2003).Explanation
B6.1.1, 12.2.1, 12.3.1 & T.1 Federal—US Code format
3.1 & 12.3.1—supplement informationRate this question:
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- 13.
Texaco, Incorporated, versus Fouad N. Dagher. This is a February 28, 2006 case from the united States Supreme Court. This case is not yet published in the reporter. However, this case I available on FindLaw at http://www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.
- A.
Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), available at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.
- B.
Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher, at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.
- C.
Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.
- D.
Texaco, Incorporated v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), available at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.
Correct Answer
A. Texaco, Inc. v. Dagher (Feb. 28, 2006), available at http:www.findlaw.com/casecode/supreme.html.Explanation
B13, T6, B51.1(ii) and (v), 10.2.1(g) & 10.2.2—party names
B5.1.1
10.5(a)—year of decision
18.2.2(a)—parallel internet citeRate this question:
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- 14.
In a Motion for Summary Judgment, you wish to cite to paragraph 3 of the Plaintiff’s Original Complaint
- A.
(Compl. § 3.)
- B.
(Orig. Compl. ¶ 3.)
- C.
(Original Compl. ¶ 3.)
- D.
(Original Compl. § 3.)
Correct Answer
C. (Original Compl. ¶ 3.)Explanation
B10.2—parentheses
BT.1—abreviations
B10.3—pinpoint referenceRate this question:
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- 15.
You are citing a United States Supreme Court Case. The plaintiff is Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania and the defendant is Casey. The case was decided in 1992. What is the correct citation format?
- A.
Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (U.S. 1992).
- B.
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992).
- C.
Planned Parenthood v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992).
- D.
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (U.S. 1992).
Correct Answer
B. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992).Explanation
See T.1 – United States Jurisdictions
See also Rule 10.2.1(f) – Geographical Terms
See also Rule 10.4 – Court and JurisdictionRate this question:
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- 16.
You need to cite a Federal case. The plaintiff is Hoxha and the defendant is Levi. It is a 2006 case found in volume 465 of the Federal Reporter (3rd) from the Third Circuit (Pennsylvania). You are quoting from page 559 of the court’s opinion and this is the first time you have cited this case in your memo. The case starts on page 554. Which cite is correct?
- A.
Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 559 (3d Cir. Pa. 2006).
- B.
Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554 (3d Cir. 2006).
- C.
Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554, 559 (3d Cir. 2006).
- D.
Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 559 (3d. Cir. Pa. 2006)
Correct Answer
C. Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554, 559 (3d Cir. 2006).Explanation
See Rule 10.4 Court and Jurisdiction – Federal Courts
Also see Rule 3.2 – Pinpoint citesRate this question:
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- 17.
You need to cite a United States Supreme Court case from the year 1890. The plaintiff is Saul Norman and the defendant is Aaron Buckner. You want to use a short-form citation for text found on pages 521 to 522 of the court’s opinion. The full cite is right above. How should you cite this?
- A.
Id. at 501 and 502.
- B.
Id. at 521-2.
- C.
Id. at 501-02.
- D.
Id. at 521-22.
Correct Answer
D. Id. at 521-22.Explanation
See Bluebook Rule 4.1 – Short Form Citations – “Id.”Rate this question:
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- 18.
The eleventh amendment to the Constitution of the United States
- A.
Constitution XI
- B.
US Const. amend. XI
- C.
U.S. Const. amend. XI
- D.
11 Const. amend.
Correct Answer
C. U.S. Const. amend. XIExplanation
11 and T.16—subdivisions of the constitution
B7--typefaceRate this question:
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- 19.
In your brief you are citing a rule concerning prohibitions on political activities applicable to attorneys and staff attorneys of the Legal Services Corporation. The rule is found in title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, at section 1608.8. The current volume of title 45 was published in 2005.
- A.
C.F.R. 45 s. 1608.8 (2005).
- B.
45 CFR § 1608.8 (2005).
- C.
45 C.F.R. § 1608.8 (2005).
- D.
45 C.F.R. s. 1608.8 (2005).
Correct Answer
C. 45 C.F.R. § 1608.8 (2005).Explanation
14.2(a)—code of federal regulations and parentheticalsRate this question:
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