Uslawessentials Legal English Quiz 4

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USLawEssentials Legal English Quiz
Try your best to choose which words best complete the sentences. All of these sentence are very close to language used by judges in actual court decisions.

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1.

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- A.
  
  And also
- B.
  
  But also
- C.
  
  But not
- D.
  
  Because it's
Correct Answer
C. But not
2.

Li.li1{margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;line-height:15.0px;font:13.3px Times;color:#000000;-webkit-text-stroke:#000000}span.s1{-webkit-text-stroke:0px #000000}span.s2{font-kerning:none}ol.ol1{list-style-type:decimal}An attorney is asking a judge to allow him to withdraw from a case. The judge disagrees that the attorney must withdraw.The Court is mindful of the difficult positions in which clients sometimes place their lawyers. _____, the record and argument before the Court do not demonstrate that counsel is required to withdraw from this case.
- A.
  
  Therefore,
- B.
  
  Accordingly,
- C.
  
  Also,
- D.
  
  However,
Correct Answer
D. However,
3.

Li.li1{margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;line-height:15.0px;font:13.3px Times;color:#000000;-webkit-text-stroke:#000000}span.s1{font:12.0px Times;-webkit-text-stroke:0px #000000}span.s2{font:12.0px Times;font-kerning:none}span.s3{font-kerning:none}ol.ol1{list-style-type:decimal}A judge is deciding a case and is first determining whether the court has jurisdiction._______ the parties have not questioned whether this Court has jurisdiction, a court must inquire on its own as to whether jurisdiction is proper.
- A.
  
  Although
- B.
  
  Because
- C.
  
  Unfortunately
- D.
  
  Finally
Correct Answer
A. Although
4.

Li.li1{margin:0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px;line-height:15.0px;font:13.3px Times;color:#000000;-webkit-text-stroke:#000000}span.s1{font:12.0px Times;-webkit-text-stroke:0px #000000}span.s2{font:12.0px Times;font-kerning:none}span.s3{font-kerning:none;color:#0000ff;-webkit-text-stroke:0px #0000ff}span.s4{font-kerning:none}ol.ol1{list-style-type:decimal}_____ Federal Rule 12 ______ Federal Rule 56 determines which party bears the burden of proof.
- A.
  
  First, last
- B.
  
  Because, and
- C.
  
  And, and not
- D.
  
  Neither, nor
Correct Answer
D. Neither, nor
5.

_______ ______ we have already determined that Federal Rule 12 does not apply to these proceedings, we do not need to continue our analysis.
- A.
  
  Given that
- B.
  
  Due to
- C.
  
  According to
- D.
  
  Neither nor
Correct Answer
A. Given that
6.

______, an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _______, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.
- A.
  
  Today, Yesterday
- B.
  
  Always, Never
- C.
  
  Generally, However
- D.
  
  If, Then
Correct Answer
C. Generally, However
7.

All of Plaintiff's claims are dismissed __________ for the first claim for breach of contract.
- A.
  
  Except
- B.
  
  Because
- C.
  
  As
- D.
  
  Without prejudice
Correct Answer
A. Except
8.

There is a difference ______ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _____ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.
- A.
  
  Of, therefore
- B.
  
  Between, but
- C.
  
  Before, if
- D.
  
  Above, below
Correct Answer
B. Between, but
9.

A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice ____ the conduct ___ punishes.
- A.
  
  At, he
- B.
  
  On, be
- C.
  
  By, that
- D.
  
  Of, it
Correct Answer
D. Of, it
10.

Defendant argues that ___ ___ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty
- A.
  
  Before ever
- B.
  
  Given that
- C.
  
  Even if
- D.
  
  Once that
Correct Answer
C. Even if

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Uslawessentials Legal English Quiz 4

_ we have already determined that Federal Rule 12 does not apply to these proceedings, we do not need to continue our analysis.

, an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.

All of Plaintiff's claims are dismissed __________ for the first claim for breach of contract.

There is a difference __ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.

A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice __ the conduct _ punishes.

Defendant argues that _ _ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty

Uslawessentials Legal English Quiz 4

_______ ______ we have already determined that Federal Rule 12 does not apply to these proceedings, we do not need to continue our analysis.

______, an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _______, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.

All of Plaintiff's claims are dismissed __________ for the first claim for breach of contract.

There is a difference ______ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _____ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.

A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice ____ the conduct ___ punishes.

Defendant argues that ___ ___ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty

_ we have already determined that Federal Rule 12 does not apply to these proceedings, we do not need to continue our analysis.

, an individual only has standing to sue for an injury he personally suffered. _, sometimes the law allows a person to sue on behalf of another entity, such as a corporation.

There is a difference __ a proceeding by a government agency that has investigative powers and a proceeding by an agency that has adjudicative powers _ both types of proceedings should be subject to this statute.

A criminal law is unconstitutional if it is so vague that if fails to give notice __ the conduct _ punishes.

Defendant argues that _ _ he engaged in the prohibited conduct, he did so unintentionally, therefore, he is not guilty