Grammar Select the Correct Word

1. Either the contract or the amendment is/are missing. Is

2. The judge or the jury hear/hears the testimony. Hear

3. The transcript or the exhibits is/are missing. Is 4. Each of the exhibits has/have been admitted into evidence. Has

5. Many of the photographs has/have been seen by the jury. Have

6. The committee of analysts has/have completed its/their report. Have / their 7. The contract, along with its numerous attachments, were/was removed from the file. Were

8. Both leases contain/contains errors. Contains

9. The court have/has taken the matter under submission. Has

10. McDonald's Corporation are/is releasing its quarterly report this week. Is Correct the Following 1. The plaintiff pointed to the defendant. The man wearing the tie. 2. The hearing could not begin without the judge. Who was late as usual. 3. The document was read by the witness, it was then marked and admitted into evidence. 4. I wore my white blouse to the trial, which was unfortunately stained with ink. 5. Examine the following three sentences and then answer the questions placed after them: a. Just the partner was selected to make remarks at the meeting. b. The partner was just selected to make remarks at the meeting. c. The partner was selected to just make remarks at the meeting. Question (i): Which sentence means that the partner was selected to make remarks at the meeting and to do nothing else? Question (ii): Which sentence means that the partner and no one else was selected to make remarks at the meeting? Question (iii): Which sentence means that the partner was only recently selected to make remarks at the meeting? 6. The license was given to the plaintiff with the attachment. 7. The witness testified that she saw a car behind the office with a broken taillight. 8. I asked her to not examine the witness. 9. Anxiously awaiting the verdict, my hands were shaking. 10. A pilot must keep the safety of his passengers as his first priority. Pronouns Select or Fill in the Correct Pronoun or Rewrite to Make the Sentence Clearer 1. Give the brief to whoever/whomever can proofread it quickly. 2. It was me/I who gave the will to the client. 3. Give the settlement agreement to Lyndsey and she/her. 4. We/Us on the conflicts committee issued new guidance for determining a conflict of interest. 5. Either Anthony or I/me will attend the hearing. 6. He asked Beth and me/me and Beth to meet the client. 7. Please contact Jeff or me/myself if you have any questions. 8. If a witness makes an error _____ should correct it immediately. 9. Neither of the witnesses brought his or her/their notes. 10. Although the briefcase fell onto the floor, it was not damaged. 11. To who/whom was the settlement offer sent? 12. Whom/who should I talk to about the interrogatories? 13. Whose/Who's brief was filed with Judge Ruiz? 14. I own two houses. My house which is rented to Sam is in Tampa. 15. I need the document, that was amended. 16. I own two pens. My pen, which is blue, is out of ink. Research Assignment for Chapter 15 (54 points) PRECISION Select the Correct Word in the Following Sentences, or Rewrite the Sentences to Eliminate Vague Wording or Improve Word Connotation 1. Selecting an incorrect word will affect/effect your communications. 2. Fewer/Less writers draft projects in longhand then/than use word processors to compose their projects. 3. Lisa decided to forgo/forego attending the event. 4. Mr. Reynolds was found guilty by a jury. He appealed the verdict, and the appellate court overruled/reversed the lower court decision. 5. The corporation's principle/principal office is in New York. 6. The principle/principal of free speech is guaranteed by the Constitution. 7. The investment will require a significant infusion of capitol/capital into the project. 8. The witness is a frequent drinker. 9. The defendant left the area in 2018. 10. Adverse counsel was picky in her review of the contract.

CLARITY Rephrase Each of the Following to Produce a Clearer Sentence 1. Senior citizens qualify for a discount of ten percent. This discount will be provided to all elderly customers. 2. The store's policy provides that it will not accept goods returned after thirty (30) days. 3. The document does not have a table of authorities. 4. The facts in Jones are not unlike those in Smith. READABILITY Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Using the Active Voice and Omitting Nominalizations 1. A new sexual harassment policy was issued by the corporation. 2. Additional funding was provided by the bank. 3. An amendment to the lease was drafted. 4. Please submit your application for an exemption. 5. If you cannot make a payment of the $100 application fee, you cannot take the examination. 6. A distribution of profits will be made during the month of December. Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Using Parallel Structure 1. Employees must provide travel documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and as detailed as possible. 2. The client was advised to complete the interrogatories, that she should review all of the documents, and to note any inconsistencies in the contracts. 3. Candidates must show leadership skills, communication proficiency, and be responsible for monthly reports.

Rewrite the Following Sentences to Make Them More Readable by Eliminating Jargon and Redundant Expressions 1. The lease is enclosed herewith. 2. Once you submit your request, it will thereafter be reviewed. 3. The parties hereto do hereby agree and consent to the following terms for the license described hereinabove. 4. We have asked the court for permission to file an amicus curiae brief.