NAME: __________________________________________________________

Legal Research and Writing II - Proofreading and Grammar Assignment:

GRAMMAR

Select the Correct Word

1. Each of the defendants have/has entered an appearance.
2. Either the judge or the law clerk was/were available.
3. The hospital committee has adjourned their/its/it's meeting.
4. The transcript, along with its attachments, demonstrate/demonstrates that the plaintiff is entitled to relief.
5. The subcommittee of the corporation's board of directors have/has reached its/it's decision.
6. A panel of doctors has/have been convened to review the matter.
7. Dan asked Richard and me/I to cite-check the brief.
8. Him/He and her/she will attend the settlement conference.
9. Give the document to Charles and I/me.

PUNCTUATION

Correctly Punctuate the Following Sentences.

1. All three defendants motions were dismissed.

1. I attended the settlement conference and I also attended the pretrial hearings.

1. Judge Higgins chambers were recently renovated.

1. The trial was continued. Even over our objections.

1. The clerk stamped the document with the date of July 12 2012 and filed it.

1. I researched wrote and cite-checked the brief.

PRECISION

Select the Correct Word in the Following Sentences

1. My counselor/councilor gave me good advice/advise about paying the principle/principal amount of the loan.

1. Court requirements as to document length will effect/affect my brief.

1. The principal/principle goal of the marketing division is to increase business.

1. The capitol/capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

1. Mary Fenske, Esquire, is acting as counsel/council for the defendant on the case.