One area of legal English that often causes problems is the correct use of prepositions. Complete the following sentences using the words below (you will not need all of the words; there is always only one correct option).

The terms ________ the contract must be certain.

Выберите один ответ:

a. in

b. under

c. between

d. by

e. around

f. of

g. before

h. at

i. to

j. with

k. upon

l. within

One area of legal English that often causes problems is the correct use of prepositions. Complete the following sentences using the words below (you will not need all of the words; there is always only one correct option).

The goods must be delivered ________ 28 days.

Выберите один ответ:

a. to

b. around

c. in

d. under

e. with

f. at

g. before

h. between

i. of

j. by

k. upon

l. within

Many common words have a different meaning in legal English. Match each of the words with its legal English meaning.

code

Выберите один ответ:

a. to work for firms or individuals as their lawyer

b. a section of a legal document (such a contract)

c. proceedings before a judge or decision-making body

d. to present a position, either in writing or orally

e. to make a formal decision as a judge

f. a set of written rules, principles or laws

g. a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute

h. the price promised as payment for a contract

How well do you know these essential terms? Choose the words to fit the definitions.

A term for a legal representative:

Выберите один ответ:

a. registrar

b. lawyer

c. witness

Legal English is often very formal and can be difficult to understand. Are the explanations that follow these sentences true or false?

“My client waives her right to sue for compensation.”

My client will not ask for damages.

Выберите один ответ:

a. true

b. false

Legal English is often very formal and can be difficult to understand. Are the explanations that follow these sentences true or false?

“The parties may rescind the contract at any time.”

The parties may approve the contract whenever they choose.

Выберите один ответ:

a. true

b. false

Choose best phrasal verb to replace verbs in sentences.

The contract was badly drafted.

Выберите один ответ:

a. drawn out

b. drawn down

c. drawn back

d. drawn up

Here, English words have been used incorrectly. Replace the incorrect words below with the correct English words.

Antitrust law encourages concurrence.

Ответ:

One area of legal English that often causes problems is the correct use of prepositions. Complete the following sentences using the words below (you will not need all of the words; there is always only one correct option).

This contract may be terminated ________ either party.

Выберите один ответ:

a. before

b. at

c. by

d. in

e. of

f. under

g. around

h. to

i. within

j. between

k. upon

l. with

Many common words have a different meaning in legal English. Match each of the words with its legal English meaning.

party

Выберите один ответ:

a. the price promised as payment for a contract

b. a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute

c. to make a formal decision as a judge

d. a set of written rules, principles or laws

e. to present a position, either in writing or orally

f. proceedings before a judge or decision-making body

g. to work for firms or individuals as their lawyer

h. a section of a legal document (such a contract)

Many common words have a different meaning in legal English. Match each of the words with its legal English meaning.

article

Выберите один ответ:

a. to make a formal decision as a judge

b. the price promised as payment for a contract

c. a section of a legal document (such a contract)

d. to present a position, either in writing or orally

e. a set of written rules, principles or laws

f. to work for firms or individuals as their lawyer

g. proceedings before a judge or decision-making body

h. a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute

How well do you know these essential terms? Choose the words to fit the definitions.

Money awarded for loss or suffering:

Выберите один ответ:

a. contemplation

b. compilation

c. compensation

Legal English is often very formal and can be difficult to understand. Are the explanations that follow these sentences true or false?

“My client is not liable, as the damage was caused by an act of God.”

My client does not have to pay anything because the damage was caused by an event beyond human control.

Выберите один ответ:

a. true

b. false

Legal English is often very formal and can be difficult to understand. Are the explanations that follow these sentences true or false?

“My client availed herself of her right to terminate the agreement.”

My client did not cancel the agreement.

Выберите один ответ:

a. true

b. false

Legal English is often very formal and can be difficult to understand. Are the explanations that follow these sentences true or false?

“This term purports to restrict my client’s statutory rights.”

This term aims to limit my client’s legal rights.

Выберите один ответ:

a. false

b. true

Choose best phrasal verb to replace verbs in sentences.

The meeting was postponed.

Выберите один ответ:

a. put off

b. put up

c. put on

d. put away

Here, English words have been used incorrectly. Replace the incorrect words below with the correct English words.

You will be hearing from my advocate.

Ответ:

Many common words have a different meaning in legal English. Match each of the words with its legal English meaning.

plead

Выберите один ответ:

a. a section of a legal document (such a contract)

b. a set of written rules, principles or laws

c. a person or people forming one side in an agreement or dispute

d. to present a position, either in writing or orally

e. to work for firms or individuals as their lawyer

f. the price promised as payment for a contract

g. to make a formal decision as a judge

h. proceedings before a judge or decision-making body

How well do you know these essential terms? Choose the words to fit the definitions.

Non-criminal legal proceedings are:

Выберите один ответ:

a. civil

b. bureau

c. general

How well do you know these essential terms? Choose the words to fit the definitions.

The place where legal proceedings are held:

Выберите один ответ:

a. court

b. congress

c. council