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51. A crime is to a criminal as ________ is to a(n) _________.
  1. pirate : piracy
  2. art : artist
  3. dog : cat
  4. smiling : laugh
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52. In the following sentence, identify the noun and verb(s) that provide the primary grammatical structure in the sentence:

The plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability was not granted because the defendant’s extensive safety measures met the duty of care owed to the plaintiff.
  1. Noun: “plaintiff’s”; verb: “was not granted”
  2. Noun: “plaintiff’s”; verb: “met”
  3. Noun: “motion”; verb: “was not granted”
  4. Noun: “motion”; verbs: “was not granted” and “met”
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53. Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter?
  1. She was uncertain as to whether she would attend the meeting.
  2. She was uncertain whether she would attend the meeting.
  3. Both of the above.
  4. Neither of the above.
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54.

A paralegal works for a senior partner in a mid-sized law firm in Portland, Oregon. The attorney represents a company based in Portland that does business in several western states, including California. One of the company’s suppliers, which is based in Los Angeles, sued the company for breach of contract. Under the contract, the parties had agreed to arbitrate any dispute before the American Arbitration Association, with the arbitration to take place in Los Angeles. If the senior partner is licensed in Oregon, but not in California, can the senior partner represent the company at the arbitration in Los Angeles?

  1. Yes, because the representation involves an that is reasonably related to the senior partner’s representation of the Oregon-based company.
  2. Yes, if the senior partner is admitted pro hac vice before the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles.
  3. No, unless the senior partner associates with an attorney in California.
  4. No, because the senior partner is not admitted in California and appearing for the arbitration would be unauthorized practice of law in California.
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55. Which of the following is correct?
  1. Lana Lawyer walked to the podium, opened her notebook and began her closing argument.
  2. Lana Lawyer walked to the podium, opened her notebook, and began her closing argument.
  3. Both of the above.
  4. Neither of the above.
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