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Paralegal

Category - Communication

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Which of the following would NOT be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter?
  1. Gary was a slick lawyer.
  2. Mary’s conduct was professional.
  3. Both of the above.
  4. Neither of the above.
  5. The client made a bundle on that contract.
  6. The client got burned on that contract.
  7. Adam Attorney bought a new cellular telephone.
  8. Adam Attorney bought the latest gizmo.
  9. Janice Jones signed the contract.
  10. Janice Jones executed the contract.
  11. Marcia and Alex split up.
  12. Marcia and Alex terminated their relationship.
  13. Marty resisted when the police officer arrested him.
  14. Marty resisted when the cop arrested him.
  15. Alan’s son, Jake, flunked the exam.
  16. Alan’s son, Jake, bombed the exam.
  17. The plane landed at around 8:00 p.m.
  18. The plane landed at approximately 8:00 p.m.
  19. She was uncertain as to whether she would attend the meeting.
  20. She was uncertain whether she would attend the meeting.
  21. Troy put across her closing argument well.
  22. Troy did a good job in her closing argument.
  23. We have lots of time.
  24. We have sufficient time.
  25. Regardless of the ethical rules, Bob’s conduct created unnecessary friction.
  26. Irregardless of the ethical rules, Bob’s conduct created unnecessary friction.
  27. The author set forth her argument in three key chapters.
  28. The author stated her argument in three key chapters.
  29. The cattle were nowhere near the barn.
  30. The cattle were not near the barn.
  31. The witness is alright now.
  32. The witness is all right now.
  33. The witness is well now.
  34. None of the above.
  35. Barbara claimed the event was staged.
  36. Barbara stated she saw the movie.
Explanation
Answer: D - Neither of the above. Both Answer A and Answer B would be appropriate in a business e-mail or letter. But note that meaning is critical when using “claimed” and “stated.” Answer A asserts an (unproven) allegation that the event was staged; by contrast, the sentence “Barbara stated the event was staged” means Barbara said she has actual knowledge. Answer B expresses a statement about what Barbara said; by contrast, the sentence “Barbara claimed she saw the movie” conveys some doubt about whether Barbara actually saw the movie.
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