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Formal Legal English ChallengeOnline version Formal memo-style questions for legal register by Maria Luisa Gutierrez 1 Which option is the most appropriate in a formal legal memorandum when citing a position taken by a party? a The party sorta worried and asked for a quick chat. b The party expressed concern and requested clarification. c The party noted something briefly and moved on without action. d The party said they were okay with it, maybe. 2 Choose the option that most precisely describes non-compliance in formal legal terms. a The entity is required to comply with the applicable regulatory framework. b The entity might want to look into the rules. c The entity should probably do what the rules say. d The entity needs to try to follow the rules if possible. 3 Which sentence reflects cautious hedging appropriate for a legal memo? a It surely violated every applicable standard. b It may have failed to meet certain regulatory criteria. c It failed because the rules were unclear. d This is definitely non-compliant and will be punished. 4 In a regulatory brief, which option uses a legally precise reporting verb? a The reviewer said there might be a problem. b The reviewer noted a potential discrepancy in the contractual terms. c The reviewer found a definite breach and complained. d The reviewer pointed out something unclear. 5 Which sentence uses the correct legal phrasal verb to describe starting an action? a We will proceed with the investigation pending further evidence. b We will go ahead with the inquiry when convenient. c We will start the probe right away if possible. d We will carry out the inquiry as soon as we can maybe. 6 Choose the option that best fits a formal determination in a memo. a The tribunal is to rule on the disputed matter based on the presented records. b The decision will be made by the court, probably. c The judge is gonna decide the case based on the files. d They kinda ruled on it after looking at the papers. 7 Which sentence properly employs a hedged claim about causation? a The attribution of effects appears to be linked to the alleged actions. b The effects are because of the actions as proven. c The actions caused the effects. d The effects were caused by the actions with certainty. 8 Select the option with formal language to present a conclusion in a memorandum. a We think the facts show something similar to old cases. b Looking at the facts, it seems to me there’s a match with past rulings. c It is considered that the material facts support a finding consistent with prior precedents. d The facts probably support a conclusion like previous cases. 9 Which option demonstrates appropriate use of ‘set out’ in a procedural context? a The agreement set out the parties’ rights and obligations in Schedule A. b The contract laid out the rights and duties in Schedule A. c The agreement listed the rights and obligations in Schedule A. d The contract showed the rights and duties in Schedule A. 10 Which sentence maintains formal tone while describing compliance status? a The client is complying with the rules right now, I think. b The client is in compliance with the stipulated conditions as of the review date. c The client probably follows the conditions when it suits them. d The client seems to be following the rules as far as we can tell. 11 A regulator may review a firm's controls and ________ any gaps found in the risk assessment. a carry out b proceed with c comply with d look into 12 The court will ________ liability based on the contract clauses, given the governing law clause. a rule on b set out c follow up on d look into 13 Counsel must ________ the compliance matrix to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. a point out b comply with c look into d proceed with 14 The auditor should ________ the evidence before concluding the material misstatement. a set out b follow up on c rule on d carry out 15 If the inquiry reveals issues, the firm must ________ those findings with the board. a follow up on b point out c look into d proceed with 16 The memo ________ best practices and ________ risks identified during the breach investigation. a rule on; proceed with b set out; point out c comply with; carry out d follow up on; look into 17 In the compliance briefing, it is important to clearly ________ the obligations and timelines. a follow up on b proceed with c set out d look into 18 The panel decided to ________ the enforcement actions after reviewing the ancillary evidence. a proceed with b set out c carry out d comply with 19 The risk assessment may have ________ additional duties that were not initially disclosed. a may have failed to b appears to be c is attributable to d look into 20 The counsel argued that the clause ________ a clear standard but is ________ to be applicable in the current jurisdiction. a follow up on b appears to be c set out d is attributable to Explicación 1 Correct: formal reporting verbs and precise tone are required. Others are informal or vague. 2 Correct: ‘comply with’ is the standard legal phrasal verb. Others are hedged or non-specific. 3 Correct: ‘may have failed to’ shows cautious hedging; others are definitive. 4 Correct: ‘noted’ is a precise reporting verb; others are overly assertive. 5 Correct: ‘proceed with’ is the formal phrasal verb; others are less formal. 6 Correct: formal and precise; the others are informal. 7 Correct: ‘appears to be’ and ‘attribution’ are hedging; others are assertive. 8 Correct: formal phrasing; others are subjective. 9 Correct: ‘set out’ is the standard legal verb; others are acceptable but less formal. 10 Correct: precise, formal language; others are hedged or informal.

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Formal Legal English ChallengeOnline version

by Maria Luisa Gutierrez

Which option is the most appropriate in a formal legal memorandum when citing a position taken by a party?

Choose the option that most precisely describes non-compliance in formal legal terms.

Which sentence reflects cautious hedging appropriate for a legal memo?

In a regulatory brief, which option uses a legally precise reporting verb?

Which sentence uses the correct legal phrasal verb to describe starting an action?

Choose the option that best fits a formal determination in a memo.

Which sentence properly employs a hedged claim about causation?

Select the option with formal language to present a conclusion in a memorandum.

Which option demonstrates appropriate use of ‘set out’ in a procedural context?

Which sentence maintains formal tone while describing compliance status?

A regulator may review a firm's controls and ________ any gaps found in the risk assessment.

The court will ________ liability based on the contract clauses, given the governing law clause.

Counsel must ________ the compliance matrix to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

The auditor should ________ the evidence before concluding the material misstatement.

If the inquiry reveals issues, the firm must ________ those findings with the board.

The memo best practices and risks identified during the breach investigation.

In the compliance briefing, it is important to clearly ________ the obligations and timelines.

The panel decided to ________ the enforcement actions after reviewing the ancillary evidence.

The risk assessment may have ________ additional duties that were not initially disclosed.

The counsel argued that the clause a clear standard but is to be applicable in the current jurisdiction.

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Formal Legal English ChallengeOnline version

by Maria Luisa Gutierrez

Which option is the most appropriate in a formal legal memorandum when citing a position taken by a party?

Choose the option that most precisely describes non-compliance in formal legal terms.

Which sentence reflects cautious hedging appropriate for a legal memo?

In a regulatory brief, which option uses a legally precise reporting verb?

Which sentence uses the correct legal phrasal verb to describe starting an action?

Choose the option that best fits a formal determination in a memo.

Which sentence properly employs a hedged claim about causation?

Select the option with formal language to present a conclusion in a memorandum.

Which option demonstrates appropriate use of ‘set out’ in a procedural context?

Which sentence maintains formal tone while describing compliance status?

A regulator may review a firm's controls and ________ any gaps found in the risk assessment.

The court will ________ liability based on the contract clauses, given the governing law clause.

Counsel must ________ the compliance matrix to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.

The auditor should ________ the evidence before concluding the material misstatement.

If the inquiry reveals issues, the firm must ________ those findings with the board.

The memo ________ best practices and ________ risks identified during the breach investigation.

In the compliance briefing, it is important to clearly ________ the obligations and timelines.

The panel decided to ________ the enforcement actions after reviewing the ancillary evidence.

The risk assessment may have ________ additional duties that were not initially disclosed.

The counsel argued that the clause ________ a clear standard but is ________ to be applicable in the current jurisdiction.

The memo best practices and risks identified during the breach investigation.

The counsel argued that the clause a clear standard but is to be applicable in the current jurisdiction.