Xavier University, Ateneo de Cagayan

College of Law
Cagayan de Oro City

Quiz in Legal Writing

Law 107 B

Directions: Characterize each as either correct (write C) or incorrect

(Write I), and give a short reason or reason for each characterization. (2
points each)

1. The United Nations recognizes forced evictions as one of the root

causes of international displacement of persons, the two issues
cannot be treated separately.
2. If one doctrine is more deeply rooted than any other constitutional
adjudication, it is that the Supreme Court; will pass on questions of
constitutionality unless such adjudication is unavoidable.
3. The ocean liner Queen Mary sailed from Southampton to New
York. Arriving on Sunday morning, May 12, 1948.
4. Keep your sentences to about 20 words.
5. Pag-asa forecasted a south monsoon in northern Luzon.
6. Please keep your voices low because the lecturer is seriously
discussing.
7. The students spreaded themselves into various groups for their civil
law presentation.
8. All of the men at the conference had his reports ready for power-
point presentation before a large audience.
9. The debaters, Lisa and I, were given recognition as eloquent
speakers.
10. Martin, worked hard on the computer program.
11. The bar examination require steady effort and perseverance.
12. The Judicial and Bar Council interviewed several well-qualified
applicants to the position of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,
they had really tough job.
13. The media government and the people must work together to
create a positive and progressive environment.
14. Law students who will received F grades will repeat the same class
next school year.
15. Article 19 of the Civil Code of the Philippines, known to contain
what is commonly referred to as the principle of abuse of rights,
sets certain standards which may be observed not only in the
exercise of one’s rights but also in the performance of one’s duties.
16. A petition filed with the trial court should contain a plain, concise,
and direct statement of the ultimate facts on which the party
pleading relies for his claim.
17. Our townmates prefer to swim in the pool and exchange stories of
yesteryears.
18. The judge found his arguments bereft of legal and factual bases the
motion to dismiss was denied outright.
19. Less attention is paid to commercials that lack human interest
stories than to other kinds of commercials.
20. The Motion is Denied. The decision in G.R 761009 is Vacated.
21. The Liga ng mga Barangays used as venue the east wing of the
ground floor of the hotel.
22. Very Respectfully Yours,
23. The Policemen gave chase to the suspect until the wee hours of the
morning the following day.
24. This is a factual issue that must be unraveled by the trial court.
25. The dishonest students were found by their professor plagiarizing
an article of Fr. Bernas.
26. Having twisted her ankle, she was advised to undergo surgery.
27. Filled with desperate hunger, the food were stolen by the children.
28. Upon arriving at the Davao International Airport, Dina was met by
her 5-year old son.
29. After holding oral arguments last Thursday on Congress’ appeal
nine justices unanimously agreed to allow Escudero and Tupas to
have separate votes in the council.
30. Although no proof of the existence of a work pool can be
assumed, her service record cannot be disregarded.