‘Tribhuyan University Faculty of Law 2073, [B-ALUB Gemester System) Ist Semester LAW Full Marks: 60 | | Legal English | (LEng#24) ree ” Candideves are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the ‘margin indicate full marks. Group"A" (Compulsory Question) (1x16=16) 1. Critically discuss the basic points of plain language given by the campaigners for OR "The language is very distinctive and its lexical and syntactical pattems owe much to traditional forms of English.” Discuss the nature of legai language in the light of the given statement. Group ""B" Attempt any TWO questions (2x10 =20) 2. What is the most important part of a legal document for a reader? Discuss it in brief. 3: Describe the sources of legal English, - 4, What are the basic elements of good style of writing? Discuss briefly. (az412=24) > 5. Anemipt any THREE of the following (3xa= 12) ‘&. What do you mean by archaie-words?: Why do lawyers use them in their documents? be “Replace the following words and phrases wich’ plain ianguage vocabulury: ~ Adduce, ab initio, allege, bequeath, et this point of time, hitherto, in the event of ‘of, prima facie, prior tp &_Whst are the functions of legal language? d. Write a note on the language of the courts, 6. Attempi any THREE of the following: (Grammar) (3x4= 12) a Write out the phonietic ranseri heart, done, know, law, pi iptions of the following words (any' five): iff, court, fake, affidavit eb Scanned with CamScanner BB canscsnner‘Scanned with CamScanner Boosea Test-paper (2074) Full Marks 69 BALLB : First Semester F F Code No. 424 : Legal English Time : 2 hrs Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as Tie figures in the margin indicate fullmarks, Possible Attempt all questions. ee: Group "Aa" JZ Describe the important points to be considered serially ina s00d agi fa the light of the statement: "All good writing begins with a plan.” ¢ . OR Structure) >. Discuss the features of legal Janguage with suitable examples. (The lsiguage of Law) «4 ~ 2st Aulempi any two of the following questions: Describe what Glanville L Williams has said about magic words.(What is. plain language?) sal language difficult. (Legal English) ments of good style in legal writing. (Legal English) Discuss what makes le; Describe the basic ele Group " +. Altempt any two of the following: * LS Wiite # short note on the archaic words used in legal English. (Words) b. What do you mean by sexist language? Write, in brief, with examples. (Legal Language) ¢. Why is Latin, sometimes, called useful shorthand among lawyers? (Legal ffectations and Nasty Habit) VW cise the correct words from the alternatives provided in parenthesis in the sentences below: , i. The testimony given by the witness was Not entirely (credible /creditable), . ii, The barrister did not hav i © many (customers/clients) that moming, iil. It (can/may) be a good i i idea to send a copy of that document to the | client, ‘° oat ee iv. The majority of our lawyers (is/are) fluent in English. 8 "ee Scanned with CamScanner BB canscsnnerGroup "Cc" 3. Attempt any four of the following: a. Write out the phonetic transcriptions of the following words: hut, apple, how, judges, cases, build. trial (any four) 4xd=16 yf Replace the missing prepositions in the zaps in the following sentences: i. Mr. Karki was accused ....... inter! he executive power. The agreement can be terminated ing 15 days’ notice writing: iii This is an agrecment the parties ... the contract. iv. Rent will be paid .... accordance .... this agreement. ‘What sorts of attitudes to truth (certainty, doubt, belief, assumption) do the following utterances express? i.” She assumes that he is honest. ii, She was not sure of his coming. iii, He believes (that) she can pass the exemi. iv. He must be honest. ess the following persons? to an ambassador, spect can be used to add: 10. an American judge. 4. What titles of i, to a stranger, iv.10 a priest. OR raise the following expressions into subject-operstorinversions “ f've never seen such a situation in my life. They couldn't find a bottle-opener anywhere. : ~ You shouldn't go under any circumstances. iv, {didn't realize what she meant until later. Scanned with CamScanner BB canscsnner‘Tribhuvan University Faculty of Law Office of the Dean Session End Exam-2074 BALLLB. (Semesier System) / 1" Semester/Law Legal English (LEng 424) Candioes are required to give their answer in their own words as far as practicable, The figures in thy ‘margin indicate full marks. : Group A- Compulsory question Aten 1. "By taining traditional lexis and syntax, lawyers can be confident that the language is consistent and precise.” Discuss the nature of Legal English. Why lawyers prefer to use Latin in legal documents? Discuss. (Word). Group 8 - Attempt any TWO of the following questions: 2 Bxt0=20, 2 How true meaning of words can be-conveyed? Describe. (What is Plain Language?). A What makes legal English difficut? Describe. (Legal English) ‘A What are the elements of good style? Discuss briefly. Group C- Attempt the following questions ‘SAttempt any THREE of the following Questions. ‘What are the functions of Legal English? \p Describe the use of archaic words used in legal language. (Words) ‘¢ What do you mean by discourse makers? Give suitable examples of them, 8 What would be the alternatives to the following words and phrases? ‘Aggregate, at this point in time, henceforth, mitigate. 6. Attempt any THREE of the following questions, 2. Transcrbe the following words using phonetic symbols: 90. what, court, Jury, trial, barrister, lawyermatch ~b-Put stress-mark before the ‘stressed syllables: |. The academic council will meet tomorrow. ji. | can ring you on the we iy to the airport today. Use the where necessary: i (any ou il... earth moves around ....sun, 5 ‘iv. The corruption of .... best becomes... worst. Y Mention the types of English given below: i. He's just different than everybody else, ii, 1M see you later. lil, Feéling tired, he went to bed early, iv. Would you please help me?Nepal Law’ Campus “Tribhuvat :Pre- Board Ex Subject: Legal English (Law 424) BALLB/ 1 Sem/ LAW © i Candidates are required to give their answers in their oi as for as practicable. All questions are of equal value, - Group ‘a’. 1, Discuss the ‘major characteristics of plain language: and’ its- importa éontemporaryconimunications: seta 2. Attempt any Two of the following questions: 4 a. E- mail and internet have become an important means of commul these days. Discuss some of the featires of €- mail wig suc : emotions and abbreviations. : b. Discuss the language of the Courts. (tegaltanguage) ¢. Discuss briefly the elements of good ee: (Legal Language) 3. «attempt any Three cue following ae as 12 a. Mention four basic principles” ‘of designing documents for the computer screen. (Plain Language- Designing Documents. for the Computer Screen) What are the major sources of Legal English? (Legal English) 5 c. What is sexist language? aie sortie examples. (Legal English- What to avoid) d.. Explain the meaning se Latiny sak ab initio, in. ‘personam, Gideon ‘ex parte 2 : ntences ‘in a formal manner. approp ¥, e. Rewrite the follow! g to legal drafting. ae Because you have signe! sue for any- breaches: i d this document you have given your right Scanned with CamScanner BB canscsnnerii’ Both the parties that have dignad this. s datpeirantic ea tie it “ enditit tuins out that the ‘ther | party is not able to pay its ; iit Party A agrees that if Patty 'B gets sued by anyone for any reason to, _-do with the distributio) ‘Gr'sale of the products then Paty A will: he responsible for any costs. ‘that result from this. ive. This agreement will fast’ ‘for.a period of two years from toa dats ¢ 4 -which it was signed by'the parties but unless either party ends it for: one of the reasons set out in clause 5. It will oe automatically: renewed for further Period of two years. » Group ‘C’ 4. Attempt any Three of the following questions: A. Transcribe the following words, ‘using phonetic symbols: Legal, court, lawyer, contracts 8. Put the correct preposition in the blanks: i. We passed : ii,” Ferept silently ‘They were accused ..... He opened the door and walked straight in, ive Writ: we need is plenty ‘of water. canned with CamScanner BB canscsnnerROS eRe as 3 “Sesion End xa Program: 8.A,LL.B Fi emester ae Sub: Legal English ites 424) Candidates are requested to abetthaie answers in the margin indicate full marks: Group: A- Compulsory question 4. Discus the language of the cots. we eg fee Group: B- Attempt any TWO questions ey 4 (2x10= 20) - 2, -Discuss the features of Legal English: 3: Write out the critical comment on plain language. 4, Discuss why lawyers prefer. technical term in theit writing. (Words) Group: C- Attempt any FOUR questions * ; (4x5= 20) 5, “Write a short note on Legal variation. (Words) ; 6. Why are some words called problematic? Give examples. (Legal English) 7. Write out the function of Legat English. -8.. Write the importance of paragraphs. (Sture) |. Attempt any THREE of the following questions. ‘ ~ jk. Write the phonetic symbol for the initiateonsant of ‘ach ot the following eos eS © Know, judge, queen, ghost, waste; your,certain, that, physics, ohe _B.” Indicate the tones of the following utterances: : 1. Hes my Uncle. I. Doyou like pop music? Me Yes. IV. Most of the time he Is at home. ~. C Complete the following to make conaitionl expression: Faas Provided that. ‘ M. In case of emergency 233 We Feeling tired sn < IV. ~ Unless Mohan improves his es ~_p. Write four short affirmations of the following question: if Has the meeting been postpond? Scanned with CamScanner BrowsersFaculty of Law National Law College Pre-Board Examination 2076 smy/ist Semester/LAW Full Marks: 60 Pass Marks: 30 aS ‘Time: 2 brs 7 to give their answers in their own words os Jor as practicable, The figures in the ell mores : ‘ sind lgory Question (1xa6=16) 2 spigs Crg should be made as simple as possible but not simpler." Examine the statement of 09% coer in wile paying attention to structure of Plain Language. ver aivert OR ve study tgol longuage as 2 kind of second language, a specialized use of vocabulary, phrases, war yntax that nelps us to communicate more easily with each other.” Elaborate your opinion on and syrment highlighting types of legal language. tateme! tne st « attempt any TWO of the following questions: (2x10=20) oP egal language 2 technical language? How can we use technical terms while preparing legal documents? 4}, Do lawyers have nasty habits? Give examples. 4, Can we distinguish between British and American English? Elaborate the ways to distinguish between them gous" Attempt the following questions: (2+12=24) “s, attempt any THREE of the following questions: (3x4=12) a. How can we avoid ambiguity while writing legal language? ». Replace following words and phrases with plain language vocabulary (any four) Annex, bequeath, chattels, derive, estop. forthwith, henceforth c. What makes legal language difficult? d. How can we frame paragraphs based on Plain Language? 6. Attempt any THREE of the following questions: (3x4=12) a Write phonetic transcription of following words (any four): common, standard, learn, standard, bank, marry, price. b. Divide the following sentences into tone units and mark the intonation. i. Mary, are you coming? ii, The police, however, thought she was guilty. iii, What we need is plenty of time. iv. lopened the door and walked straight in. Use the verbs given below in sentences. May (possibility) ii, Can (authority) iii, Must{obligation) iv. Should (probability) d Complete the following conditional'expression i, ft had known you, You would be ill, Ifyou did as told you, Had | been there, ‘i Good Luck!Tribhuvan University Faculty of Law Office of Dean. \ Session End Exam-2076 x Full Marks: 60 Pass Mark: Sc dco give thetrannwer alr @wn word afar ans ae yused * ‘4 as far as practicable. The figures in the srehensive Answer question, accom i Nn (1X20=20) he elements of plain language and its usages in the legal field. ; oR sak ‘legalese’ for a reason”, justify the argu E | Break the following sentences into tone units : a. The Johnsons are buying a freezer so they tell me b. Last August we went to stay with our cousins in Mexico. c. Ifyou like we can go for a picnic later.‘Tribhuvan University Prithvi Narayan Campus, Pokhara ' Facully of Law Pre-Board Examination Level: BALLIN 1 Sem, Fe Full Marks: 60." Subject: Legal English (LEng 424) ~ Pass Marks; 30 Time 2 hrs. Group A, Atiempt the followings 1X20 = 20 1. Driefly discuss the elements of plain language and point out the views for and against it OR, Explain why lawyers prefer using legal language to plain language though their eliems find legalese very complex, Group B: Attempt any TWO questions. 2X10=20 2. What are some of the nasty habits of lawyers, and explain why they are annoying to laymen? 1. What are the elements of good style? Discuss. Differentiate legal terms of art from legal jargons and briefly explain why they are used in legal documents. Group C: Attempt any FOUR questions. $,- What is sexist Language? How can we avoid sexism in language use? Define tegal buzzwords with examples Je Transcribe the following words phon tomato, possibility, mass, lawyer. 8, Using the correct madal auxiliaries ar other expressions, write sentences (o express the following notions (modalities): a. Permission b. obligation ¢. higher possibility d. prohibition Be-Write four semiences using different lining signals. TO. What variety of English do you find in the following remarks? a, [He looks quite different than his brather, b. She's suffering from tummy trouble. e The gentleman with whorn | was tithing there isa police officer. ©. The meals have been cooked and te furvture has been properly arranged. ihe eorrect tenses: dB Put the verbs in the brackets into a. You (sec) her yesterda: b Look, those boys (fight). ¢. She (not like) coffee much. d. {not eat) meat for, the last three mnths, ‘The End s AN5-20 lath atTribhuvan University & Faculty of Law ad National Law College Pre-Board Examination 2078 BALLE Gemester System)/1st Semester/LAW Full Marks: 60 Legal Engiish | (LEng424) Pass Marks: 30 Time: 11:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks. Group "A" - Compulsory Question: (1x16=16) 1. How can you make your legal writing style good? OR Why should lawyers use plain language against their professional habit? Group "B” Attempt any TWO of the following questions: (2x10=20) 2. Tract historical development of Modern Legal English. 3. What structure do you use in plain language? 4, Is court language different from common language? Why? Group "C" Attempt the following questions: (12#12=24) 5. Attempt any THREE of the following questions: (8x4=12) a. Write in points the features of legal language. b. Replace following words and phrases with plain language vocabulary and use them in sentences (any four): Ab initio, by virtue of, cease, determine; effected, facilitate, grant. ©. How can you avoid sexist language? d._ Is legal language a technical language? 6. Attempt any THREE of the following questions: (x4=12) 2. Write phonetic transcription of following words (any four): court, judge, lawyer, statute, plead, bench, honour. b. Underline the stressed words with marks before stressed syllables: i. She knows the doctor. ji, He was sure that the back of the car had been damaged. lil, He bought a pair of shoes yesterday. Ww. Ilse him tomorrow. c. _ Provide appropriate prepositions: i. The lawyer was absorbed .. his work i. He was accused ...rape. ji lam not accustomed .. hard work iv. The thief is afraid .. policemen. d Complete the following conditional expressions: H «1 would have seen him. ii they would have to act carefully i «he would not blame you any longer. ¥. ~ «1 would have got there in time.Programe: MALL 8.3% Gomis PSE aga omens nn 427) tad GIT TE aT sree tha une anton andere of sth stale exam Ge porary mm «= civsas iesfer aac ee “Oh os mportance in conten nat do you mann vy sees angunae fae sof with examples: What do Yan pan language ithe cour eance Of r= with examples: ‘Throw light on impo FOUR questions: ind where possible, using Group: C- Attempt anY ices omitting surplus words ag base verbs in place of fon that an insurance Revise these senten nominalization. ejection of an insurance polley haider® actally valid claim ts mot am act ejece agent should undertake lightly. Rather, the claims agent tion to the possible con® pe term by implication ear us parties tay" faith and fair dealing, and ins prion. ‘blunt refusal (0 ‘explanat ‘about Wve vocabulary of the following. prima facie, quantum, 1" the event of, is required: to re Jn yehalf of, remit (Any TeM) te it into American English. re offices after a great ‘ogramme for the sr well, because 1 ection Write simple alternati abatement, allege, bona fide, facilitate, aeateriece, having regard to, terminate, util nin British English. Writ 2007 in my solicitor's city cent My to establish a manageable Pr which I remembe it was a grey, ral uek in a'traffic jam on the anti-clockwise 8 after getting st wn to bring out their differences : (ANY ible/creditable, ‘The passage below is writte 19 October We signed the document on see ae complex maneuvering fuelled-by the 1 transport of maize by lorry. l' iny aucumn day, arrived at the office ratiter late, of beltway. a Use the pairs of words given below in sentences of your 0" nanimous/anony! Five) eligible /illegible, principal /principle, emit/omit, w “scent assent, complement /compliment ‘euphemism/euphism, emigyat ps with suitable prepositions. 1, You must come here. 3 days the result? IL Are you satisfied IIL. [wore a book in a month... IV. She is tender ..u.. her. V. We passed...... the forest. lowing words: (Any Five) 10. Write out the phonetic transcription of the foll reach, abandonment, annul, affidavit. mous, cred nt /immigrant 8 9, Fill in.the gai difficulty. void, judges, deposit, audit, consent, board, b‘Tribhuvan University ‘National Law College Sanepa, Lalitpur Pre-Board Exar 1079 Full Marks: 60 Pass Marks: 30 Time: 2 Hours heir own words as far as practicable. | Level: B.A.LL.B Ist Semester | Subject: Legal English-I (LEng 424) ; = > Candidates are required to give their answers in The figures in the margin indicate full marks. : c isin —_—_—_x16=10) Whats plain languege and what is not? oR ‘What differences do you find between American English and British English? 2. What are the functions of legal language? 3. How do you make your legal language style good? 4, Can we use plain language in courts? How? (a) What varieties do you find in English? (b) Use the following word pairs in sentences to show their differences: According to / in accordance with, client / customer, specially / especially, imply / infer, fewer / less. (©) How can we use technical terms in plain language? (@) Why is Legal English difficult to study? (@) Write phonetic transcriptions of the following words (any four): Contract, will, document, constitution, law, regulation, article. (b) Rewrite the following paragraph with good writing styles: My client is willing to settle this case for £7,500, to be paid to your client, and your client must immediately return the blueprints and specifications and must remove all his equipment from the property. Moreover, my client insists upon having replacement of the entire section of fence which your client took down, the replacement to be at your client's expense. (©) Rewrite the following sentences to remove sexism: (1) A judge should meet his responsibility to avoid any suspicion of bias in his judgment. (2) If. student cannot write competently, he cannot expect to make a good lawyer in the future. (3) A lawyer knows better than the layman that knowledge of where to find the law is at least as knowledge of specific legal provisions. (4) When commencing court proceedings, the lawyer must ensure that his client has been fully advised about the risks of litigation. In particular, he must give the client a realistic estimate of the likely costs, (@) Translate the following passage into American English: ' parked the car in the car park next tothe estate agents office, placed my ticket on the windscreen, and threw my empty crisp bag into the rubbish bin. Then I climbed the stirs to Mr. Smith's first floor office, I recall that Smith was wearing a rather striking waistcoat, ina lurid purple colour, together with truly appalling tartan trousers and braces. His idea of humour, I thought. Good Luck! useful as