Killip, Era Yvonne B.

ASSIGNMENT: Give five examples of the following:

1. Passive voice sentence constructions to active voice.

PASSIVE VOICE ACTIVE VOICE

Instructions will be given to you by
the lawyer.
The students' questions are always
answered by the instructor.
The man was arrested by the police
officer.
The reasons behind their decisions
must be explained by judges.
The contract was signed by John
Doe.
The lawyer will give you
instructions.
The instructor always answers the
students' questions.
The police officer arrested the man.
Judges must explain the reasons
behind their decisions.
John Doe signed the contract.

2. Nominalized sentences with revisions.

NOMINALIZED SENTENCES REVISIONS

Kyle’s assertion that he is not a
proper defendant in this case is
incorrect.
Crime was increasing rapidly and
the police were becoming
concerned.
This example provides an
illustration of nominalized
sentences.
The commencement of the
ceremony will be at 12 noon.
The implementation of the plan
was successful.
Kyle incorrectly asserts that he is
not a proper defendant in this case.
The rapid increase in crime was
causing concern among the police.
This example illustrates
nominalized sentences.
The ceremony will commence at
noon.
We implemented the plan
successfully.
3. Sentences with dangling or squinting modifiers.

 The woman walked towards the road carrying a briefcase.

 The computer was returned to the manufacturer that was defective.
 To become a lawyer, hard work and perseverance are needed.
 Coming home late, the house was dark.
 To write legibly, practice is necessary

4. Sentences with redundant words and phrases.

 Summarize briefly the cases assigned to you.

 She graduated on time in spite of the fact that she is a working
student.
 Each and everyone must provide legal basis in their answers.
 At present time, face masks should be worn at all times.
 The marriage was declared null and void.

5. Sentences in legalese with revisions.

LEGALESE SENTENCES REVISIONS

The contract was declared void ab
initio.
The parties hereto agree on the
terms of this contract.
The plaintiff contends that the
landlord caused her injury by
leaving a large ditch in the
backyard.
In witness whereof, the parties
hereunto have set their hands to
these presents as a deed on this
(day month and year) hereinbefore
mentioned.
The contract was void from the
beginning.
The parties to this contract agree on
its terms.
The landlord injured the plaintiff
by leaving a large ditch in the
backyard.
Signed on (date specified).
Borrower shall observe and
perform the obligations imposed
upon the lessor under the Lease
Contract in a commercially
reasonable manner.
Borrower shall both comply with
lessor’s obligations and enforce
lessee’s obligations under the Lease
Contract in a commercially
reasonable manner.

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