Standard Written English Aptitude Quiz
This quiz first appeared in the October-November 2020 issue of the ABA Journal.
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The court issued separate [      ] in the matter. (There's a 3:1 ratio in print sources. Granted, you could rewrite the sentence to say writs of mandamus. But this is a quiz! I'm giving you stark choices.)
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Of the many public [          ] we must consider, the internet has become the most important. (Ratio in print: 7:1 favoring one over the other.)
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The case involved the killing of some 100 [          ] that are on the endangered species list. (Ration in print: 3:1.)
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4. The livestreamed concert filled more than a dozen [          ] worldwide. (Ratio in print: 3:1.)
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This pandemic is qualitatively different from [          ] that came before. (Ratio in print: 4,984:1.)
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These [          ] have never been considered infallible. (Ratio in print: 29:1.)
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We ask employees to give us [          ]. (Ratio in print: 8:1.)
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They decided to stop trying to keep up with the [          ]. (Ratio in print: 8:1. One choice is so wrong that is doesn't even register.)
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One of his [          ] told him so. (Ratio in print: 30:1.)
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We have several [          ] in the building. (Ratio in print: 5:1.)
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Several [          ] attended the workshop. (Ratio in print: 8:1.)
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He had two [          ] of contraband on his person-amounting to 250 grams. (Ratio in print: 3:1.)
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She was [         ]. (Ratio in print: 29:1.)
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Neither of them [          ] a member of the organization. (Ratio in print: 3:1.)
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She's one of those people who [          ] never late. (Ratio in print: 11:1.)
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Spaghetti and meatballs [          ] not even on the menu. (Ratio in print: 2:1.)
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More than one [          ] been acquitted. (Ratio in print: 10:1.)
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The effect of these changes [          ] sweeping. (Ratio in print: 60:1.)
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Further research and development [          ] required. (Ratio in print: 2:1.)
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If he or she [          ] found liable, the judge will assess the damages. (Ratio in print: 1,049:1.)
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