Question 1

The consent of Remington Bank plc ___ be obtained before the share transfer may proceed.
A) may
B) shall
C) cannot
D) must
E) will

Accepted Answer

The sentence indicates that Remington Bank plc's consent is necessary for the share transfer to proceed, which implies a requirement or obligation that must be met. Therefore, the best choice is "must."

Question 2

The parties intend that this agreement ___ signal the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between them.
A) may
B) shall
C) cannot
D) must
E) will

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

The Seller ___ deliver the goods to the Buyer no later than 15 September 2009.
A) may
B) shall
C) must
D) cannot
E) may not

Accepted Answer

"Must" is the correct choice because it indicates an obligation or requirement for the seller to deliver the goods by a specific date.

Question 4

It is contemplated that the parties ___ agree to further purchases of Product A in the future.
A) shall
B) may
C) must
D) cannot
E) may not

Accepted Answer

The use of "contemplated" implies that there is no obligation or requirement for the parties to make further purchases of Product A. Therefore, "may" would be the most appropriate choice as it allows for the possibility of future purchases without mandating them.

Question 5

This information constitutes a business secret. Therefore, the Distributor ___ disclose it to third parties.
A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) must

Accepted Answer

The answer of This information constitutes a business secret. Therefore,...

Question 6

Since the firm does not have relevant expertise in that area of law, it ___ handle this case.
A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Accepted Answer

"Cannot" is the best choice because it indicates that the firm is not able to handle the case due to lack of expertise in that area of law. "Shall," "may," "may not," and "will" are all ambiguous and do not provide a clear indication of the firm's ability to handle the case.

Question 7

We ___ contact the Vendors as soon as we have received the relevant information.
A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Accepted Answer

The use of "shall" or "may" would not convey a sense of urgency, while "cannot" and "may not" imply a definitive inability to contact the Vendors. "Will" is the best choice as it expresses a strong intention to act soon.

Question 8

The question of the level of fees to be paid ___ be agreed between the parties.
A) shall
B) may
C) cannot
D) may not
E) will

Accepted Answer

"Shall" is the correct modal verb to use when discussing obligations or requirements. In this case, the sentence is discussing an agreement between parties, implying an obligation or requirement.

Question 9

It is possible that performance-related bonuses ___ also form part of the remuneration package.
A) shall
B) may
C) will
D) cannot
E) must

Accepted Answer

"May" is the best choice as it indicates possibility or likelihood that performance-related bonuses can be included in the remuneration package, but it does not imply that it is guaranteed or required.

Quiz 9: Drafting Legal Documents: Language and Structure

The consent of Remington Bank plc ___ be obtained before the share transfer may proceed.

The parties intend that this agreement ___ signal the beginning of a long and fruitful cooperation between them.

The Seller ___ deliver the goods to the Buyer no later than 15 September 2009.

It is contemplated that the parties ___ agree to further purchases of Product A in the future.

This information constitutes a business secret. Therefore, the Distributor ___ disclose it to third parties.

Since the firm does not have relevant expertise in that area of law, it ___ handle this case.

We ___ contact the Vendors as soon as we have received the relevant information.

The question of the level of fees to be paid ___ be agreed between the parties.

It is possible that performance-related bonuses ___ also form part of the remuneration package.