General written skills (across modules) Flashcards
don’t use these (jargon)
- I refer to your letter of
- As per your request
- earliest convenience
- Enclosed herewith
- contents duly noted
- Due to the fact that
- as you will be aware
- I hereby notify you
- You must forthwith
- In the ball park
- Touch base
- I’ll keep you in the loop
- Its a win, win situation
- Giving you the heads up on this
- Hereinbefore mentioned
- Whereon
diff licence and license
‘They have a licence to sell alcohol on the premises’ (‘licence’ is a noun).
But
‘They are licensed to sell alcohol’ (‘license’ is a verb).
fewer vs less than
- I am studying fewer subjects than my classmates is correct
- I am studying less subjects incorrect
(if was only one - it would be I am studying one less subject)
discrete vs discreet
practice vs practise
Discreet means careful or intentionally unobtrusive. Discrete means distinct or unconnected.
e.g. there were a discrete series of events that led to his sacking.
e.g. we must be extremely discreet because my wife suspects something.
As pianists, they have to practise six hours a day. (verb - doing word)
Without practice you won’t improve your spelling skills. (noun - a thing/person/object)
effect vs affect
Affect is a verb / doing word
(e.g. I affected his feelings) (the weather affected his mood)
Effect = not a verb / change resulting from something happening
(“has a huge effect on our lives”)
(“effect of climate change”)
active vs passive voice
Active: “The court dismissed the appeal”
Passive: “The appeal was dismissed by the court”
the cat sat on the mat = active
seller will be paid = passive
use active. cos passive doesn’t create legal obligations.
shall in first person vs third person
First person, shall looks to the future
Second and third person, will looks to the future
e.g. “I shall probably go shopping”.
“We will go shopping”
(makes sense - u wouldn’t say we will go shopping. would say I shall go shopping)
First person
- will = determination
Second/third person
- shall = determination or obligation
e.g. “I will make you to do this”
e.g. “The buyer shall / we shall pay £500”
Example:
- ‘The tenant will paint the interior of the property every five years.’
This is intended to create an obligation, but the use of will in the third person conveys intention (so tenant doesn’t have to). Should say ‘shall’, or even BETTER ‘must’.
don’t use either if using or
g with you on either of the following dates: 14 October or 18 October.’
I could meet you on 14 October or 18 October.
standard clauses or Standard Clauses
Partnership Agreement or partnership agreement
standard clauses (lower capitals)
partnership agreement (lower capitals)
yourself and your sister or your sister and yourself
need to go over this
Myself/yourself refer to the person doing the action - only use where same person is the subject and the object of the sentence
- Eg I washed myself
Eg I, myself, never did such a thing
good way to end letter to client where need to reflect on your advice
“I will call you in the next few days to discuss the best way to [respond to this offer]. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know.”
Good way to start a letter about advising on court procedure
Thank you for instructing [ LLP] to act for you in your forthcoming case at [__ Magistrates’ Court].
[Partner] has asked me to write to you in advance of your court appearance to provide you with advice and confirmation on the following:
Vitiated meaning
Destroyed legal validity of
What must u include in contract re time of payment
Under “terms of payment” heading
“The time of payment of the price is of the essence of the Contract.”
::
And at end
Retention of title clause:
(not particularly imp as doubt have to do contract)
