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Complete the sentence below using the correct verb form(s):

In consideration of the mutual covenants and representations herein set forth, the parties hereto _______ as follows:
Sorry, but it is standard to use the present simple tense in this context
Great start! It is standard to use the present simple tense in this context
Sorry, but it is standard to use the present simple tense in this context
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Guess which of the following words is the odd one out:
Nope! The odd one out is "divest"
Nope! The odd one out is "divest"
Correct! "Divest" means to sell something
Nope! The odd one out is "divest"
Nope! The odd one out is "divest"
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Choose the correct verb form to complete the following sentence:

This Agreement shall be valid until two years _________ from the Effective Date.
Not quite. It is standard to use the present perfect tense in this context
Not quite. It is standard to use the present perfect tense in this context
True story. It is standard to use the present perfect tense in this context
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How is a person to whom the rights to a property have been assigned called?
Not quite. An assignor is someone who assigns the rights
That's right
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Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence:

IN WITNESS _______, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed in their respective names as of the date first above written.
No. The standard wording is "IN WITNESS WHEREOF"
Yes indeed. Although an archaism, "IN WITNESS WHEREOF" is often used in contracts
No. The standard wording is "IN WITNESS WHEREOF"
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What is an "injunction"?
Nein! An injunction is a court order commanding or preventing an action
Yup!
Nein! An injunction is a court order commanding or preventing an action
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Complete the sentence below using the correct prepositions:

Persons who are not Contracting Parties shall not have any liability ____ any claims arising out ___ the Transaction Documents.
Sorry! The correct prepositions here are "for" and "of", respectively
Sorry! The correct prepositions here are "for" and "of", respectively
That's right!
Sorry! The correct prepositions here are "for" and "of", respectively
Sorry! The correct prepositions here are "for" and "of", respectively
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Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence:

I _________ confirm that the information provided by me on my tenancy application form regarding my employment details is to the best of my knowledge true.
How right you are
Not quite. The correct word in this context is "hereby"
Not quite. The correct word in this context is "hereby"
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What is another word for "supercede"?
You know your stuff.
Oops! The correct answer is "replace"
Oops! The correct answer is "replace"
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Which of the following verbs cannot be used with the noun "complaint"?
Not quite. The correct answer here is "buy out"
Yes indeed
Not quite. The correct answer here is "buy out"
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If you want to break into the world of international contracts, check out this course.
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