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Correct the following citation if necessary.
The Supreme Court has held that deportation is a severe penalty. Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356, 365 (2010).
The sentence is correct!
If applicable, eliminate the wordiness in the sentence.
Due to the fact that the meeting started late, we were unable to begin the training on time.
Because the meeting started late, the training began late.
Which sentence is the most persuasive?
A. The immigration judge clearly made the wrong decision in this case.
B. The immigration judge's decision is incorrect and unfair.
C. The immigration judge denied the motion without addressing the respondent's evidence of changed country conditions.
D. It is obvious the immigration judge should have granted the motion.
C. The immigration judge denied the motion without addressing the respondent's evidence of changed country conditions.
Correct the sentence is applicable.
After finishing dinner the plates were removed.
After finishing dinner, the waiter removed the plates.
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See e.g. Riley v California 573 US 373 (2014)
See, e.g., Riley v. California, 573 U.S. 373 (2014).
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The Ninth Circuit held that threats alone may constitute persecution. Navas v INS, 217 F. 3d 646, 658 (9th Cir., 2000).
The Ninth Circuit held that threats alone may constitute persecution. Navas v. INS, 217 F.3d 646, 658 (9th Cir. 2000).
If applicable, eliminate the wordiness in the sentence.
It is important to note the many people prefer coffee in the morning.
Many people prefer coffee in the morning.
What is the main persuasive problem with this sentence?
The government's argument is obviously incorrect.
A. Passive voice
B. Adverbs instead of reasoning
C. Incorrect grammar
D. Sentence fragment
B. Adverbs instead of reasoning
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The recipe requires three ingredients such as flour eggs and butter.
The recipe requires three ingredients: flour, eggs, and butter.
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The Immigration Judge made a determination that the respondent failed to sufficiently demonstrate eligibility.
The immigration judge determined the respondent failed to establish eligibility.
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The Board explained that credibility determinations must be supported by specific reasons. Matter of A-B-, 27 I.&N. Dec 316 (AG 2018).
The Board explained that credibility determinations must be supported by specific reasons. Matter of A-B-, 27 I&N Dec 316 (A.G. 2018).
If applicable, eliminate the wordiness in the sentence.
The respondent was in a position where he was unable to return to his home country.
The respondent could not return to his home country.
Which sentence relied on labels instead of proof?
A. The record contains no supporting evidence.
B. The government cites no authority.
C. The government's argument is extremely weak.
D. The IJ did not address the testimony.
C. The government's argument is extremely weak.
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The library which opened in 1920 still contains the original wooden desks.
The library, which opened in 1920, still contains the original wooden desks.
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But see Carpenter v US 138 S Ct 2206 2018.
But see, Carpenter v. United States, 138 S. Ct. 2206 (2018).
Insert correct punctuation into the sentence.
The respondent bears the burden of proof. INS v Cardoza Fonseca 480 US 421 428 1987.
The respondent bears the burden of proof. INS v. Cardoza-Fonseca, 480 U.S. 421, 428 (1987).
If applicable, eliminate the wordiness in the sentence.
In the event that you feel tired during the afternoon hours, it may be beneficial to consider take a nap.
If you're tired in the afternoon, take a nap.
Which sentence is the strongest?
A. The respondent obviously qualifies for asylum.
B. The respondent clearly established eligibility.
C. The respondent established past persecution.
D. The respondent strongly qualifies for asylum.
C. The respondent established past persecution.
Correct the sentence is applicable.
She adopted a ten year old dog.
She adopted a ten-year-old dog.
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The restaurant made the decision to close early last night; because there were not very many customers that were present.
The restaurant closed early last night because few customers were present.
Insert correct punctuation into the sentence.
But see INS v Elias Zacarias 502 US 487 1992
But see, INS v Elias Zacarias, 502 U.S. 487 (1992).
If applicable, eliminate the wordiness in the sentence.
It should be noted that the respondent was unable to return back to his home country due to the fact that he had previously received threats from individuals who were members of a political group.
The respondent could not return to his country because members of a political group had threatened him.
Which sentence is most persuasive?
A. The respondent entered in 2017 and lived in Arizona.
B. The respondent filed an asylum application in 2023.
C. The respondent filed the application more than one year after entry.
D. The respondent worked in construction.
C. The respondent filed the application more than one year after entry.
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The movie had everything suspense humor and a shocking ending.
The movie had everything—suspense, humor, and a shocking ending.
Correct the sentence if applicable.
Its clearly obvious that the movie was very bad- because there were alot of scenes that were extremely boring.
The movie was dull because many scenes dragged.