8.2 Reading
essay types • complex sentences with passives • definitions A Look at the items in the blue box.
1 What type of misrepresentation might be made by a seller of each item?
2 What remedies might the purchaser have?
3 What defences does the seller have if a statement proves to be false?
B Look at the four essay types on the right. 1 What should the writer do in each type?
2 Match each essay type with one of the questions below the slide (A–D).
3 What topics should be covered in each essay question?
C Read the title of the text on the opposite page and the first sentence of each
paragraph. 1 What will the text be about?
2 Choose one of the essay questions in Exercise B. Write four research questions which will help you to find information for your essay.
D Read the text.
1 Using your own words, make notes from the text on information for your essay question. Indicate where you need to do more research.
2 Work with another person who has chosen the same essay question as you. Compare your notes.
E Study the highlighted sentences in the text.
1 Underline all the subjects and their verbs.
2 Which is the main subject and verb for each sentence?
F Study the table on the right.
1 Match each word or phrase with its meaning.
2 Underline the words or phrases in the text which the writer uses to give the definitions.
See Vocabulary bank A
What are the key differences between fraudulent misrepresentation and negligent misrepresentation?
B
‘The law on misrepresentation does not adequately protect the purchaser of goods or services.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
C
Explain why Hedley Byrne v Heller [1964] is such an important test case.
D
What are the four types of misrepresentation? What are the remedies if misrepresentation is proven in each case?
Word/phrase
1 actionable in tort
2 caveat emptor
3 plaintiff 4 rescission
5 damages 6 default 64 Meaning
fail to honour a contractual obligation
parties are restored to the position they were in before the contract
can lead to legal action
money awarded by a court in compensation for a breach of contract
parties entering into a contract should do so with great care
person who brings a civil action
There are four main essay types in law studies:
descriptive analytical
comparison argument
a sports car an antique table
a holiday home a laptop a motorbike a clothes shop a sandwich
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