Mock Court Interpreter Written Exam
Practice
Purpose of the Mock Exam
The mock exam serves as a preparatory tool for candidates taking the actual written
exam.
It provides a sample of the types of questions and the structure of the actual exam.
Candidates can identify their strengths and weaknesses through this practice.
The mock exam consists of 40 questions, while the actual exam contains 135 questions.
It is important to note that success on the mock exam does not guarantee success on
the actual exam.
Structure of the Exam
The exam is divided into various sections, each focusing on different aspects of legal
vocabulary and comprehension.
Questions include sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and general
vocabulary.
Each section has specific directions that guide the candidate on how to answer the
questions.
The exam is designed to assess the candidate's understanding of legal terminology and
their ability to interpret it correctly.
Source of Exam Material
The section headings and instructions are derived from materials created by the
National Center for State Courts.
This ensures that the content is relevant and aligned with the standards expected in
court interpretation.
Familiarity with the source material can enhance a candidate's performance on the
actual exam.
General Vocabulary – Sentence Completion
, Directions and Example
Candidates are given unfinished sentences and must select the word or phrase that best
completes them.
Example: 'The man is very obese, which means he is ___.' The correct answer is C.
overweight.
Sample Questions and Answers
Question Sentence Correct Explanation
Number Answer
1 If a man is petrified of seeing his A. very 'Petrified' indicates extreme
abuser again, then he is frightened fear.
2 A person is found exonerated then B. exculpated 'Exonerated' means cleared
the person is of blame.
3 To find a situation futile is to think it D. pointless 'Futile' implies no useful
is outcome.
4 If a case is protracted, it is B. prolonged 'Protracted' means
extended in time.
5 The police detective did such a great A. commended 'Commended' means
job handling his case, he was praised for good work.
General Vocabulary - Synonyms in Context
Directions and Example
Candidates must identify the closest synonym to the underlined word in a sentence.
Example: 'The young woman was willowy and tall.' The correct answer is C. slender.
Sample Questions and Answers
Question Sentence Correct Explanation
Number Answer
6 The doctor had never heard such a unique D. singular 'Unique' means one of a
explanation. kind.
7 Only after having time to think about it did A. serious 'Grievous' indicates a
Practice
Purpose of the Mock Exam
The mock exam serves as a preparatory tool for candidates taking the actual written
exam.
It provides a sample of the types of questions and the structure of the actual exam.
Candidates can identify their strengths and weaknesses through this practice.
The mock exam consists of 40 questions, while the actual exam contains 135 questions.
It is important to note that success on the mock exam does not guarantee success on
the actual exam.
Structure of the Exam
The exam is divided into various sections, each focusing on different aspects of legal
vocabulary and comprehension.
Questions include sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and general
vocabulary.
Each section has specific directions that guide the candidate on how to answer the
questions.
The exam is designed to assess the candidate's understanding of legal terminology and
their ability to interpret it correctly.
Source of Exam Material
The section headings and instructions are derived from materials created by the
National Center for State Courts.
This ensures that the content is relevant and aligned with the standards expected in
court interpretation.
Familiarity with the source material can enhance a candidate's performance on the
actual exam.
General Vocabulary – Sentence Completion
, Directions and Example
Candidates are given unfinished sentences and must select the word or phrase that best
completes them.
Example: 'The man is very obese, which means he is ___.' The correct answer is C.
overweight.
Sample Questions and Answers
Question Sentence Correct Explanation
Number Answer
1 If a man is petrified of seeing his A. very 'Petrified' indicates extreme
abuser again, then he is frightened fear.
2 A person is found exonerated then B. exculpated 'Exonerated' means cleared
the person is of blame.
3 To find a situation futile is to think it D. pointless 'Futile' implies no useful
is outcome.
4 If a case is protracted, it is B. prolonged 'Protracted' means
extended in time.
5 The police detective did such a great A. commended 'Commended' means
job handling his case, he was praised for good work.
General Vocabulary - Synonyms in Context
Directions and Example
Candidates must identify the closest synonym to the underlined word in a sentence.
Example: 'The young woman was willowy and tall.' The correct answer is C. slender.
Sample Questions and Answers
Question Sentence Correct Explanation
Number Answer
6 The doctor had never heard such a unique D. singular 'Unique' means one of a
explanation. kind.
7 Only after having time to think about it did A. serious 'Grievous' indicates a
