Multiple choice question concerning a brief is Social Security Disability (book text added)?

Hello,

My book reads, "an effective brief usually does not exceed five to ten typewritten pages."

Therefore, what would the answer be here:

An effective brief will exceed:

(A) 1 page
(B) 10 pages
(C) 15 pages
(D) 20 pages

Wouldn't the answer be "B"?

TIA,
Korey
Answers:
B.
An effective brief cannot be more than 10 pages and one page is too little to be effective.

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On first reading I thought B also, BUT reread this. The premise is that the brief is not more than 10 pages. The question is that 'an effective brief will EXCEED'. So if the brief is effective it will be 10 pages or less --- or A the effective brief will exceed 1 page (not exceed 10 pages).

This is a question where you need to read each word. It is easy to make assumptions when you are reading and this question is testing that.

Just a reality check here the length of a brief depends on court directions. Most courts and government agencies require a page limit -- I have seen that limit goes from 5 pages to 30 pages. An effective brief is one that completely presents your argument and follows the court rules for briefs.