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a) forever, until accepted by the offeree until expressly revoked by the offeror. C) until a counter-offer is made. d) for a reasonable time, after which it will automatically expire. 7. Where the offeror has promised to keep open an offer for a specific period of time, he/she: a) may revoke the offer before the time has expired where this has been communicated to the offeree b) must keep the offer open for this period of time may refuse to go ahead with contract if he/she changed his/her mind but failed to communicate this to the offeree may revoke the offer before the expiry of the time limit only where he/she has obtained permission from the offeree. 8. Which of the following is NOT effective communication of acceptance of an offer? a) Deviation (which is a quicker form) from the method stipulated in the offer b) Silence c) Conduct of the contract d) Outward evidence of the offeree's intention to accept 9. In relation to instantaneous forms of communication of acceptance, where will acceptance take place? a) From the location where the communication via telex is sent. b) As soon as a letter of acceptance is posted c) When the acceptance has been received by the offeror. d) From the location where the communication by e-mail is sent. 10. The adequacy of the consideration provided in an agreement in establishing an enforceable contract is: a) assessed in relation to the consideration provided and an independent assessment of the value of the item being contracted for. b) assessed in relation to the consideration provided and an independent assessment of the value of the item being contracted for. c) what the court considers is adequate d) a matter for the parties to consider at the time of making the agreement. 11. In relation to existing duties, which of the following statements is incorrect? a) Performance of existing duties can never amount to good consideration. b) Where the existing duties are exceeded, this may amount to good consideration c) Where the promisee confers a benefit on the other party, this may amount to good consideration. d) Where the promisee assists the other party in avoiding a detriment, this may amount to good consideration 12. An intention to create legal relations will be presumed in which of the following situations? Doc. No.: EXM/F/03 Page No.: 2/2 Issue No.: 1 Last Update: 15/04/15 Revision No.: 1.1 Date: 12/04/06 Author: EC Approved: Provost a) Between friends and social acquaintances b) Between husband and wife C) Where parties in a commercial relationship have established the agreement between them is 'in honour only' d) Between parties in a commercial relationship 13. Where a meaningless term is used in an agreement, the effect is? a) The entire contract will be held unenforceable. b) It has no practical effect on the contract - the whole contract is enforceable This term, rather than the entire contract, may be held unenforceable. d) The courts will order the parties to re-write the contract to more accurately identify what