Which phrase from the list denotes the offence that 'causes the death of another'?

• A. Causes the death of another
• B. Causing death by dangerous driving
• C. Causing serious injury by careless driving
• D. The death must be of a person other than the defendant

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is distinguishing the general act of causing another person’s death from a specific way of causing death. The plain phrase “Causes the death of another” is the broad description of the offence: it names the prohibited result (death) and the person affected (a person other than the defendant) without tying it to a particular method.

That makes it the best choice because it defines the offence in its widest form, applicable to any manner of causing death. The other options describe specific ways death can occur or relate to other outcomes or requirements: “Causing death by dangerous driving” focuses on a particular method, not the generic act; “Causing serious injury by careless driving” involves injury, not death; and “The death must be of a person other than the defendant” states a condition relevant to many offences but does not itself name the act of causing death.