TOEIC Test 42

1. Asia is the world's biggest __________________.

Continent

Peninsula

Archipelago

Islet

continent - (noun) a large mass of land surrounded by sea

Explanation

continent - (noun) a large mass of land surrounded by sea

2. We need to __________________ that the repairs have been satisfactorily carried out.

Certify

Annex

Detach

Strike

To 'certify' to state that something is correct or true, especially after some kind of test.

Explanation

To 'certify' to state that something is correct or true, especially after some kind of test.

3. She __________________ her coffee with a plastic spoon.

Provoked

Galvanized

Excited

Stirred

To 'stir' is to move a liquid or substance around with a spoon or stick in order to mix it together.

Explanation

To 'stir' is to move a liquid or substance around with a spoon or stick in order to mix it together.

4. Honesty is a vital __________________ of her success.

Element

Stockpile

Backlog

Reserve

element - (noun) one part or feature of a whole system, plan, piece of work etc, especially one that is basic or important

Explanation

element - (noun) one part or feature of a whole system, plan, piece of work etc, especially one that is basic or important

5. I __________________ to spend the night there.

Honored

Acclaimed

Commend

Intend

To 'intend' is to have something in your mind as a plan or purpose.

Explanation

To 'intend' is to have something in your mind as a plan or purpose.

6. The report __________________ that the school should be closed immediately.

Conquered

Completed

Concluded

Covered

To 'conclude' is to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have.

Explanation

To 'conclude' is to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have.

7. Increased levels of fat in the diet could __________________ the risk of cancer.

Mature

Heighten

Proceed

March

If something 'heightens' a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases.

Explanation

If something 'heightens' a feeling, effect etc, or if a feeling etc heightens, it becomes stronger or increases.

8. Clay will __________________ the position on June 19.

Teem

Scratch

Conserve

Vacate

To 'vacate' is to leave a job or position so that it is available for someone else to do.

Explanation

To 'vacate' is to leave a job or position so that it is available for someone else to do.

9. Helen was __________________ by her husband.

Acquired

Deserted

Procured

Quit

To 'desert' is to leave someone or something and no longer help or support them.

Explanation

To 'desert' is to leave someone or something and no longer help or support them.

10. He has __________________ from his wife.

Verged

Adjoined

Parted

Disbanded

To 'part' is to separate from someone, or end a relationship with them.

Explanation

To 'part' is to separate from someone, or end a relationship with them.

TOEIC Test 42

1. Asia is the world's biggest __________________.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. We need to __________________ that the repairs have been satisfactorily carried out.

3. She __________________ her coffee with a plastic spoon.

4. Honesty is a vital __________________ of her success.

5. I __________________ to spend the night there.

6. The report __________________ that the school should be closed immediately.

7. Increased levels of fat in the diet could __________________ the risk of cancer.

8. Clay will __________________ the position on June 19.

9. Helen was __________________ by her husband.

10. He has __________________ from his wife.