TOEFL Exercise Quiz: Test!
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_____ Biloxi received its name from a Sioux word meaning “the people”
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The city of
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Located in
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It is in
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The tour included
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This TOEFL Exercise Quiz assesses key English language skills with a focus on grammar and sentence structure. It is designed to prepare learners for the TOEFL test, enhancing their ability to construct correct sentences and use language effectively.
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The North Platte River ____________ from Wyoming into Nebraska.
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It flowed
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Flows
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Flowing
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With flowing water
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A. FlowsExplanation
The correct answer is "flows". This is because the sentence is describing the current state of the North Platte River, indicating that it is currently flowing from Wyoming into Nebraska. The present tense verb "flows" is the most appropriate choice to convey this continuous action.Rate this question:
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The tetracycline, _______ antibiotics, are used to treat infection.
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Are a family of
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Being a family
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A family of
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Their family is
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A. A family ofExplanation
The correct answer is "a family of". This is because tetracycline antibiotics belong to a group or category of antibiotics known as a family. They are not just one type of antibiotic, but rather a collection of antibiotics that share similar characteristics and are used to treat infections.Rate this question:
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_______ tea plant are small and white.
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The
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On the
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Having flowers the
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The flowers of the
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A. The flowers of theExplanation
The correct answer is "the flowers of the". This is because the phrase "the flowers of the" is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of the sentence. It implies that the tea plant has small and white flowers.Rate this question:
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Any possible academic assistance from taking stimulants _____ marginal at best.
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It is
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There is
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Is
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As
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A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is stating that any possible academic assistance from taking stimulants is only marginal at best. The word "is" is used to connect the subject "any possible academic assistance" with the predicate "marginal at best".Rate this question:
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Henry Adams, born in Boston, ________ famous as a historian and novelist.
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Became
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And became
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He was
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And he became
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A. BecameExplanation
Henry Adams, born in Boston, became famous as a historian and novelist. This suggests that Henry Adams achieved fame and recognition for his work in the fields of history and novel writing. The word "became" indicates a transition or transformation from being relatively unknown to gaining fame and recognition.Rate this question:
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The major cause _____ the pull of the Moon on the Earth.
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The ocean tides are
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Of the oncean tides is
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Of the tides in the ocean
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The oceans' tides
Correct Answer
A. Of the oncean tides isExplanation
The major cause of the ocean tides is the pull of the Moon on the Earth.Rate this question:
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A pride of lions __________ up to forty lions, including one to three males, several females, and cubs.
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Can contain
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It contains
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Contain
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Containing
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A. Can containExplanation
The sentence is discussing the composition of a pride of lions, stating that it can contain up to forty lions, including males, females, and cubs. The phrase "can contain" implies that a pride of lions has the capacity or ability to hold or include up to forty lions.Rate this question:
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Still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, ____ limited to the rich.
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Was
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Was photography
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It was photography
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Photography was
Correct Answer
A. Photography wasExplanation
The sentence is stating that photography was still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, and it was limited to the rich. The correct answer, "photography was," fits grammatically and logically in the sentence, indicating that photography was the subject being discussed.Rate this question:
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A computerized map of the freeways using information gathered by sensors embedded in the pavement ____ on a local cable channel during rush hours.
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Airs
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Airing
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Air
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To air
Correct Answer
A. AirsExplanation
The correct answer is "airs." In this context, "airs" is used as a verb to indicate that the computerized map of the freeways is being broadcasted or shown on a local cable channel during rush hours. The word "airs" implies the action of making the map available for public viewing.Rate this question:
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