TOEFL Exercise Trivia: Quiz!
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
___, a liberal arts college specifically for deaf people, is located in Washington, D.C.
- A.
Gallaudet College
- B.
Gallaudet College is
- C.
About Gallaudet College
- D.
Because of Gallaudet College
Correct Answer
A. Gallaudet CollegeExplanation
Gallaudet College is a liberal arts college specifically for deaf people, and it is located in Washington, D.C.Rate this question:
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- 2.
____ varieties of dogs at the show, including spaniels, poodles, and collies.
- A.
The several
- B.
Those
- C.
Several
- D.
There were several
Correct Answer
D. There were severalExplanation
The correct answer is "there were several." This is because the sentence is talking about the number of varieties of dogs at the show, and "several" is the appropriate word to use in this context to indicate that there were multiple or many varieties present.Rate this question:
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- 3.
While the discovery that many migratory songbirds can thrive in deforested wintering spots _____, the fact remains that those birds are dying at unusual rates.
- A.
It is hearting
- B.
Hearten
- C.
Heartening
- D.
Is heartening
Correct Answer
D. Is hearteningExplanation
The correct answer is "is heartening". This is because the phrase "the fact remains that those birds are dying at unusual rates" suggests that there is a negative aspect to the situation. Therefore, the word "heartening" is the best fit as it means something that brings encouragement or hope, indicating that despite the negative aspect, the discovery of migratory songbirds thriving in deforested wintering spots is still a positive and uplifting finding.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The coyote is somewhat smaller in size than a timber wolf (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Somewhat
- B.
Smaller
- C.
Size
- D.
Than
Correct Answer
D. ThanExplanation
The word "than" is the correct answer because it is not underlined, while the other options are. The question asks to choose the incorrect underlined letter, but since "than" is not underlined, it is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The weather reports all showed that there were a tremendous storm front moving in. (choose incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Reports all
- B.
Showed
- C.
Were
- D.
Moving
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were". In this sentence, the subject is "weather reports", which is plural. Therefore, the verb "were" should also be plural to agree with the subject.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Seldom cactus plants are found outside of the North America. (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Cactus plants are
- B.
Found
- C.
Outside
- D.
Of
Correct Answer
A. Cactus plants areExplanation
The incorrect underlined letter in the given sentence is "a". The correct sentence should be "Seldom cactus plants are found outside of North America." The word "a" is unnecessary and grammatically incorrect in this context.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In the basketball game a player what is fouled receives one or two free throws . (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
What
- B.
Is fouled
- C.
Receives
- D.
Free throws
Correct Answer
A. WhatExplanation
The word "what" is incorrect in the given sentence. It should be "who" instead of "what" as we are referring to a person (player) who is fouled in the basketball game.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Until recently, California was largest producer of oranges in the United States. (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Recently
- B.
Largest
- C.
Producer
- D.
Oranges
Correct Answer
B. LargestExplanation
The correct answer is "largest". The word should be "largest" instead of "largest" as it is misspelled.Rate this question:
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- 9.
An understanding of engineering theories and problems are impossible until basic arithmetic is fully mastered. (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Engineering theorist
- B.
Are
- C.
Is
- D.
Mastered
Correct Answer
B. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are". The subject of the sentence is "understanding", which is singular. Therefore, the verb "are" should be replaced with "is" to match the subject.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The earliest the CVS (chorionic villus sampling) procedure in the pregnancy, the greater the risk to the baby. (choose the incorrect underlined letter)
- A.
Earliest
- B.
The
- C.
Procedure
- D.
Risk
Correct Answer
A. EarliestExplanation
The correct answer is "earliest." The sentence is discussing the timing of the CVS procedure during pregnancy and the associated risk to the baby. The word "earliest" should be "earlier" to maintain parallelism with the phrase "the greater the risk."Rate this question:
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