TOEFL Review Skill 1-36

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1.

______ in the United States declined from twenty million in 1910 to nine on the 1970.
- A.
  
  For a number of horses
- B.
  
  The number of horses
- C.
  
  When the number of horses
- D.
  
  That the number of horses
Correct Answer
B. The number of horses

Explanation
The given sentence states that the number of horses in the United States declined from twenty million in 1910 to nine in 1970. The correct answer, "The number of horses," fits grammatically and logically in the sentence as it accurately introduces the subject of the sentence and establishes the context for the decline in horse population.

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Because of his reservation about the issue, ____ refused to vote for it.
- A.
  
  Who
- B.
  
  And
- C.
  
  Which the senator
- D.
  
  The senator
Correct Answer
D. The senator

Explanation
The correct answer is "the senator" because the sentence states that someone refused to vote for the issue due to their reservation about it. The word "his" indicates that the person being referred to is male, and the only option that fits this description is "the senator".

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3.

Bats avoid running into object by ______ high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes.
- A.
  
  The emssion
- B.
  
  Emitted
- C.
  
  Emitting
- D.
  
  They emit
Correct Answer
C. Emitting

Explanation
Bats avoid running into objects by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes.

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4.

It has been estimated that if we intend to stay above the starvation level, ____ the food supply.
- A.
  
  So we will have to double
- B.
  
  And it must double
- C.
  
  Which it must be double
- D.
  
  We must double
Correct Answer
D. We must double

Explanation
The correct answer is "we must double". The sentence is discussing the need to increase the food supply in order to stay above the starvation level. The phrase "we must double" implies that there is a requirement for the food supply to be doubled in order to meet this need.

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To determine an object’s force, the mass and speed of the object must be A B C measure. D
- A.
  
  To determine
- B.
  
  Mass and
- C.
  
  The
- D.
  
  Measure
Correct Answer
D. Measure

Explanation
The word "measure" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. The sentence is discussing the factors that are needed to determine an object's force, and it states that the mass and speed of the object must be "to determine" something. However, this phrase is incomplete and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the word "measure" is the correct choice as it fits logically and completes the sentence by stating that the mass and speed of the object must be measured in order to determine its force.

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The most common time for tornados to occur are in the afternoon or evening A B C on a hot, humid spring day. D
- A.
  
  Most common
- B.
  
  Tornados
- C.
  
  Are
- D.
  
  A hot, human
Correct Answer
C. Are
7.

Automaker Nissan and Ford and several aerospace research facilities in A Great Britain are working lately to apply active noise cancellation to entire B C D cars and planes.
- A.
  
  Several
- B.
  
  Are working
- C.
  
  Active noise cancellation
- D.
  
  To entire
Correct Answer
B. Are working
8.

When a country in an early stage of development, investments in fixed capital A B C are vital. D
- A.
  
  Country in
- B.
  
  Investment
- C.
  
  Fixed
- D.
  
  Are vital
Correct Answer
A. Country in
9.

John Chapman became famous in American folklore as “Johnny Appleseed” A after he plants apple trees throughout the north-eastern part of the United B C D State.
- A.
  
  Famous
- B.
  
  Plants
- C.
  
  Throughout
- D.
  
  Part of
Correct Answer
B. Plants

Explanation
John Chapman became famous in American folklore as "Johnny Appleseed" because he plants apple trees throughout the north-eastern part of the United State.

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10.

Inasmuch he kept mostly to himself, the author of The treasure of the Sierra A B C Madre was known as “ the mysterious B. Treuen. D
- A.
  
  Inasmuch
- B.
  
  Mostly
- C.
  
  To himself
- D.
  
  Was
Correct Answer
A. Inasmuch

Explanation
The word "inasmuch" is used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is true. In this context, it suggests that the author of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre kept mostly to himself to a significant extent. The use of "inasmuch" implies that the author's tendency to be solitary was notable or noteworthy.

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TOEFL Review Skill 1-36

______ in the United States declined from twenty million in 1910 to nine on the 1970.

Because of his reservation about the issue, ____ refused to vote for it.

Bats avoid running into object by ______ high-frequency sounds and listening for echoes.

It has been estimated that if we intend to stay above the starvation level, ____ the food supply.

To determine an object’s force, the mass and speed of the object must be A B C measure. D

The most common time for tornados to occur are in the afternoon or evening A B C on a hot, humid spring day. D

Automaker Nissan and Ford and several aerospace research facilities in A Great Britain are working lately to apply active noise cancellation to entire B C D cars and planes.

When a country in an early stage of development, investments in fixed capital A B C are vital. D

John Chapman became famous in American folklore as “Johnny Appleseed” A after he plants apple trees throughout the north-eastern part of the United B C D State.

Inasmuch he kept mostly to himself, the author of The treasure of the Sierra A B C Madre was known as “ the mysterious B. Treuen. D