TOEFL Review Of Skill 1-42
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Questions and Answers
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Presidential ____ held every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- A.
Electing
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Election are
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Is elected
- D.
Elected and
Correct Answer
B. Election areExplanation
The correct answer is "elections are". This is because the sentence is referring to the presidential elections that occur every four years on a specific day. The verb "are" is used to indicate that these elections take place.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Studies of carcinogenesis is animals can provide data on _____ in human susceptility.
- A.
Difference are
- B.
That difference are
- C.
Difference have
- D.
Differences
Correct Answer
D. DifferencesExplanation
Studies of carcinogenesis in animals can provide data on differences in human susceptibility. By comparing the effects of carcinogens on animals and humans, researchers can identify the variations in susceptibility to cancer between species. These differences can be crucial in understanding the factors that contribute to the development of cancer in humans and can aid in the development of preventive measures and treatments.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Those who favour the new law say that the present law does not set spending limits on lobbyist’ gift to politicians, not ______ statewide funds.
- A.
It limits
- B.
Does it limit
- C.
Limits it
- D.
Does it
Correct Answer
B. Does it limitExplanation
The correct answer is "does it limit". This answer is correct because it completes the sentence grammatically and logically. The sentence structure requires a verb phrase after "not," and "does it limit" is the only option that fits this structure. Additionally, the use of "does" and "it" in the answer maintains subject-verb agreement with the previous clause.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The population of the earth is increasing at the tremendous rate and ___ out of control.
- A.
They have become
- B.
Are soon going to be
- C.
Soon will be
- D.
Why it will be
Correct Answer
C. Soon will beExplanation
The correct answer is "soon will be". This suggests that the population of the earth is currently increasing at a tremendous rate and will continue to do so in the near future. The phrase "soon will be" indicates a future event or condition, implying that the population growth is expected to become even more uncontrollable.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Starting in 1811, traders and manufacturer were more easily able to send goods upriver in ____ provided the necessary power to counteract the flow of the waters.
- A.
Steamboats
- B.
Which
- C.
That
- D.
That steamboats
Correct Answer
D. That steamboatsExplanation
The correct answer is "that steamboats." This is because the phrase "provided the necessary power to counteract the flow of the waters" refers back to the subject of the sentence, which is "steamboats." The word "that" is used to specify and identify the specific type of steamboats being referred to.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Temperature indicates on a bimetallic thermometer by the amount that the bimetallic strip bends. A B C D
- A.
Indicate
- B.
A bimetallic
- C.
Amount
- D.
That
Correct Answer
A. IndicateExplanation
The correct answer is "indicate." The temperature is indicated on a bimetallic thermometer by the amount that the bimetallic strip bends. When the temperature changes, the bimetallic strip expands or contracts, causing it to bend. This bending is then used to indicate the temperature on the scale of the thermometer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Many on the food consumed by penguins consists of fish obtained from the ocean. A B C D
- A.
Many
- B.
Consumed
- C.
Consists of
- D.
Obtained from
Correct Answer
A. Many -
- 8.
Before the newspaper became widespread, a town crier has walked throughout a village or town singing out the news.
- A.
Widespread
- B.
Crier
- C.
Has
- D.
Singing
Correct Answer
C. HasExplanation
The word "has" is the correct answer because it is the correct verb form to use with the subject "a town crier." In this sentence, the phrase "a town crier has walked" indicates that the town crier performed the action of walking throughout the village or town. The word "has" is used to show that this action is in the present perfect tense, indicating that it started in the past and is still ongoing or relevant in the present.Rate this question:
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- 9.
All of NASA’s manned spacecraft project are headquartered at the London B, Johnson Space A B C D Centre in Houston.
- A.
All of
- B.
Manned
- C.
Project
- D.
Headquarter
Correct Answer
C. ProjectExplanation
The correct answer is "project" because the sentence is referring to NASA's manned spacecraft project, which is the subject of the sentence. The other words mentioned in the options (all of, manned, headquarters) are not the main focus of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Fungi cause more serious plant diseased than do other parasites. A B C D
- A.
Cause
- B.
More serious
- C.
Diseases
- D.
Do other
Correct Answer
C. DiseasesExplanation
Fungi cause more serious plant diseases compared to other parasites.Rate this question:
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