Model Test 2
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The difference between libel and slander is that libel is printed while__________.
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Spoken is slander
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Is spoken slander
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Slander is spoken
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Is slander spoken
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MODEL TEST 2 assesses language proficiency through sentence completion tasks, focusing on understanding distinctions in English grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners preparing for language proficiency tests like TOEFL.
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Great numbers of tiny shelled animals—on the ocean floor.
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Live
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Living
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They will live
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If they lived
Correct Answer
A. LiveExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: predicate.
Analysis: spaces before the ingredients of the noun as the subject of the sentence should be selected in the answers predicate verb, ie, (A). (B) alone can not be used as predicate; (C) repeated subject, (D) clause.Rate this question:
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The knee is the joint __________the thigh bone meets the large bone of the lower leg.
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When
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Where
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Why
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Which
Correct Answer
A. WhereExplanation
Answer: B
Test points: clause conjunctions.
Analysis: spaces before the 'joint' location, the attributive clause conjunctions should indicate location 'where'. (A) refers to the time; (C) refers to the reason; (D) refers to things; clause subject 'the thigh bone' repeat.Rate this question:
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Closed plane figures like the square or the equilateral triangle can be grouped into a class __________polygons.
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Called
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To call
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Is called
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Call as
Correct Answer
A. CalledExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: post-modifier word phrase.
Analysis: the dash in front of "class" is a noun, and the subsequent part of its attributive. The attributive either clause, or phrase. The complete clause 4 answers, only (A) is the past participle, "polygons" after the dash phrase, it is selected (A). (C) if coupled with the relative pronoun "which" or that is also correct. (B) to call to the passive voice (to be called), this structure is usually dispense to be, be in the form of (A).
Problem-solving points: word phrase for post-modifier is the recurring questions in the TOEFL exam. It is actually equal to the copula (be) structure "which / that + be" part of the attributive clause omitted, leaving only the word and its ingredients.Rate this question:
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Acids are chemical compounds that, in water solution, have __________, a corrosive action on metals, and the ability to turn certain blue vegetable dyes red.
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Tastes sharp
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Sharp-tasting
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A sharp taste
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Tasting sharp
Correct Answer
A. A sharp tasteExplanation
Answer: C
Test point: Objects.
Analysis: the verb "have" requirements of the nominal composition for its object, should select answers noun or noun phrase, ie (C). (A) is a system table structure; (B) the adjective; (D) is a sub-word phrase.Rate this question:
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__________the history of the tough, strong-willed Nebraska farmer.
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Not only is much of the history of Nebraska
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Although it is much of the history of Nebraska that is
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It is much the history of Nebraska’s being
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Much of the history of Nebraska is
Correct Answer
A. Much of the history of Nebraska isExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: space left under the nominal composition of instructions the sentence lack of subject and predicate verb, subject + verb forms should be looking for in the answers, that is, (D), ": much" as a noun.Rate this question:
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Billie Holiday’s reputation as a great jazz-blues singer rests on her ability __________emotional depth to her songs.
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Be giving
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Are given
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Being given
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To give
Correct Answer
A. To giveExplanation
Answer: D
Test points: infinitive / idioms.
Analysis: spaces and subsequent attributive noun "ability" to choose to do the infinitive form of post-modifier in the answer, that is, (D). (A), (B) is a finite verb form, not as attributive. The word as attributive (C), but with a dynamic, and the sentence was intended to substandard.
Problem-solving points: "be able to do sth". Like, "ability to do sth" is also a fixed structure. Be sure to remember these two sentence patterns.Rate this question:
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__________1895 did Cornell University begin to offer a degree in ornithology.
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Not until
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Not since
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Until
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In
Correct Answer
A. Not untilExplanation
Answer: A
Test points: inverted sentences.
Analysis: see "did" appear before the subject, you know that sentence with a flip, time adverbial ... 1895 advance. Answers for inverted sentences, phrases, "Not until" ... (B) Not since for the completion of state, but the sentence is past; (C), (D) is not suitable for inverted sentences.
Problem-solving points; "Not until" 10 often inverted sentences TOEFL exam type.Rate this question:
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Uniform acceleration occurs __________the rate of change remains the same over successive and equal intervals of time.
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According
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If
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With
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Under
Correct Answer
A. IfExplanation
Answer: B
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: a space before a full verb sentence structure spaces after the sentence adverbial clause, the missing guide adverbial clause conjunctions. Only (B) if the answer is a conjunction. (C) (D) is a preposition, (A) is an adverb clauses are not connected.Rate this question:
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People’s expectations for a higher standard of living increase __________.
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Conditions in their community improve
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Since conditions in their improving community
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Conditions improve in their community
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As conditions in their community improve
Correct Answer
A. As conditions in their community improveExplanation
Answer: D
Test points: adverbial clause.
Analysis: space is a complete verb sentence structure behind missing as adverbial phrase or clause. 4 answers corresponding phrase, only (D) is a complete clause, so the election (D). (A), (C) had no conjunctions, (B) is not a complete sentence.Rate this question:
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Essentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of __________reality.
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What it is conceived
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That is conceived
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What is conceived to be
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That is being conceived of
Correct Answer
A. What is conceived to beExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: noun clause.
Analysis: preposition of after only a noun object or noun object clause. "what" the following sentence as a noun clause, that clause is not guided pick preposition (A) (C). (A) "what" it repeated, so the election (C). And "be conceived to be" fixed structureRate this question:
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All of the plants now raised on farms have been developed from plants __________wild.
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Once they grew
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They grew once
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That once grew
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Once grew
Correct Answer
A. That once grewExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: attributive clause.
Analysis: ingredients plants "is attributive clause, you should select the full answer, appropriate clauses, ie (C). As the subject of this clause, "that" can not be omitted, (D) is wrong. (A) and the sentence was intended to substandard; (B) will not work.Rate this question:
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__________relatively costly, the diesel engine is highly efficient and needs servicing infrequently.
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Even
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It is
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Event though
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There is
Correct Answer
A. Event thoughExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: conjunctions.
Analysis: two parts before and after the comma mean the opposite, ie, (C), need to table a turning point in the relationship between the conjunctions. Problem-solving points; the conjunctions "even though" such as the boot table structure of the main Department of clause, often eliminating the need for the subject and the copula "be" the sentence that dispense with the diesel engine is. In the structural problem of four answers, if any, "even though", should be the first to consider this option.Rate this question:
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__________images out of clay, stone, and metal.
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The shaping of sculpture
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Sculpting the shapes
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To shape sculpture
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Sculptors shape
Correct Answer
A. Sculptors shapeExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: the subject-predicate structure.
Analysis: The master of the sentence, the predicate all missing answers to choose the form of the verb structure, that is, (D).Rate this question:
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__________dates from the end of the eighteenth century.
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The modern circus
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That the modern circus
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While the modern circus
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The modern circus that
Correct Answer
A. The modern circusExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: subject.
Analysis: "dates" is a verb, in front of lack of subject. Answers noun or noun group as the subject, that is, (A).Rate this question:
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The boiled point of any liquid is determined by the pressure of the surrounding gases.
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Boiled
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Liquid
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Determined
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Pressure
Correct Answer
A. BoiledExplanation
Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: fixed "boiling point" argument is "boiling point", not "boiled". Participle and past participle sometimes deliberately use the wrong, should remember that the present participle meaning there is "ongoing", the past participle is giving "has been completed" feeling. Compare "boiled water" (to boil water).Rate this question:
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The Ranger spacecraft it provided more than 17,000 pictures of the moon.
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Spacecraft it
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More than
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Pictures
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Of the
Correct Answer
A. Spacecraft itExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: more than words.
Analysis: The term "space craft" as subject, "it" is redundant.Rate this question:
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Many people who live in New York City thinks that life in a large city offers special advantages.
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People who
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Thinks
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Life
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Offers
Correct Answer
A. ThinksExplanation
Answer: B
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural "Many people", the predicate verb have to "think" in the plural form.Rate this question:
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The scientific revolution of the early 1900’s affected education by change the nature of technology.
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Scientific
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Affected
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Change
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Tecnology
Correct Answer
A. ChangeExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: word form.
Analysis: The preposition "by the behind not add infinitive, it should use the gerund form of" changing '.Rate this question:
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Meadowlarks are about the same size than robins, but they have heavier bodies, shorter tails, and longer bills.
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About
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Than
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Heavier
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Bills
Correct Answer
A. ThanExplanation
Answer: B
Test point: Idioms.
Analysis: see "the same ... It should be noted that subsequently whether there as' the same ... as ... the structure is a peer comparison structure often occur in the TOEFL exam.Rate this question:
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On May 20,1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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On
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Became
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Woman fly
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Across
Correct Answer
A. Woman flyExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: post-modifier.
Analysis: 'the first woman' followed by the attributive rather than the predicate not use infinitive fly, while the application of 'flying', or 'to fly'. Problem-solving points: 'the first ... to do ... is the TOEFL normally test idioms.Rate this question:
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Translated into terms of psychological theory, association has been thought of as the basis of to learn, conditioning, and creative thinking.
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Translated into
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Of as the
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To learn
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Creative
Correct Answer
A. To learnExplanation
Answer: C
Test point: the word form / parallel structure.
Analysis: preposition of after not add infinitive (to learn), and should be added to the gerund. In addition, later 'and' requirements on both sides of the same part of speech, the same nature, therefore, should be used to 'learning' and 'conditioning' and 'thinking' tied.Rate this question:
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The Statue of Liberty was originally proposed in 1865 to commemoration the alliance of France with the American colonies during the American Revolution.
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Originally
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Proposed
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Commemoration
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Alliance
Correct Answer
A. CommemorationExplanation
Answer: C
The tests point: part of speech
Analysis: (C) in front of 'to' infinitive the symbol 'commemoration' is a noun, here the application of the verb 'commemorate'.
Problem-solving points: noun suffix '-tion' form of error correction question in TOEFL, its part of speech of right and wrong should be considered first.Rate this question:
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Reptiles are widely distributed all over the world, but are much abundant in warm regions and are virtually absent beyond the treeline in the Arctic.
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Widely distributed
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Much
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Virtually
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Beyond
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
Answer: B
Test point: 'more' and 'much' is often wrong.
Analysis: Remember the 'more' ten original level constitutes comparative adjectives. The sentence was intended, here should be compared to 'more abundant' and later 'absent'.Rate this question:
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Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated.
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Alike
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Waves
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May be
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Concentrated
Correct Answer
A. AlikeExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: the use of 'like' and 'alike'.
Analysis: These two words are often mutually with wrong. 'alike' part of speech is an adjective or adverb, 'like' is a preposition. Here need to use the preposition 'like'.
Problem solving points: 'like' or 'alike' appear in the TOEFL exam, should be the first consideration.Rate this question:
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Industrial buyers are responsible for supplying the goods and services that an organization required for its operations.
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Buyer
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Responsible
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Supplying
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Required
Correct Answer
A. RequiredExplanation
Answer: D
Test points: tense.
Analysis: to not crossed 'are' doing clues, see that the sentence tense now about the general fact. When it is not applied here in the past, 'required' should 'require'.Rate this question:
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The most easiest process for mining gold is panning, which involves using a circular dish with a small pocket at the bottom.
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Most easiest
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Involves
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Dish
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At the bottom
Correct Answer
A. Most easiestExplanation
Answer: A
Test point: the most senior.
Analysis: contains a superlative adjective question is encountered, both to pay attention to 'the' and '-est' or 'most' is missing, should also pay attention to the '-est' and 'most' whether repeated use. Here 'most' redundant.Rate this question:
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Farm animals have been regardless by nearly all societies as a valuable economic resource.
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Animals
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Regardless
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Valuable
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Resource
Correct Answer
A. RegardlessExplanation
Answer: B
Test point: part of speech / passive voice.
Analysis: see to appear crossed between the two words should pay attention to whether the past participle of the verb 'be' and 'by'. Here 'regardless' (adjective) should be 'regarded'.Rate this question:
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Although it is any longer the big business that it was in the forties, radio continues to be a medium of essential communication, especially at the local level.
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Any longer
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It was
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Continues to be
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Local level
Correct Answer
A. Any longerExplanation
Answer: A
Test point:, idioms / 'no' and 'the any' usage.
Analysis: 'no longer' fixed argument used in affirmative sentences. 'any longer' is used in negative sentences and questions. Before (A) is yes it is, it is here with the 'no longer'.Rate this question:
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The field of dynamics in physics is concerned with a particle’s motion in relation to the forces acting it.
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Is concerned
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Motion
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Relation
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Acting it
Correct Answer
A. Acting itExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: the missing word.
Analysis: 'act' as a transitive verb meaning "play (role)" here means "play a role", intransitive, can not be directly Gabin language. Should be 'acting on' / 'upon it'.Rate this question:
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In the United States, both the federal and state governments have laws designed to guard consumers against deceptive advertise.
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Both
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Designed
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Against
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Advertise
Correct Answer
A. AdvertiseExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
: Adjective 'deceptive' noun 'advertise' is a verb. Here the application 'advertisement'.Rate this question:
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Gore Vidal has steadily pursue a literary career remarkable for its productivity, versatility, and unpredictability.
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Pursue
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Career
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Remarkable
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Unpredictability
Correct Answer
A. PursueExplanation
Answer: A
Test points: word form.
Analysis: After the verb 'has' or 'have' is the past participle form, can not be used prototype. Here to use 'pursued'.
Problem-solving points: particular attention to the perfect 'has / have + ed' between added and followed by the past participle adverbs.Rate this question:
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When overall exports exceed imports, a country said to have a trade surplus.
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Overall exports
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Imports
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Country said
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Trade
Correct Answer
A. Country saidExplanation
Answer: C
Test point: Idioms / passive voice.
Analysis: see, 'said to' + verb, should come up with is 'be said' ten infinitive structure, said that "as is ......". Here lack the verb 'is'.Rate this question:
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Instructors at the school of American Ballet first examine a young applicant’s instep to see whether it is pliant and shows promising of a good arch.
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At
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Examine
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To see
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Promising
Correct Answer
A. PromisingExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: part of speech.
Analysis: the verb 'shows' nouns as object 'promising' is an adjective or word. Here should use nouns 'promise'.Rate this question:
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Anthropologists agree that our primitive ancestors who inhabited the tropics probably have natural protection against the sun.
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Agree
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Primitive ancestors
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Probably have
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Against
Correct Answer
A. Probably haveExplanation
Answer: C
Test points: tenses.
Analysis: the subject of the clause 'that' is 'our a primitive ancestors' (our ancient ancestors), the predicate verb can only use the past tense, can not be used now. Here 'have' should be 'had'.Rate this question:
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Behavior modification techniques work best with problems that manifest itself in overt actions.
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Techniques
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Best
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Itself
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Actions
Correct Answer
A. ItselfExplanation
Answer: C
Test point: the number of consistent pronouns.
Analysis: pronouns person and number with the noun it refers to generation. Here refers to the plural noun 'problems', plural pronouns should use 'themselves'.
Problem solving points: singular and plural forms of pronouns is TOEFL often test points, we must find the noun it is meant to be used to determine their number are the same.Rate this question:
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Because they are generally taken simply to obtain a recognizable and relatively clear image, most nonprofessional photographs demand few equipment.
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Generally
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Recognizable
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Clear
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Few
Correct Answer
A. FewExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: 'little' and 'few' usage.
Analysis: These two words are common to each other misuse. 'equipment' is a collective noun, uncountable, and can only be modified with 'little', you can not use the 'few' (few modified countable noun).Rate this question:
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At birth, an infant exhibits a remarkable number of motor response.
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At
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Exhibits
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Remarkable
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Response
Correct Answer
A. ResponseExplanation
Answer: D
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: 'A number of' after a plural noun. Here 'response' should 'responses'.Rate this question:
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Common to North America, those cinnamon fern is found in wet places.
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Common to
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Those
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Is found
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In wet places
Correct Answer
A. ThoseExplanation
Answer: B
Test point: the number of the same.
Analysis: The number to be its central word qualifier, qualifier. 'fern' is singular, the front can not use the plural pronoun 'those'. Should be 'the'.Rate this question:
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The origins of the Democratic party is often traced to the coalition formed behind Thomas Jefferson in the 1790’s to resist the policies of George Washington’s administration.
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Is often
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To
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Formed behind
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Policies
Correct Answer
A. Is oftenExplanation
Answer: A
Test the point: Predicate number consistent.
Analysis: the subject is plural 'origins', the verb can not be used in the singular is, the use of 'are'.Rate this question:
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