Test 3 Reading TOEIC

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  • 1. 

    Her __________________ behavior displeased me.

    • A.

      Elegant

    • B.

      Comely

    • C.

      Beached

    • D.

      Vulgar

    Correct Answer
    D. Vulgar
    Explanation
    vulgar - (adj.) not behaving politely in social situations

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  • 2. 

    The __________________ she felt over Helen's death was almost unbearable.

    • A.

      Conduct

    • B.

      Base

    • C.

      Grief

    • D.

      Demeanor

    Correct Answer
    C. Grief
    Explanation
    grief - (adj.) extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died

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  • 3. 

    The 1987 hurricane was the worst natural __________________ to hit England for decades.

    • A.

      Benefit

    • B.

      Disaster

    • C.

      Benevolence

    • D.

      Charity

    Correct Answer
    B. Disaster
    Explanation
    disaster - (noun) a sudden event such as a flood, storm, or accident which causes great damage or suffering

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  • 4. 

    He __________________  his bad luck in arriving just after she'd left.

    • A.

      Cursed

    • B.

      Spelled

    • C.

      Slanted

    • D.

      Inclined

    Correct Answer
    A. Cursed
    Explanation
    To 'curse' is to say or think bad things about someone or something because they have made you angry.

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  • 5. 

    She picked up a __________________ of bread that fell on the floor.

    • A.

      Grain

    • B.

      Share

    • C.

      Snap

    • D.

      Morsel

    Correct Answer
    D. Morsel
    Explanation
    morsel - (noun) a very small amount of something, especially a small piece of food

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  • 6. 

    He __________________ an eye at his companion.

    • A.

      Uttered

    • B.

      Winked

    • C.

      Flickered

    • D.

      Connived

    Correct Answer
    B. Winked
    Explanation
    To 'wink' is to close and open one eye quickly to communicate something or show that something is a secret or joke.

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  • 7. 

    I was a __________________ child.

    • A.

      Bodiless

    • B.

      Timid

    • C.

      Fleshly

    • D.

      Boiled

    Correct Answer
    B. Timid
    Explanation
    timid - (adj.) not having courage or confidence

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  • 8. 

    The new resort area has __________________ tourism.

    • A.

      Edged

    • B.

      Booted

    • C.

      Ejected

    • D.

      Boosted

    Correct Answer
    D. Boosted
    Explanation
    o 'boost' is to increase or improve something and make it more successful.

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  • 9. 

    Things were different when I was a __________________.

    • A.

      Lad

    • B.

      Flame

    • C.

      Limb

    • D.

      Breed

    Correct Answer
    A. Lad
    Explanation
    lad - (noun) a boy or young man

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  • 10. 

    It is dangerous to __________________ ammonia fumes.

    • A.

      Exhale

    • B.

      Inhale

    • C.

      Respire

    • D.

      Eat

    Correct Answer
    B. Inhale
    Explanation
    To 'inhale' is to breathe in air, smoke, or gas.

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