TOEFL 12
Directions: for questions 1-55, each sentence contains four underlined words or phrases. Select the one word or phrase that must be changed for the sentence to be correct.
For questions 56-65, one or more words are left out of each sentence. Select the one word or phrase that completes the sentence correctly.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Beautiful is in the eye of the beholder.
- A.
Beautiful
- B.
In
- C.
Of
- D.
Beholder
Correct Answer
A. Beautiful -
- 2.
The baby showed a noticeable distaste for these kind of prepared baby food.
- A.
Noticeable
- B.
For
- C.
These kind
- D.
Baby
Correct Answer
C. These kindExplanation
The phrase "these kind" should be corrected to "this kind" as it is referring to a singular noun, "prepared baby food." The use of "these" implies a plural noun, which is grammatically incorrect in this context. The correct form should be "this kind" to match the singular noun it is modifying.Rate this question:
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- 3.
They cannot go camping right now because they are taking care of a three-weeks-old baby.
- A.
Right
- B.
Because
- C.
Taking care
- D.
Three-weeks-old
Correct Answer
D. Three-weeks-oldExplanation
The reason they cannot go camping right now is because they are currently taking care of a three-weeks-old baby. This implies that their responsibilities and priorities have shifted to caring for their newborn child, making it difficult for them to engage in activities such as camping.Rate this question:
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- 4.
They went into the Superstition Mountains in search for the Lost Dutchman's Mine and were never heard from again.
- A.
Into
- B.
In search for
- C.
Never
- D.
Heard from
Correct Answer
B. In search forExplanation
The correct answer is "in search for" because it accurately describes the purpose of their journey into the Superstition Mountains. They went into the mountains with the intention of finding the Lost Dutchman's Mine, indicating that their main objective was to search for it.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The young girl dreamed a dream that she was being carried away by monsters.
- A.
A dream
- B.
That
- C.
Was being
- D.
By
Correct Answer
A. A dreamExplanation
The phrase "a dream" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. The sentence is describing the young girl's experience of having a dream, so the phrase "a dream" is necessary to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If it will rain this afternoon, we will have to cancel the picnic.
- A.
It
- B.
Will rain
- C.
Will have
- D.
To cancel
Correct Answer
B. Will rainExplanation
The given sentence is a conditional statement, stating that if it rains this afternoon, the picnic will have to be canceled. The phrase "will rain" indicates a future event, suggesting that there is a possibility of rain occurring later in the day. Therefore, the correct answer is "will rain".Rate this question:
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- 7.
Are you familiar of the latest scientific developments in the field?
- A.
Are
- B.
Of
- C.
Latest
- D.
In
Correct Answer
B. OfExplanation
The word "of" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and forms a prepositional phrase. The sentence is asking if the person is familiar "of" the latest scientific developments in the field. The preposition "of" is used to indicate possession or relationship, in this case, indicating familiarity with the developments.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Henry is the sort of a man who will give you the shirt off his back.
- A.
A
- B.
Who
- C.
You
- D.
Off
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
This sentence is describing Henry as a very generous person who is willing to help others selflessly. The phrase "the sort of a man" is used to emphasize this characteristic. The phrase "who will give you the shirt off his back" is a figurative expression meaning that Henry is willing to give everything he has to help someone in need.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Give the package to whomever has the authority to sign for it.
- A.
Whomever
- B.
Has
- C.
To sign
- D.
It
Correct Answer
A. WhomeverExplanation
The word "whomever" is the correct answer because it is the objective form of the pronoun "whoever." In this sentence, "whomever" is used as the object of the preposition "to" and refers to the person who has the authority to sign for the package. The word "whomever" is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When he visited the doctor, the doctor told John that he should gone to the hospital immediately.
- A.
Visited
- B.
John
- C.
Should gone
- D.
Immediately
Correct Answer
C. Should goneExplanation
The correct answer is "should have gone". In this sentence, the doctor is advising John to have gone to the hospital immediately. The phrase "should have gone" is the correct form of the verb "go" in the past perfect tense.Rate this question:
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