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Are you interested in TOEFL? You can take this TOEFL mini test quiz to check your knowledge. This test has two sections: multiple-choice questions and underlined sentence phrases. In the multiple-choice questions, select one of the four given options which fit correctly into the blank. In the underlined sentence phrases, select one of the four given options which are incorrect in the sentence. At the end of the quiz, you will get a score as per your answers. Do share your result with your friends and see who performed better.

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1.

Among bees_______ a highly elaborate form of communication.
- A.
  
  Occur
- B.
  
  Occurs
- C.
  
  It occurs
- D.
  
  They occur
Correct Answer
A. Occur

Explanation
The sentence contains the main subject and is clearly missing the main verb. 1. It is not (D) because it has a subject reference. 2. It is not (C) because it has a subject reference. 3. It is not (B) because the verb form does not match the plural form of the subject. 4. It is (A).

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2.

_______ heated by solar energy has special collectors on the roofs to trap sunlight.
- A.
  
  A home is
- B.
  
  Homes are
- C.
  
  A home
- D.
  
  Homes
Correct Answer
D. Homes

Explanation
The sentence has a main verb. Clearly, the main subject is missing at the beginning of the sentence.
1. It is not (A) because it has a verb.
2. It is not (B) because it has a verb.
3. It is not (C) because the singular noun does not match the plural form of the sentence verb.
4. It is (D).

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3.

Each number in a binary system are formed from only two symbols.
- A.
  
  A binary
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Formed
- D.
  
  Only two
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The incorrect option is (B) because the plural verb form "are" does not match the subject singular form "number."

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4.

Scientists at the medical center is trying to determine if there is a relationship between saccharin and cancer.
- A.
  
  Is trying
- B.
  
  To determine
- C.
  
  Is
- D.
  
  Saccharine and cancer
Correct Answer
A. Is trying

Explanation
The incorrect option is (A) because the singular verb form "is" does not match the plural form of the subject "scientists."

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5.

On the rim of the Kilauea volcano in the Hawaiian Islands are a hotel called the Volcano Hotel.
- A.
  
  The rim
- B.
  
  Hawaiian Islands
- C.
  
  Are
- D.
  
  Called
Correct Answer
C. Are

Explanation
The incorrect option is (C) because the plural form of the verb "are" does not match the singular form of the subject "rim."

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6.

The great digital advances of the electronic age, such as integrated circuitry and a microcomputer, has been planted in tiny chips.
- A.
  
  Great digital
- B.
  
  Circuitry
- C.
  
  Has
- D.
  
  Planted
Correct Answer
C. Has

Explanation
The incorrect option is (C) because the singular form of the verb "has" is not similar to the singular form of the subject "digital." Along with that, the subject "great deal" matches with "advances."

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7.

There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four arrests involve a juvenile.
- A.
  
  Frequently
- B.
  
  Mentioned
- C.
  
  Four arrests
- D.
  
  Involve
Correct Answer
D. Involve

Explanation
The incorrect option is (D) because the verb is in the present when the rest of the sentence is in the past.

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8.

Kepler's Laws, principles outlining planetary movement, was formulated based on observations made without a telescope.
- A.
  
  Was
- B.
  
  Formulated
- C.
  
  Based
- D.
  
  Made
Correct Answer
A. Was

Explanation
The incorrect option is (A) because the singular form of the verb "was" does not match the plural form of the subject "laws."

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9.

Only with a two-thirds vote by both houses are the U.S. Congress able to override a presidential veto.
- A.
  
  Two-thirds vote
- B.
  
  Are
- C.
  
  Able to
- D.
  
  Veto
Correct Answer
B. Are

Explanation
The incorrect option is (B) because the plural form of the verb "are" does not match the singular form of the subject "vote."
The subject "two-thirds vote" is correct because it is referring to two-thirds (of a) vote - the unit. However, the preposition an article (of a) are usually omitted.

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10.

Of all the evidence that has piled up since Webster's paper was published, there is no new ideas to contradict his original theory.
- A.
  
  Has piled
- B.
  
  Is
- C.
  
  New
- D.
  
  To contradict
Correct Answer
B. Is

Explanation
The incorrect option is (B) because the singular form of the verb "is" does not match the plural form of the subject "ideas."

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TOEFL Mini Test Quiz!

Among bees_______ a highly elaborate form of communication.

_______ heated by solar energy has special collectors on the roofs to trap sunlight.

Each number in a binary system are formed from only two symbols.

Scientists at the medical center is trying to determine if there is a relationship between saccharin and cancer.

On the rim of the Kilauea volcano in the Hawaiian Islands are a hotel called the Volcano Hotel.

The great digital advances of the electronic age, such as integrated circuitry and a microcomputer, has been planted in tiny chips.

There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four arrests involve a juvenile.

Kepler's Laws, principles outlining planetary movement, was formulated based on observations made without a telescope.

Only with a two-thirds vote by both houses are the U.S. Congress able to override a presidential veto.

Of all the evidence that has piled up since Webster's paper was published, there is no new ideas to contradict his original theory.