TOEFL Mini Test Quiz!

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

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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TOEFL Mini Test Quiz! - Quiz

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... see morephrases. 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. see less

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

Explanation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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8. Among bees_______ a highly elaborate form of communication.

Explanation

The correct sentence using the given options is:

Among bees, occurs a highly elaborate form of communication.

This is because the subject "a highly elaborate form of communication" is singular, and thus the singular verb "occurs" is needed to agree with it in number. The phrase "Among bees" acts as a prepositional phrase modifying where the communication occurs.

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

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

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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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On the rim of the Kilauea volcano in the Hawaiian Islands are a hotel...
Each number in a binary system are formed from only two symbols.
The great digital advances of the electronic age, such as integrated...
Kepler's Laws, principles outlining planetary movement, was...
Only with a two-thirds vote by both houses are the U.S. Congress able...
Scientists at the medical center is trying to determine if there is a...
Of all the evidence that has piled up since Webster's paper was...
Among bees_______ a highly elaborate form of communication.
_______ heated by solar energy has special collectors on the roofs to...
There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four...
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