TOEFL Mini-test (Skills 24-26)

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1. A bankruptcy may be either voluntary nor involuntary.

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The incorrect option is (D) because the sentence presents two options preceeded with the "either" connector. This connector always uses the compliment "or" because they are both positive.

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TOEFL Mini-test (Skills 24-26) - Quiz

This test has two sections: multiple choice questions and the underline sentence phrases. In the multiple-choice questions select one of the four given options which fits correctly... see moreinto the blank. In the underline sentence phrases, select one of the four given options which is incorrect in the sentence. see less

2. Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is neither journalistically accurate _______.

Explanation

The sentence is negating two facts with the connector "neither". There is one option after it and the blank is clearly the second one.

1. It is not (A) because it is only a phrase with not connector
2. It is not (B) because it has no adverb to balance with "journalistically"
3. It is not (C) becuase the connector is positive
4. It is (D).

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3. Because bone loss occurs earlier in women than _______, the effects of osteoporosis are not apparent in women.

Explanation

The sentence establishes a comparison and then gives a fact. The second of the two compared items is missing. The first one is a two word phrase (preposition + noun).

1. It is not (A) because it doesn't match the sentence phrase.
2. It is not (C) because it has a comparative connector.
3. It is not (D) because it has a comparative connector.
4. It is (B).

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4. Fire extinguishers can contain liquefied gas, dry chemicals, or watery.

Explanation

The incorrect option is (D) because it is the third word in a list of items which are two word phrases (adjective + noun). Watery is an adjective.

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5. Vitamin C is necessary for the prevention and _______ of scurvy.

Explanation

It is a complete sentence and presents two options as examples, which are connected with "and". The second option is missing.

1. It is not (A) because it has a subject
2, It is not (B) because the noun is in plural.
3. It is not (D) because it has a connector.
4. It is (C).

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6. The U.S. Congress consists of both the Senate as well as the House of Representatives.

Explanation

The incorrect option is (D) because the two items are united by the "both" connector. This connector always uses the "and" connector in the middle position to go from the first to the second option.

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7. A well-composed baroque opera achieves a delicate balance by focusing alternately on the aural, visual, emotional, and philosophy elements.

Explanation

The incorrect word is (D) because it is the last item of a list of three adjective, and it is a noun.

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8. Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, to flavor, or to fortify foods.

Explanation

The incorrect phrase is (B) because it is the first item of a list of infinitives, and it is using the "for" preposition with a gerund.

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9. A baby's development is influenced by both heredity and _______.

Explanation

The sentence is complete and presents two options toward the end which are connected with "and". The second is missing and the first is a noun.

1. It is not (A) because it is a phrase.
2. It is not (B) because it is an adverb.
3. It is not (C) because the phrase doesn't match the first option.
4. It is (D).

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10. The prison population in this state, now at an all time high, is higher than any state.

Explanation

The incorrect option phrase is (D) because it is an incomplete comparison. The phrase should be "any other state".

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A bankruptcy may be either voluntary nor involuntary.
Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is neither journalistically...
Because bone loss occurs earlier in women than _______, the...
Fire extinguishers can contain liquefied gas, dry chemicals, or...
Vitamin C is necessary for the prevention and _______ of scurvy.
The U.S. Congress consists of both the Senate as well as the House of...
A well-composed baroque opera achieves a delicate balance by focusing...
Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, to...
A baby's development is influenced by both heredity...
The prison population in this state, now at an all time high, is...
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