TOEFL Mini-test (Skills 24-26)
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 into the blank. In the underline sentence phrases, select one of the four given options which is incorrect in the sentence.
- 1.
Truman Capote's In Cold Blood is neither journalistically accurate _______.
- A.
A piece of fiction
- B.
Nor a fictitious work
- C.
Or written in a fictitious way
- D.
Nor completely fictitious
Correct Answer
D. Nor completely fictitiousExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 2.
Vitamin C is necessary for the prevention and _______ of scurvy.
- A.
It cures
- B.
Cures
- C.
Cure
- D.
For curing
Correct Answer
C. CureExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 3.
A baby's development is influenced by both heredity and _______.
- A.
By environmental factors
- B.
Environmentally
- C.
The influence of the environment
- D.
Environment
Correct Answer
D. EnvironmentExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 4.
Because bone loss occurs earlier in women than _______, the effects of osteoporosis are not apparent in women.
- A.
Men do
- B.
In men
- C.
As men
- D.
Similar to men
Correct Answer
B. In menExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 5.
Fire extinguishers can contain liquefied gas, dry chemicals, or watery.
- A.
Extinguishers
- B.
Can contain
- C.
Or
- D.
Watery
Correct Answer
D. WateryExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The U.S. Congress consists of both the Senate as well as the House of Representatives.
- A.
Consists
- B.
Of
- C.
The Senate
- D.
As well as
Correct Answer
D. As well asExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The prison population in this state, now at an all time high, is higher than any state.
- A.
Population
- B.
At an all time high
- C.
Is higher
- D.
Any state
Correct Answer
D. Any stateExplanation
The incorrect option phrase is (D) because it is an incomplete comparison. The phrase should be "any other state".Rate this question:
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- 8.
A well-composed baroque opera achieves a delicate balance by focusing alternately on the aural, visual, emotional, and philosophy elements.
- A.
Well-composed
- B.
Achieves
- C.
Focusing
- D.
Philosophy
Correct Answer
D. PhilosophyExplanation
The incorrect word is (D) because it is the last item of a list of three adjective, and it is a noun.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Manufacturers may use food additives for preserving, to color, to flavor, or to fortify foods.
- A.
May use
- B.
For preserving
- C.
Fortify
- D.
Foods
Correct Answer
B. For preservingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A bankruptcy may be either voluntary nor involuntary.
- A.
A bankruptcy
- B.
May
- C.
Voluntary
- D.
Nor
Correct Answer
D. NorExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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