TOEIC Test 10 - Incomplete Sentences
The Incomplete Sentences section forms part of the Reading Skills section of the TOEIC test. In this quiz you will be able to practice this reading skill. You will see a sentence with a missing word. You will be presented with four choices of words or phrases to complete the sentence. You must choose the best option to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
I ___________ Lake Tahoe last weekend.
- A.
Have visited
- B.
Visited
- C.
Visit
- D.
Would have visited
Correct Answer
B. VisitedExplanation
The correct answer is "visited" because the sentence is in the past tense and the word "visited" is the simple past form of the verb "visit." This indicates that the action of visiting Lake Tahoe occurred in the past.Rate this question:
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- 2.
He was __________ in the statistics lecture
- A.
Boring
- B.
Bored
- C.
Feeling boring
- D.
Bore
Correct Answer
B. BoredExplanation
The correct answer is "bored". In this sentence, the word "bored" is used to describe the subject's state or feeling. It indicates that the person was not interested or engaged in the statistics lecture, possibly finding it uninteresting or dull.Rate this question:
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- 3.
My brother has just started a new ___________
- A.
Profession
- B.
Working
- C.
Work
- D.
Job
Correct Answer
D. JobExplanation
The correct answer is "job" because the sentence suggests that the brother has started a new occupation or position. The word "job" is commonly used to refer to a paid position or employment, making it the most appropriate choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The staff ___ aware of the new policy changes.
- A.
They are
- B.
Are
- C.
Is
- D.
Has been
Correct Answer
C. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "staff" is a collective noun that is treated as a singular entity. Therefore, the correct verb to use is "is" to agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 5.
____________ a cup of tea?
- A.
Do you like
- B.
Would you like
- C.
Do you would like
- D.
You would like
Correct Answer
B. Would you likeExplanation
The phrase "Would you like" is the correct answer because it is the appropriate way to ask someone if they want something, in this case, a cup of tea. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the same meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Tracey was _____ sick she could not go to work.
- A.
Too
- B.
So
- C.
Very
- D.
Even
Correct Answer
B. SoExplanation
The correct answer is "so" because it is used to show the extent or degree of Tracey's sickness. It indicates that Tracey was extremely sick to the point where she was unable to go to work.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The rapid fall ___ stock prices caused the market to panic.
- A.
Of
- B.
On
- C.
In
- D.
At
Correct Answer
C. InExplanation
The correct answer is "in". In this sentence, "in" is the appropriate preposition to use because it indicates the location or situation in which the rapid fall of stock prices occurred. The phrase "in stock prices" suggests that the fall happened within the realm or context of stock prices.Rate this question:
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- 8.
You should ___ asked me to help you.
- A.
Of
- B.
Not
- C.
Have
- D.
Off
Correct Answer
C. HaveExplanation
The correct answer is "have". In this sentence, the word "should" indicates that the action of asking should have occurred in the past. The verb "asked" is the past tense of "ask", so it is necessary to use the past participle form of the verb "have" to form the correct tense. Therefore, the correct sentence is "You should have asked me to help you."Rate this question:
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- 9.
It is annoying when you ________ an important document.
- A.
Lose
- B.
Loose
- C.
Lost
- D.
Misplaced
Correct Answer
A. LoseExplanation
The correct answer is "lose" because when you lose an important document, it means that you are unable to find it or it is no longer in your possession. "Loose" means not tight or not firmly fixed, "lost" is the past tense of "lose," and "misplaced" means to put something in the wrong place.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The team was asked to account ____ the increased expenditure.
- A.
For
- B.
To
- C.
Of
- D.
After
Correct Answer
A. ForExplanation
The correct answer is "for". In this sentence, the word "account" is used as a verb and is followed by the preposition "for". When we account for something, we are providing an explanation or justification for it. Therefore, in this context, the team is being asked to explain or justify the increased expenditure.Rate this question:
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