Lca - TOEIC Part 5 Mini-test #3 - ATC

1. Her boyfriend gave her a __________________ of roses on Valentines Day.

Twig

Bouquet

Compilation

Pack

bouquet - (noun) an arrangement of flowers, especially one that you give to someone

Explanation

bouquet - (noun) an arrangement of flowers, especially one that you give to someone

2. Sales clerks at BlueFashion receive additional pay everytime __________ work after 7P.M

Them

Themselves

They

Their

The right answer is C: they.

In this sentence, the missing word is followed by a verb. This means we are looking for a subject.

Them is an object pronoun and should come after the verb. (i.e: I see them)

Theirs is a possessive adjective and should replace a noun. (i.e: My job is hard, but theirs is harder. "Theirs" replaces the word "jobs")

Their is a possessive pronoun and should be placed in front of a noun. (i.e: My job is hard, but their job is harder.)

Explanation

The right answer is C: they.

In this sentence, the missing word is followed by a verb. This means we are looking for a subject.

Them is an object pronoun and should come after the verb. (i.e: I see them)

Theirs is a possessive adjective and should replace a noun. (i.e: My job is hard, but theirs is harder. "Theirs" replaces the word "jobs")

Their is a possessive pronoun and should be placed in front of a noun. (i.e: My job is hard, but their job is harder.)

3. We expect to receive hundreds of applications for this position. ___________ , please limit your resumé to two pages.

Above all

Therefore

On the contrary

Sometimes

The right answer is B: Therefore

"therefore" is a linking word that means "for that reason".
It has a similar meaning as "consequently" or "this is why".

"above all" means "most importantly "

"On the contrary" is a phrase that is used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated.

"sometimes" means on some occasions but not always or often.

Explanation

The right answer is B: Therefore

"therefore" is a linking word that means "for that reason".
It has a similar meaning as "consequently" or "this is why".

"above all" means "most importantly "

"On the contrary" is a phrase that is used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated.

"sometimes" means on some occasions but not always or often.

4. During the primary elections, McCain was Bush's leading __________________.

Opponent

Auxiliary

Convict

Vanity

opponent - (noun) someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument

Explanation

opponent - (noun) someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argument

5. What __________________ me is why his books are so popular.

Puzzles

Tests

Searches

Weighs

To 'puzzle' is to confuse someone or make them feel slightly anxious because they do not understand something.

Explanation

To 'puzzle' is to confuse someone or make them feel slightly anxious because they do not understand something.

6. According to research, ____________ in Walnut Valley has remained consistent over the past five years.

Tourism

Tourists

Tours

Toured

The right answer is A: tourism.

Look at the verb: "has remained". Because there is "has, it means we are looking for a singular noun.

Therefore, we can eliminate (B) and (C), which would be grammatically correct only with "have remained".

We can also eliminate (D) because it's a past participle (conjugated verb) and it doesn't make sense in this context.

Explanation

The right answer is A: tourism.

Look at the verb: "has remained". Because there is "has, it means we are looking for a singular noun.

Therefore, we can eliminate (B) and (C), which would be grammatically correct only with "have remained".

We can also eliminate (D) because it's a past participle (conjugated verb) and it doesn't make sense in this context.

7. His only __________________ are drinking beer and watching football.

Recreations

Expansions

Enmities

Sympathies

recreation - (noun) an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement

Explanation

recreation - (noun) an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement

8. We consider the results __________________.s

Shock

Shocks

Shocked

Shocking

shocking - (adj.) very surprising, upsetting, and difficult to believe

Explanation

shocking - (adj.) very surprising, upsetting, and difficult to believe

9. The Prime Minister is __________________ to govern the country.

Elaborate

Stern

Polished

Incompetent

incompetent - (adj.) not having the ability or skill to do a job properly

Explanation

incompetent - (adj.) not having the ability or skill to do a job properly

10. The loan application process at West Chester Bank is extremely ____________ .

Efficiencies

Efficiency

Efficient

Efficiently

The right answer is C: efficient. "extremely" is an adverb and it should be followed by an adjective. "efficient" is an adjective, it means working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way. "efficiencies" is a noun, it means ways of wasting less time, money, labour, etc. "efficiency" is also a noun, it means the good use of time and energy in a way that does not waste any (time or energy) "efficiently" is an adverb. You recognize an adverb by the _ly at the end.

Explanation

The right answer is C: efficient. "extremely" is an adverb and it should be followed by an adjective. "efficient" is an adjective, it means working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way. "efficiencies" is a noun, it means ways of wasting less time, money, labour, etc. "efficiency" is also a noun, it means the good use of time and energy in a way that does not waste any (time or energy) "efficiently" is an adverb. You recognize an adverb by the _ly at the end.