Lca - TOEIC Part 5 Mini-test #3 - ATC
TOEIC TRAINING PART 5 - Incomplete sentences
Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Her boyfriend gave her a __________________ of roses on Valentines Day.
- A.
Twig
- B.
Bouquet
- C.
Compilation
- D.
Pack
Correct Answer
B. BouquetExplanation
bouquet - (noun) an arrangement of flowers, especially one that you give to someoneRate this question:
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- 2.
During the primary elections, McCain was Bush's leading __________________.
- A.
Opponent
- B.
Auxiliary
- C.
Convict
- D.
Vanity
Correct Answer
A. OpponentExplanation
opponent - (noun) someone who you try to defeat in a competition, game, fight, or argumentRate this question:
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- 3.
The Prime Minister is __________________ to govern the country.
- A.
Elaborate
- B.
Stern
- C.
Polished
- D.
Incompetent
Correct Answer
D. IncompetentExplanation
incompetent - (adj.) not having the ability or skill to do a job properlyRate this question:
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- 4.
We consider the results __________________.s
- A.
Shock
- B.
Shocks
- C.
Shocked
- D.
Shocking
Correct Answer
D. ShockingExplanation
shocking - (adj.) very surprising, upsetting, and difficult to believeRate this question:
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- 5.
His only __________________ are drinking beer and watching football.
- A.
Recreations
- B.
Expansions
- C.
Enmities
- D.
Sympathies
Correct Answer
A. RecreationsExplanation
recreation - (noun) an activity that you do for pleasure or amusementRate this question:
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- 6.
What __________________ me is why his books are so popular.
- A.
Puzzles
- B.
Tests
- C.
Searches
- D.
Weighs
Correct Answer
A. PuzzlesExplanation
To 'puzzle' is to confuse someone or make them feel slightly anxious because they do not understand something.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Sales clerks at BlueFashion receive additional pay everytime __________ work after 7P.M
- A.
Them
- B.
Themselves
- C.
They
- D.
Their
Correct Answer
C. TheyExplanation
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.)Rate this question:
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- 8.
According to research, ____________ in Walnut Valley has remained consistent over the past five years.
- A.
Tourism
- B.
Tourists
- C.
Tours
- D.
Toured
Correct Answer
A. TourismExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We expect to receive hundreds of applications for this position. ___________ , please limit your resumé to two pages.
- A.
Above all
- B.
Therefore
- C.
On the contrary
- D.
Sometimes
Correct Answer
B. ThereforeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The loan application process at West Chester Bank is extremely ____________ .
- A.
Efficiencies
- B.
Efficiency
- C.
Efficient
- D.
Efficiently
Correct Answer
A. EfficienciesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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