Lca - TOEIC Part 5 Mini-test - #1 - ATC
TOEIC TRAINING PART 5 - Incomplete sentences
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.
- 1.
Her intelligence more than __________________ for her lack of experience.
- A.
Compensates
- B.
Trims
- C.
Chases
- D.
Allures
Correct Answer
A. CompensatesExplanation
To 'compensate' is to replace or balance the effect of something bad.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Uncle Ted's chair __________________ under his weight.
- A.
Crawled
- B.
Craved
- C.
Crammed
- D.
Collapsed
Correct Answer
D. CollapsedExplanation
If a building, wall etc 'collapses', it falls down suddenly, usually because it is weak or damaged.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The court found him __________________ and he was released.
- A.
Unlawful
- B.
Crisp
- C.
Innocent
- D.
Hoarse
Correct Answer
C. InnocentExplanation
innocent - (adj.) not guilty of a crimeRate this question:
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- 4.
There are many African countries __________________ by famine.
- A.
Crucified
- B.
Afflicted
- C.
Killed
- D.
Cruised
Correct Answer
B. AfflictedExplanation
To 'afflict' is to affect someone or something in an unpleasant way, and make them suffer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We need a journalist with an extremely __________________ mind.
- A.
Sharp
- B.
Curative
- C.
Hurried
- D.
Bluff
Correct Answer
A. SharpExplanation
sharp - (adj.) able to think and understand things very quickly, and not easily deceivedRate this question:
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- 6.
Her clothes had all been __________________.
- A.
Sliced
- B.
Diced
- C.
Ripped
- D.
Mowed
Correct Answer
C. RippedExplanation
To 'rip' is to tear something or be torn quickly and violently.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Water from the Great Lakes is pumped to ___________________.
- A.
Soaked regions
- B.
Arid regions
- C.
Drenched regions
- D.
Water-logged regions
Correct Answer
B. Arid regionsExplanation
'Arid' land or an 'arid' climate is very dry because it has very little rain.Rate this question:
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- 8.
If it is not treated correctly, the condition can prove __________________.
- A.
Fatal
- B.
Obsolete
- C.
Alive
- D.
Resplendent
Correct Answer
A. FatalExplanation
fatal - (adj.) resulting in someone's deathRate this question:
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- 9.
She spoke with __________________ about her life..
- A.
Decision
- B.
Hallucination
- C.
Fitness
- D.
Candor
Correct Answer
D. CandorExplanation
candor - (noun) the quality of being honest and telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassingRate this question:
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- 10.
White vinegar is great for removing __________________.
- A.
Anagrams
- B.
Decorations
- C.
Stains
- D.
Etiquettes
Correct Answer
C. StainsExplanation
stain - (noun) a mark that is difficult to remove, especially one made by a liquid such as blood, coffee, or ink.Rate this question:
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