TOEIC Test 4 - Incomplete Sentences - Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia

1. Choose the correct phrase: I ___ phoned you if I had known about the issue

Will have

Would have

Have

Had

“Would have” is used in third conditional sentences to describe hypothetical past actions. The structure “if + past perfect” requires “would have + past participle” in the result clause. This expresses something that did not happen but could have happened under different circumstances, making it the correct grammatical choice.

Explanation

“Would have” is used in third conditional sentences to describe hypothetical past actions. The structure “if + past perfect” requires “would have + past participle” in the result clause. This expresses something that did not happen but could have happened under different circumstances, making it the correct grammatical choice.

2. Choose the correct word: Carbon dioxide ___ contribute to global warming

Ommissions

Gas

Emissions

Fumes

“Emissions” is the correct term used to describe gases released into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide emissions are a major cause of global warming. Other options are incorrect or do not fit contextually. Accurate vocabulary is essential in scientific and environmental discussions to ensure clarity and correctness.

Explanation

“Emissions” is the correct term used to describe gases released into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide emissions are a major cause of global warming. Other options are incorrect or do not fit contextually. Accurate vocabulary is essential in scientific and environmental discussions to ensure clarity and correctness.

3. Choose the correct preposition: All resumes will be kept ___ file

In

On

Within

On the

“On file” is a fixed expression meaning stored or recorded for reference. Prepositional phrases often follow specific patterns in English. Other options are incorrect because they do not form standard expressions. Using correct collocations improves fluency and naturalness in communication.

Explanation

“On file” is a fixed expression meaning stored or recorded for reference. Prepositional phrases often follow specific patterns in English. Other options are incorrect because they do not form standard expressions. Using correct collocations improves fluency and naturalness in communication.

4. Choose the correct word: Employees are ___ to four weeks of annual leave

Allowed

Permitted

Given

Entitled

“Entitled” indicates a right or benefit granted to someone. It is commonly used in employment contexts. Other options are less precise or informal. Choosing the correct word ensures clarity when describing rights and benefits in professional communication.

Explanation

“Entitled” indicates a right or benefit granted to someone. It is commonly used in employment contexts. Other options are less precise or informal. Choosing the correct word ensures clarity when describing rights and benefits in professional communication.

5. Choose the correct word: There has been debate ___ the issue recently

Of

In reference to

On

Surrounding

“Surrounding” is used to describe debate centered around an issue. It conveys that the issue is the focus of discussion. Other options are either less natural or incorrect in this context. Proper word choice enhances clarity and readability in formal writing.

Explanation

“Surrounding” is used to describe debate centered around an issue. It conveys that the issue is the focus of discussion. Other options are either less natural or incorrect in this context. Proper word choice enhances clarity and readability in formal writing.

6. Choose the correct verb: They ___ the store each day at 8am

Open

Close

Opens

Opens up

“Open” is the correct base form used with the plural subject “they” in present simple tense. Verb agreement is essential in English grammar. Other options either mismatch tense or subject-verb agreement, making them incorrect.

Explanation

“Open” is the correct base form used with the plural subject “they” in present simple tense. Verb agreement is essential in English grammar. Other options either mismatch tense or subject-verb agreement, making them incorrect.

7. Choose the correct form: ___ for the work to be completed can take time

To wait

Wait

Waiting

Waits

“Waiting” is a gerund used as the subject of the sentence. Gerunds function as nouns and are required here. Other forms do not fit grammatically. Understanding verb forms helps construct sentences correctly and improves overall language accuracy.

Explanation

“Waiting” is a gerund used as the subject of the sentence. Gerunds function as nouns and are required here. Other forms do not fit grammatically. Understanding verb forms helps construct sentences correctly and improves overall language accuracy.

8. Choose the correct preposition: We have lived in Madrid ___ seven years

For

Since

During

Over

“For” is used to indicate duration over a period of time. Since “seven years” describes a length of time, “for” is correct. Other options do not express duration properly. Prepositions of time are crucial for conveying accurate time relationships.

Explanation

“For” is used to indicate duration over a period of time. Since “seven years” describes a length of time, “for” is correct. Other options do not express duration properly. Prepositions of time are crucial for conveying accurate time relationships.

9. Choose the correct preposition: I have been waiting ___ last Friday

Since

For

Until

Before

“Since” is used with a specific starting point in time, such as “last Friday.” It indicates that the action began then and continues to the present. Other options do not convey this meaning. Correct preposition usage ensures clarity in expressing time.

Explanation

“Since” is used with a specific starting point in time, such as “last Friday.” It indicates that the action began then and continues to the present. Other options do not convey this meaning. Correct preposition usage ensures clarity in expressing time.

10. Choose the correct form: Having ___ for the company before, she understood the process

Been working

Worked

Work

Working

“Worked” is the correct past participle used after “having.” The structure “having + past participle” is used to describe a completed action before another. Other options are grammatically incorrect. This structure is important for expressing sequence of events clearly.

Explanation

“Worked” is the correct past participle used after “having.” The structure “having + past participle” is used to describe a completed action before another. Other options are grammatically incorrect. This structure is important for expressing sequence of events clearly.