TOEIC Test 6 - 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.
_______ than 20 people responded to the invitation.
- A.
Less
- B.
Fewer
- C.
Over
- D.
Lesser
Correct Answer
B. FewerExplanation
The word "fewer" is the correct answer because it is used to compare quantities that can be counted individually, such as people. In this context, it implies that the number of people who responded to the invitation is smaller in quantity than 20.Rate this question:
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- 2.
__________ with new clients is always a chance to impress them with our products.
- A.
To meet
- B.
Meeting
- C.
Appointments
- D.
Meet up
Correct Answer
B. MeetingExplanation
When we "meet" with new clients, it is an opportunity to impress them with our products. This implies that when we have a meeting with new clients, we can showcase our products and make a good impression on them. The word "meeting" here refers to a scheduled gathering or discussion with the clients, where we can present our products and demonstrate their value.Rate this question:
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- 3.
He is the person ______ they were complaining.
- A.
That
- B.
Who
- C.
About whom
- D.
About who
Correct Answer
C. About whomExplanation
The correct answer is "about whom". This is because "about whom" is the correct way to introduce a relative clause that provides more information about the person being complained about. The pronoun "whom" is used because it is the object of the preposition "about".Rate this question:
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- 4.
I looked all over for the papers but couldn't find them __________.
- A.
Nowhere
- B.
Anywhere
- C.
Somewhere
- D.
Everywhere
Correct Answer
B. AnywhereExplanation
The correct answer is "anywhere" because it indicates that the person searched in all possible locations but was unable to find the papers. It implies that the papers were not found in any specific place or area.Rate this question:
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- 5.
We have been looking forward ____ the vacations for months.
- A.
On
- B.
For
- C.
At
- D.
To
Correct Answer
D. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to" because the phrase "look forward to" is a commonly used expression that means to anticipate or be excited about something in the future. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their anticipation for the vacations that they have been waiting for.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The owner of the building _____ never increased the rent.
- A.
Will have
- B.
Is
- C.
Hasn't
- D.
Has
Correct Answer
D. HasExplanation
The correct answer is "has". This is because the sentence is in the present tense and "has" is the present tense form of the verb "to have". The sentence is stating that the owner of the building has never increased the rent.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Paul ________ felt nervous before giving a speech.
- A.
Had
- B.
Always
- C.
Almost
- D.
Used to
Correct Answer
B. AlwaysExplanation
The correct answer is "always". This is because the word "always" indicates that Paul consistently felt nervous before giving a speech. It implies that feeling nervous before speaking in public is a regular occurrence for Paul.Rate this question:
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- 8.
After the conference I went ___________.
- A.
To shop
- B.
Shopping
- C.
To shopping
- D.
Shop
Correct Answer
B. ShoppingExplanation
The correct answer is "shopping". In this sentence, the verb "went" is followed by the gerund form of the verb "shop", which is "shopping". The gerund form is used after certain verbs, like "go", to indicate an activity or action. Therefore, the correct phrase is "went shopping", meaning that the speaker went to engage in the activity of shopping after the conference.Rate this question:
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- 9.
We have ordered new office _________.
- A.
Equipment
- B.
Equipment
- C.
Items
- D.
Supply
Correct Answer
A. EquipmentExplanation
The given correct answer is "equipment" because it is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence. The sentence implies that something has been ordered for the new office, and "equipment" is a common term used to refer to the tools, machinery, or other items needed for a particular purpose or activity in an office setting. The other options, such as "items" or "supply," are not specific enough and do not convey the same meaning as "equipment."Rate this question:
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- 10.
I ordered ____ new computer last week.
- A.
An
- B.
A
- C.
The
- D.
Five
Correct Answer
B. AExplanation
The correct answer is "a" because "new computer" starts with a consonant sound ("n") and "a" is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.Rate this question:
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