Tes TOEFL (Bagian Structure)
This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard
written English.
- 1.
The Eiffel Tower ___________ Paris, France
- A.
Landmarks
- B.
is landmarked in
- C.
Is a landmark in
- D.
Is in a landmark
Correct Answer
C. Is a landmark inExplanation
The Eiffel Tower is a well-known landmark in Paris, France. It is a symbol of the city and attracts millions of tourists every year. The phrase "is a landmark in" correctly describes the relationship between the Eiffel Tower and Paris, indicating that the tower is located within the city and is considered one of its iconic landmarks.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Young deer _________.
- A.
Are called fawns
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Be fawns
- C.
Is fawns
- D.
Are fawns called
Correct Answer
A. Are called fawnsExplanation
Young deer are called fawns.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Not until a dog is several months old does it begin to exhibit signs of independence ___________.
- A.
its mother from
- B.
From mother
- C.
To mother
- D.
From its mother
Correct Answer
D. From its motherExplanation
The correct answer is "from its mother" because the phrase "exhibit signs of independence" implies that the dog is separating or becoming independent from its mother. The preposition "from" indicates the source or origin of the independence, which in this case is the dog's mother.Rate this question:
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- 4.
To score a goal in soccer you ________.
- A.
must kick the ball
- B.
must kicks the ball
- C.
May kick them ball
- D.
Must kick them balls
Correct Answer
C. May kick them ballExplanation
In soccer, to score a goal, it is not mandatory to kick the ball. There are different ways to score a goal, such as heading the ball into the net or even unintentionally deflecting the ball off another player. Therefore, the correct answer is "may kick them ball" as it implies that kicking the ball is one possible way to score a goal, but not the only way.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The observation deck at the Sears Tower _________ in Chicago.
- A.
Is highest than any other one
- B.
Is highest than any other one
- C.
Is higher than any other one
- D.
Is higher that any other one
Correct Answer
C. Is higher than any other oneExplanation
The correct sentence is, "The observation deck at the Sears Tower is higher than any other one in Chicago." This sentence conveys that the observation deck at the Sears Tower has a greater elevation than all other observation decks in the city, using the comparative term "higher" appropriately for comparison.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If it _________ so cloudy, we would plan on having the fair outside.
- A.
Was
- B.
Was not
- C.
weren’t
- D.
Had not
Correct Answer
B. Was notExplanation
The correct answer is "was not". This is because the sentence is in the conditional form, suggesting that if the weather was not cloudy, they would plan on having the fair outside. The use of "was not" indicates the negation of the cloudy weather condition.Rate this question:
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- 7.
At the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco, Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman _________ for the vice presidency.
- A.
To being nominated
- B.
To has been nominated
- C.
To have been nominated
- D.
To will be nominate
Correct Answer
C. To have been nominatedExplanation
Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to have been nominated for the vice presidency at the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. This means that she was the first woman in history to receive a nomination for the position of vice president.Rate this question:
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- 8.
_______ chocolate will give you a tummy ache.
- A.
Eat too much
- B.
Eating to much
- C.
Eating too much
- D.
Eating too many
Correct Answer
C. Eating too muchExplanation
The correct answer is "Eating too much" because the phrase "too much" is used to describe an excessive amount of something. In this case, it is used to describe the excessive amount of chocolate that can lead to a tummy ache. The verb "eating" is used to show the action of consuming the chocolate.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If she ____________ to advance her clock one hour, she wouldn’t have been late for work.
- A.
Should have remembered
- B.
could remembered
- C.
Remembered
- D.
Would have remembered
Correct Answer
D. Would have rememberedExplanation
The correct answer is "would have remembered" because it implies a hypothetical situation in the past. The sentence suggests that if she had chosen to advance her clock one hour, she would not have been late for work. "Would have remembered" indicates that she did not actually remember to advance her clock, leading to her being late.Rate this question:
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- 10.
A dream about falling _________.
- A.
Scary is
- B.
Is scary
- C.
Are scary
- D.
Is very scary
Correct Answer
B. Is scaryExplanation
The correct answer is "is scary" because the sentence is discussing a dream about falling, which is a singular subject. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "is" rather than "are." Additionally, the word "scary" is used to describe the dream, indicating that it is frightening.Rate this question:
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- 11.
George Washington _________first U.S. President.
- A.
Was the
- B.
Became
- C.
Were the
- D.
Are the
Correct Answer
A. Was theExplanation
The correct answer is "was the" because it correctly completes the sentence and agrees with the subject "George Washington." Since George Washington is a singular noun, the verb "was" is the appropriate form to use. Additionally, the phrase "the first U.S. President" indicates that there was only one president at that time, further supporting the use of the singular form "was."Rate this question:
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- 12.
Amelia Earhart was _______________ to pilot her plane across the Atlantic Ocean.
- A.
the first and a woman
- B.
the first woman
- C.
Who the first woman
- D.
The woman who first
Correct Answer
C. Who the first womanExplanation
Amelia Earhart was the first woman to pilot her plane across the Atlantic Ocean.Rate this question:
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- 13.
____________ a tree can be grown from a seedling.
- A.
That is generally believed
- B.
Believed generally is
- C.
Generally believed it is
- D.
It is generally believed that
Correct Answer
D. It is generally believed thatExplanation
The correct answer is "It is generally believed that." This is the correct answer because it is the only option that grammatically completes the sentence and makes logical sense. The phrase "it is generally believed that" is commonly used to introduce a widely accepted belief or statement.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization that took place during the late 1700s and early 1800s. This period marked a significant shift in the way that goods were produced, moving from hand production methods to machines. It led to the development of factories, where many people worked long hours in often dangerous conditions. What was one significant change that occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
- A.
An increase in hand production methods.
- B.
A decrease in factory development.
- C.
A shift from machine production to hand production.
- D.
A transition from hand production methods to machines.
Correct Answer
C. A shift from machine production to hand production.Explanation
The passage states that the Industrial Revolution marked a shift from hand production methods to machines, which is supported by the development of factories and the change in working conditions.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The gray scale, a progressive series of shades ranging from black to white, is used in computer graphics detail to graphical images.
- A.
Added
- B.
To add
- C.
Are added
- D.
And add
Correct Answer
B. To addExplanation
The correct answer is "to add". In computer graphics, the gray scale is used to add detail to graphical images. The shades of gray, ranging from black to white, are added to the image to enhance its visual appearance and provide a sense of depth and dimension.Rate this question:
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