TOEFL Skill 0105 Review
Choose the letter of the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.
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The North Platter River _______ from Wyoming into Nebraska.
- A.
It flowed
- B.
Flows
- C.
Flowing
- D.
With flowing water
Correct Answer
B. FlowsExplanation
The correct answer is "flows". This is because the sentence is referring to a present action, indicating that the North Platter River is currently flowing from Wyoming into Nebraska.Rate this question:
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_______Biloxi received its name from a Sioux word meaning "first people."
- A.
The city of
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Located in
- C.
It is in
- D.
The tour included
Correct Answer
A. The city ofExplanation
Biloxi received its name from a Sioux word meaning "first people."Rate this question:
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A pride of lions _______up to forty lions, including one to three males, several females, and cubs.
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Can contain
- B.
It contains
- C.
Contain
- D.
Containing
Correct Answer
A. Can containExplanation
The phrase "can contain" is the correct answer because it accurately describes the possibility of a pride of lions having up to forty lions. The word "can" indicates the potential or ability for this to occur, while "contain" implies that the pride of lions has the capacity to hold or include that number of lions.Rate this question:
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_______tea plant are small and white.
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The
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On the
- C.
Having flowers the
- D.
The flowers of the
Correct Answer
D. The flowers of theExplanation
the tea plant are small and white.Rate this question:
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The tetracuclines, _______antibiotics, are used to treat infections.
- A.
Are a family of
- B.
Being a family
- C.
A family of
- D.
Their family is
Correct Answer
C. A family ofExplanation
The tetracyclines are a group of antibiotics that are used to treat infections. They belong to the same family of antibiotics, which means that they share similar properties and mechanisms of action. This classification helps to categorize and understand their use in treating various types of infections.Rate this question:
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Any possible academic assistance from taking stimulants _______marginal at best
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It is
- B.
There is
- C.
Is
- D.
As
Correct Answer
C. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is referring to the academic assistance from taking stimulants, which is a singular noun. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used to agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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Henry Adams, born in Boston, _______famous as a historian and novelist.
- A.
Became
- B.
And became
- C.
He was
- D.
And he became
Correct Answer
A. BecameExplanation
The correct answer is "became." This is because the sentence is discussing the transformation of Henry Adams from being unknown to becoming famous as a historian and novelist. The word "became" accurately conveys this transition in his status and recognition.Rate this question:
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The major cause _______ the pull of the Moon on the Earth.
- A.
The ocean tides are
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Of ocean tides is
- C.
Of the tides in the ocean
- D.
The oceans´ tides
Correct Answer
B. Of ocean tides isExplanation
The correct answer is "of ocean tides is." This answer correctly identifies the cause of the ocean tides as being the pull of the Moon on the Earth. The phrase "of ocean tides is" indicates that the cause being referred to is the pull of the Moon on the Earth.Rate this question:
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Still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, _______ limited to the rich.
- A.
Was
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Was photography
- C.
It was photography
- D.
Photography was
Correct Answer
D. pHotograpHy wasExplanation
In the late nineteenth century, photography was still a novelty and it was limited to the rich. This suggests that photography was not widely accessible or affordable at that time, and only the wealthy could afford to engage in this new technology.Rate this question:
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A computerized map of the freeways using information gathered by sensors embedded in the pavement _______ on a local cable channel during rush hours.
- A.
Airs
- B.
Airing
- C.
Air
- D.
To air
Correct Answer
A. AirsExplanation
The correct answer is "airs". In this context, "airs" is used as a verb and means to broadcast or transmit. The computerized map of the freeways, which gathers information from sensors in the pavement, is being broadcasted or transmitted on a local cable channel during rush hours.Rate this question:
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