TOEFL Skill 1
Be sure the sentence has a subject and a verb
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Last week went fishing for trout at the nearby mountain lake.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement mentions that the person went fishing for trout at a nearby mountain lake last week. Since the statement is in the past tense and refers to an event that has already happened, it implies that the person did go fishing last week. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as it contradicts the statement.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A schedule of the day's events can be obtained at the front desk
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that it is possible to obtain a schedule of the day's events at the front desk. This implies that the front desk has the information and is willing to provide it to anyone who asks for it. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A job on the day shift or the night shift at the plant avalaible.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that there is a job available either on the day shift or the night shift at the plant. However, the correct answer is False because the word "avalaible" is misspelled. The correct spelling should be "available". Therefore, the statement is incomplete or not readable, and a proper explanation cannot be generated.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The new computer program has provides variety of helpful applications.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect. The word "has" should be removed as it is redundant. The correct sentence would be "The new computer program provides a variety of helpful applications." Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The box can be opened only with a special screwdriver.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement implies that there is a specific tool, a special screwdriver, required to open the box. This suggests that the box is designed to be secure and inaccessible without the proper tool. Therefore, the correct answer is true, as it confirms the need for a special screwdriver to open the box.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The assigned text for history class it contains more than twenty chapters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The assigned text for history class does not contain more than twenty chapters.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The papers in the wastebasket should be emptied into the trash can outside.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the papers in the wastebasket should not be left there and instead should be emptied into the trash can outside. This implies that the wastebasket is not the proper place for disposing of the papers, and they should be taken outside to the designated trash can. Therefore, the correct answer is True, indicating that the statement is accurate.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Departure before dawn on a boat in the middle of the harbor
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 9.
Yesterday found an interesting article on pollution.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement mentions that the person found an interesting article on pollution "Yesterday." However, since the question does not provide any specific information or context about the article, it is not possible to determine whether the statement is true or false. Therefore, the correct answer is "False" as it is not possible to confirm the truthfulness of the statement based on the given information.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The new machine is processes 50 percent more than the previous machine.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that the new machine processes 50 percent more than the previous machine. However, the correct answer is False because the statement does not provide any information about the actual processing capacity of either machine. It only states that the new machine processes more, but it does not specify how much more. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the new machine processes 50 percent more than the previous machine based on the given statement.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which one do you like?
- A.
Option 1
- B.
Option 2
- C.
Option 3
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Option 1 -
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