TOEFL Test # 2
Four words or phrases, labelled 1, 2, 3, and 4, are given below the conversation. Choose the word or phrase that will correctly complete the conversation. Click on the answer you think is correct.
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2. "Where do you live now?" "I live in Utah; my _____."
- A.
parents too do
- B.
Parents do
- C.
parents do, too
- D.
parents also do
Correct Answer
C. parents do, tooExplanation
The correct answer is "parents do, too". This is because the phrase "my parents" is referring back to the subject of the previous sentence, which is "I". The word "too" is used to indicate that the parents also live in Utah, just like the speaker.Rate this question:
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3. I cannot understand my neighbour's accent. I wish she would _____.
- A.
speak clearer
- B.
clearer speak
- C.
more clearly speak
- D.
speak more clearly
Correct Answer
D. speak more clearlyExplanation
The speaker is having difficulty understanding their neighbor's accent. They express a wish that their neighbor would improve their clarity of speech. Therefore, the correct answer is "speak more clearly."Rate this question:
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- 3.
4. "Why are you driving so fast?" "I'm _____."
- A.
Must be hurry
- B.
In hurry
- C.
In a hurry
- D.
hurrying
Correct Answer
C. In a hurryExplanation
The correct answer is "in a hurry". This phrase is used to express that someone is rushing or has a sense of urgency. It indicates that the person driving fast has a specific reason or need to reach their destination quickly.Rate this question:
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- 4.
6. I hear you have started a new job. _____ like it?
- A.
How do you
- B.
How
- C.
What you
- D.
What do you
Correct Answer
A. How do youExplanation
The correct answer is "How do you". This question is asking for the person's opinion or feelings about their new job. "How do you" is the appropriate way to ask this type of question.Rate this question:
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7. I really have to go now. I have _____ the doctor.
- A.
appointments to
- B.
An appointment to
- C.
appointment with
- D.
an appointment with
Correct Answer
D. an appointment withExplanation
The correct answer is "an appointment with". This is because the phrase "an appointment with" is the correct way to express meeting or seeing someone, in this case, the doctor. The other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 6.
8. I can meet you at Central Station. Will _____?
- A.
Convenient for you
- B.
That convenient
- C.
that be convenient
- D.
You be convenient
Correct Answer
C. that be convenientExplanation
The correct answer is "that be convenient". This is because the phrase "that be convenient" is a grammatically correct way to form a question asking if something is convenient. The word "that" is used as a pronoun to refer to the previous statement about meeting at Central Station, and "be convenient" is the verb phrase used to ask if it is convenient.Rate this question:
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9. I don't have any results for you today. I _____ tomorrow.
- A.
Have any
- B.
may have any
- C.
Have some
- D.
may have some
Correct Answer
D. may have someExplanation
The correct answer is "may have some". This is because the speaker is uncertain about having results tomorrow, so they use the modal verb "may" to express possibility. Additionally, the word "some" indicates that there is a possibility of having at least a few results.Rate this question:
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- 8.
10. I would rather _____ a quiet cup of coffee in the office than sit in a noisy cafe.
- A.
have
- B.
to have
- C.
prefer
- D.
prefer to have
Correct Answer
A. haveExplanation
In this sentence, the phrase "I would rather" expresses a preference or choice. The word "have" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and conveys the meaning that the person would prefer to have a quiet cup of coffee in the office rather than sit in a noisy cafe. The other options do not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
11. "Where _____ last weekend?" "I went to see my aunt and uncle."
- A.
are you go
- B.
do you go
- C.
have you went
- D.
Did you go
Correct Answer
D. Did you goExplanation
The question is asking about the speaker's activities last weekend. The correct answer, "did you go," is in the past tense and matches the verb tense of the question. It is asking about a specific action that the speaker took, which is going somewhere. The other options, "are you go," "do you go," and "have you went," do not match the verb tense and are grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 10.
12. I was very surprised _____ that she didn't pass the exam."
- A.
hearing
- B.
to hearing
- C.
At hearing
- D.
to hear
Correct Answer
D. to hearExplanation
The correct answer is "to hear" because it is the appropriate preposition to use after the verb "surprised." The phrase "to hear" indicates the purpose or reason for the surprise, suggesting that the speaker expected the person to pass the exam.Rate this question:
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- 11.
14. I hope that this winter won't be _____ last."
- A.
As cold as
- B.
so cold as
- C.
As cold like
- D.
so cold like
Correct Answer
A. As cold asExplanation
The correct answer is "as cold as." This phrase is used to compare the coldness of the upcoming winter to the coldness of the previous winter. The word "as" is used to indicate the comparison, and "cold" is the adjective being compared. The phrase "as cold as" is a commonly used idiom in English to express a comparison of temperature.Rate this question:
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15. Sorry to be late. I was delayed by _____."
- A.
a heavy traffic
- B.
heavy traffic
- C.
Some heavy traffic
- D.
traffic being heavy
Correct Answer
B. heavy trafficExplanation
The correct answer is "heavy traffic" because it explains the reason for the person being late. The word "heavy" suggests that there was a significant amount of traffic, which caused the delay.Rate this question:
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16. The sky is getting dark. It _____ rain is on its way.
- A.
looks
- B.
looks like
- C.
Seems to
- D.
will be
Correct Answer
B. looks likeExplanation
The correct answer is "looks like" because it suggests that the darkening sky is indicative of rain approaching. The phrase "looks like" implies a visual observation or perception, which is suitable in this context. It conveys the idea that based on the appearance of the sky, one can infer that rain is imminent.Rate this question:
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17. Would you do me a small favour? I _____ very much.
- A.
appreciate it
- B.
would appreciate
- C.
would be appreciative
- D.
Would appreciate it
Correct Answer
D. Would appreciate itExplanation
The correct answer is "would appreciate it". This phrase is commonly used to politely ask someone for a favor and express gratitude in advance for their assistance. The other options, "appreciate it", "would appreciate", and "would be appreciative", do not convey the same level of politeness and gratitude as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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18. I am familiar with that product. I don't know _____ times I've seen it advertised on TV.
- A.
how many
- B.
How often
- C.
how much
- D.
many often
Correct Answer
A. how manyExplanation
The correct answer is "how many" because the sentence is asking about the number of times the product has been advertised on TV. "How many" is used to inquire about a specific number or quantity.Rate this question:
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19. "When _____ leaving for Toronto, Canada?" "We are planning to set out at 10 o'clock."
- A.
Are we
- B.
will we
- C.
will us
- D.
are us
Correct Answer
A. Are weExplanation
The correct answer is "are we". This is because the question is asking about the time of departure, which is a future event. In English, when asking about future plans or arrangements, we use the present continuous tense ("are we") instead of the future tense ("will we").Rate this question:
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20. I asked Robert when he could fix my leaking tap. He said that he would come round and fix it _____.
- A.
as much as possible
- B.
as possible as he could
- C.
As fast as he could possibly
- D.
as soon as possible
Correct Answer
D. as soon as possibleExplanation
Robert's response of "as soon as possible" indicates that he will come and fix the leaking tap as quickly as he can. This suggests that he understands the urgency of the situation and will prioritize fixing the tap promptly.Rate this question:
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21. "Do you know _____ that building is?" "I would say that it was built at least 100 years ago."
- A.
old
- B.
How age
- C.
How old
- D.
Which age
Correct Answer
C. How oldExplanation
The question is asking for information about the age of the building. The phrase "how old" is the correct way to ask about the age of something. In response, the person says that they would estimate the building to be at least 100 years old.Rate this question:
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23. "How _____ a crowd had gathered at the scene of the accident?" "I don't know exactly, but there were a lot of shocked onlookers."
- A.
large
- B.
Often
- C.
many
- D.
Much
Correct Answer
A. largeExplanation
The correct answer is "large" because the speaker mentions that there were a lot of shocked onlookers at the scene of the accident. This implies that a significant number of people had gathered, indicating a large crowd.Rate this question:
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24. That is the city _____ worst crime record.
- A.
on the
- B.
in the
- C.
with the
- D.
for the
Correct Answer
C. with theExplanation
The correct answer is "with the". This preposition is used to show association or connection between two things. In this case, it is used to indicate that the city is associated with or has a connection to the worst crime record.Rate this question:
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25. "Where should I put this key?" "You can _____ it on the shelf?"
- A.
hang
- B.
Deposit
- C.
sit
- D.
put
Correct Answer
D. putExplanation
The correct answer is "put". In this context, the person is asking where to place the key, and "put" is the most appropriate verb to use in this situation. "Hang" suggests suspending the key, which may not be suitable in this case. "Deposit" is typically used for financial transactions and doesn't fit the context. "Sit" is used for objects that can rest on a surface, but it doesn't convey the action of placing the key intentionally. Therefore, "put" is the best choice for indicating the action of placing the key on the shelf.Rate this question:
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