TOEIC Reading Test
A word or a phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answerto complete the sentence.
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As a result _________ the air traffic controllers' strike all fights have been diverted to alternative destinations.
- A.
With
- B.
From
- C.
Of
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
As a result is followed by the preposition ofRate this question:
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- 2.
Financial _______ are predicting that a slowdown in consumer spending will affect profit margins.
- A.
Analysis
- B.
Analysts
- C.
Analyze
- D.
Analytical
Correct Answer
B. AnalystsExplanation
Analysts is a noun that refers to a profession, analysis is a noun that describes an act, analyze is a verb, analytical is an adjectiveRate this question:
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- 3.
In her new position as dean of the university, Dr Morganti will ________ full responsability for academic affairs and curricular development.
- A.
Resume
- B.
Presume
- C.
Consume
- D.
Assume
Correct Answer
D. AssumeExplanation
Someone assumes rsponsability.
To resume means to take something up again, not to start something new.
Presume and consume do not follow common and correct usage.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Transferring our ________ facilities to areas with lower labor costs will lead to greater profitability in the long term.
- A.
Manufactured
- B.
Manufactures
- C.
Manufacturing
- D.
Manufacturer
Correct Answer
C. ManufacturingExplanation
Manufacturing is adjective that describes the facilities.
manufactured is the past participle
manufactures is th third person of singular of the verb
manufacturer is a nounRate this question:
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- 5.
Product managers _________ performance is considered exceptionnal will be awarded annual bonus.
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who
- C.
Which
- D.
Whom
Correct Answer
A. WhoseExplanation
Whose is the possessive form of the relative pronoun and refers to managers.
The others do not express possession.Rate this question:
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- 6.
With energy prices _________ than ever, many petroleum companies are investing in deep water exploration.
- A.
High
- B.
Higher
- C.
Highly
- D.
Highest
Correct Answer
B. HigherExplanation
the comparative form of the adjectives is used with than.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Brisbane Associates has revealed that several customers of __________ have recently moved to rival brokerage firms.
- A.
Them
- B.
Their
- C.
Theirs
- D.
Themselves
Correct Answer
C. TheirsExplanation
Theirs is the possessive pronoun for Brisbane Associates.
Them is an object pronoun.
Their is a possessive adjective.
Themselves is a reflexive pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mr Walton's physical therapist recommended that he __________ the treatment until the swelling has gone down.
- A.
Continue
- B.
Continued
- C.
Has continued
- D.
Is continuing
Correct Answer
A. ContinueExplanation
Continue is the subjunctive form (after "recommand that")Rate this question:
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- 9.
Many economists believe that the latest figures show that the risk of inflation has _______ slightly over the past six months.
- A.
Limited
- B.
Reduced
- C.
Cut
- D.
Lessened
Correct Answer
D. LessenedExplanation
Lessened is an intransitive verb in the past participle form, desribing the action of the noune inflation.
The others are the past participle forms of transitive verbs, which require a direct object.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Hardly _________ of the parts that we ordered are in stock.
- A.
Any
- B.
Few
- C.
None
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
A. AnyExplanation
The adverb hardly is used with anyRate this question:
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- 11.
The warehouse manager has been unable to account _________ the missing supplies.
- A.
By
- B.
for
- C.
To
- D.
With
Correct Answer
B. forExplanation
Someone accounts for somenthing.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Ms. Sato admitted that the sales of her division have been _________ but said she expected better results next month.
- A.
Disappointed
- B.
Disappointing
- C.
Disappointingly
- D.
Disappointment
Correct Answer
B. DisappointingExplanation
Disappointing is an adjective describing the sales.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The hotel complex is located five miles ________ the international airport
- A.
Away from
- B.
Far from
- C.
Next to
- D.
Along with
Correct Answer
A. Away fromExplanation
Only away from is appropriate when used with units of measurement.
The othrs refer to positions, not to specific distances.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Mr. Meyers pointed out at the meeting, centralizing the order processing system will mean standardizing procedures across all business units.
- A.
As
- B.
Such as
- C.
Since
- D.
So
Correct Answer
A. AsExplanation
As is a conjunction that express agreement.
Such as is used to present examples
Since expresses cause.
So is a conjunction meaning thereforeRate this question:
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- 15.
The human resources manager has warned labor unions that prolonged strikes could _________ the company's plans to invest in a new plant and lead to layoffs.
- A.
Economize
- B.
Jeopardize
- C.
Monopolize
- D.
Penalize
Correct Answer
B. JeopardizeExplanation
Jeopardize means to endanger. The words warned, prolonged strikes, layoffs indicate risks.
The others cannot be used to describe the effect on the company's plans.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Goods that are returned __________ warranty should be accompanied by proof of purchase.
- A.
With
- B.
Under
- C.
Over
- D.
On
Correct Answer
B. UnderExplanation
"Goods are under warranty"Rate this question:
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- 17.
Health car morkers should always explain the _________ effects of physical exercise to thei patients.
- A.
Benefiting
- B.
Benefits
- C.
Beneficiary
- D.
Beneficial
Correct Answer
D. BeneficialExplanation
Beneficial is an adjective that describes effects.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Professor Singh argues that the major aid insitutions could make better use of the funds that they have at their ___________.
- A.
Disapproval
- B.
Dismissal
- C.
Dispersal
- D.
Disposal
Correct Answer
D. DisposalExplanation
An institution has funds at its disposal.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Local residents are launching a new _______ to promote greater involvement in community affairs.
- A.
Initial
- B.
Initiation
- C.
Initiate
- D.
Initiative
Correct Answer
D. InitiativeExplanation
Initiative is a noun that describes a new action.
Initial is an adjective indicating at the beginning.
Initiation is a noun that refers to the process of introducing someone to a group.
Initiate is a verb form.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Under _________ circumstances are visitors allowed to enter the Research and Development center.
- A.
None
- B.
No
- C.
Any
- D.
All
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
"under no cicumstances" is a common adverbial phrase.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The report form must be completed and _______ to the workshop supervisor within 24 hours of an accident.
- A.
Substituted
- B.
Subscribed
- C.
Submitted
- D.
Subjected
Correct Answer
C. SubmittedExplanation
"Someone submits a report"Rate this question:
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- 22.
All personner are required to report for work, __________ of prevailing weather conditions.
- A.
Although
- B.
Despite
- C.
Even
- D.
Regardless
Correct Answer
D. RegardlessExplanation
Regardless is followed by of.Rate this question:
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- 23.
The increase in profits during the third quarter was ____________ due to a notional advertising campaign.
- A.
Almost
- B.
Most
- C.
Mostly
- D.
Much
Correct Answer
C. MostlyExplanation
Mostly is an adverb, indicating the primary cause. Almost does not make sense, it would be correct if the phrase read "almost entirely due to".
Most is the superlative form.
Much is the determiner, pronoun or adverb.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Please note that neither Dr. Johnson ___________ Dr. Lang is available for consultation on Monday and Friday mornings.
- A.
Or
- B.
Nor
- C.
But
- D.
And
Correct Answer
B. NorExplanation
The conjunction neither is followed by nor.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The hospital director _________ following allegations of financial mismanagement.
- A.
Dismissed
- B.
Has been dismissed
- C.
Has dismissed
- D.
Will dismiss
Correct Answer
B. Has been dismissedExplanation
has been dismissed is the passive form that the sentence requires.Rate this question:
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- 26.
_______ flexible work time was introduced, productivity levels have improved by almost five percent.
- A.
As
- B.
Before
- C.
Since
- D.
While
Correct Answer
C. SinceExplanation
Since expresses the strarting point of a period of time and is used with the present perfect.Rate this question:
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- 27.
The caribbean islands are still one of the most popular tourist __________ during the winter season.
- A.
Situations
- B.
Positions
- C.
Directions
- D.
Destinations
Correct Answer
D. DestinationsExplanation
A tourist destination is a common collocation.Rate this question:
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- 28.
_____________ having an advanced degree in molecular biology, Ms. Dempsey has led several research projects in biotechnology.
- A.
Beneath
- B.
Beside
- C.
Besides
- D.
Between
Correct Answer
C. BesidesExplanation
The adverb besides means in addition to.Rate this question:
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- 29.
All things _________, the board's decision to pay a dividend may not have been the right one.
- A.
Consider
- B.
Considerable
- C.
Considerate
- D.
Considered
Correct Answer
D. ConsideredExplanation
The common expression all things considered uses the past participle form of the verb to consider.Rate this question:
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- 30.
It is ___________ that permission to build will berefused as the site is zoned for residential use only.
- A.
Likely
- B.
Possibly
- C.
Probably
- D.
Surely
Correct Answer
A. LikelyExplanation
likely is an adjective that expresses probability.
The others are adverbs and are not correctin the context.Rate this question:
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- 31.
There is __________ chance of the mayor being re-elected unless he can restore confidence in the business community.
- A.
Few
- B.
Least
- C.
Low
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
D. LittleExplanation
Little is a determiner that expresses not much for the non-count noun chance.
Few is used with count nouns.
Least is a superlative that requires the.
Low is an adjective that is not used with chance.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Food and beverage suppliers will once again be _________ the main sponsors of this year's Bellevue city marathon.
- A.
Along
- B.
Amid
- C.
Among
- D.
Around
Correct Answer
C. AmongExplanation
Among is a preposition that expresses inclusion in a group.
Although the others are also prepositions, their meanongs emphasize position:
along = next to
amid = in the middle of or surrounded by
aroud = in the areaRate this question:
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- 33.
The proposed alliance between the two companies fell __________ after they failed to reach an agreement about the transfer of technology.
- A.
Through
- B.
Down
- C.
Out
- D.
Over
Correct Answer
A. ThroughExplanation
to fall through is the common phrasal verb used when a plan (the alliance) fails to happen.Rate this question:
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- 34.
The most successful investors are ___________ who can evaluate the effects that strategic challenges will have on a company's stock price.
- A.
Those
- B.
Their
- C.
These
- D.
Them
Correct Answer
A. ThoseExplanation
Those is a demonstrative pronoun used ti add information.
Their is the possessive adjective.
These does not follow common and correct usage.
Them an object pronoun.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Many domestic appliances are left to run continuously and ________ consume large aounts of. electricity
- A.
Although
- B.
Even though
- C.
Whereas
- D.
Thus
Correct Answer
D. ThusExplanation
Thus is an adverb that expresses consequence or result.Rate this question:
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- 36.
Alternative energies will never become economical unless governments __________ incentives to homeowners and corporations.
- A.
Is providing
- B.
Provide
- C.
Provided
- D.
Will provide
Correct Answer
B. ProvideExplanation
The first conditional is formed with the simple present in the if clause, which in this case begins with unless.
Is providin is the present continuous.
Provided is the past simple.
Will provide is the future.Rate this question:
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- 37.
We ____________ to the joint venture, if we'd known more about our partner's real intentions.
- A.
Will not agree
- B.
Will not have agreed
- C.
Would not agree
- D.
Would not have agreed
Correct Answer
D. Would not have agreedExplanation
In the third conditional, the then clause is formed with would + the present perfect.
Will not agree is the future.
Will not have agreed is the future perfect.
would not agree is the second conditional.Rate this question:
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- 38.
ABC Associates has always ___________ to provide its clients with innovative and cost-effective solutions for information management.
- A.
Sought
- B.
Searched
- C.
Prepared
- D.
Demanded
Correct Answer
A. SoughtExplanation
Sought is the simple past form of the verb to seek.Rate this question:
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- 39.
With more than 200,000 domestic accidents every year, househol safety is not something that should be taken for ____________.
- A.
Granted
- B.
Accepted
- C.
Agreed
- D.
Given
Correct Answer
A. GrantedExplanation
The idiomatic expression is "to take for granted".Rate this question:
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Due to the unusually cool weather last month, the number of visitors th the state's major theme parks was __________ lower than forecast.
- A.
Extremely
- B.
Highly
- C.
Significantly
- D.
Well
Correct Answer
C. SignificantlyExplanation
The adverb significantly expresses how much lower.
The others cannot be used with a comparative adjective.Rate this question:
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