TOEIC Test 3 - Incomplete Sentences
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The Incomplete Sentences section forms part of the Reading Skills section of the TOEIC test. In this quiz you will be able to practice this reading skill. You will see a sentence with a missing word. You will be presented with four choices of words or phrases to complete the sentence. You must choose the best option to make the sentence grammatically correct.
- 1.
The business forecasts a profit margin of ______________ 10 and 15 per cent for this financial year.
- A.
Just
- B.
Around
- C.
Approximately
- D.
Between
Correct Answer
D. BetweenExplanation
In the given sentence, the phrase "between 10 and 15 per cent" is used to specify a range for the expected profit margin. "Between" is appropriate here because it indicates that the profit margin will fall within the limits of 10% and 15%, not exactly at or near a specific point, which is what alternatives like "just," "around," or "approximately" would imply.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The meeting must be _______________ immediately.
- A.
Arrange
- B.
Scheduled
- C.
Schedule
- D.
On schedule
Correct Answer
B. ScheduledExplanation
The correct answer is "scheduled" because it is the past participle form of the verb "schedule." In this sentence, the word "must" indicates that something needs to be done in the future, so the past participle form is used to show that the meeting has to be arranged or planned in advance.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The new regulations will encourage growth across the sector _______________.
- A.
Possible
- B.
Sometimes
- C.
Finally
- D.
Next year
Correct Answer
D. Next yearExplanation
The given correct answer is "next year". This suggests that the new regulations will have a positive impact on the sector in the upcoming year. It implies that the regulations will create opportunities for growth and development within the sector in the near future.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I might _____________ the report on time if I had not been constantly interrupted.
- A.
Completed
- B.
Have completed
- C.
Been able to complete
- D.
Complete
Correct Answer
B. Have completedExplanation
The given sentence is a conditional statement in the past. The phrase "if I had not been constantly interrupted" indicates that there were interruptions that prevented the completion of the report. The correct answer "have completed" is in the past perfect tense, which is used to express an action that would have been completed if certain conditions had been met. Therefore, the correct answer implies that the speaker was unable to complete the report due to constant interruptions.Rate this question:
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- 5.
It is a requirement for all staff members __________ their work before it is published on the company website.
- A.
Review
- B.
Have reviewed
- C.
To review
- D.
Revise
Correct Answer
C. To reviewExplanation
The correct answer is "to review" because the sentence is expressing a requirement or obligation for all staff members. The phrase "to review" indicates that it is necessary for the staff members to perform the action of reviewing their work before it is published on the company website.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Have you __________ presented a proposal to the chairperson?
- A.
Once
- B.
Been
- C.
Ever
- D.
Already
Correct Answer
C. EverExplanation
The word "ever" is the correct answer because it is used to ask about whether someone has had a specific experience or done something at any time in their life. In this question, "ever" is used to inquire if the person has presented a proposal to the chairperson at any point in time.Rate this question:
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- 7.
By the time you ______ with them, they will have the problem solved.
- A.
Meet
- B.
Have met
- C.
Are meeting
- D.
Met
Correct Answer
A. MeetExplanation
The correct answer is "meet" because it is the correct verb tense to use in this sentence. The phrase "by the time" indicates a future point in time, and the use of "will have" indicates that the action of solving the problem will be completed before that future point. Therefore, the verb "meet" is used in the base form without any additional verb tense markers.Rate this question:
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- 8.
After we _______ with the managers, we decided it was time to make some operational changes.
- A.
Spoke
- B.
Were speaking
- C.
Had spoken
- D.
Speak
Correct Answer
C. Had spokenExplanation
The correct answer is "had spoken." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the phrase "after we" suggests that the action of speaking with the managers happened before the decision to make operational changes. "Had spoken" is the past perfect tense, indicating that the speaking occurred before the decision-making.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The client ________ while he was out.
- A.
Call
- B.
Telephone
- C.
Phoned
- D.
Ring
Correct Answer
C. pHonedExplanation
The word "phoned" is the correct answer because it is the past tense form of the verb "phone." In the given sentence, the subject "client" is the one performing the action of making a phone call. Since the sentence is in the past tense, the correct verb form to use is "phoned."Rate this question:
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- 10.
Is there a major difference _________ the old model and the new one?
- A.
Between
- B.
Through
- C.
Of
- D.
Than
Correct Answer
A. BetweenExplanation
The question is asking about a major difference between the old model and the new one. The word "between" is the correct answer because it is used to compare two things and show the difference or similarity between them. The other options, "through," "of," and "than," do not convey the same meaning of comparing two things.Rate this question:
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