TOEIC Test 8 - Incomplete Sentences
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.
________ saw the customer waiting at the register.
- A.
Anyone
- B.
No one
- C.
Assistant
- D.
A assistant
Correct Answer
B. No oneExplanation
The word "No one" implies that there was nobody who saw the customer waiting at the register. This suggests that there was a lack of assistance or attention from any individual in the given situation.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We wanted to ________ that the contract was completely legally binding.
- A.
Insure
- B.
Assure
- C.
Ensure
- D.
Make assure
Correct Answer
C. EnsureExplanation
The word "ensure" means to make certain or guarantee something. In the given sentence, the speaker wants to convey that they wanted to make sure that the contract was completely legally binding. The word "insure" refers to protecting against financial loss, so it does not fit the context. "Assure" means to reassure or give confidence, but it does not convey the idea of making something certain. "Make assure" is not a grammatically correct phrase. Therefore, "ensure" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The cost of living is steadily __________.
- A.
Risen
- B.
Rising
- C.
Raising
- D.
Arising
Correct Answer
B. RisingExplanation
The correct answer is "rising" because the phrase "steadily" indicates a continuous increase in the cost of living. The word "risen" is the past participle form and does not convey the ongoing nature of the increase. "Raising" and "arising" are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the upward movement of the cost of living.Rate this question:
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- 4.
_____ responsible for the accounts department reports?
- A.
Whose
- B.
Who
- C.
Who's
- D.
Whom is
Correct Answer
C. Who'sExplanation
The correct word is "Who's," which is a contraction of "who is." This interrogative pronoun is used to ask about the person responsible for the accounts department reports. The other options are incorrect because they either have a different meaning or are not grammatically appropriate in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
_________ the ones to ask about the profits.
- A.
Their
- B.
There
- C.
They're
- D.
They
Correct Answer
C. They'reExplanation
The correct answer is "They're." This is because "They're" is a contraction of "they are," which fits grammatically in the sentence. The word "the" suggests that we are referring to a specific group of people, and "they're" is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 6.
_________ Sally, you are the only person who could complete this task.
- A.
Beside
- B.
Besides
- C.
Apart
- D.
In addition to
Correct Answer
B. BesidesExplanation
The correct answer is "Besides." This word is used to indicate that Sally is the only person who could complete the task, emphasizing her unique ability or suitability for the job. It suggests that there is no one else who could do it.Rate this question:
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- 7.
We have all been very ________ in the results of the investigation.
- A.
Concerned
- B.
Interest
- C.
Interested
- D.
Interesting
Correct Answer
C. InterestedExplanation
The correct answer is "interested". In the sentence, the word "interested" is used to describe how we all feel about the results of the investigation. It indicates that we have a keen or curious desire to know or learn more about the investigation's findings.Rate this question:
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- 8.
We were very grateful _____ the present.
- A.
To
- B.
For
- C.
On
- D.
With
Correct Answer
B. ForExplanation
The word "grateful" is usually followed by the preposition "for" to express appreciation or thankfulness for something received. In this sentence, "for" is the correct preposition to complete the phrase "grateful for the present."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Are you familiar _____ this software package?
- A.
On
- B.
To
- C.
With
- D.
For
Correct Answer
C. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "with". This is because the word "familiar" is typically followed by the preposition "with" when referring to knowledge or experience with something. In this case, the question is asking if the person is familiar with a specific software package.Rate this question:
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- 10.
They are accustomed ____ beginning work at 9am.
- A.
For
- B.
With
- C.
On
- D.
To
Correct Answer
D. ToExplanation
The correct answer is "to". "Accustomed" is followed by the preposition "to" to indicate familiarity or habit. In this sentence, it means that the subject is used to or familiar with starting work at 9am.Rate this question:
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