Sentence Completion - TOEIC
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Choose the word that best completes this sentence.
Although Mary was sociable and talkative, her daughter was rather .
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Although Mary was sociable and talkative, her daughter was rather .
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The correct answer is "shy." We know that the blank space should be a word with the opposite meaning as "sociable and talkative" because of the word "although," which suggests a contrast, or opposite. The words "fun-loving," "disobedient," and "unhappy" do not have the opposite meaning of "sociable and talkative," so they are incorrect choices.
The correct answer is "shy." We know that the blank space should be a word with the opposite meaning as "sociable and talkative" because of the word "although," which suggests a contrast, or opposite. The words "fun-loving," "disobedient," and "unhappy" do not have the opposite meaning of "sociable and talkative," so they are incorrect choices.
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Choose the word that correctly completes this sentence.
The was situated on a large plot of land in a rural county. From it, the sound of roosters crowing could be heard.
Choose the word that correctly completes this sentence.
The was situated on a large plot of land in a rural county. From it, the sound of roosters crowing could be heard.
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The best choice is the word "farm." The context clues that help us with this question include the words "rural", "roosters", and "large plot of land". These clues, when placed together, lend themselves most closely to a farm--not a factory, school, or shop.
The best choice is the word "farm." The context clues that help us with this question include the words "rural", "roosters", and "large plot of land". These clues, when placed together, lend themselves most closely to a farm--not a factory, school, or shop.
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The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really the company's standing in the industry.
The disorder and bad publicity brought on by the Williamsonbergfriend scandal really the company's standing in the industry.
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"Disorder and bad publicity" clearly would "hurt" or "damage" a company's standing. "Ameliorated" is a verb meaning to improve, and is thus an antonym of the correct answer. A company's standing is unlikely to be completely "removed" unless that company ceases to exist. "Opened" does not make sense in this context.
"Disorder and bad publicity" clearly would "hurt" or "damage" a company's standing. "Ameliorated" is a verb meaning to improve, and is thus an antonym of the correct answer. A company's standing is unlikely to be completely "removed" unless that company ceases to exist. "Opened" does not make sense in this context.
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Even a cursory glance at the results of the would let any reasonable observer know that the company's books were not in order.
Even a cursory glance at the results of the would let any reasonable observer know that the company's books were not in order.
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Here, we're looking for a noun that would refer to a detailed accounting of the company's financial "books" or records. The only word that makes sense in this context is "audit."
Here, we're looking for a noun that would refer to a detailed accounting of the company's financial "books" or records. The only word that makes sense in this context is "audit."
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After deciding the time, date, and location of the meeting, I was tired of all the decisions.
After deciding the time, date, and location of the meeting, I was tired of all the decisions.
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The verb "make" is used when speaking about decisions. "Take" means to accept or receive. "Do" is used with non-specific activities. "Writing" means to put something on paper. Since this question talks about the decisions made, "make" is the only correct answer.
The verb "make" is used when speaking about decisions. "Take" means to accept or receive. "Do" is used with non-specific activities. "Writing" means to put something on paper. Since this question talks about the decisions made, "make" is the only correct answer.
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I had a long weekend. I don't plan to anything this weekend.
I had a long weekend. I don't plan to anything this weekend.
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Since the sentence speaks of any activity and is not specific, the only correct answer is "do." "Do" is used when speaking about non-specific activities.
Since the sentence speaks of any activity and is not specific, the only correct answer is "do." "Do" is used when speaking about non-specific activities.
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I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to .
I stayed away from all my sick friends, because I didn't want to .
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The sentence states that the subject did not want to become sick like his friends. "To catch the flu" means to become sick with the flu. "To catch sight of something" means to have your attention drawn to it; "make a mess" means to cause disorder and "have a rest" means to relax.
The sentence states that the subject did not want to become sick like his friends. "To catch the flu" means to become sick with the flu. "To catch sight of something" means to have your attention drawn to it; "make a mess" means to cause disorder and "have a rest" means to relax.
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It is a possibility that a thunder storm cause the city to flood.
It is a possibility that a thunder storm cause the city to flood.
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This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.
This sentence is talking about the possibility of flooding so could is the best answer. "Could" is used to express possibility. "Should" is used when giving advice. "Is" is a being verb.
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My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You always follow your heart."
My uncle's favorite piece of advice was, "You always follow your heart."
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"Should" is the correct answer because should is an imperative commonly used when giving advice. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities. While the question is talking about the advice his uncle used to give. "Would" is incorrect because "would" is commonly used when speaking about unreal situations or conditions.
"Should" is the correct answer because should is an imperative commonly used when giving advice. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities. While the question is talking about the advice his uncle used to give. "Would" is incorrect because "would" is commonly used when speaking about unreal situations or conditions.
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People say I my father. I have his jet black hair and pointy nose.
People say I my father. I have his jet black hair and pointy nose.
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"Take after" is the correct answer because it means to resemble someone. Here the sentence says the subject shares physical traits with his father like hair color and nose shape. "Go after" means to try and get something. "Look after" means to care for someone.
"Take after" is the correct answer because it means to resemble someone. Here the sentence says the subject shares physical traits with his father like hair color and nose shape. "Go after" means to try and get something. "Look after" means to care for someone.
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I should have gone to cooking school. I have been a great cook.
I should have gone to cooking school. I have been a great cook.
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This sentence talks about an imaginary situation. When talking about imaginary situations, would is the correct verb to use. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities, and "should" is used when giving advice. "Make"means to form something.
This sentence talks about an imaginary situation. When talking about imaginary situations, would is the correct verb to use. "Could" is used when talking about past abilities, and "should" is used when giving advice. "Make"means to form something.
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I wanted to go to the movies with my friends, I couldn't afford it.
I wanted to go to the movies with my friends, I couldn't afford it.
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But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.
But is correct because it is used to state contradictions. So means "in a way that is stated or suggested." And is used when joining groups of words. But is the correct answer in this sentence because the sentence talks about how the speaker wants to go with friends but there is a contradiction because the speaker can not afford to go to the movies.
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When he finally did arrive, over seven hours late, Paul's appearance was extremely disturbing to all of us. He was wearing tattered sheets for pants.
When he finally did arrive, over seven hours late, Paul's appearance was extremely disturbing to all of us. He was wearing tattered sheets for pants.
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In this sentence, we're looking for an adjective to describe "Paul's appearance." Since we are specifically told that "he was wearing tattered sheets for pants," it is only reasonable to describe his appearance as "disheveled," which means messy or not in proper order.
In this sentence, we're looking for an adjective to describe "Paul's appearance." Since we are specifically told that "he was wearing tattered sheets for pants," it is only reasonable to describe his appearance as "disheveled," which means messy or not in proper order.
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The mystery of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance remains a hotly topic in the industry; there remain strongly held beliefs on both sides of the question.
The mystery of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance remains a hotly topic in the industry; there remain strongly held beliefs on both sides of the question.
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While "debated" can also be used as a verb, in this case it is the correct adjective to describe the "topic" of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance. It is important to recognize the way in which a word with more than one possible application is being used in a given sentence.
While "debated" can also be used as a verb, in this case it is the correct adjective to describe the "topic" of Paul Williamsonbergfriend's disappearance. It is important to recognize the way in which a word with more than one possible application is being used in a given sentence.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I will either buy a computer a television; I cannot afford both.
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I will either buy a computer a television; I cannot afford both.
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The correct answer is "or." This sentence presents a choice between two things--a computer or a television. The biggest clue that "or" is the correct conjunction is the word "either." The other conjunctions are not appropriate in this sentence.
The correct answer is "or." This sentence presents a choice between two things--a computer or a television. The biggest clue that "or" is the correct conjunction is the word "either." The other conjunctions are not appropriate in this sentence.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The hockey team was made up of amateurs professionals; there were men who had played for years as well as men who were still in college.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The hockey team was made up of amateurs professionals; there were men who had played for years as well as men who were still in college.
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The correct answer is "and." This is the best choice because the conjunction "and" joins ideas together. The phrase, "men who had played for years as well as men who were still in college" indicates that both types of people were involved, not just one. Some key words are "as well as," a phrase meaning the same thing as "and." For those reasons, the best choice is "and."
The correct answer is "and." This is the best choice because the conjunction "and" joins ideas together. The phrase, "men who had played for years as well as men who were still in college" indicates that both types of people were involved, not just one. Some key words are "as well as," a phrase meaning the same thing as "and." For those reasons, the best choice is "and."
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
When I moved to a new city, I thought I would hate it, I came to see it as a wonderful place.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
When I moved to a new city, I thought I would hate it, I came to see it as a wonderful place.
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The best choice is "but." We know that this sentence requires the word "but" because there is a contrast--at first the speaker thought one thing, but then changed her mind. The other options link sentences in different ways that aren't appropriate in this sentence.
The best choice is "but." We know that this sentence requires the word "but" because there is a contrast--at first the speaker thought one thing, but then changed her mind. The other options link sentences in different ways that aren't appropriate in this sentence.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I am either going to yoga kickboxing class tonight, both of which take place at 7:00pm.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I am either going to yoga kickboxing class tonight, both of which take place at 7:00pm.
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The correct answer is "or." We know that the speaker is making a choice between two things, and cannot do both activities since they both take place at 7:00pm, which is why the answer is not "and." The conjunctions "but" and "so" do not make sense in this sentence. The best choice is "or."
The correct answer is "or." We know that the speaker is making a choice between two things, and cannot do both activities since they both take place at 7:00pm, which is why the answer is not "and." The conjunctions "but" and "so" do not make sense in this sentence. The best choice is "or."
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I want to go to the movies, my parents won't let me.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I want to go to the movies, my parents won't let me.
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The correct answer is "but." In this sentence, the meaning of "but" can be understood the same way as the word "however." This sentence has a contrast--the subject wants to do something but cannot. If the sentence conveyed an alternative we might consider "or" but this sentence does not. The only conjunction that shows this contrast in meaning is "but," so it is the best choice.
The correct answer is "but." In this sentence, the meaning of "but" can be understood the same way as the word "however." This sentence has a contrast--the subject wants to do something but cannot. If the sentence conveyed an alternative we might consider "or" but this sentence does not. The only conjunction that shows this contrast in meaning is "but," so it is the best choice.
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Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I stayed in the sun too long, I got a sunburn.
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
I stayed in the sun too long, I got a sunburn.
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The correct answer is "so." The conjunction "so" shows a cause and effect relationship, which is the case in this sentence: the subject was in the sun too long, which caused a sunburn. The word "so" is similar in meaning to the word "therefore." The sentence would not make sense if the other conjunctions ("or", "but", and "for") were placed in the blank. That is why the best choice is "so."
The correct answer is "so." The conjunction "so" shows a cause and effect relationship, which is the case in this sentence: the subject was in the sun too long, which caused a sunburn. The word "so" is similar in meaning to the word "therefore." The sentence would not make sense if the other conjunctions ("or", "but", and "for") were placed in the blank. That is why the best choice is "so."
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