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TOEFL Practice Quiz 1- Study for the TOEFL

Choose the correct letter to fill the blank.

1. _____ his illness, John continued to play rugby.

A. Despite
B. Although
C. Even though

2. After many peace corps teachers return to the States, ___________ professional
English teachers.

A. often they become

B. they often become
C. and often become

3. _______ that the American Indian crossed a land bridge into North America from
what is now Russia.

A. It is considered
B. It is thought
C. It was thought

4. None of the students _____ a car.

A. has
B. have
C. have got

5. _______ the Depression, individual stock ownership was common in the United
States.

A. It was during
B. By the time of
C. Because

6. Never before _____ as rapidly, as during the last three decades.

A. communications have developed

B. have communications developed
C. have developed communications
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7. It is not yet clearly understood _________ cause obesity.

A. why eating too many hamburgers can

B. why can eating too many hamburgers
C. eating too many hamburgers can

8. The Eifel Tower is ________ the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

A. as popular a tourist attraction than

B. as popular a tourist attraction as
C. as more popular a tourist attraction as
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TOEFL Structure Practice Quiz #2

Choose the correct letter to fill the blank.

1. ___________ in a home where two parents work is a difficult task indeed.

a. Children brought up
b. To bring up children
c. Bringing up children

2. There has not yet been any decision made _______ will represent the country at the
Olympics

a. concerned athletes chosen

b. as to which athletes
c. those athletes

3. _____________, Shakespeare was also a prolific writer of sonnets.

a. Noting for his plays

b. Famous plays
c. Noted for his plays

4. The Concord, which is ______________ jet, can reach New York from London is
approximately 2 and 1/2 hours.

a. fastest in the world

b. the fastest of the world
c. the world's fastest

5. Scientists _____________ the existence of nano-technology capable of computation

at the atomic level.

a. newly have developed

b. have recently developed
c. have still developed

6. ___________ is portrayed in Hermann Hesse's 'Steppenwolf'.

a. Man searching his soul

b. A man searched his soul
c. A man in search of his soul
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7. Despite ____________, Jack continued to lose weight.

a. he increased his food intake

b. increasing food intake
c. increased food intake

8. Singer and entertainer, ____________ for his beautiful and expressive voice.

a. was Frank Sinatra famous

b. famous was Frank Sinatra
c. Frank Sinatra was famous
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TOEFL Structure Practice Quiz #3

Choose the correct letter to fill the blank.

1. It is not only important to be on time, __________ courteous when replying to

colleagues.

A. but also is it important being

B. but is it also important to be
C. but it is also important to be

2. __________ was this check written?

A. To who
B. Whom
C. To whom

3. Children attending private schools ____________ being slightly spoiled.

A. are often accused of

B. often accused
C. are often accused from

4. Diets based on only one basic food element ____________ no diet at all.

A. can be as ineffective than

B. can be as ineffective as
C. can be so ineffective than

5. ________________ that James Franklin made his stunning debut.

A. It was 'Lions'
B. It was in 'Lions'
C. 'Lions' it was

6. Considering human history, it ______________ using mass communications.

A. has recently been that man

B. is only recently that man has begun
C. only recently is that man has begun
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7. That test was _________________ .

A. such difficult that I almost failed

B. as difficult that I almost failed
C. so difficult that I almost failed

8. 'Within Tuscany' ___________ Matthew Spender.

A. is written from
B. was written from
C. was written by
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TOEFL Practice Test - Vocabulary #1

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word surrounded by apostrophes ('word').

1. The criminal was asked to aid police in their 'enquiry'.

a. interview
b. investigation
c. questions

2. He 'marshaled' the troops for the offensive.

a. ordered
b. arranged
c. called

3. The use of penicillin is 'diffuse'.

a. limited
b. widely available
c. increasing

4. I like Florida because of the 'balmy' winters.

a. warm
b. humid
c. cold

5. He 'poured over' the questions until he couldn't keep his eyes open anymore.

a. asked
b. examined
c. memorized

6. You will find the office at the main 'intersection'.

a. ending
b. crossing
c. roundabout

7. He found the smell of the lotus blossom 'repugnant', and asked for a different type
of flower.

a. enjoyable
b. disgusting
c. delightful
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TOEFL Practice Test - Vocabulary #2

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word surrounded by apostrophes ('word').

1. His 'diligence' in everything he did was impressive.

a. ease
b. dedication
c. hatred

2. His boss 'streamlined' company procedures.

a. increased
b. made easier
c. called

3. Uncertainity about the economy is 'widespread'.

a. limited
b. widely available
c. decreased

4. His comments can be rather 'harsh' at times.

a. extreme
b. pleasant
c. precise

5. The issue 'touched off' an argument between the two parties.

a. ended
b. began
c. complicated

6. Our 'outlets' are located throughout Alabama.

a. banks
b. stores
c. warehouses
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7. She didn't 'let on' that she already knew about the party.

a. think
b. act
c. complain

8. You'd better get a few 'winks' before tomorrow.

a. dollars
b. sleep
c. friends
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TOEFL Practice Test - Vocabulary #3

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word surrounded by apostrophes

('word')

1. Teenage 'lethargy' is often due to lack of proper nutrients.

A. enthusiasm
B. sluggishness
C. boredom

2. Unfortunately, information concerning the latest crisis in the state government is

arriving 'piecemeal'.

A. incorrectly
B. delayed
C. bit by bit

3. Many of the students attitudes are considered too 'cynical' for publication.

A. encouraging
B. sarcastic
C. deprived

4. George Washington's 'immutable' courage was a key ingredient in the success of

The United States during the Revolutionary War.

A. moody
B. upbeat
C. unchanging

5. It is important to weed out the 'chaff' when considering a new position.

A. rubbish
B. jewels
C. deals

6. His position was 'contrary' to that of the teacher's.

A. similar
B. opposite
C. foreseeable
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7. The show 'culminated' in the presentation of the dairy princess crown.

A. began
B. ended
C. included

8. The 'coach' for Miami leaves shortly after 9.

A. plane
B. shuttle
C. bus
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TOEFL Practice Test - Vocabulary #4

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word surrounded by apostrophes

('word').

1. Mozart's 'partiality' for chocolate from Salzburg resulted in today's famous Mozart
Kugeln.

A. dislike
B. preference
C. aversion

2. The lion's 'ferocious' behavior was attributed to its lack of edible flesh.

A. tame
B. relaxed
C. savage

3. Be careful not to 'rush' your studies, even when in a hurry.

A. improve
B. hurry
C. deepen

4. Dormitory 'get-togethers' are encouraged on a monthly basis.

A. study periods
B. informal meetings
C. cleaning sessions

5. The artist's 'profile' can be found carved into the cave walls.

A. portrait
B. outline
C. description

6. Horses are often put out to 'pasture' during the early morning hours.

A. cleaned
B. field
C. arena
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7. Janet's 'profuse' use of the adjective like bothered the professor.

A. incorrect
B. delayed
C. plentiful

8. The 'crooked' use of gambling schemes are often found while surfing the Internet.

A. enjoyable
B. difficult
C. dishonest