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TOEFL Vocabulary, Build a Sentence and Grammar, Set 1

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What this test covers

• 20 TOEFL Vocabulary and Structure

Sample questions with answers

The first 5 questions of this test, with the correct answer and explanation.

1. Q1. Water is abundant in the region during the rainy season. "Abundant" is closest in meaning to

   • A. scarce
   • B. expensive
   • C. plentiful ✓
   • D. dirty

   Answer: C. plentiful

   Explanation: Abundant means present in large amounts.

2. Q2. Without repairs, the old bridge will continue to deteriorate. "Deteriorate" is closest in meaning to

   • A. become stronger
   • B. remain the same
   • C. be rebuilt
   • D. become worse ✓

   Answer: D. become worse

   Explanation: To deteriorate is to get worse over time.

3. Q3. Some economists believe a slowdown is inevitable. "Inevitable" is closest in meaning to

   • A. unlikely
   • B. welcome
   • C. unavoidable ✓
   • D. temporary

   Answer: C. unavoidable

   Explanation: Inevitable means certain to happen.

4. Q4. The new policy led to a substantial drop in traffic accidents. "Substantial" is closest in meaning to

   • A. considerable ✓
   • B. sudden
   • C. temporary
   • D. slight

   Answer: A. considerable

   Explanation: Substantial means large in amount.

5. Q5. The first experiment failed, but subsequent trials were successful. "Subsequent" is closest in meaning to

   • A. later ✓
   • B. secret
   • C. expensive
   • D. earlier

   Answer: A. later

   Explanation: Subsequent means coming after.

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6. Q6. Prices in the market fluctuate from week to week. "Fluctuate" is closest in meaning to

   • A. rise steadily
   • B. stay fixed
   • C. fall sharply
   • D. rise and fall irregularly

7. Q7. The scientists tested their hypothesis with a series of experiments. "Hypothesis" is closest in meaning to

   • A. a final result
   • B. a proven law
   • C. a proposed explanation
   • D. a measuring device

8. Q8. The report gives a comprehensive overview of the industry. "Comprehensive" is closest in meaning to

   • A. biased
   • B. complete
   • C. brief
   • D. confusing

9. Q9. The instructions were ambiguous, so many students misunderstood the task. "Ambiguous" is closest in meaning to

   • A. unclear
   • B. strict
   • C. short
   • D. detailed

10. Q10. Online forms can facilitate the application process. "Facilitate" is closest in meaning to

    • A. make easier
    • B. replace
    • C. slow down
    • D. complicate

11. Q11. A student asks: "Have you seen my notes?" Which response is a correctly ordered sentence?

    • A. I left on the desk them in the library.
    • B. I left them on the desk in the library.
    • C. Left I them on the desk in the library.
    • D. I them left on the desk in the library.

12. Q12. A classmate asks: "When is the assignment due?" Which response is a correctly ordered sentence?

    • A. It is due before the end of next week.
    • B. Is it due before the end of next week.
    • C. It due is before the end of next week.
    • D. It is before due the end of next week.

13. Q13. Choose the correctly ordered question.

    • A. Do you know where is the science building?
    • B. Do you know the science building where is?
    • C. Where do you know the science building is?
    • D. Do you know where the science building is?

14. Q14. A professor asks: "Why were you absent?" Which response is a correctly ordered sentence?

    • A. I could not change I had a doctor's appointment.
    • B. I had an appointment doctor's that I could not change.
    • C. Had I a doctor's appointment that I could not change.
    • D. I had a doctor's appointment that I could not change.

15. Q15. Choose the correctly ordered sentence.

    • A. The results surprised that the team published many researchers.
    • B. The results that the team published surprised many researchers.
    • C. The results the team that published surprised many researchers.
    • D. That the team published the results surprised many researchers they.

16. Q16. If the weather ______ better tomorrow, we will hold the class outdoors.

    • A. were
    • B. would be
    • C. is
    • D. will be

17. Q17. The museum, ______ opened in 1990, attracts thousands of visitors each year.

    • A. what
    • B. who
    • C. which
    • D. where

18. Q18. The new laboratory ______ by the end of next year.

    • A. will complete
    • B. will be completed
    • C. completes
    • D. is completing

19. Q19. Many students avoid ______ assignments until the last minute.

    • A. started
    • B. start
    • C. to start
    • D. starting

20. Q20. She is studying to become ______ engineer.

    • A. a
    • B. an
    • C. no article
    • D. the