TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The office supplies order was placed _______ so that materials would arrive before the conference.
- in advance (Correct answer)
- in time
- on time
- ahead
Correct answer: in advance
'In advance' means before a future event or deadline. Placing an order 'in advance' ensures items arrive before the conference.
'In advance' is a fixed phrase meaning beforehand or before a specific future event. 'In time' means not too late. 'On time' means at the expected time. 'Ahead' without a preposition doesn't form a standard phrase with the sentence structure given.
Question 2: Employees who work overtime are _______ to receive additional compensation.
- entitled (Correct answer)
- entitling
- entitle
- entitlement
Correct answer: entitled
'Entitled' is the correct adjective form in the structure 'be entitled to,' which means to have the right to something.
The phrase 'be entitled to' is a standard collocation meaning to have a right or claim to something. 'Entitled' functions as a predicate adjective here. 'Entitling' is a present participle. 'Entitle' is a base verb form that would need an auxiliary. 'Entitlement' is a noun.
Question 3: The new regulations will take _______ at the beginning of next fiscal year.
- effect (Correct answer)
- affect
- place
- part
Correct answer: effect
'Take effect' is the correct phrasal expression meaning that rules or changes become operative. 'Take affect' is not standard; 'affect' is a verb.
'Take effect' is a fixed expression meaning to become operative or come into force. 'Affect' is primarily a verb, not a noun (except in psychology). 'Take place' means to occur or happen, but is used for events, not regulations coming into force. 'Take part' means to participate.
Question 4: The client requested a detailed _______ of all services rendered during the billing period.
- breakdown (Correct answer)
- breakthrough
- breakout
- breakup
Correct answer: breakdown
'Breakdown' in a business context means a detailed analysis or listing of components. A 'breakdown of services' provides itemized information about what was done.
'Breakdown' has multiple meanings; in business, it refers to a detailed analysis showing the components of a total. 'Breakthrough' means a significant discovery or achievement. 'Breakout' refers to an escape or a sudden increase. 'Breakup' means dissolution of a relationship or organization.
Question 5: The project team met _______ to review progress and address any issues before the final deadline.
- weekly (Correct answer)
- week
- weekday
- weekend
Correct answer: weekly
'Weekly' is an adverb meaning once a week or every week, correctly modifying the verb 'met' to describe how frequently the team gathered.
'Weekly' functions as an adverb of frequency, indicating that meetings occurred once every week. 'Week' is a noun. 'Weekday' is a noun referring to Monday through Friday. 'Weekend' is a noun referring to Saturday and Sunday. Only 'weekly' can function as an adverb in this position.
Question 6: All visitors must _______ a visitor badge before entering the secure facility.
- obtain (Correct answer)
- obtained
- obtaining
- obtains
Correct answer: obtain
'Obtain' is the base form of the verb, required after the modal verb 'must' in the modal + bare infinitive structure.
Modal verbs in English (must, should, can, will, etc.) are always followed by the base infinitive form of the main verb. 'Must obtain' is therefore correct. 'Obtained' is past tense. 'Obtaining' is a gerund/present participle. 'Obtains' is third-person singular present, which cannot follow a modal.
TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Questions and Answers 2
The office supplies order was placed _______ so that materials would arrive before the conference.