TOIEC Incomplete Sentences Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Mr. Bulala has _________ been promoted.

ever
yet
already (Correct answer)
still

Correct answer: already

The word 'already' is the most appropriate adverb here because it indicates that the promotion has occurred prior to the present moment or sooner than expected. 'Yet' is typically used in negative statements or questions, 'ever' in questions or negatives, and 'still' implies continuity or lack of change. Therefore, 'Mr. Bulala has already been promoted' correctly conveys the intended meaning.

Question 2: ________ Mrs. Thompson's business acumen is beyond reproach, she has been able to increase profits dramatically.

Even though
Because of
So
Because (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Because

The word 'Because' is the correct choice as it introduces a reason or cause for the subsequent result. The phrase 'Mrs. Thompson's business acumen is beyond reproach' is a full clause explaining why she was able to increase profits dramatically. 'Because of' requires a noun phrase, 'Even though' implies a contrast, and 'So' introduces a result, not a reason.

Question 3: __________________ all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant

Of (Correct answer)
From
Against
With

Correct answer: Of

The preposition 'Of' is correctly used here to indicate selection or comparison within a group. The phrase 'Of all those applying' means 'among all the applicants' and is the standard grammatical construction for identifying the superlative (the most experienced) from a larger set. Other options like 'From,' 'Against,' or 'With' do not convey this specific meaning as naturally or grammatically.

Question 4: __________________ all those applying, Mr. Jamison was the most experienced applicant\t

Of
From (Correct answer)
Against
With

Correct answer: From

"From" is used here to indicate selection or distinction from a group. It means "out of" or "among" a particular set of people. In this context, Mr. Jamison was identified as the most experienced *from* the entire pool of applicants.

Question 5: The World Wide Web revolutionized the way we communicate; _________, video-conferencing, internet- phone, and all the other multimedia embedded in the Web extend our global communication.

moreover
consequently
for example (Correct answer)
nevertheless

Correct answer: for example

The second part of the sentence provides specific instances (video-conferencing, internet-phone, multimedia) that illustrate how the World Wide Web revolutionized communication. "For example" is the appropriate transition word to introduce these specific illustrations or examples that support the preceding general statement.

Question 6: Had the overdraft _____________, the bank would have called.

noticed
been noticed (Correct answer)
being noticed
was noticed

Correct answer: been noticed

This sentence uses an inverted conditional structure ("Had + past participle") for a past unreal condition. The action "notice" is performed *on* the overdraft, meaning the overdraft is the recipient of the action. Therefore, the passive voice "been noticed" is required to correctly express that the overdraft was the object of the noticing action.

Question 7: If you can't _______________ with your old computers in today's fast-track technology, you should upgrade to a faster one.

get to
get through
get along
get by (Correct answer)

Correct answer: get by

The phrasal verb "get by" means to manage or survive with difficulty, or to cope with something that is barely sufficient. In this context, if old computers are not sufficient for "fast-track technology," one cannot "get by" with them, implying they are inadequate for the demands.

Question 8: Without _____ legal support, we are certain to lose the lawsuit against us.

no
any (Correct answer)
little
none

Correct answer: any

The word "without" already expresses a negative meaning. In English, we generally avoid double negatives unless for specific emphasis. "Any" is used in negative contexts (like after "without") to mean "not even a small amount" or "not a single," correctly conveying the lack of support.

Question 9: When Sara arrived______ work, everyone suddenly stopped talking.

at (Correct answer)
to
in
into

Correct answer: at

The preposition "at" is typically used to indicate a specific location or a general place of activity, such as a workplace. When referring to arriving at a building or a place where one works, "arrive at work" is the standard and most natural idiomatic expression in English.

Question 10: They are planning _____a branch in Europe in three months.

for open
for opening
to open (Correct answer)
open

Correct answer: to open

The verb "plan" is typically followed by an infinitive (to + base verb) when referring to an intention or future action. The structure "plan to do something" is the correct grammatical construction to express future plans or intentions.

Question 11: They _____ hire you if you had a valid driver's license.

will
have
shall
would (Correct answer)

Correct answer: would

This is a Type 2 conditional sentence, which describes an unreal or hypothetical situation in the present or future. The structure for the main clause in a Type 2 conditional is "would + base verb," matching the "if clause" using the simple past tense ("if you had").

Question 12: Every year Ms. Lang looks forward ____ her summer vacation on the islands.

to (Correct answer)
at
in
about

Correct answer: to

The phrasal verb "look forward to" means to anticipate something with pleasure. It is a fixed idiom where "to" functions as a preposition, and thus it must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or a gerund (verb-ing).

Question 13: The lawyer who represents all our branches ____ never lost a single case.

haven't (Correct answer)
has (Correct answer)
hasn't
will

Correct answer: haven't

The subject of the main clause is "The lawyer," which is singular. Therefore, the singular auxiliary verb "has" is required to agree with the singular subject and form the present perfect tense ("has never lost").

Question 14: When Tanya had to give speech, she ____ nervous hours beforehand.

was always (Correct answer)
could often
always
always isn't

Correct answer: was always

This sentence describes a habitual past action or state. "Always" indicates frequency, and "was" is the correct past tense form of the verb "to be" to describe Tanya's state of being nervous. The combination "was always" correctly conveys a recurring past condition.

Question 15: What reason ______ give for not being able to attend today's meeting?

they
they do
are they
did they (Correct answer)

Correct answer: did they

This is a question asking about a past action or reason. The auxiliary verb "did" is used to form questions in the simple past tense, followed by the subject "they" and the base form of the main verb "give."

Question 16: Where can I find some _____ on military spending in various countries.

informations
informative
infos
information (Correct answer)

Correct answer: information

"Information" is an uncountable noun in English, meaning it does not have a plural form and is always treated as singular. Therefore, it should not be used with plural endings like "-s" or "-es."

Question 17: You should always lock your desk before leaving _____ that nobody can steal anything.

as
so (Correct answer)
in
bacause

Correct answer: so

"So that" (often shortened to "so") is a conjunction used to introduce a clause of purpose or result. In this sentence, locking the desk has the purpose of preventing theft, making "so" the appropriate connector.

Question 18: The rapid fall _____ stock market prices started panic among the stockholders.

in (Correct answer)
to
at
off

Correct answer: in

When referring to a change or movement within a particular market, sector, or value, the preposition "in" is typically used. "A fall in prices" or "a fall in the stock market" are standard idiomatic expressions.

Question 19: The New York Times _____ a favorite newspaper of many Americans.

maybe
is (Correct answer)
are
certainly

Correct answer: is

"The New York Times" is the name of a single entity (a newspaper), even though "Times" is plural in form. As a singular proper noun, it requires a singular verb, "is," for subject-verb agreement.

Question 20: Memos are very popular in my office because ______ convenient and informative.

are
have
they're (Correct answer)
of

Correct answer: they're

The sentence requires a subject pronoun and a verb to complete the clause "because they are convenient and informative." "They're" is the contraction of "they are," which correctly serves this purpose, referring back to "Memos."

TOIEC Incomplete Sentences Test

Mr.
Bulala has _________ been promoted.