Vocabulary and Grammar Learning Quizzes for TOEFL Preparation

Question 1

Which word is the past tense of 'understand'?

Accepted Answer

Understood

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Understand

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Understanded

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Understanding

Question 2

Which conjunction effectively connects two contrasting ideas?

Accepted Answer

But

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And

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So

Question 3

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The students are studying for their exams.

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The student is studying for their exam.

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The student are studying for their exams.

Question 4

Which of the following is **not** a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Noun

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And

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Although

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Therefore

Question 5

Which of the following is the most precise definition of the word 'palpable'?

Accepted Answer

Perceptible to the sense of touch

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Very small

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Unimportant

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Hard to understand

Question 6

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

Accepted Answer

The students were excited to go on the upcoming field trip.

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The students was excited to go on the field trip last week.

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The students is excited to go on the field trip.

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The students will be excited to go on the field trip.

Question 7

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'intelligent'?

Accepted Answer

Astute

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Tall

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Lazy

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Happy

Question 8

Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

Although the students studied hard, they failed the test because they didn't prepare for the essay question.

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The students passed the test.

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The students studied hard.

Question 9

Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'to be' for the subject 'they' in the past tense?

Accepted Answer

Were

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Will be

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Is

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Was

Question 10

Which of the following words is a conjunction?

Accepted Answer

And

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Happy

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On

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The

Question 11

Which of the following sentences uses the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The teacher graded the essays.

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The students graded the essays.

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The essays were graded by the teacher.

Question 12

Which of the following is the correct singular form of the noun 'children'?

Accepted Answer

Child

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Childen

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Childs

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Childs

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

Accepted Answer

Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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The sun is shining.

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The grass is green.

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The birds are singing.

Question 14

Which of the following is the correct spelling of the word 'accommodate'?

Accepted Answer

Accommodate

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Accommidate

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Acommodate

Question 15

Which word means the same as "discern"?

Accepted Answer

distinguish

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forget

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ignore

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confuse

Question 16

Which verb tense correctly completes the sentence: "The students _______ (study) for their exams all week."

Accepted Answer

have been studying

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have studied

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were studying

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study

Question 17

Which word is the opposite of "eloquent"?

Accepted Answer

inarticulate

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articulate

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persuasive

Question 18

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

The students enjoyed reading, writing, and discussing the novel.

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The students enjoyed to read, to write, and discuss the novel.

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The students enjoyed reading, writing, and to discuss the novel.

Question 19

What is the part of speech of the underlined word in the sentence: "The students worked __diligently__ on their projects."

Accepted Answer

adverb

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noun

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adjective

Question 20

Which sentence is written in the passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The book was written by the famous author.

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Did the author write the book?

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The author wrote the famous book.

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The book is very famous.

Question 21

Which conjunction best connects the two parts of the sentence: "I want to go to the park, _______ it is raining."

Accepted Answer

but

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or

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and

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so

Question 22

The professor's lecture was remarkably clear and understandable, even for someone without specialized knowledge. Which word best describes the lecture?

Accepted Answer

lucid

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verbose

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convoluted

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pedantic

Question 23

Despite encountering numerous obstacles, the team remained unwavering in their determination to achieve their goal. Which word best describes the team's persistence?

Accepted Answer

resolute

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ambiguous

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wavering

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apathetic

Question 24

The company's innovative marketing campaign was a resounding success, resulting in a significant increase in sales. Which word best describes the outcome of the campaign?

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culminating

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diminishing

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wavering

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faltering

Question 25

She won't be able to join us for the movie unless she completes her homework by this evening. Which conjunction correctly expresses the conditional relationship in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Unless

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Because

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Since

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Although

Question 26

The book that I borrowed from the library is due back next week. Which relative pronoun correctly introduces the defining relative clause in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

which

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that

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who

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whom

Question 27

By the time we reach the summit, the sun will have completed its descent. Which verb tense correctly expresses the action that will be completed before we reach the summit?

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will have set

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is setting

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set

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will set

Question 28

The manager insisted that all employees submit their reports before the end of the workday. Which verb correctly expresses the manager's demand?

Accepted Answer

submit

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will submit

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submitted

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are submitting

Question 29

Having resided in various countries, she possesses a wide perspective on global affairs. Which adjective accurately describes the breadth of her perspective?

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broad

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narrow

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provincial

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limited

Question 30

The artist's unique style sets her work apart from others in the exhibition. Which verb correctly describes the relationship between the artist's style and her work?

Accepted Answer

distinguishes

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assimilates

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conforms

Question 31

The government's primary objective is to implement policies that promote economic growth. Which verb accurately describes the government's intended action?

Accepted Answer

stimulate

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impede

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obstruct

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hinder