OEIC Reading test Part 5 Answer key
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) do not have to
(D) are supposed to
Grammar point: Modals
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not.htm
2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the
head office.
(A) technical
(B) technique
(C) technician
(D) technicians
Grammar point: word classes
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3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No
Smoking area.
(A) don’t smoke
(B) not to smoke
(C) not smoking
(D) aren’t smoking
Grammar point: Negative infinitive
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/inf3.cfm
4. Mr. Wang wasn’t home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his office
this afternoon.
(A) was able to
(B) would have
(C) should have
(D) could not
Grammar point: Modals of ability
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability.htm
5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this
negotiation.
(A) looking up to
(B) looking for
(C) looking forward to
(D) looking up
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/lookphrasals1/menu.php
6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his
hands start to shake.
(A) will have drunk
(B) had drunk
(C) is going to drink
(D) has been drinking
Grammar point: Present perfect continuous
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/present-perfectcontinuous.htm
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7. The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total
_______ isn’t correct.
(A) still
(B) anymore
(C) already
(D) yet
Grammar point: still / yet / already
http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
8. Mrs. Flaubert _______ all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to
work overtime.
(A) has finished
(B) is finishing
(C) will have finished
(D) has been finishing
Grammar point: Future perfect
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html
9. Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant
_______ some sandwiches for the meeting.
(A) pick up
(B) picks up
(C) picked up
(D) picking up
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
10. After waiting three months for his favourite vocalist to come to our town, Dr. Kozinsky
got sick _______ the concert’s intermission.
(A) while
(B) for
(C) during
(D) by
Grammar point: for / while / during
http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/for-during-while.html
11. Applicants’ replies should be sent by fax, mail, _______ e-mail no later than three
o’clock on Friday.
(A) but
(B) however
(C) or
(D) yet
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
12. If Mr. Tsujiioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil.
(A) could have chosen
(B) would choose
(C) will choose
(D) would have been choosing
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
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13. _______ Ms. Jimenez can afford to lend you the money, she won’t do it unless you
prove you can pay her back.
(A) Even though
(B) So
(C) However
(D) Therefore
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
14. Our _______ were too strict for our subcontractor to meet; consequently, they lost our
business.
(A) specifying
(B) specific
(C) specifications
(D) specified
Grammar point: word classes
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15. The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his
patients _______ outside.
(A) eat
(B) to eat
(C) eating
(D) ate
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
16. Due to a record low in profits last year, the firm is thinking of _______ their operations
into foreign markets.
(A) raising
(B) inflating
(C) enhancing
(D) expanding
Vocabulary question
17. Mr. Lee watched the technician _______ the broken pump.
(A) repair
(B) repaired
(C) repairs
(D) had repaired
Grammar point: “see someone do something” # “see someone doing
something”
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/azar/grammar_ex/message_board/archive/articles/00
066.htm
18. I’m really surprised that Alvin’s sister’s graphic design company, which has only been
in business for a year, _______ the government contract.
(A) get
(B) gotten
(C) got
(D) had gotten
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
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19. If their marketing team succeeds, they _______ their profits by 20 percent.
(A) will have been increased
(B) would have been increasing
(C) will increase
(D) would increase
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
20. The vice president was _______ with the applicant’s enthusiasm for the biochemical
research project.
(A) delighted
(B) delighting
(C) delightful
(D) delight
Grammar point: word classes
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21. Both companies are _______ the same business.
(A) in
(B) with
(C) from
(D) through
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
22. _______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied.
(A) If
(B) Why
(C) Because
(D) When
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
23. If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy.
(A) were
(B) are
(C) have been
(D) had been
Grammar point: Third conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm
24. Make checks _______ to the company.
(A) paid
(B) payable
(C) paying
(D) pay
Grammar point: word classes
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25. Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator.
(A) or
(B) with
(C) and
(D) though
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Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
26. _______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more
money.
(A) Because
(B) Although
(C) In addition
(D) So
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
27. The seminar will adjourn _______ five o’clock.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) the
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
28. Marketing is important; _______, we’re hiring a new public relations firm.
(A) therefore
(B) even though
(C) nevertheless
(D) but
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
29. The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible.
(A) delivering
(B) to deliver
(C) deliver
(D) delivered
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
30. The board meetings usually _______ on time.
(A) have started
(B) start
(C) are starting
(D) have been starting
Grammar point: simple present
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/simcon.htm
31. Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company’s proposal was _______.
(A) turned up
(B) turned on
(C) turned away
(D) turned down
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TURN
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TURN
32. Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them.
(A) buy
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(B) must have bought
(C) had to buy
(D) had better buy
Grammar point: Modals of necessity
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-necessity.htm
33. _______ Dr. Rossi hired the new assistant, the office has become more organized.
(A) When
(B) Before
(C) While
(D) Since
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
34. Mr. Cutler will _______ as president.
(A) step out
(B) step down
(C) step from
(D) step through
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STEP
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/step[2]
35. Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved.
(A) so
(B) but
(C) after
(D) until
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
36. It’s time to take advantage of current _______ rates.
(A) interesting
(B) interest
(C) interested
(D) interests
Grammar point: word classes
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37. The manager has to _______ the presentation until next week.
(A) put off
(B) put with
(C) put on
(D) put through
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with PUT
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=PUT
38. When the directors _______ a profit, they’ll be satisfied.
(A) will see
(B) are seeing
(C) see
(D) have been seeing
Grammar point: future time clauses
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-future-timeclauses.htm
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39. Do _______ an estimate before getting it in writing.
(A) not ever accept
(B) never accept
(C) accept never
(D) not accept ever
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
40. Production went down _______ morale was low.
(A) even though
(B) when
(C) but
(D) to
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
41. The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company.
(A) with
(B) in
(C) from
(D) of
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
42. If banks _______ the number of credit cards, the economy would improve.
(A) limiting
(B) limited
(C) had limited
(D) are limiting
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
43. One suggestion was to _______ gasoline taxes.
(A) raise
(B) have raised
(C) be raising
(D) raising
Grammar point: infinitive phrase
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm
44. The host will want the total amount _______ before paying the bill.
(A) checked
(B) be checked
(C) checking
(D) check
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
45. The new sales manager cooperates with her colleagues; _______, she is a valued
member.
(A) although
(B) however
(C) for example
(D) therefore
Grammar point: conjunctions
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http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
46. _______ our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal.
(A) Representation
(B) Representative
(C) Representing
(D) Representative of
Grammar point: word classes
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47. Paychecks _______.
(A) are twice distributed a month
(B) twice a month are distributed
(C) are distributed twice a month
(D) a month are distributed twice
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
48. There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.
(A) therefore
(B) so
(C) but
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
49. _______ Mrs. Lee was calling her husband’s office, he was calling hers.
(A) While
(B) Because
(C) So
(D) Then
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
50. The CEOs will meet _______ Chicago next month.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) to
(D) from
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
51. The award was contested by one of the _______.
(A) competitors
(B) competition
(C) competing
(D) competitive
Grammar point: word classes
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52. The _______ was considered final.
(A) decisive
(B) decided
(C) decision
(D) deciding
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Grammar point: word classes
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53. Mr. Wong once lived _______ New Orleans.
(A) in
(B) at
(C) from
(D) on
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
54. The report focused on the _______ of the study.
(A) foundlings
(B) finds
(C) findings
(D) found
Vocabulary question
55. The staff _______ the office had been burglarized.
(A) suspicion
(B) suspense
(C) suspicious
(D) suspected
Grammar point: word classes
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56. _______ all the references to verify the information.
(A) Look by
(B) Look out
(C) Look up
(D) Look to
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK
http://www.vocabulary.cl/Advanced/Phrasal_Verbs/LOOK.htm
57. Mary is _______ an excellent writer.
(A) considerate
(B) considered
(C) considerable
(D) considers
Grammar point 1: word classes
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Grammar point 2: the passive
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm
58. They _______ the launch of their new company only a year ago.
(A) announce
(B) are announcing
(C) have announced
(D) announced
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
59. After re-evaluating the proposal, the agency _______ the contract to us.
(A) awarding
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(B) had awarded
(C) awarded
(D) awards
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
60. My supervisor had me _______ the morning taking inventory.
(A) spend
(B) to spend
(C) spent
(D) spending
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
61. Mr. Doh _______ clients’ phone calls.
(A) rarely returns
(B) returns rarely
(C) has returned rarely
(D) rarely had returned
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
62. Success depends _______ the efforts of the organization.
(A) from
(B) in
(C) on
(D) of
Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives
http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
63. There has been strong competition; _______, the new company has made great profits.
(A) instead
(B) nonetheless
(C) then
(D) despite
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
64. Ms. Shirish will resign her position as chief _______ officer.
(A) operator
(B) operational
(C) operation
(D) operating
Grammar point: word classes
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65. The weather report predicts it will rain _______ become colder.
(A) neither
(B) nor
(C) and
(D) either
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
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66. The printer _______ paper.
(A) ran into
(B) ran out of
(C) ran without
(D) ran over
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with RUN
http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-run.html
67. The electricity went out _______ we were making coffee.
(A) so
(B) because of
(C) while
(D) for
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
68. _______ all the negotiators, Ms. Neos seems the most reliable.
(A) From
(B) As
(C) Of
(D) But
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
69. The sales division reported a 64 percent drop _______ the last sales period.
(A) during
(B) with
(C) at
(D) to
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
70. The company is financially sound; _______, there is no debt.
(A) in spite of
(B) for example
(C) on the other hand
(D) nevertheless
Grammar point: transition words
http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
71. Get the invoice _______ upon receipt.
(A) signature
(B) sign
(C) signed
(D) signing
Grammar point 1: word classes
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Grammar point 2: passive causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
72. _______ time to submit a bid.
(A) Still there is
(B) Is there still
(C) There is still
(D) They’re still is
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Grammar point: adverb position
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73. Our future will be _______ on what services we can provide.
(A) basic
(B) based
(C) basing
(D) base
Grammar point: word classes
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74. If there _______ better communication, I would not resign.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) is
(D) will be
Grammar point: Second conditional (+ simple past forms of ‘BE’ in case of the
use of the second conditional)
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
75. _______ the critics and answer their questions.
(A) Stand in for
(B) Stand at
(C) Stand with
(D) Stand up to
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STAND
http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-stand.html
76. By the end of this century, business _______ greatly.
(A) will be changed
(B) will have changed
(C) changes
(D) changed
Grammar point: Future perfect
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html
77. The _______ market has declined in many parts of the country.
(A) homing
(B) housed
(C) homes
(D) housing
Vocabulary question
78. _______ saving money, you will purchase a reliable product.
(A) With
(B) So
(C) Besides
(D) Consequently
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
79. _______ one partner has resigned, others are quitting too.
(A) Because
(B) Although
(C) If
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(D) Before
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
80. The management makes an assessment _______.
(A) rarely
(B) still
(C) monthly
(D) already
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
81. The chairman said his _______ would continue his strategies.
(A) successful
(B) successor
(C) success
(D) successive
Grammar point: word classes
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82. This region _______ as the costliest place to do business.
(A) often is referred
(B) is often referred
(C) is referred often to
(D) is often referred to
Grammar point 1: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
Grammar point 2: prepositions in clauses
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/preps-placement.html#maincontent
83. Since 1990, our customers _______ with our service.
(A) are satisfied
(B) have satisfied
(C) have been satisfying
(D) have been satisfied
Grammar point: present perfect
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm
84. People either don’t have the money _______ they aren’t willing to spend it.
(A) and
(B) neither
(C) or
(D) although
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
85. The group is composed _______ five companies.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) up
(D) from
Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives
http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
86. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to _______ a second job.
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(A) take off
(B) take out
(C) take from
(D) take on
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE
87. A survey of the _______ shows they are satisfied with their jobs.
(A) employment
(B) employs
(C) employees
(D) employing
Grammar point: word classes
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88. _______ the bad location, the management is confident of success.
(A) Despite
(B) Since
(C) With
(D) As
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
89. Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs.
(A) finance
(B) financing
(C) financial
(D) financed
Grammar point: word classes
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90. The new business has _______ incorporated.
(A) still
(B) once
(C) yet
(D) already
Grammar point: still / yet / already
http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
91. The manufacturer listed assets _______ liabilities.
(A) but
(B) nor
(C) and
(D) so
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
92. The competitor’s attempt to _______ the new company was stopped.
(A) take off
(B) take over
(C) take to
(D) take out
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE
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93. The new agent has experience _______ not expertise.
(A) but
(B) and
(C) with
(D) however
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
94. _______ the flight is cancelled, the seminar will have to be postponed.
(A) While
(B) If
(C) Although
(D) Besides
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
95. The proposal was submitted _______ April 28.
(A) at
(B) the
(C) on
(D) from
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
96. _______ costs have increased dramatically.
(A) Advertising
(B) Advertisements
(C) Advertised
(D) Advertise
Grammar point: word classes
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97. Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits.
(A) to
(B) from
(C) in
(D) with
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
98. The company was _______ by an immigrant.
(A) found
(B) founding
(C) find
(D) founded
Grammar point: passive
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm
99. Mr. Daley is our most skilled speaker; _______, he is unavailable to give the
presentation.
(A) besides
(B) nevertheless
(C) for example
(D) while
Grammar point: conjunctions
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http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
100. Have Ms. Alva _______ a press release immediately.
(A) writes
(B) to write
(C) writing
(D) write
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
101. A _______ firm will help us find software.
(A) consultation
(B) consultant
(C) consulting
(D) consult
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
102. _______ Mr. Jeffries to get the job done.
(A) Count on
(B) Count from
(C) Count in
(D) Count up
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with COUNT
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/count
103. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her résumé before she _______ the position was filled.
(A) will know
(B) knows
(C) has known
(D) knew
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
104. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter _______ help.
(A) may
(B) will
(C) can
(D) could
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
105. The purchaser wanted the equipment _______ by Monday morning.
(A) delivered
(B) delivering
(C) will be delivered
(D) must be delivered
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
106. The company’s quarterly earnings were up; _______ the officers felt satisfied.
(A) nevertheless
(B) therefore
(C) however
(D) for this purpose
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Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
107. _______ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced.
(A) When
(B) Because of
(C) Although
(D) Since
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
108. Consumer confidence fell _______ April.
(A) next
(B) on
(C) in
(D) the
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
109. Price quotes _______.
(A) have daily been announced
(B) have been announced daily
(C) daily have been announced
(D) have been daily announced
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
110. The administration allows Thailand _______ Indonesia trade benefits.
(A) but
(B) nor
(C) and so
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
111. The talks will take place _______ Brussels .
(A) at
(B) the
(C) in
(D) to
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
112. Many workers can’t use computers; _______ training is required.
(A) on the whole
(B) besides
(C) consequently
(D) for example
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
113. Management let the employees _______ at two o’clock.
(A) leave
(B) left
(C) was leaving
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(D) was left
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
114. If our candidates _______ elected, we’ll have a strong board.
(A) are
(B) were
(C) have been
(D) will be
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
115. It’s important that the clients _______ interested.
(A) are seeming
(B) will seem
(C) is seeming
(D) seem
Grammar point: state verbs
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/what-are-state-verbs
116. Find _______ the details and write a report.
(A) up
(B) about
(C) out
(D) around
Grammar point: FIND OUT
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/FIND
117. The meeting _______ going on since eight o’clock this morning.
(A) has been
(B) was
(C) is
(D) will be
Grammar point: present perfect
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm
118. The consultant _______ his business if he had advertised.
(A) doubled
(B) will double
(C) would double
(D) could have doubled
Grammar point: Third conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm
119. Mr. Dalla would like the invoices _______ directly to Milan.
(A) fax
(B) faxing
(C) be faxed
(D) faxed
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
120. The members would resign if they _______ asked to do so.
(A) are
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(B) were
(C) will be
(D) would be
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
121. Ambition, talent, _______ desire are ingredients for success.
(A) or
(B) never
(C) yet
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
122. Only five years ago, there _______ a shortage of computer specialists.
(A) was
(B) were
(C) has been
(D) have been
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
123. The board reported that more funds _______ for training.
(A) was given
(B) could have given
(C) should be given
(D) is given
Grammar point: Modals of advice
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-advice.htm
124. Some employees get their paychecks automatically _______ in their bank accounts.
(A) deposited
(B) depositing
(C) are deposited
(D) deposit
Grammar point: passive causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
125. Costs should be cut; _______, the number of staff positions will be reduced.
(A) however
(B) therefore
(C) meanwhile
(D) but
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
126. Office branches are located _______ the metropolitan area.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) about
(D) throughout
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
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127. The company offers a _______ plan for its workers.
(A) retirement
(B) retiring
(C) retire
(D) retired
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
128. _______ Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved.
(A) While
(B) Because of
(C) During
(D) After
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
129. Ms. Lopez has _______ learned to create zip files.
(A) yet
(B) ever
(C) already
(D) certain
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
130. The paychecks will be delivered _______ they arrive from the accounting department.
(A) before
(B) soon
(C) when
(D) during
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
131. The report outlines the products for the first quarter _______ the year .
(A) to
(B) at
(C) from
(D) of
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
132. The benefits package is impressive; _______, the director promotes only from within
the company.
(A) for example
(B) when
(C) despite
(D) nevertheless
Grammar point: transition words
http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
133. This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family.
(A) feeling
(B) feels
(C) felt
(D) feel
Grammar point: causative structure
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
134. If the bills _______ in five days, the company will seek damages.
(A) weren’t paid
(B) won’t have paid
(C) aren’t paid
(D) don’t pay
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
135. The bank _______ another branch in Houston within the next year.
(A) opened
(B) will be opening
(C) have opened
(D) would open
Grammar point: will be + Ving
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/willbedoing/menu.php
136. Could you have the assistant _______ my office before he leaves today?
(A) stop off
(B) stop for
(C) stop to
(D) stop by
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STOP
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/stopphrasals/menu.php
137. The _______ was settled on Saturday.
(A) dispute
(B) disputing
(C) disputable
(D) disputant
Grammar point: word classes
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138. Make sure to use an _______ dealer.
(A) authority
(B) authorization
(C) authorized
(D) authoritarian
Grammar point: word classes
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139. The printer apologized for _______ two names on the program.
(A) leaving for
(B) leaving out
(C) leaving to
(D) leaving from
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LEAVE
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/LEAVE
140. Mr. Fox _______ the results tomorrow afternoon.
(A) will be knowing
(B) will know
(C) will have known
(D) is going to be knowing
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Grammar point: expressing the future
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-expressing-thefuture.htm
1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met.
(A) must
(B) should
(C) do not have to
(D) are supposed to
Grammar point: Modals
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not.htm
2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the
head office.
(A) technical
(B) technique
(C) technician
(D) technicians
Grammar point: word classes
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3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No
Smoking area.
(A) don’t smoke
(B) not to smoke
(C) not smoking
(D) aren’t smoking
Grammar point: Negative infinitive
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/inf3.cfm
4. Mr. Wang wasn’t home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his office
this afternoon.
(A) was able to
(B) would have
(C) should have
(D) could not
Grammar point: Modals of ability
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability.htm
5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this
negotiation.
(A) looking up to
(B) looking for
(C) looking forward to
(D) looking up
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/lookphrasals1/menu.php
6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his
hands start to shake.
(A) will have drunk
(B) had drunk
(C) is going to drink
(D) has been drinking
Grammar point: Present perfect continuous
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/present-perfectcontinuous.htm
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7. The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total
_______ isn’t correct.
(A) still
(B) anymore
(C) already
(D) yet
Grammar point: still / yet / already
http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
8. Mrs. Flaubert _______ all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to
work overtime.
(A) has finished
(B) is finishing
(C) will have finished
(D) has been finishing
Grammar point: Future perfect
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html
9. Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant
_______ some sandwiches for the meeting.
(A) pick up
(B) picks up
(C) picked up
(D) picking up
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
10. After waiting three months for his favourite vocalist to come to our town, Dr. Kozinsky
got sick _______ the concert’s intermission.
(A) while
(B) for
(C) during
(D) by
Grammar point: for / while / during
http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/for-during-while.html
11. Applicants’ replies should be sent by fax, mail, _______ e-mail no later than three
o’clock on Friday.
(A) but
(B) however
(C) or
(D) yet
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
12. If Mr. Tsujiioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil.
(A) could have chosen
(B) would choose
(C) will choose
(D) would have been choosing
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
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13. _______ Ms. Jimenez can afford to lend you the money, she won’t do it unless you
prove you can pay her back.
(A) Even though
(B) So
(C) However
(D) Therefore
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
14. Our _______ were too strict for our subcontractor to meet; consequently, they lost our
business.
(A) specifying
(B) specific
(C) specifications
(D) specified
Grammar point: word classes
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15. The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his
patients _______ outside.
(A) eat
(B) to eat
(C) eating
(D) ate
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
16. Due to a record low in profits last year, the firm is thinking of _______ their operations
into foreign markets.
(A) raising
(B) inflating
(C) enhancing
(D) expanding
Vocabulary question
17. Mr. Lee watched the technician _______ the broken pump.
(A) repair
(B) repaired
(C) repairs
(D) had repaired
Grammar point: “see someone do something” # “see someone doing
something”
http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/azar/grammar_ex/message_board/archive/articles/00
066.htm
18. I’m really surprised that Alvin’s sister’s graphic design company, which has only been
in business for a year, _______ the government contract.
(A) get
(B) gotten
(C) got
(D) had gotten
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
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19. If their marketing team succeeds, they _______ their profits by 20 percent.
(A) will have been increased
(B) would have been increasing
(C) will increase
(D) would increase
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
20. The vice president was _______ with the applicant’s enthusiasm for the biochemical
research project.
(A) delighted
(B) delighting
(C) delightful
(D) delight
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
21. Both companies are _______ the same business.
(A) in
(B) with
(C) from
(D) through
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
22. _______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied.
(A) If
(B) Why
(C) Because
(D) When
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
23. If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy.
(A) were
(B) are
(C) have been
(D) had been
Grammar point: Third conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm
24. Make checks _______ to the company.
(A) paid
(B) payable
(C) paying
(D) pay
Grammar point: word classes
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25. Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator.
(A) or
(B) with
(C) and
(D) though
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Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
26. _______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more
money.
(A) Because
(B) Although
(C) In addition
(D) So
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
27. The seminar will adjourn _______ five o’clock.
(A) in
(B) on
(C) at
(D) the
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
28. Marketing is important; _______, we’re hiring a new public relations firm.
(A) therefore
(B) even though
(C) nevertheless
(D) but
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
29. The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible.
(A) delivering
(B) to deliver
(C) deliver
(D) delivered
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
30. The board meetings usually _______ on time.
(A) have started
(B) start
(C) are starting
(D) have been starting
Grammar point: simple present
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/simcon.htm
31. Everyone was disappointed to hear that the company’s proposal was _______.
(A) turned up
(B) turned on
(C) turned away
(D) turned down
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TURN
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TURN
32. Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them.
(A) buy
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(B) must have bought
(C) had to buy
(D) had better buy
Grammar point: Modals of necessity
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-necessity.htm
33. _______ Dr. Rossi hired the new assistant, the office has become more organized.
(A) When
(B) Before
(C) While
(D) Since
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
34. Mr. Cutler will _______ as president.
(A) step out
(B) step down
(C) step from
(D) step through
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STEP
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/step[2]
35. Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved.
(A) so
(B) but
(C) after
(D) until
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
36. It’s time to take advantage of current _______ rates.
(A) interesting
(B) interest
(C) interested
(D) interests
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
37. The manager has to _______ the presentation until next week.
(A) put off
(B) put with
(C) put on
(D) put through
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with PUT
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=PUT
38. When the directors _______ a profit, they’ll be satisfied.
(A) will see
(B) are seeing
(C) see
(D) have been seeing
Grammar point: future time clauses
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-future-timeclauses.htm
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39. Do _______ an estimate before getting it in writing.
(A) not ever accept
(B) never accept
(C) accept never
(D) not accept ever
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
40. Production went down _______ morale was low.
(A) even though
(B) when
(C) but
(D) to
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
41. The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company.
(A) with
(B) in
(C) from
(D) of
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
42. If banks _______ the number of credit cards, the economy would improve.
(A) limiting
(B) limited
(C) had limited
(D) are limiting
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
43. One suggestion was to _______ gasoline taxes.
(A) raise
(B) have raised
(C) be raising
(D) raising
Grammar point: infinitive phrase
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm
44. The host will want the total amount _______ before paying the bill.
(A) checked
(B) be checked
(C) checking
(D) check
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
45. The new sales manager cooperates with her colleagues; _______, she is a valued
member.
(A) although
(B) however
(C) for example
(D) therefore
Grammar point: conjunctions
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
46. _______ our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal.
(A) Representation
(B) Representative
(C) Representing
(D) Representative of
Grammar point: word classes
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47. Paychecks _______.
(A) are twice distributed a month
(B) twice a month are distributed
(C) are distributed twice a month
(D) a month are distributed twice
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
48. There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising.
(A) therefore
(B) so
(C) but
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
49. _______ Mrs. Lee was calling her husband’s office, he was calling hers.
(A) While
(B) Because
(C) So
(D) Then
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
50. The CEOs will meet _______ Chicago next month.
(A) at
(B) in
(C) to
(D) from
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
51. The award was contested by one of the _______.
(A) competitors
(B) competition
(C) competing
(D) competitive
Grammar point: word classes
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52. The _______ was considered final.
(A) decisive
(B) decided
(C) decision
(D) deciding
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Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
53. Mr. Wong once lived _______ New Orleans.
(A) in
(B) at
(C) from
(D) on
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
54. The report focused on the _______ of the study.
(A) foundlings
(B) finds
(C) findings
(D) found
Vocabulary question
55. The staff _______ the office had been burglarized.
(A) suspicion
(B) suspense
(C) suspicious
(D) suspected
Grammar point: word classes
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56. _______ all the references to verify the information.
(A) Look by
(B) Look out
(C) Look up
(D) Look to
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK
http://www.vocabulary.cl/Advanced/Phrasal_Verbs/LOOK.htm
57. Mary is _______ an excellent writer.
(A) considerate
(B) considered
(C) considerable
(D) considers
Grammar point 1: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
Grammar point 2: the passive
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm
58. They _______ the launch of their new company only a year ago.
(A) announce
(B) are announcing
(C) have announced
(D) announced
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
59. After re-evaluating the proposal, the agency _______ the contract to us.
(A) awarding
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(B) had awarded
(C) awarded
(D) awards
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
60. My supervisor had me _______ the morning taking inventory.
(A) spend
(B) to spend
(C) spent
(D) spending
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
61. Mr. Doh _______ clients’ phone calls.
(A) rarely returns
(B) returns rarely
(C) has returned rarely
(D) rarely had returned
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
62. Success depends _______ the efforts of the organization.
(A) from
(B) in
(C) on
(D) of
Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives
http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
63. There has been strong competition; _______, the new company has made great profits.
(A) instead
(B) nonetheless
(C) then
(D) despite
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
64. Ms. Shirish will resign her position as chief _______ officer.
(A) operator
(B) operational
(C) operation
(D) operating
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
65. The weather report predicts it will rain _______ become colder.
(A) neither
(B) nor
(C) and
(D) either
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
66. The printer _______ paper.
(A) ran into
(B) ran out of
(C) ran without
(D) ran over
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with RUN
http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-run.html
67. The electricity went out _______ we were making coffee.
(A) so
(B) because of
(C) while
(D) for
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
68. _______ all the negotiators, Ms. Neos seems the most reliable.
(A) From
(B) As
(C) Of
(D) But
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
69. The sales division reported a 64 percent drop _______ the last sales period.
(A) during
(B) with
(C) at
(D) to
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
70. The company is financially sound; _______, there is no debt.
(A) in spite of
(B) for example
(C) on the other hand
(D) nevertheless
Grammar point: transition words
http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
71. Get the invoice _______ upon receipt.
(A) signature
(B) sign
(C) signed
(D) signing
Grammar point 1: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
Grammar point 2: passive causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
72. _______ time to submit a bid.
(A) Still there is
(B) Is there still
(C) There is still
(D) They’re still is
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
73. Our future will be _______ on what services we can provide.
(A) basic
(B) based
(C) basing
(D) base
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
74. If there _______ better communication, I would not resign.
(A) were
(B) was
(C) is
(D) will be
Grammar point: Second conditional (+ simple past forms of ‘BE’ in case of the
use of the second conditional)
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
75. _______ the critics and answer their questions.
(A) Stand in for
(B) Stand at
(C) Stand with
(D) Stand up to
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STAND
http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-stand.html
76. By the end of this century, business _______ greatly.
(A) will be changed
(B) will have changed
(C) changes
(D) changed
Grammar point: Future perfect
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html
77. The _______ market has declined in many parts of the country.
(A) homing
(B) housed
(C) homes
(D) housing
Vocabulary question
78. _______ saving money, you will purchase a reliable product.
(A) With
(B) So
(C) Besides
(D) Consequently
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
79. _______ one partner has resigned, others are quitting too.
(A) Because
(B) Although
(C) If
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
(D) Before
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
80. The management makes an assessment _______.
(A) rarely
(B) still
(C) monthly
(D) already
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
81. The chairman said his _______ would continue his strategies.
(A) successful
(B) successor
(C) success
(D) successive
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
82. This region _______ as the costliest place to do business.
(A) often is referred
(B) is often referred
(C) is referred often to
(D) is often referred to
Grammar point 1: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
Grammar point 2: prepositions in clauses
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/preps-placement.html#maincontent
83. Since 1990, our customers _______ with our service.
(A) are satisfied
(B) have satisfied
(C) have been satisfying
(D) have been satisfied
Grammar point: present perfect
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm
84. People either don’t have the money _______ they aren’t willing to spend it.
(A) and
(B) neither
(C) or
(D) although
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
85. The group is composed _______ five companies.
(A) in
(B) of
(C) up
(D) from
Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives
http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html
86. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to _______ a second job.
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
(A) take off
(B) take out
(C) take from
(D) take on
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE
87. A survey of the _______ shows they are satisfied with their jobs.
(A) employment
(B) employs
(C) employees
(D) employing
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
88. _______ the bad location, the management is confident of success.
(A) Despite
(B) Since
(C) With
(D) As
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
89. Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs.
(A) finance
(B) financing
(C) financial
(D) financed
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
90. The new business has _______ incorporated.
(A) still
(B) once
(C) yet
(D) already
Grammar point: still / yet / already
http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/
91. The manufacturer listed assets _______ liabilities.
(A) but
(B) nor
(C) and
(D) so
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
92. The competitor’s attempt to _______ the new company was stopped.
(A) take off
(B) take over
(C) take to
(D) take out
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE
http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
93. The new agent has experience _______ not expertise.
(A) but
(B) and
(C) with
(D) however
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
94. _______ the flight is cancelled, the seminar will have to be postponed.
(A) While
(B) If
(C) Although
(D) Besides
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
95. The proposal was submitted _______ April 28.
(A) at
(B) the
(C) on
(D) from
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
96. _______ costs have increased dramatically.
(A) Advertising
(B) Advertisements
(C) Advertised
(D) Advertise
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
97. Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits.
(A) to
(B) from
(C) in
(D) with
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
98. The company was _______ by an immigrant.
(A) found
(B) founding
(C) find
(D) founded
Grammar point: passive
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm
99. Mr. Daley is our most skilled speaker; _______, he is unavailable to give the
presentation.
(A) besides
(B) nevertheless
(C) for example
(D) while
Grammar point: conjunctions
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
100. Have Ms. Alva _______ a press release immediately.
(A) writes
(B) to write
(C) writing
(D) write
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
101. A _______ firm will help us find software.
(A) consultation
(B) consultant
(C) consulting
(D) consult
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
102. _______ Mr. Jeffries to get the job done.
(A) Count on
(B) Count from
(C) Count in
(D) Count up
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with COUNT
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/count
103. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her résumé before she _______ the position was filled.
(A) will know
(B) knows
(C) has known
(D) knew
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
104. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter _______ help.
(A) may
(B) will
(C) can
(D) could
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
105. The purchaser wanted the equipment _______ by Monday morning.
(A) delivered
(B) delivering
(C) will be delivered
(D) must be delivered
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
106. The company’s quarterly earnings were up; _______ the officers felt satisfied.
(A) nevertheless
(B) therefore
(C) however
(D) for this purpose
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
107. _______ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced.
(A) When
(B) Because of
(C) Although
(D) Since
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
108. Consumer confidence fell _______ April.
(A) next
(B) on
(C) in
(D) the
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
109. Price quotes _______.
(A) have daily been announced
(B) have been announced daily
(C) daily have been announced
(D) have been daily announced
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
110. The administration allows Thailand _______ Indonesia trade benefits.
(A) but
(B) nor
(C) and so
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
111. The talks will take place _______ Brussels .
(A) at
(B) the
(C) in
(D) to
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
112. Many workers can’t use computers; _______ training is required.
(A) on the whole
(B) besides
(C) consequently
(D) for example
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html
113. Management let the employees _______ at two o’clock.
(A) leave
(B) left
(C) was leaving
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
(D) was left
Grammar point: causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
114. If our candidates _______ elected, we’ll have a strong board.
(A) are
(B) were
(C) have been
(D) will be
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
115. It’s important that the clients _______ interested.
(A) are seeming
(B) will seem
(C) is seeming
(D) seem
Grammar point: state verbs
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/what-are-state-verbs
116. Find _______ the details and write a report.
(A) up
(B) about
(C) out
(D) around
Grammar point: FIND OUT
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/FIND
117. The meeting _______ going on since eight o’clock this morning.
(A) has been
(B) was
(C) is
(D) will be
Grammar point: present perfect
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm
118. The consultant _______ his business if he had advertised.
(A) doubled
(B) will double
(C) would double
(D) could have doubled
Grammar point: Third conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm
119. Mr. Dalla would like the invoices _______ directly to Milan.
(A) fax
(B) faxing
(C) be faxed
(D) faxed
Grammar point: “want something done”
http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html
120. The members would resign if they _______ asked to do so.
(A) are
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
(B) were
(C) will be
(D) would be
Grammar point: Second conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm
121. Ambition, talent, _______ desire are ingredients for success.
(A) or
(B) never
(C) yet
(D) and
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
122. Only five years ago, there _______ a shortage of computer specialists.
(A) was
(B) were
(C) has been
(D) have been
Grammar point: simple past
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm
123. The board reported that more funds _______ for training.
(A) was given
(B) could have given
(C) should be given
(D) is given
Grammar point: Modals of advice
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-advice.htm
124. Some employees get their paychecks automatically _______ in their bank accounts.
(A) deposited
(B) depositing
(C) are deposited
(D) deposit
Grammar point: passive causative structure
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
125. Costs should be cut; _______, the number of staff positions will be reduced.
(A) however
(B) therefore
(C) meanwhile
(D) but
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless
126. Office branches are located _______ the metropolitan area.
(A) on
(B) at
(C) about
(D) throughout
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
127. The company offers a _______ plan for its workers.
(A) retirement
(B) retiring
(C) retire
(D) retired
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
128. _______ Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved.
(A) While
(B) Because of
(C) During
(D) After
Grammar point: conjunctions
http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm
129. Ms. Lopez has _______ learned to create zip files.
(A) yet
(B) ever
(C) already
(D) certain
Grammar point: adverb position
http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php
130. The paychecks will be delivered _______ they arrive from the accounting department.
(A) before
(B) soon
(C) when
(D) during
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
131. The report outlines the products for the first quarter _______ the year .
(A) to
(B) at
(C) from
(D) of
Grammar point: prepositions
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions
132. The benefits package is impressive; _______, the director promotes only from within
the company.
(A) for example
(B) when
(C) despite
(D) nevertheless
Grammar point: transition words
http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html
133. This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family.
(A) feeling
(B) feels
(C) felt
(D) feel
Grammar point: causative structure
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm
134. If the bills _______ in five days, the company will seek damages.
(A) weren’t paid
(B) won’t have paid
(C) aren’t paid
(D) don’t pay
Grammar point: First conditional
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm
135. The bank _______ another branch in Houston within the next year.
(A) opened
(B) will be opening
(C) have opened
(D) would open
Grammar point: will be + Ving
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/willbedoing/menu.php
136. Could you have the assistant _______ my office before he leaves today?
(A) stop off
(B) stop for
(C) stop to
(D) stop by
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STOP
http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/stopphrasals/menu.php
137. The _______ was settled on Saturday.
(A) dispute
(B) disputing
(C) disputable
(D) disputant
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
138. Make sure to use an _______ dealer.
(A) authority
(B) authorization
(C) authorized
(D) authoritarian
Grammar point: word classes
http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060
139. The printer apologized for _______ two names on the program.
(A) leaving for
(B) leaving out
(C) leaving to
(D) leaving from
Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LEAVE
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/LEAVE
140. Mr. Fox _______ the results tomorrow afternoon.
(A) will be knowing
(B) will know
(C) will have known
(D) is going to be knowing
TOEIC - Reading test – Part 5 – Answer key
Grammar point: expressing the future
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-expressing-thefuture.htm