TOEIC : Context-based completions
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Example Question #11 : Context Based Completions
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
He was failing his math class because he __________ studied.
never
usually
always
sometimes
never
The correct answer is "never;" meaning at no time. This sentence presents a cause and effect, as we know from the word "because." If someone "usually," "sometimes," or "always" studied, the effect would probably be passing a class. If someone never studied, on the other hand, it is likely that he or she would could fail. For that reason, "never" is the best choice.
Example Question #12 : Context Based Completions
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
The author was _______________ as shown by her many best-sellers and crowded book tours.
intelligent
traditional
inventive
popular
popular
The correct answer is "popular." We can tell that this is the correct answer because of the clues that say the author has "best-sellers" and "crowded book tours," phrases that show that the author is liked by many. "Inventive" is not the best choice because it means creative, which does not necessarily create fans. "Traditional" and "intelligent" likewise are not qualities that describe someone who is liked and admired by many. For that reason, the best choice is "popular."
Example Question #13 : Context Based Completions
Choose the word that best completes the following sentence.
Although Rhode Island is the smallest state in America, it holds a very ________________ place in the history of the nation.
notable
meaningless
minor
historical
notable
The best choice is "notable" We know that we are looking for a contrast word because of the word "although" that begins the sentence. "Although Rhode Island is small, it is notable, or important," is a contrast that makes sense. "Minor" and "meaningless" both mean that it is unimportant--the opposite of the meaning we are searching for. "Historical" is not the best choice because it would be repetitive in this sentence ("historical place in the history"). That is why the best choice is "notable."
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