TOEFL Practice Test #5

Question 1

Many people like my plan. Will you _____ it?

Accepted Answer

agree to

Answer

The phrasal verb 'agree to' is used when accepting a proposal, plan, or suggestion. In this sentence, the speaker is asking if the listener will accept or consent to their plan. 'Agree with' is used for opinions or people, while 'agree about' is used for a topic of discussion.

Question 2

Tomorrow is Mary's birthday. Let's _____ it.

Accepted Answer

celebrate

Answer

To 'celebrate' means to observe a special day or event with festivities, which is the most appropriate action for a birthday. 'Praise' means to express approval, 'honor' means to show respect, and 'congratulate' means to express good wishes for an achievement, none of which fit the context of marking a birthday as well as 'celebrate'.

Question 3

The minister _____ a member of the church who was ill.

Accepted Answer

called on

Answer

The phrasal verb 'called on' means to pay a visit to someone, especially out of duty or for a specific purpose. In this context, the minister is visiting an ill church member, which perfectly aligns with the meaning of 'called on'. The other options are grammatically incorrect or not idiomatic.

Question 4

If you don't understand, don"t hesitate _____.

Accepted Answer

to ask a question

Answer

The verb 'hesitate' is typically followed by an infinitive (to + verb) when referring to an action. Therefore, 'to ask a question' is the correct grammatical construction. Options using gerunds or bare infinitives are incorrect after 'hesitate'.

Question 5

It's snowing. Would you like to _____ this weekend?

Accepted Answer

go skiing

Answer

The common idiomatic structure for suggesting an activity, especially a sport or outdoor activity, is 'go + -ing form' (gerund). 'Go skiing' correctly expresses the action of going somewhere to participate in skiing. The other options are grammatically incorrect for this common phrase.