TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Grammar (Part 5) Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

The annual report _______ by the board of directors before it can be distributed to shareholders.

Accepted Answer

must be approved

Answer

'Must be approved' is the correct passive voice construction. The report is the recipient of the action, requiring the passive infinitive 'be approved'.

Question 2

All employees are required to submit their expense reports _______ the 15th of each month.

Accepted Answer

by

Answer

'By' indicates a deadline — the reports must be submitted no later than the 15th. 'Until' implies a continuous action up to a point, which doesn't fit a submission deadline.

Question 3

The new marketing _______ has resulted in a significant increase in brand awareness.

Accepted Answer

campaign

Answer

'Campaign' is a singular countable noun that fits the article 'the' and the singular verb 'has resulted.' The sentence refers to one specific campaign.

Question 4

We were _______ informed that the shipment would be delayed by two weeks.

Accepted Answer

previously

Answer

'Previously' is an adverb that modifies the past participle 'informed.' Adverbs, not adjectives, modify participles and adjectives.

Question 5

The factory will remain closed _______ the safety inspection has been completed.

Accepted Answer

until

Answer

'Until' correctly indicates that the factory's closure will continue up to the point when the inspection is completed. It shows a condition that must be met before the factory reopens.

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Grammar (Part 5) Questions and Answers 2