TOEFL Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (23 Questions) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Who are the two students you must respond to in the discussion prompt?

Two outside experts cited in a reading
Two characters from a lecture
The professor and a teaching assistant
Two classmates who have already posted their views (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Two classmates who have already posted their views

The prompt shows a professor's question and two students' posts, and you must add to that conversation.

Question 2: What is the recommended minimum word count for a strong response to this task?

At least 300 words
At least 100 words (Correct answer)
At least 500 words
At least 50 words

Correct answer: At least 100 words

A well-developed response typically reaches at least 100 words to fully express and support an opinion.

Question 3: Which is the best example of clearly stating a position?

Remote work is a topic
It depends on many things
There are many opinions about remote work
I believe remote work is more productive than office work (Correct answer)

Correct answer: I believe remote work is more productive than office work

A clear position names a stance directly, unlike vague or noncommittal statements.

Question 4: What is a common error that lowers cohesion in discussion responses?

Jumping between ideas without connecting words (Correct answer)
Using transitions like 'for example'
Restating your opinion at the end
Giving one focused reason

Correct answer: Jumping between ideas without connecting words

Abrupt jumps between ideas without linking words weaken the logical flow.

Question 5: Which of these is a sign of overly memorized, formulaic writing that graders may penalize?

Varied transitions
Generic sentences that ignore the actual prompt (Correct answer)
Examples drawn from the discussion topic
A clear opinion in the first sentence

Correct answer: Generic sentences that ignore the actual prompt

Pre-memorized chunks that don't fit the specific prompt signal a templated, less authentic response.

Question 6: What is the meaning of the word 'elaborate' as used in the passage?

To summarize briefly.
To question.
To explain in more detail. (Correct answer)
To ignore.

Correct answer: To explain in more detail.

To "elaborate" means to add more details or information to something, making it more thorough or complex. In the context of a passage, if an author elaborates on a point, they are providing further explanation, examples, or arguments to clarify and expand upon that idea.

Question 7: What does the phrase 'in the long run' mean in the context of the passage?

Immediately.
After a considerable period of time. (Correct answer)
For a limited time.
In the short term.

Correct answer: After a considerable period of time.

The idiom "in the long run" refers to the eventual outcome or effect over an extended period, rather than immediately. It implies that certain actions or efforts may not show immediate results but will yield benefits or consequences over time.

Question 8: What is the tone of the passage?

The tone is humorous.
The tone is critical.
The tone is neutral and informative. (Correct answer)
The tone is sarcastic.

Correct answer: The tone is neutral and informative.

The tone of a passage refers to the author's attitude towards the subject matter. A neutral and informative tone means the author presents facts and explanations objectively, without expressing strong personal opinions, emotions, or biases. This type of tone is common in academic or educational texts.

Question 9: Neither the students nor the teacher _____ aware of the schedule change.

were
was (Correct answer)
are
have been

Correct answer: was

When 'neither...nor' joins subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. 'Teacher' is singular, so the verb must be singular: 'was'.

Question 10: He insisted that the report _____ submitted before the deadline.

was
is
be (Correct answer)
will be

Correct answer: be

After verbs of insistence like 'insist', 'demand', or 'require', the subjunctive mood is used, which requires the base form of the verb: 'be'.

Question 11: She speaks English very well, _____ she?

doesn't (Correct answer)
is
isn't
does

Correct answer: doesn't

Question tags use the auxiliary verb from the main clause. 'Speaks' uses auxiliary 'does', and since the statement is positive, the tag must be negative: 'doesn't she?'

Question 12: The more you expose yourself to English, _____ you will become at the language.

more proficient
the more proficient (Correct answer)
the proficient
most proficient

Correct answer: the more proficient

'The more proficient' is correct because the parallel comparative structure 'the more...the more' requires 'the' before each comparative adjective.

Question 13: This is the book _____ I told you about.

what
which (Correct answer)
whom
who

Correct answer: which

'Which' is the correct relative pronoun when referring to a thing (book). 'Who' and 'whom' are used for people, and 'what' cannot introduce a relative clause.

Question 14: How long do you have to prepare before speaking in the integrated speaking tasks?

20 or 30 seconds depending on the task (Correct answer)
5 seconds for every task
2 full minutes
No preparation time is given

Correct answer: 20 or 30 seconds depending on the task

Integrated tasks give 20–30 seconds of preparation followed by 60 seconds of speaking.

Question 15: The TOEFL Speaking section uses how many integrated tasks in total?

Zero—all tasks are independent
Five integrated tasks
One integrated task
Three integrated tasks (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Three integrated tasks

The Speaking section has one independent task and three integrated tasks.

Question 16: Filler hesitations like "um, uh, you know" affect your score how?

Excessive fillers can lower the delivery/fluency score (Correct answer)
They are completely ignored by raters
They count as vocabulary points
They raise your score by sounding natural

Correct answer: Excessive fillers can lower the delivery/fluency score

Frequent fillers disrupt fluency, which is part of the delivery component of the rubric.

Question 17: If the lecture provides a counterexample to the reading, a good response should explicitly state what?

That the lecture contradicts the reading, and how (Correct answer)
That both sources agree completely
Your personal disagreement with the professor
Only the reading's original claim

Correct answer: That the lecture contradicts the reading, and how

You should make the contradiction and its reasoning clear to demonstrate understanding of both sources.

Question 18: What transition word best signals that you are moving from the reading to the speaker's view?

"The man/woman thinks..." or "According to the speaker..." (Correct answer)
"In conclusion, I believe..."
"Once upon a time..."
"Finally, the test is over..."

Correct answer: "The man/woman thinks..." or "According to the speaker..."

Attributing the opinion clearly to the speaker shows you are reporting, not giving personal views.

Question 19: How should examples be used in a TOEFL Independent essay?

To support and develop your main points (Correct answer)
Only in the introduction
Avoided entirely
To replace the thesis

Correct answer: To support and develop your main points

Specific examples support and strengthen your main arguments.

Question 20: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

She loves writing; she also enjoys reading. (Correct answer)
She loves writing; and reading.
She loves writing; reading too.
She loves; writing and reading.

Correct answer: She loves writing; she also enjoys reading.

A semicolon joins two related independent clauses without a conjunction.

Question 21: What does 'coherence' refer to in essay writing?

The number of words used
The font and spacing
The use of difficult vocabulary
The logical flow and connection of ideas (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The logical flow and connection of ideas

Coherence is how logically and smoothly ideas connect throughout the essay.

Question 22: Which is the most precise word to replace 'good' in 'a good argument'?

fine
okay
compelling (Correct answer)
nice

Correct answer: compelling

'Compelling' precisely describes a persuasive, strong argument.

Question 23: Which article correctly completes: 'She wrote _____ excellent essay'?

no article
a
the only
an (Correct answer)

Correct answer: an

'An' is used before words beginning with a vowel sound, like 'excellent'.

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