TOEFL Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (23 Questions)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Two classmates who have already posted their views

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

At least 100 words

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

I believe remote work is more productive than office work

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Jumping between ideas without connecting words

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Generic sentences that ignore the actual prompt

Answer

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