TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL General 4

Question 1

She has been waiting for the bus _____ two hours.

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

'For' is used with a duration of time (two hours). 'Since' is used with a specific point in time (e.g., since noon).

Question 2

If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.

Accepted Answer

rains

Answer

In a real conditional (Type 1) expressing a likely future possibility, the if-clause uses simple present tense.

Question 3

Neither the students nor the teacher _____ ready for the exam.

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. 'The teacher' is singular, so the verb must be 'is'.

Question 4

I am not used to _____ so early in the morning.

Accepted Answer

waking

Answer

After 'used to' when it means 'accustomed to', the verb must be in gerund (-ing) form.

Question 5

The report must _____ before the meeting starts.

Accepted Answer

be submitted

Answer

The passive voice 'be submitted' is required here because the report is the object receiving the action, not the one performing it.

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