TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL General 6

Question 1

She has been working here _____ three years.

Accepted Answer

for

Answer

'For' is used with a duration of time (three years), while 'since' is used with a specific point in time.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

When using 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closest to it — 'the teacher' is singular, so 'is' is correct.

Question 3

He suggested _____ the meeting until Friday.

Accepted Answer

postponing

Answer

The verb 'suggest' is followed by a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

Question 4

If I _____ you, I would apologize immediately.

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

This is a second conditional sentence expressing an unreal present situation; 'were' is used with all subjects in the 'if' clause.

Question 5

The report _____ by the manager before the deadline.

Accepted Answer

was submitted

Answer

'Was submitted' is the correct passive voice form in the simple past, indicating the report received the action.

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