TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Grammar (Part 5) Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

The director asked that all managers _______ their quarterly projections by Friday afternoon.

Accepted Answer

submit

Answer

'Submit' is the base form used in subjunctive mood after 'asked that.' The subjunctive requires the base form of the verb regardless of subject.

Question 2

Please ensure that all confidential documents are stored _______ in the designated filing cabinets.

Accepted Answer

securely

Answer

'Securely' is an adverb modifying the past participle 'stored.' Adverbs modify verbs and other verb forms.

Question 3

The merger negotiations have been _______ for several months without reaching a final agreement.

Accepted Answer

ongoing

Answer

'Ongoing' is an adjective used predicatively after 'have been,' meaning the negotiations are still continuing. It accurately describes the current state.

Question 4

_________ the high cost of materials, the project remained within its allocated budget.

Accepted Answer

Despite

Answer

'Despite' is a preposition followed by a noun phrase ('the high cost of materials'). It introduces a concessive idea without requiring a subject-verb structure.

Question 5

The sales team exceeded its target this quarter, _______ was a surprise to senior management.

Accepted Answer

which

Answer

'Which' is a relative pronoun used to introduce a non-restrictive clause referring to the entire preceding idea (exceeding the target). 'What' cannot refer back to a whole clause in this structure.

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 3