TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The conference room is reserved ______ the executive meeting scheduled for this afternoon.
- for (Correct answer)
- by
- at
- on
Correct answer: for
"Reserved for" is the correct collocation when indicating the purpose or beneficiary of a reservation.
"Reserved for" is a standard English collocation meaning set aside for a specific purpose or person. "Reserved by" indicates who made the reservation (different meaning), and "at" and "on" do not collocate with "reserved" in this context. Preposition collocations are frequently tested in TOEIC Part 5.
Question 2: The survey results were ______ consistent with our previous findings.
- remarkable
- remarkably (Correct answer)
- remarked
- remark
Correct answer: remarkably
"Remarkably" is an adverb that modifies the adjective "consistent." The adjective, past tense verb, and noun forms do not serve this modifying function.
Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. "Remarkably consistent" uses the adverb to intensify the adjective. Selecting the adjective form (remarkable) would require a noun to modify, and the verb/noun forms are grammatically incompatible with modifying "consistent."
Question 3: Please ensure ______ all documents are filed before the end of the business day.
- what
- that (Correct answer)
- which
- whether
Correct answer: that
"Ensure that" introduces a noun clause expressing the content of what is ensured. "What" and "which" are used in relative or noun clauses with different structures, and "whether" implies doubt or alternatives.
The verb "ensure" is followed by a "that" clause to express the desired outcome. While "that" can sometimes be omitted in spoken English, it is the correct formal answer in TOEIC. "Whether" implies a yes/no question, "what" introduces a noun clause with a specific referent, and "which" requires a prior list — none fit here.
Question 4: ______ the rain, the outdoor ceremony proceeded as planned.
- Despite (Correct answer)
- Although
- However
- Even so
Correct answer: Despite
"Despite" is a preposition followed by a noun phrase ("the rain"). The other options are conjunctions or adverbs that require a full clause, not a noun phrase.
Preposition vs. conjunction distinction is a core TOEIC Part 5 test point. "Despite" + noun phrase and "although" + clause are both used to express concession, but they require different structures. Since "the rain" is a noun phrase (not a clause), "despite" is correct. "However" and "even so" are transitional adverbs requiring independent clauses.
Question 5: The company plans to ______ its customer service team by hiring 20 additional representatives.
- expand (Correct answer)
- expansion
- expanse
- expanding
Correct answer: expand
"Plans to" requires an infinitive (to + base verb). "Expand" is the base verb form. The noun, noun, and gerund forms are all grammatically incorrect after "to."
The structure "plan to + infinitive" requires the base form of the verb. "Expansion" and "expanse" are nouns and cannot follow "to" as part of a verb phrase. "Expanding" is a gerund/present participle, which would require "plan on expanding" — a different preposition and construction.
Question 6: The client expressed ______ with the quality of the services provided.
- satisfy
- satisfied
- satisfying
- satisfaction (Correct answer)
Correct answer: satisfaction
"Expressed satisfaction" is the correct noun collocation. You express a noun (satisfaction), not an adjective or verb form.
The verb "express" takes a noun object. "Satisfaction" is the noun form of "satisfy" and is the only option that works grammatically. "Satisfied" is a past participle/adjective, "satisfying" is a present participle/adjective, and "satisfy" is a base verb — none function as noun objects of "expressed."
TOEIC Incomplete Sentences Test 2
The conference room is reserved ______ the executive meeting scheduled for this afternoon.