TOIEC Error Recognition Test

Question 1

Select the underlined section that contains an error:

Accepted Answer

worse

Answer

The word "worse" is a comparative adjective and requires a comparison (e.g., "worse than before") or should be used as part of a superlative ("the worst"). If the sentence intends to simply describe the negative quality of the thoughts without comparison, an adjective like "bad" or "terrible" would be appropriate.

Question 2

Select the underlined section that contains an error:

Accepted Answer

delayed to buy

Answer

The phrase "delayed to buy" is grammatically incorrect. When the verb "delay" is followed by another verb, the second verb should be in the gerund form (verb-ing). The correct construction would be "delayed buying" or "to delay buying."

Question 3

Select the underlined section that contains an error:

Accepted Answer

will might

Answer

"Will" and "might" are both modal auxiliary verbs. It is grammatically incorrect in English to use two modal verbs consecutively to express a single idea. One modal verb is sufficient to convey possibility or future action.

Question 4

Select the underlined section that contains an error:

Accepted Answer

is phasing

Answer

The verb "phasing" typically requires a direct object or the particle "out" to form the common phrasal verb "phase out." Without this, "is phasing" is grammatically incomplete or misused in this context. For example, one might "phase in" or "phase out" a product, or "phase operations."

Question 5

Select the underlined section that contains an error:

Accepted Answer

a little

Answer

The phrase "a little" implies a small but positive amount. However, if the context of the sentence suggests that insufficient action was taken or that something was barely done, then "little" (without the article "a") would be the correct choice. "Little" conveys a negative sense, meaning 'hardly any', which might be the intended meaning here.

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Practice Test

TOIEC Error Recognition Test