TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILL 1-3)

(exercise 1)

1. 1. The subject (of the lectures) was quite interesting.

In the sentence, The answer is correct (C)

Analysis:

The subject is SUBJECT and was is VERB.

"Lectures" is not SUBJECT, it is object after preposition "OF".

(Red = A, Green = B, Blue =- C, Yellow = D)

2. 2. The languages of the world presents a vast array of structural similiarities and differences.

In the Sentence, The answer incorrect is A

Analysis:

because '’the languages' is a plural subject so it must not be followed by s/es in the end of the verb.

Correctly :

The languages of the world present a vast array of structural similarities and differences.

3. 3. The rise of multinationals have resulted in a great deal of legal ambiguity because multinationals can operate in so many jurisdictions.

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is A

Analysis :

Because, the rise of multinationals is look like a plural subject, but it can be change to ‘it’ which is a singular subject that has the auxiliary verb such as : is, was, does, has.

Correctly :

The rise of multinationals has resulted in a great deal of legal ambiguity because multinationals can operate in so many jurisdictions.

4. 4. All of the east – west interstate highways in the United States has even numbers, while north – south interstate highways are odd numbered

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is A

Analysis :

Because, all of the east – wise interstate highways is a plural subject and the verb must be followed plural verb (have).

Correctly :

All of the east – wise interstate highways in the United States have even numbers, while north – south interstate highways are odd – numbered.

5. 5. When a massive star in the large magellanic cloud exploded in 1987, a wave of neutrinos were detected on earth

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is C

Analysis :

Because, a wave of neutrinos is a singular subject. so it must be followed by 'was'.

Correctly :

When a massive star in the large Magellanic Cloud exploded in 1987, a wave of neutrinos was defected on Earth.

6. 6. Every open space in the targeted area that has grass and a few bushes are occupied by the white – crowned sparrow.

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is C

Analysis :

Because, every open space is a singular subject. So it must be followed by ‘is’, not ‘are’.

Correctly :

Every open space in the targeted area that has grass and a few bushes is occupied by the white - crowned sparrow.

7. 7. Krakatoa is remembered as the volcano that put so much ash into the air that sunsets around the world was affected for two years afterward.

in the sentence, the answer incorrect is B

Analysis :

because, 'krakatoa’ is a singular subject. so it must be followed by singular verb that contains s/es.

Correctly :

Krakatoa is remembered as the volcano that puts so much ash into the air that sunsets around the world was affected for two years afterward.

8. 8. The term “yankee” was originally a nickname for people from new England, but now anyone from the United States are referred to as a Yankee.

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is B

Analysis :

Because, anyone is a singular verb and from the beginning of this sentence suggests the singular too. So it must be followed by 'is'.

Correctly :

The term “Yankee” was originally a nickname for people from New England, but now anyone from the United States is referred to as a Yankee.

9. 9. A network of small arteries, mostly sandwiched between the skin and the underlying muscles, supply blood to the face and scalp.

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is C

Analysis :

Because, a network of small arteries, included in the singular subject, so the verb must be followed by s/es.

Correctly :

A network of small arteries, mostly sandwiched between the skin and the underlying muscles, supplies blood to the face and scalp.

10. 10. Mesquite is a small tree in the southwest who can withstand the severest drought.

In the sentence, the answer incorrect is C

Analysis :

Because, “who” is pronoun used to refer to people. in the sentence referred to “tree”.

Correctly :

Mesquite is a small tree in the Southwest which can withstand the severest drought.