This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Toefl > Toefl Reading – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toefl Reading Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 29, The word "fractured" in line 15 is closest in meaning to A) (C) hollow. B) (B) blocked. C) (A) long. D) D) broken. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D) broken. 2. The word "fluctuations" in the passage is closest in meaning to A) Variations. B) Periods. C) Retreats. D) Extremes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Variations. 3. What does the abbreviation 'iBT' stand for? A) International Basic Test. B) Internet-Based Test. C) Integrated Business Test. D) Individualized Benchmark Test. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Internet-Based Test. 4. What is the best strategy for answering questions in the TOEFL Reading Comprehension section? A) Read the entire passage before answering any questions. B) Guess the answers without reading the passage. C) Answer the questions as quickly as possible. D) Read the questions first and then find the answers in the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read the questions first and then find the answers in the passage. 5. What type of question is this:What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about agricultural methods used in Cahokia in 1100? A) Reference. B) Detail. C) Inference. D) Negative Fact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inference. 6. Which kind of questions are asked about specific information in the text? A) Detail Questions. B) Infer questions. C) Imply questions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Detail Questions. 7. Unstated detail answers are in ..... A) The first line of each paragraph. B) Order in the passage. C) Specified lines. D) The first paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Order in the passage. 8. Why reading text material is not interesting at all for students? A) Because students have no effort. B) Because reading is considered to be boring things. C) Because students have no time to read. D) Because students have no ability to read. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because students have no effort. 9. The author would probably be LEAST likely to use which of the following words to describe the film Modern Times? A) Satirical. B) Entertaining. C) Revolutionary. D) Memorable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Revolutionary. 10. The government has ..... smoking in public places. A) STOPPED. B) PREVENTED. C) AVOIDED. D) BANNED. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) BANNED. 11. The word "float" in line 4 is closest in meaning to A) Sink. B) Eat. C) Drift. D) Flap. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drift. 12. What is the first step in applying Skill 12? A) Discuss with a partner. B) Understand the question first. C) Read the passage thoroughly. D) Write down your thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understand the question first. 13. Biodiversity refers to: A) City population. B) Plant and animal variety. C) Pollution levels. D) Building density. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plant and animal variety. 14. Who does Forrest Gump meet again at his new school? A) Coach Fellers. B) Jenny. C) Miss Henderson. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jenny. 15. Where in the passage does the author mention a type of evidence that was NOT studied by anthropologists researching the handedness of ancient people? A) Lines 11-12. B) Lines 2-3. C) Lines 7-8. D) Lines 14-15. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lines 2-3. 16. The word "them" in line 4 refers to A) Scientists. B) Insects. C) Trees. D) Cries. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Trees. 17. Paragraph 4 indicates that some historians admire Roman civilization because of A) Its strength. B) The large body of literature that it developed. C) Its innovative nature. D) The diversity of cultures within Roman society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Its strength. 18. According to the passage, Moby Dick is A) Symbolic of humanity fighting the environment. B) A short story about a whale. C) A single-faceted work. D) A romantic adventure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symbolic of humanity fighting the environment. 19. It can be inferred from the passage that two-thirds of the film Modern Times A) Entertains the audience more than the other third. B) Takes place outside a factory. C) Is completely unforgettable. D) Is more critical than the other third. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Takes place outside a factory. 20. Question type 2Exercise 4 A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B. 21. Why is it important to know the question location in TOEFL reading? A) To find the answer faster. B) To organize practice at home. C) To eliminate incorrect choices. D) To maximize the amount of information learned. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To find the answer faster. 22. In the TOEFL Reading Comprehension, you can choose the best answer according to what is given in the appropriate section of the passage, eliminate definite wrong answers, and mark your best guess on the answer sheet. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. Paragraph 3 suggests which of the following about the people of Latium? A) Agriculture played a significant role in their society. B) They held different values than the people of Rome. C) Their economy was based on trade relations with other settlements. D) They possessed unusual knowledge of animal instincts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Agriculture played a significant role in their society. 24. The word "spheres" in the passage is closest in meaning to A) Models. B) Combinations. C) Abilities. D) Areas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Areas. 25. According to paragraph 3, which of the following describes the wigs parties view of the role of government? A) To regulate the continuing conflict between farmers and business people. B) To restrict the changes brought about by the market. C) To maintain an economy that allowed all capable citizens to benefit. D) To reduce the emphasis on economic development. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To maintain an economy that allowed all capable citizens to benefit. 26. When you start the reading comprehension section you must: A) Read the whole text and read the questions at the end. B) Read the first line of each paragraph and the answers. C) Identify the type of questions, read the answers and check the text. D) Read the answers and check the information of each paragraph. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Identify the type of questions, read the answers and check the text. 27. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for this passage? A) The Bald Eagle. B) The Symbols of the United States. C) Uncle Sam-Symbol of the Nation. D) Samuel Wilson. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Uncle Sam-Symbol of the Nation. 28. TOEFL Review Exercise (Skills 1-5)Passage 4#23 A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B. 29. The word "turn" in sentence 12 could best be replaced by A) Change. B) Corner. C) Reversal. D) Spin. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Change. 30. 12 Where in the passage does the author begin to discuss in detail the disadvantages that anabundant supply of wood brought to the colonies? A) Lines 5-7. B) Lines 1-3. C) Lines 13-14. D) Lines 21-22. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lines 5-7. 31. Why is Bill upset? A) Joe watches him too closely when he plays. B) He plays better in practice than he does during games. C) His team loses too many games. D) The school yard is not a good place to practice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He plays better in practice than he does during games. 32. What skills are tested in the TOEFL Reading Comprehension section? A) Vocabulary, reading speed, and comprehension. B) Listening, speaking, and writing. C) Grammar, spelling, and punctuation. D) Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vocabulary, reading speed, and comprehension. 33. The followings are strategies of critical reading, except A) Identify what you're reading for. B) Allow enough time to read, and take your time. C) Ignore to understand how each writer's background and purposes. D) Engage with the text to get the most out of it. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ignore to understand how each writer's background and purposes. 34. The word "This" in line 24 refers to which of the following? A) The food. B) The machine. C) The assembly line. D) The scene. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The scene. 35. How many minutes do you have to complete the Reading Comprehension section? A) 9-11 minutes. B) 55 minutes. C) 100 minutes. D) 300-350 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 55 minutes. 36. How does the context of the passage influence its meaning? A) The context is irrelevant to the emotional tone. B) The context shapes the meaning by providing background and emotional tone. C) The context only provides factual information. D) The context has no effect on the meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The context shapes the meaning by providing background and emotional tone. 37. What should you do after identifying keywords? A) Write down all the keywords. B) Predict where the answers might be. C) Ignore the context. D) Read the passage slowly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Predict where the answers might be. 38. What is the recommended approach for tackling inference questions? A) Make wild guesses. B) Skip the inference questions. C) Rely on personal opinions. D) Use evidence from the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Use evidence from the passage. 39. Question 8The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to A) Skin. B) Vitamin D. C) Skeleton. D) North America. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Skin. 40. How many types of vaccines are presented in the passage? A) Two. B) Three. C) Five. D) Four. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three. 41. ..... questions and ..... questions ask you to identify information or comprehend an idea that is not explicitly stated in the reading passage A) Inference/Function. B) Detail/Negative Fact. C) Vocabulary/Summary. D) Paraphrase/Reference. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inference/Function. 42. Which of the following best expresses the main point of Paragraph 6? A) Some writers criticized transcendentalism for focusing too much on the individual. B) Herman Melville's novel was only about whales and ships. C) Edgar Allan Poe supported transcendentalist ideas in his poems. D) Transcendentalists all agreed with each other. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some writers criticized transcendentalism for focusing too much on the individual. 43. How long is the TOEFL Reading section? A) 90 minutes. B) 50 minutes. C) 60-70 minutes. D) 60 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 60-70 minutes. 44. The expression "prior to" in sentence 12 could best be replaced by A) During. B) At. C) Before. D) After. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Before. 45. What is the main focus of the TOEFL reading test mentioned in the text? A) Development of language and grammar. B) Mathematics. C) History of the English language. D) Scientific research. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Development of language and grammar. 46. TOEFL Exercise (Skills 3-5)Passage 1#1 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 47. Which of the following has the same meaning as the word "mortal" in line 10? A) Poisonous. B) Sickening. C) Deadly. D) Painful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deadly. 48. What does TOEFL stand for? A) Teaching of English as a Foreign Language. B) Translating of English as a Foreign Language. C) Training of English as a Foreign Language. D) Test of English as a Foreign Language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Test of English as a Foreign Language. 49. Their worldview was often ..... , insisting that life lacked objective purpose or value. A) Anarchistic. B) Confined. C) Nihilistic. D) Spontaneous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nihilistic. 50. What types of passages can be found in the TOEFL Reading Comprehension section? A) Academic and non-academic passages. B) Only academic passages. C) Only non-academic passages. D) Only fictional passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Academic and non-academic passages. 51. TOEFL Exercise (Skills 3-5)Passage 3#14 A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 52. Paragraph 5What is the main benefit of aquaponics compared to hydroponics? A) It produces fish as well as plants. B) It needs less water than hydroponics. C) It works better for growing rice and wheat. D) It uses no light or nutrients. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It produces fish as well as plants. 53. Which of the following is an example of a target word to scan for? A) The. B) And. C) Nickel. D) Is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nickel. 54. What is the FluentU TOEFLtextregistered Blog primarily focused on? A) Listening skills. B) Speaking skills. C) Writing skills. D) Reading skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reading skills. 55. The word 'nutrients' in Paragraph 2 refers to: A) Special types of soil. B) Containers used for plants. C) Energy from the sun. D) Substances that help plants grow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Substances that help plants grow. 56. TEOFL Review Exercise (Skills 1-7)Passage 3 (Questions 13-18)Question 14 A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 57. Historians view the Dada movement as a crucial artistic ..... , marking a dramatic shift in art history. A) Rebellion. B) Exile. C) Breakthrough. D) Commercialization. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Breakthrough. 58. When practicing reading comprehension, what is a good strategy? A) Only read summaries. B) Skip difficult passages. C) Practice timed reading. D) Read without a timer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Practice timed reading. 59. 25-Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 4 about the salt domes in the Mediterranean? A) They began as layers of oceanic ooze. B) They formed after the Mediterranean basin refilled with water. C) They contain large quantities of calcium sulfate. D) They were destroyed when the basin refilled with water. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They formed after the Mediterranean basin refilled with water. 60. The phrase "on-again-off-again" in line 20 could be replaced by which of the following with the least change in meaning? A) Gradual. B) Unsolicited. C) Intermittent. D) Ineffectual. 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