This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Toeic > Toeic Reading – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toeic Reading Quiz 20 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The merger has been delayed ..... the pending regulatory approval. A) Because. B) Due to. C) In case of. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Due to. 2. The babies next door are ..... A) Crying. B) Arguing. C) Running. D) Saying. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Crying. 3. Look here Sam! I am not going to clean your room. Why don't you do it ..... ? A) Yourself. B) Youself. C) Yourselves. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yourself. 4. Last night's storm was a big surprise because it is so ..... to snow in this part of the country. A) Rarely. B) Unlikely. C) Uneasily. D) Barely. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unlikely. 5. Nick's parents say he isn't capable of taking care of a puppy. Which word or phrase means capable? A) Interested. B) Afraid of. C) Angry about. D) Able to. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Able to. 6. PART 5-Incomplete Sentences. Pilih jawaban A, B, C, atau D yang paling tepat. He felt morally ..... to finish the project. A) Cancelled. B) Obligated. C) Resolved. D) Engaged. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obligated. 7. The product launch was a ..... success A) Average. B) Disappointing. C) Marginal. D) Resounding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Resounding. 8. Advertisers are always trying to find ways of attracting the attention of as many consumers as ..... A) He can. B) Probable. C) Likely. D) Possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Possible. 9. Dr. Egerton recently coordinated an ..... evaluation of the new medication. A) Extensive. B) Extensively. C) Extension. D) Extent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Extensive. 10. The new filing system proposed by Anders Consulting already ..... efficiency by thirty percent since it was implemented. A) Has increased. B) Increased. C) Was increasing. D) Will increase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Has increased. 11. If you are not satisfied with your purchase please return it to the store with in seven days for a full ..... A) Refunding. B) Refund. C) Refunds. D) Refunded. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Refund. 12. Viewers can easily ..... to the main character in the popular television series Autumn Mystery. A) Relatable. B) Relating. C) Relate. D) Related. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Relate. 13. I receive many e-mails throughout the day but I don't have time to read all of ..... A) It. B) They. C) Them. D) Us. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Them. 14. What does 'on the agenda' mean? A) Scheduled or planned to be discussed or dealt with. B) On the calendar means it is a holiday. C) Off the agenda means it is not important. D) On the shelf means it is available for purchase. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Scheduled or planned to be discussed or dealt with. 15. Marissa runs ..... every year A) The ticket. B) A tango. C) A race. D) A bus. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A race. 16. Do not speak ..... when asking for a salary increase, as that could lead to an unfavourable response. A) Hesitate. B) Hesitation. C) Hesitantly. D) Hesitant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hesitantly. 17. According to the passage, when is the best time to see mist on Da Phu Hill? A) 5-6 a.m. B) 4-5 a.m. C) 7-8 a.m. D) 6-7 a.m. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5-6 a.m. 18. We couldn't ..... on the best palce to hold next year's conference. A) Agreeable. B) Agreeing. C) Agreed. D) Agree. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agree. 19. Mr. Davino's ..... focused on key issues such as healthcare reform and job creation to gain the support of voters. A) Surrender. B) Election. C) Campaign. D) Retreat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Campaign. 20. If the company ..... in debt, the accountant would be the first to know. A) Were. B) Would be. C) Will be. D) Are. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Were. 21. ( ) ..... the factory hired additional temporary workers, it would still be unable to meet the production target on time.(A) Beside (B) Should (C) Even if (D) In case A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 22. Following Ms. Rivera's ..... statement, the official awards ceremony for Plex Industries will commence. A) Steep. B) Straight. C) Brief. D) Former. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Brief. 23. The report showed that overall prices are up 3.1 percent ..... 12 months. A) During the last. B) In the following. C) Since the last. D) Periodically over. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During the last. 24. All the workers tried hard ..... the defective machines before they were shipped. A) Find. B) Being found. C) To find. D) Finding. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To find. 25. The clerk picks up packages twice daily and takes them to the mail room ..... A) Throughout. B) All along. C) Too much. D) Downstairs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Throughout. 26. Because of ..... fuel costs, some people are choosing to stay home for the summer vacation rather than drive to tourist sites. A) Rising. B) Above. C) Dependable. D) Lengthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rising. 27. Last year, the number of new university-level textbooks ..... by American publishers dropped for the second year in a row. A) Instructed. B) Sold. C) Marked. D) Priced. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sold. 28. Identify appropriate connecting words to use between clauses and sentences. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 29. Each of the hotel guest ..... given a free beach bag and towel after arriving. A) Was. B) Were. C) Are. D) To be. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Was. 30. Effective is a/an ..... A) Noun. B) Adv. C) Adj. D) Verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adj. 31. Short ArticleHow to Stay Productive Working from HomeWorking from home offers flexibility, but it can also be distracting. To stay productive, create a dedicated workspace, follow a daily schedule, and take regular breaks. Avoid multitasking and communicate clearly with your team online.Which advice is given? A) Follow a schedule. B) Do several tasks at once. C) Avoid taking breaks. D) Work without contacting the team. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Follow a schedule. 32. To:elenandfamilyFrom:salesrep234Re:Holiday PricesDear Customer, Our records show that you are among the top ten percent of our valuable customers for this year. As a preferred customer, you are eligible ..... special holiday discounts. A) Receipt. B) To receive. C) For receiving. D) Received. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To receive. 33. ..... something drastic happens before midnight, the postal workers will most likely walk out on their jobs. A) Also. B) Unless. C) Therefore. D) Except. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Unless. 34. These symbols here ..... peace and love. A) Speak to. B) Hang out. C) Stand for. D) Provide with. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stand for. 35. The company had to increase ..... because the equipment was breaking down too often. A) The cost of maintenance. B) A prospective candidate. C) A job promotion. D) An economic recession. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The cost of maintenance. 36. Alice goes to the movies about ..... A) Every once week. B) Every one week. C) Every two week. D) Every two weeks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Every two weeks. 37. The secretary must advise ..... of the schedule changes by the end of the month. A) Themselves. B) Them. C) Their. D) Theirs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Them. 38. The word "challenging" in "the path to the top of the hill is challenging" is closest in meaning to: A) Difficult. B) Easy. C) Dangerous. D) Interesting. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Difficult. 39. McCarten Bank updated its website to increase the amount of information available to customers ..... in investment options. A) Interesting. B) Interest. C) Interests. D) Interested. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Interest. 40. Please fax us the information immediately because I need to ..... the client right away. A) Speak. B) Attend. C) Notify. D) Report. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Notify. 41. ( ) ..... permission is granted to Mr. Davis, the building site will be prepared for construction.(A) Provided that (B) During (C) As though (D) In time for A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 42. "Me:Can I eat this food now, Mom?""Mother:Please wash ..... hands before dinner." A) You. B) Your. C) Mine. D) Yours. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Your. 43. Strong exports ..... in driving first-quarter growth, rising 35 percent from a year earlier. A) Played a big role. B) Instrumental. C) Played a hand. D) Effectively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Played a big role. 44. The ..... of the house was decorated with elegant chandeliers. A) Lawn. B) Pavement. C) Ceiling. D) Curb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ceiling. 45. Chong Kim was ..... recommended for the position of merchandise manager for Corbin Furniture Mart. A) Currently. B) Securely. C) Highly. D) Thickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Highly. 46. An ..... to expand the city library was submitted to the council. A) Accomplishment. B) Application. C) Establishment. D) Experience. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Application. 47. While Fabio's ..... with computers surpasses the technicians, he is unable to communicate his personal needs to the office manager. A) Skilled. B) Skillfully. C) Skillful. D) Skill. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skill. 48. The director was very pleased that the ..... brought about the end of the strike. A) Negotiator. B) Negotiated. C) Negotiations. D) Negotiate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Negotiations. 49. The government sends teams of ..... to check the quality of the tap water in both urban and rural counties. A) Inspections. B) Inspect. C) Inspectors. D) Inspected. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inspectors. 50. Check to make sure there are enough chairs ..... you set up the room for the meeting. A) While. B) Before. C) After. D) By. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before. 51. Nobody asked ..... for identification at the security gate. A) We. B) Us. C) Our. D) Ourselves. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Us. 52. EmailFrom:Customer ServiceSubject:Delivery ConfirmationDear Mr. Chen, Your order (No. 5924) has been shipped and should arrive within three business days. You can track your package using the link below.Thank you for shopping with us!How can the customer follow the delivery status? A) By calling customer service. B) By using a tracking link. C) By visiting the store. D) By emailing support. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By using a tracking link. 53. In the notice, the word "interpersonal" in paragraph 3, line 3, is closest in meaning to A) Profitable. B) Linguistic. C) Academic. D) Communicative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Communicative. 54. What is the best way to infer the meaning of an unknown word in a passage? A) Ignore the word and continue reading. B) Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences. C) Use a dictionary immediately. D) Ask someone else for the meaning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences. 55. Unfortunately, the ..... is out of order. A) Copy. B) Copying. C) Copier. D) To copy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Copier. 56. All employees must follow the guidelines outlined in the handbook, ..... company regulations. A) Provided that. B) In keeping with. C) Extending. D) By means of. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In keeping with. 57. The new employee performed well, ..... he lacked experience in customer service. A) Despite. B) In contrast. C) Although. D) Whereas. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Although. 58. The judges must make their decisions ..... and without outside influences. A) Impart. B) Impartial. C) Impartiality. D) Impartially. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Impartially. 59. Passengers are advised to check ..... route before traveling. A) Their. B) They. C) Theirs. D) Them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Their. 60. The announcement will be made this afternoon ..... precisely 2:00. A) At. B) In. C) To. D) On. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesToeic Reading Quiz 1Toeic Reading Quiz 2Toeic Reading Quiz 3Toeic Reading Quiz 4Toeic Reading Quiz 5Toeic Reading Quiz 6Toeic Reading Quiz 7Toeic Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books