This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Toefl > Toefl Reading – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Toefl Reading Quiz 13 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The phrase "follow the crowd" in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A) Do what everyone else does. B) Become a leader. C) Stay in a group of people. D) Watch other people. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Do what everyone else does. 2. What can be inferred about Laurie Santos? A) She thinks that both humans and monkeys are greedy. B) Her job frequently involves working with monkeys. C) She believes that humans should never take risks. D) She prefers monkeys to humans. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Her job frequently involves working with monkeys. 3. 10 According to the passage, why was the use of coke smelting advantageous? A) It led to advances in technology. B) It was less expensive than wood smelting. C) It produced a stronger type of iron than wood smelting. D) It stimulated the demand for wood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It led to advances in technology. 4. Question 4The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to A) Gardeners. B) Parks. C) Tulips. D) Favorites. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tulips. 5. Implied detail answers are in ..... A) The first paragraph. B) The first line of each paragraph. C) Order in the passage. D) Specified lines. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Order in the passage. 6. The word "discern" in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A) Present. B) Understand. C) Cause. D) Misrepresent. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understand. 7. TOEFL Exercise (Skills 3-5)Passage 3#13 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 8. According to the passage, Williamsburg is located A) On an island. B) In the middle of a river. C) Where the York and the James meet. D) On a piece of land with rivers on two sides. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On a piece of land with rivers on two sides. 9. What can be inferred about the slaves' pidgin language? A) It contained complex grammar. B) It was based on many different languages. C) It was difficult to understand, even among slaves. D) It was created by the land-owners. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It was difficult to understand, even among slaves. 10. Refer to "Reading 1" - "The Walking Marriage" According to paragraph 1, the word vows is closest in meaning to ..... A) Ceremonies. B) Contracts. C) Promises. D) Requirements. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Promises. 11. What is the main focus of the TOEFL Reading Test? A) Reading comprehension. B) Vocabulary knowledge. C) Grammar skills. D) Writing ability. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Reading comprehension. 12. Mammals A) Animals that lay eggs. B) Animals that give milk. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Animals that give milk. 13. TOEFL Exercise (Skills 3-5)Passage 3#12 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 14. The word "state" in line 3 is closest in meaning to A) A) shape. B) (B) condition. C) (C) location. D) D) size. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (B) condition. 15. If the passage in the TOEFL Reading Comprehension consists of only one paragraph, you should study the beginning of that paragraph to determine the main idea. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. The president of the United States can only serve two ..... of four years. A) Epochs. B) Terms. C) Age. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Terms. 17. How many passages does the TOEFL Reading section have? A) 2 or 3. B) 4. C) 3 or 4. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 3 or 4. 18. The word "utter" in line 25 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A) Notable. B) Complete. C) Regrettable. D) Necessary. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete. 19. Why is Jupiter referred to as Earth's 'cosmic guardian'? A) It has a stable orbit close to Earth. B) It has a small gravitational field. C) It is close to the sun. D) It scatters away dangerous comets and asteroids. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It scatters away dangerous comets and asteroids. 20. What is the recommended reading speed for the TOEFL Reading section? A) As fast as possible. B) Slow and steady. C) Varies depending on the passage. D) Not mentioned in the article. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Varies depending on the passage. 21. Paragraph:Many people skip breakfast. As a result, they often feel tired and have difficulty concentrating during the morning.Question:How is the paragraph organized? A) Comparison. B) Cause and effect. C) Definition. D) Example. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cause and effect. 22. The new party argued against the policies of Jackson and his party in a number of important areas beginning with the economy A) Choice 1. B) Choice 2. C) Choice 3. D) Choice 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Choice 1. 23. The word "pursue" in line 11 is closest in meaning to A) Imagine. B) Share. C) Follow. D) Deny. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Follow. 24. What is the purpose of the TOEFL Reading Test? A) To assess reading speed. B) To evaluate reading comprehension. C) To test vocabulary knowledge. D) To measure critical thinking skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To evaluate reading comprehension. 25. The completion of the Erie Canal was financed by A) The state of New York. B) Private companies. C) Private companies. D) DeWitt Clinton. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The state of New York. 26. Which of the following is NOT true about the origin of banking in the United States? A) The first private commercial bank was chartered by Congress in 1781. B) The early banks were limited in scope. C) Banking developed rapidly in the United States. D) The first national bank was located in Philadelphia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Banking developed rapidly in the United States. 27. What is the meaning of the word 'elucidate' as used in the passage? A) To make clear or explain. B) To summarize briefly. C) To confuse or mislead. D) To ignore or overlook. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To make clear or explain. 28. Question type 2Exercise 3 A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 29. The pronoun "it" in sentence 5 refers to A) Malaria. B) Willow bark. C) Effectiveness. D) The British Royal Society. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Willow bark. 30. What is the purpose of the TOEFL test? A) To assess English language proficiency. B) To evaluate mathematical skills. C) To measure physical fitness. D) To analyze historical knowledge. 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