TOEFL EXERCISE (SKILL1-3)

The colors indicate the different options. So, from the fourth option must be choose one incorrect answer.

BLUE = A

PURPLE = B

GREEN = C

ORANGE = D

1. Nobody know when the process of glass-making was invented.

The incorrect word : know (A)

Because, Nobody is singular subject and the verb must be followed by s/es.

The Right sentence is “Nobody knows when the process of glass-making was invented”

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

The incorrect word : presents (A)

Because, The languages is plural subject and the verb not followed by s/es.

The right sentence is “The languages of the world present a vast array of structural similiarities and differences.”

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

The incorrect word : have (A)

Because, The rise is singular subject and the verb must be followed by has, not have.

The right sentence is “The rise of multinationals has resulted in a great deal of legal ambiguity because multinationals can operate in so many jurisdiction.”

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

The incorrect word : has (A)

Because, All of the east-west interstate highways in the United States is plural subject and the verb must be followed have, not has.

The right sentence is “All of the east-west interstate highways in the United States have even numbers, while north-south interstate highways are odd-numbered.”

5. When a massive star in the large Magellanic Could exploded in 1987, a wave of neutrinos were detected on Earth.

The incorrect word : were (C)

Because, a wave of neutrinos is singular subject and the verb must be followed by was, not were.

The right sentence is “When a massive star in the large Magellanic Could exploded in 1987, a wave of neutrinos was detected on Earth.”

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

The incorrect word : are (C)

Because, a few bushes is singular subject and the verb must be followed by is.

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

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.

The incorrect word : put(B)

Because, Krakatoa is singular subject and the verb (put) must be followed by s/es.

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

The incorrect word : are(B)

Because, Anyone is singular subject and the verb must be followed by is, not are.

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

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

The incorrect word : supply(C)

Because, The underlying is singular subject and the verb must be followed by s/es.

The right sentence is “A network of small arteries, mostly sandwiched between the skin and the underlying muscles, supplies blood to the face and scalp.”

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

The incorrect word : withstand (D)

Because, Mesquite is singular subject and the verb must be followed by s.

The right sentence is “Mesquite is a small tree in the Southwest who can withstands the severest drought.”