D) participating
b. nor => not on Monday and not on Tuesday.
C) either D) or "
Giả sử không có dấu phẩy ở sau on Monday thì đáp án là D-or ? Tại vì mình có nhớ một câu như sau: He doesn't study hard or sing well .Theo mình biết or có 2 nghĩa : 1. hoặc là
2. = and ( mang nghĩa phủ đỉnh)
27. As far as the records show, Mrs.Gomez wasn’t in the office on Monday, nor on Tuesday for
that matter.
a. no => ruled out because the syntax is wrong in this situation
b. nor => not on Monday and not on Tuesday.
c. either => this is used at the beginning, not at the end.
d. or => indicating two possibilities Monday or Tuesday => not the intention of the statement (for thatmatter).
Without the comma after Monday, or is a good possibility. The answer choices won't have both nor and orin that situation.
Cho mình hỏi tiếp một số câu sau:
1.Because of the adverse weather conditions,the captain decided to disembank the ship to... the safety of her passengers.
a.assure.
b.ensure. tại sao dùng ensure mà ko phải assure c.obsure. d.unsure. Mình biết một số cấu trúc: - assure/ensure sb of sth. - assure/ensure sb + that+S +V. - assure that S+V
2. I thought by now we would have learned the lesson that if we ignore overhead,we....our expenses. ( Đây có phải conditional type 1?)
a.underestimating b.will underestimate c.would underestimate d.have underestimated
Usage notes
Assure, ensure, and insure all mean "to make secure or certain." Only assure is used with reference to a person in the sense of "to set the mind at rest": assured the leader of his
loyalty.Although ensure and insure are generally interchangeable, only insure is now widely
used in American English in the commercial sense of "to guarantee persons or property against
risk."
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Ensure is the proper verb to use in your question because the captain wanted to preserve the
safety of all the ship people (passengers and crew) and not any one particular person (assure). 2. b => if we ignore overhead, we will underestimate our expenses => a simple conditional statement.
The company is confident that its new spokenman will be effective ___attracting customers within the 18 to 49 year old demographic
A. Between
B. In = successful in
C. To D. Around
1.While the service center is closed for renovation,all questions concerning repairs will be handled by the customer service department.
a.expired
b.handled
c.replied. d.attending.
This question was already addressed in one of my posts.
2.All visitors are required to present photo identification before entering our research center.
a.submit b.assign c.permit
d.present => to show in this context
3.Please make sure those extinguishers in your office are in good working condition
a.conditional
b.condition ( Giúp mình phân biệt condition và conditions)
c.conditions d.conditioned
"good condition" means in a good state, or of a good quality => my TV is in a good condition
"good conditions" => good circumstances, good environment => good working
conditions
For reference, please visit
http://blog.editage.com/good-conditi...good-condition
4.The president has every intention on communicating with team leaders to keep them informed about recent financial difficulties.
a.motive. b.objective. c.purpose.
The usual allocation for “every intention” is the preposition “of” as illustrated by numerous dictionaries. However, it is grammatically correct to use the preposition on with “every intention” because one of the definitions of “on” is “Used to indicate the purpose of”
1.Miss.LHX is used to dealing almost exclusively with contractual law.
a.impulsively
b.exclusively => focusing entirely on one subject in this context
c.mutually d.generously
2.I still find going to the supermarket once a week is the most convenient way to shop for groceries.
a.like b.try
c.find => discover, realize in this context
d.intend
3.The goverment has still not released the budget figures from the past year.
a.once b.almost c.soon
d.still => used to emphasize the fact that the government has been very slow in releasing past year budget figures
4.If David is not in the office, then all inquiries should be made to Randal,who will be able to assist you.
a.problems b.concepts
c.inquiries => asking for information about anything
d.positions
5.Miss.LHX feels that the reason for the failure to complete the task has yet to beadequately addressed.
a.never
b.yet => problems are not yet addressed properly => nothing has been done to address the problems
c.already d.always
4.If David is not in the office, then all inquiries should be made to Randal, who will be able to assist you
"Problems" wouldn’t make sense in this particular instance because in English, we don’tsay
“make problems to”.
The word “inquiry” or “inquiries” is often collocated with “make” => Ex. Make an inquiry, make
inquiriesEven with other possible verbs such as “send” and “direct”, the choice “problems”
wouldn’t make sense in this instance either.
The customer(s) would not send or direct “problems” to a company’s representative. That’s not how a company's message will be phrased in English. Instead, the customer(s) would send “questions” about problems to a company’s representative.
1.The Writer's Guide to Getting Published is considered the definitive resource for authors who are starting their careers and are looking to publish their work.
a.expressive b.selective
c.definitive => authoritative
d.competitive
This question was already addressed and explained in one of my previous posts
2.Despite the recent economic recovery,many people are still looking for work
a.job => is not correct in this instance because people are either looking for a job or jobs
b.work
c.career => doesn't fit with the context d.profession => doesn't fit with the context
3.Nobody raised any objections when we insisted on opening an hour earlier.
a.criticism b.complaints
c.objections => feelings or expressions of disapproval
d.protests
Raise an objection or raise objections => common collocations Lodge a protest, or just protest. In English, we don't raise protests
have submitted the receipts to our Accounting Department.
a.toll b.fee
c.expense => an expenditure with money, a cost
d.fare
5.He asked for a favor of me.
a.demanded => not correct since the sentence would have to read => he demanded a favor from me
b.asked for
c.required => same reason as with "demanded" d.inquired => inappropriate verb in this context
6.Veronia has traveled extensively to other countries to study herbs and vegetation.
a.largely b.widely c.broadly
d.extensively => extensive = large in extent, range or amount extensively => over large distances in this context
7.Most of the hallways on the ground floor of the old municipal building are poorlylit.
a.fully
b.poorly => since the building is old, many areas are poorly lit (not enough lamps are available or working).
poor implies a lack of resources or quality
c.badly => this only indicates the manner by which the lights are turned on, not how much light is available over an area
d.weakly => this doesn't express the lack of adequate lighting in an old building
poorly lit is often collocated. The opposite is well-lit
1.Although the organization's current facilities for obtaining information are still up- to-date,they will eventuallyrequire to be upgraded
a.eventually => at the end, finally
b.extremely c.modestly d.relatively
2.As a subscriber to Tech Edge magazine,you will receive updates on all the latest advances in digital research and technological applications.
a.novelties
b.advances => This word is often collocated with research.
c.informations (b,c đều có thể?) information is uncountable. Therefore, informations is a wrong word to begin with. Instead of this word, other tests have "formations".
d.elevations.
The word "advances" was already extensively discussed in one of my previous posts about TOEIC to viengachden3d.
3.The company's gains last year may not be particularly remarkable ,but we have to make allowances for the costly investment that the company has made.
a.omissions b.reservation
c.allowances
d.funds
make allowance(s) for => idiomatic expression => to take mitigating circumstances into account in consideration (of) b. to allow (for)
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4.The budgets are often reflective of the bookkeeping practices and techniques used by personnel in the accounting department.(câu này dịch đại ý hộ mình nhé)
a.manageable b.thoughtful c.possible
d.reflective
In simple English, basically this paragraph means that budgets, which are financial planning documents, often mirror or reflect the methods used (bookeeping practices and accounting techniques) by the people taking care and keeping track of how money is used (accounting)
5.Our company has become a major force in the automotive research and development industry since 2005.
b.arena c.competition d.assembly
1.She was barely able to keep herself alive in the freezing water until a rescue team finally found her last right hanging onto a piece of driftwood.
a.almost b.finally c.hardly
d.barely => by a very little
Because the water was freezing, she was just hanging on to her life (barely keeping herself alive) until the rescue team found her.
2. All of the parents will receive a progress report for their children at the end of the month. a.all of=> incorrect grammar
b.majority of the => incorrect logic
c.all of the => fits with the context of the sentence
d.most of => incorrect logic
B and D can be ruled out immediately because it would not make sense that only a certain number of parents will receive their children’s report. The correct choice will be between A and C. “All of” is clearly not correct grammar. Either “all” (which is not given) or “all of the” parents is the right answer.
3.Before you send the letter, you should proof it to make sure there are no errors.
a.proof( Khi là noun nó có một nghĩa là "a copy of a piece of writing is checked carefully before
the final printing is done".Còn khí là Verb nó có nghĩa khác,không hợp với ngữ cảnh? I don't
understand your comment. You need to consult a good dictionary.
b.fold c.petition d.assemble
Answers B, C, and D don’t make any sense in this context.
To proof means to proofread (American Heritage Dictionary) To proofreadis
verb, transitive
To read (copy or proof) in order to find errors and mark corrections.
verb, intransitive
1.Please fill out the application form, detach it,and submit it to the Research Commitee Head with your proposal before May 31,2005.
a.correspond b.withdraw c.write
d.detach => the only choice that makes sense. Detach in this case means separate. The application form was properly attached to other document(s), and applicants must fill it out and detach it before sending it in for processing.
2.Brass Mark Industries offers a diversified line of home appliances.
a.disrupted
b.diversified => varying, of many varieties
c.diverged
d.disqualified
3.Foreign visitors should be cognizant of the government regulations about using cellular phones in restricted places.
a.cognizant => aware (in this context)
b.reticent c.oblivious d.ambitious
4.Detour signs will be prominently placed on the road which is under construction,so that drivers can take alternative routes.
a.importantly b.markedly c.observantly
d.prominently => in a manner that stands out
5.The discussion hall is usually available for seminars in the late afternoons. a.usually => the only choice that makes logical sense in this sentence
b.singularly c.timely d.early
6.After several months of negotiations,cross-border routes have been inaugurated between the two countries.
a.invented
b.inaugurated => inaugurate => commence, begin
c.infuriated d.influenced
Cho mình hỏi chút trong câu sau :
It was on his business trip to Rome during ...Marcus secured several new contracts for his firm.
a.whose b.which c.whatever d.while.
Theo mình biết : in which = where at which = when
for which = why
Thế còn :during which có tương tự với while không?
Which simply stands for “business trip”. Therefore, during which simply means “during the business trip”. It doesn’t mean “while” without adding more information.
The sentence can be rewritten as follows:
While on his business trip to Rome, Marcus secured several new contracts for this firm.
Avery Johnson considers ....the most important worker in his department. a.he
b.his c.him
d.himself
Avery Johnson considers himself the most important worker in his department. There is no need to add “to be” to the sentence. That is verbose writing.
The only time we need “to be” is when the sentence is rewritten in passive voice. Avery Johnson is considered to be the most important worker in his department. Here another construction is also possible:
Avery Johnson is considered as the most important worker in his department, where “as” can replace “to be”.
The sudden announcement by Rick Thompson of his plans...from the mayoral race has come as quite a surprise to the city.
a.withdrawn
b.to withdraw (đáp án là B,không hiểu sao có to đằng trước?Đằng trước nó không có động từ
nào mà. c.withdrawing d.have withdrawn
To understand the structure of this sentence, you need to analyze it: The main clause is
The sudden announcement by Rick Thompson of his plans has come as quite a surprise to the city.
The main verb is “has come” What are Rick Thompson’s plans?
They are “to withdraw from the mayoral race”.
“to withdraw from the mayoral race” is an infinitive phrase acting as an adjective to
modify the noun “plans” For more information on “infinitive phrase” you can consult the
following link:
1.This leather jacket should be cleaned only as ... by the manufacturer a.to recommend
b.recommended => mệnh đề quan hệ rút gọn. Câu đầy đủ sẽ là: This leather jacket should be cleaned only as it is recommended by the manufacturer.
c.recommend d.recommending
2.Pet Love is an independent veterinary... devoted to the highest standards of animal care and to the provision of quality pet supplies.
a.practically
b.practice ( n) sự hành nghề ( ở đây veterinary là 1 adj nên ta cần 1 noun theo sau) c.practical
d.practices
3. the best way to keep parents...is to keep them informed and for children to thrive. a.satisfaction (n)=>loại
b.satisfy (v)=>loại
c.satisfyingly (adv) => loại
d.satisfied (adj) => chọn=>keep+ sb+ adj
4. we may request personal information when you register to receive additional information....our products and services.
a.regards b.regarded
c.regarding=> về ai/cái gì/việc gì d.regarding to
Avery Johnson considers ....the most important worker in his department. a.he
b.his c.him
d.himself
Avery Johnson considers himself the most important worker in his department. There is no need to add “to be” to the sentence. That is verbose writing.
The only time we need “to be” is when the sentence is rewritten in passive voice. Avery Johnson is considered to be the most important worker in his department. Here another construction is also possible:
Avery Johnson is considered as the most important worker in his department, where “as” can replace “to be”.
The following definitions and examples for "consider" (in the transitive mode only) are excerpts from the OALD (Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary)
2 [transitive] to think of somebody/something in a particular way consider somebody/something + noun|
consider somebody/something (to be) something| consider somebody/something (as) something
He considers himself an expert on the subject. This award is considered (to be) a great honour. These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group.
consider somebody/something + adjective| consider somebody/something (to be) something
Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired.
consider somebody/something to do something
He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country.
consider (that)…
She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion.
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so.
it is considered that…
It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs
It is clear from the OALD examples that "to be" and "as" are not necessary even in the passive voice for the verb "consider" in the transitive mode.
Avery Johnson considers him the most important worker in the department => is clearly incorrect as Avery is talking about himself and not a stranger.
If you want to use "him", the sentence has to be rewritten as follows:
As a supervisor, Tim is aware of Avery's abilities and considers him (Avery) the most important worker in the department.