4.
The consultant
the results of his recommendations
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by the end of the month.
(A)
knows
(C)
has known
(8)
does know
(0)
will know
5.
My supervisor promises that I
a raise next year.
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([)
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(A) would get
(C)
will get
(8)
should get
(0)
get
6.
After you

(A) am smelling
(C)
smelling
(8)
smell
(0)
had smelled
9.
You can take those files to the records room unless
CD
([)
@
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Kim it first.
(A) does
(C)
is doing
(8)
will do
(0)
had done
10.
We
at that restaurant in a few months.
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(A) don't eat
(C)
haven't eaten

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(A)
look away
(C)
look into
(B)
look for
(D)
look out
2.
Who will
the advertising manager's projects
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while she is on vacation?
(A)
take away
(C)
take over
(B)
take up
(D)
take off
3.
The personnel officer believes that we can
with

Could you show me how to
the copy machine?
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(A)
take hold
(C)
find out
(B)
turn on (D)
leave off
6.
Please
this article for any typos or other errors.
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(A)
check into (C)
look over
(B)
look for (D)
check up
7.
Did I tell you? I
Ms. Flynn at the conference.
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(A)
Check it over.
(C)
Think it over.
(B)
Look it over.
(D)
Turn it over.
10.
When you get to Hong Kong, are you going to
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Mr. Cao?
(A)
call on
(C)
call off
(B)
look through (D)
pick off
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STRATEGY REVIEW
Review these strategies for Part 5 of the new
TOEIe
test.
For word family items, ask yourself:
Do you need a noun, adjective, adverb, or verb?

1.
The office manager prefers her coffee with cream
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sugar.
(A)
but
(C)
and
(B)
nor
(0)
plus
2.
Office hours will be from 8:30
5:00.
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(A)
at
(C)
by
(B)
to
(0)
toward
3.
If the secretary

married for two years.
(A)
singular
(C)
only
(B)
single
(0)
sole
6.
When the president arrived, everyone
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(A)
has left already
(C)
already left
(B)
had already left
(0)
left already
7.
Mr. Hao was able to get the envelopes
before
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the mail carrier arrived.
(A)

Although
10.
Let's have this letter
by express mail.
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(A)
sends
(C)
sent
(B)
send
(0)
being sent
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11.
Since we need to know who belongs to this organization,
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could you have the computer do a printout of the
entire
?
(A)
membership
(C)
members.
(B)

do not finish
(0)
wili not finish
14.
The final draft will be completed
Wednesday.
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(A)
to
(C)
on
(B)
at
(0)
from
15.
The benefits program
in the next few months.
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(A)
had changed
(C)
changed
(B)
were changed

(B)
worked
(0)
work
18.
I don't need those statistics right now, but please have
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them ready
five o'clock.
(A)
on
(C)
in
(B)
by
(0)
since
19.
I'll be home for dinner unless the boss
me to
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work overtime.
(A)
will ask
(C)

In this section, you will learn the most common types of items in the text completion
passages in Part 6. A text completion passage is a passage with words deleted. You
will need to understand the whole passage to choose the correct word to complete the
blank.
You will find the items you studied in Part 5 useful for Part 6. In this section, you will
study other common types of items found on Part 6.
words in context
pronouns
subject-verb agreement
modal auxiliaries
adjective comparisons
gerunds or infinitives
TEXT COMPLETION
129
WORDS IN CONTEXT
In Part 6 in the new TOEIC, you will have to choose a word that is the correct word in
the context of the passage. You will have to be able to recognize words that carry the
meaning in both a positive and a negative context.
STRATEGIES FOR WORDS IN CONTEXT
ASK YOURSELF THESEQUESTIONS:
Should the missing word carry a meaning similar to the positive
context?
We worked all last night to finish the project on time.
INCORRECT
[Our
clock
was this morning.)
CORRECT
Our
deadline

@
@
a year. If you meet these qualifications, you are
for membership.
(A)
eligible
(B)
titled
(C)
inadequate
(D)
financed
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3.
Ms. Jones worked for the company for just two
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weeks before she unexpectedly left. We will never
know whether she was terminated or whether she
(A)
fired
(B)
resigned
(C)
hired
(0)
applied
4.
Some people don't know how to eat properly.

your
(A)
feedback
(B)
talk
(C)
complaints
(D)
problems
7.
The highway is under repair, and traffic is often
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at a standstill. You might find it to take the
underground train.
(A)
inconvenient
(B)
faster
(C)
inadvisable
(0)
idle
8.
We never thought the meeting would be so long and
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OBJECT PRONOUNS
POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES
POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS
I, YOll, she, he, it, we, they
me, YOll, her, him, it, llS, them
my, YOllr, her, his, its, our, their
mine, yours, hers, his, its, Ollrs, theirs
myself, yourself, herself, himself, itself, ollrselves,
yourselves, themselves
STRATEGIES FOR PRONOUN ITEMS
ASK YOURSELFTHESEQUESTIONS:
Does the pronoun agree with the noun it replaces in number (singular
or plural)?
INCORRECT
CORRECT
[l made the mistake, so
I
will correct
them.]
I
made the mistake, so
I
will correct it.
Does the pronoun agree with the noun it replaces in gender
(he, she,
or
it)?
INCORRECT
CORRECT

their
(0)
them
2.
I finished the job alone.
I worked all night by
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(A)
it
(B)
its
(C)
me
(D)
myself
3.
These books are
, and the ones on the desk
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are mine.
(A)
you
(B)
your
(C)
yours
(D)

6.
I get too many e-mails. I can't read all.
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(A)
them
(B)
myself
(C)
mine
(D)
its
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7. We wanted to arrive before dinner, but
flight
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was delayed.
(A)
it
(B)
its
(C)
our
(0)

you
10. If the weather is nice, we'll have the meeting outdoors.
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If
isn't, we won't.
(A)
our
(B)
ourselves
(C)
it
(0)
its
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READING
CORRECT
INCORRECT
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT
The subject and verb of a sentence or clause must agree in number (singular, plural)
and person (first, second, third).
STRATEGIES FOR SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ITEMS
ASK YOURSElF THESEQUESTIONS:
Is the noun a collective noun? Is it considered a unit? If so, is the verb
singular?
[The committee are meeting again on Monday
morning.]
The committee is meeting again on Monday

We are interviewing everyone who __ interest
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in the job.
(A)
express
(B)
expresses
(C)
expressing
(0)
to express
2.
This group of doctors
in important research.
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QD
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(A)
is involved
(B)
are involved
(C)
be involving
(0)
been involving
3.
Mathema tics

CD
QD
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solar power.
(A)
run
(B)
runs
(C)
running
(0)
to run
6.
The trade newsletter where we advertise widely
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QD
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distributed.
(A)
has
(B)
have
(C)
is
(0)
are
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risen
9.
The accountant determined how much money
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spent on this project.
(A)
was
(8)
were
(C)
is
(0)
be
10.
The government
to send a team of consultants
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to work with the farmers.
(A)
want
(8)
wants
(C)
wanting

will
is
more common.
Shall
is used in both British and American English in formal speech to make an offer or a
suggestion in the form of a question:
Shall I answer the phone for you? Shall we take another look at the budget?
It is generally not tested on the new TOEIe.
STRATEGIES FOR MODAL AUXILIARY ITEMS
ASK YOURSElF THESEQUESTIONS:
Is the main verb of the sentence in the present tense? If so, is there a
modal in a present form in the subordinate clause?
INCORRECT
CORRECT
[He is sure he could meet us there.)
He is sure he can meet us there.
Is the main verb of the sentence in the past tense? If so, is there a modal
in a past form in the subordinate clause?
INCORRECT
CORRECT
[He thought he will retire soon.]
He thought he would retire soon.
Has the action of the verb in the subordinate clause occurred before
the action of the main verb? If so, is there a modal perfect in the
subordinate clause?
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INCORRECT
CORRECT
[I think that 1might make a mistake yesterday.]
1think that 1might have made a mistake

might have
3.
She was told she would have seniority. and
ask
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for more vacation time.
(A)
could
(B)
could have
(C)
can
(0)
will
4.
The committee could not agree on what action
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taken.
(A)
would have been
(B)
ought to have
(C)
should be
(0)
had to
5.

7.
Our ancestors
remarkable people to have
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lived with such hardships.
(A)
could have been
(B)
must have been
(C)
should be
(0)
will be
8.
You should have told me sooner so that I
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helped you.
(A)
could have
(B)
ought to
(C)
can
(0)
must
9.

READING
ADJECTIVE COMPARISONS
Comparisons are used to compare only two things. There are three different structures
to use for comparisons:
1. If the adjective is one syllable
(tall),
add
-er (taller).
2. If the adjective is two syllables and ends with
-y (busy),
change the
y
to
i
and then
add
-er (busier).
3. If the adjective is two syllables or more
(handsome/expensive),
put
more
before it
(more handsome/more expensive).
If the people or things being compared are used in the sentence, put
than
after the
comparative form
(taller than/busier than/more expensive than).
Superlatives are used to compare three or more things:
1. If the adjective is one syllable

thall
used?
INCORRECT
[He seems more qualified then he is.]
CORRECT
He seems more qualified than he is.
Is it a comparison of more than two things? If so, does
the
precede the
adjective?
INCORRECT
[Our company submitted highest bid.]
CORRECT
Our company submitted the highest bid.
Are two equal things being compared? If so, is
as
+
adjective
+
as
being
used?
INCORRECT
CORRECT
[They are not experienced as they could be.]
They are not as experienced as they could be.
Is there an irregular adjective form? If so, be sure to memorize it.
[This is the good evaluation I've ever gotten.]
This is the best evaluation I've ever gotten.
IRREGULAR ADJECTIVES

less
(B)
the least
(C)
least
(D)
the less
2.
Stock prices are
they were last week.
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(A)
the highest
(B)
high
(C)
higher
(0)
higher than
3.
person in our community is the mayor.
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(A)
The most famous
(B)
The more famous

the worst
(0)
worst
6.
The proposal wasn't
ours.
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(A)
as
(B)
as complete
(C)
complete as
(0)
as complete as
7.
When she was
than I am now, she started her
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own company.
(A)
young
(B)
younger
(C)
youngest

(C)
Best
(0)
The best
10.
Press
button to call the nurse.
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(A)
topmore
(B)
topmost
(C)
the topmore
(D)
the topmost
GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES
Gerunds
(-ing
words) and infinitives
(to
+
verb) are verb forms that can be used as
nouns. They can be used as subjects, objects, or objects of prepositions. When they are
used as direct objects, you have to look at the main verb to decide whether to use the
gerund or infinitive form. You can find lists of these special verbs in most grammar
reference books.

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another department.
(A)
to transfer
(B)
transferring
(C)
transferred
(0)
transfer
2.
Mr. Smith wanted
his coworkers.
CD
CD
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(A)
to meet
(B)
meeting
(C)
met
(D)
meet
3.
We forgot
the door when we left.
CD

eating
(B)
eat
(C)
eaten
(D)
to eat
6.
We offered
for coffee during the break.
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(A)
to go
(B)
going
(C)
gone
(D)
went
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7.
Jack admitted
home office equipment for his
CD
CD
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(A)
entered
(B)
enter
(C)
entering
(D)
to enter
10.
Stop your money.
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@
(A)
to waste
(B)
wasted
(C)
wasting
(0)
waste
TEXT COMPLETION
145
STRATEGY REVIEW
Review these strategies for Part 6 of the new TOEIC test.
For words-in-context items, ask yourself:
Should the missing word carry a meaning similar to the positive context?
Should the missing word carry a meaning similar to the negative context?
For pronoun items, ask yourself:

as
+
adjective
+
as?
Is there an irregular adjective form?
For gerund or infinitive items, ask yourself:
Can the main verb only be followed by a gerund?
Can the main verb only be followed by an infinitive?
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READING
STRATEGY PRACTICE
DIRECTIONS:
Read the following passages and choose the word or phrase that best
completes the blanks. Use the strategies you have learned.
Questions 1-4 refer to the following letter.
624 South Wells Street
Reno, Nevada 89400
Mr. Norm Thompson
97 Vine Circle
Reno, Nevada 89400
Dear Mr. Thompson:
I want to rent an apartment. My friend says that you are a good _
1. (A) landlord
(B) occupant
(C) tenant
(0)
painter
and that you own apartments in different parts of the city. Can I rent an apartment
from you?

employees
(B) merchants
(C) customers
(0) products
"Our market is expanding," said company CEO Shirley Henrico, "so we need to
______ our production. That's why we need to hire more workers." The
6. (A)
grow
(B) more
(C) bigger
(0) increase
company plans a new, larger factory on the outskirts of the city,
7. (A)
build
(B) builds
(C) to build
(0) building
which will be equipped with all the latest technology. "We are building a very modern
factory," said Ms. Henrico. "We are very proud of _
8. (A) us
(B)
it
(C)
me
(0) him
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