Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL)
Structure (2)
Directions: The questions here test your knowledge of the grammatical
structure of English. Each question consists of a short written conversation, part
of which has been omitted. Four words or phrases, labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4, are
given below the conversation. You are to choose the word or phrase that will
correctly complete the conversation. Click the answer button to see the correct
answer. If you need a hint, press the arrow button next to the hint.
Look at the example.
"Why do you always want to use _____ pens?"

1) to one
2) of my
3) that my
4) one of my
We would say: "Why do you always want to use one of my pens?"
Therefore you should press "4."
Click the answer button to see the correct answer.
1.
"We will order merchandise now."
"But payment should be made _____."
1) for advance
2) advancing
3) in advance
4) to advance
2.
"Where do you live now?"
"I live in Kansas City; my _____."
1) parents too do
2) parents do

1) appointments to
2) an appointment to
3) appointment with
4) an appointment with
8.
We can meet at Grand Central Station. Will _____?
1) convenient for you
2) that convenient
3) that be convenient
4) you be convenient
9.
This store does not have any oranges today. It _____ tomorrow.
1) have any
2) may have any
3) have some
4) may have some
10.
She doesn't want anything alcoholic now. She would rather _____ a soft
drink.
1) have
2) to have
3) prefer
4) prefer to have
11.
"Where _____ this afternoon?"
"I went to a department store."
1) are you go
2) do you go
3) have you went
4) did you go

2) looks like
3) seems to
4) will be
17.
Would you do me a favor? I _____ very much.
1) appreciate it
2) would appreciate
3) would be appreciative
4) would appreciate it
18.
I am familiar with the Grand Hotel. I don't know _____ times I've been
there.
1) how many
2) how often
3) how much
4) many often
19.
"When _____ leave for Washington, D.C.?"
"We are planning to leave at 8 o'clock."
1) are we
2) will we
3) will us
4) are us
20.
I asked Tom when he could finish his homework. He said that he would
finish it _____.
1) as much as possible
2) as possible as he could
3) as fast as he could possibly
4) as soon as possible