TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key 1. You _______ introduce me to the chairperson because we have already met.

t. (A) must (B) should (C) do not have to (D) are supposed to Grammar point: Modals http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-not.htm 2. Their _______ expertise is a result of their training, the majority of which occurred at the head office. (A) technical (B) technique (C) technician (D) technicians Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 3. Though I have already told them once, please remind your colleagues _______ in the No Smoking area. (A) dont smoke (B) not to smoke (C) not smoking (D) arent smoking Grammar point: Negative infinitive http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/inf3.cfm 4. Mr. Wang wasnt home when I called this morning, but I _______ contact him at his office this afternoon. (A) was able to (B) would have (C) should have (D) could not Grammar point: Modals of ability http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-ability.htm 5. The representatives are _______ going home and seeing their families after this negotiation. (A) looking up to (B) looking for (C) looking forward to (D) looking up Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/lookphrasals1/menu.php 6. Mrs. Prashar can always tell when her husband _______ too much coffee because his hands start to shake. (A) will have drunk (B) had drunk (C) is going to drink (D) has been drinking Grammar point: Present perfect continuous

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/present-perfectcontinuous.htm 7. The accountant calculated the figures using the latest software release, but the total _______ isnt correct. (A) still (B) anymore (C) already (D) yet Grammar point: still / yet / already http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/ 8. Mrs. Flaubert _______ all of her work by 5:00 P.M., so there is no reason she needs to work overtime. (A) has finished (B) is finishing (C) will have finished (D) has been finishing Grammar point: Future perfect http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html 9. Knowing that we would be hungry after skipping lunch, the director had her assistant _______ some sandwiches for the meeting. (A) pick up (B) picks up (C) picked up (D) picking up Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 10. After waiting three months for his favourite vocalist to come to our town, Dr. Kozinsky got sick _______ the concerts intermission. (A) while (B) for (C) during (D) by Grammar point: for / while / during http://www.learn-english-today.com/lessons/lesson_contents/for-during-while.html 11. Applicants replies should be sent by fax, mail, _______ e-mail no later than three oclock on Friday. (A) but (B) however (C) or (D) yet Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 12. (A) (B) (C) If Mr. Tsujiioka won a free trip anywhere, he _______ to go to Brazil. could have chosen would choose will choose

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (D) would have been choosing Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm 13. _______ Ms. Jimenez can afford to lend you the money, she wont do it unless you prove you can pay her back. (A) Even though (B) So (C) However (D) Therefore Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 14. Our _______ were too strict for our subcontractor to meet; consequently, they lost our business. (A) specifying (B) specific (C) specifications (D) specified Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 15. The nurse responsible for the maternity ward disobeyed hospital policy and let his patients _______ outside. (A) eat (B) to eat (C) eating (D) ate Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 16. Due to a record low in profits last year, the firm is thinking of _______ their operations into foreign markets. (A) raising (B) inflating (C) enhancing (D) expanding Vocabulary question 17. Mr. Lee watched the technician _______ the broken pump. (A) repair (B) repaired (C) repairs (D) had repaired Grammar point: see someone do something # see someone doing something http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/azar/grammar_ex/message_board/archive/articles/ 00066.htm 18. Im really surprised that Alvins sisters graphic design company, which has only been in business for a year, _______ the government contract.

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (A) get (B) gotten (C) got (D) had gotten Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm 19. If their marketing team succeeds, they _______ their profits by 20 percent. (A) will have been increased (B) would have been increasing (C) will increase (D) would increase Grammar point: First conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm 20. The vice president was _______ with the applicants enthusiasm for the biochemical research project. (A) delighted (B) delighting (C) delightful (D) delight Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 21. Both companies are _______ the same business. (A) in (B) with (C) from (D) through Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 22. _______ there were so many options, everyone was satisfied. (A) If (B) Why (C) Because (D) When Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 23. If they _______ more aware of the trends, they could have avoided bankruptcy. (A) were (B) are (C) have been (D) had been Grammar point: Third conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm 24. Make checks _______ to the company. (A) paid (B) payable

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (C) paying (D) pay Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 25. Ms. Bolton is both a strong manager _______ a skilled negotiator. (A) or (B) with (C) and (D) though Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 26. _______ the stockbrokers said the market was healthy, they refused to invest more money. (A) Because (B) Although (C) In addition (D) So Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 27. The seminar will adjourn _______ five oclock. (A) in (B) on (C) at (D) the Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 28. Marketing is important; _______, were hiring a new public relations firm. (A) therefore (B) even though (C) nevertheless (D) but Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless 29. The secretary had the messenger _______ the envelope as soon as possible. (A) delivering (B) to deliver (C) deliver (D) delivered Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 30. The board meetings usually _______ on time. (A) have started (B) start (C) are starting (D) have been starting

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key Grammar point: simple present http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/simcon.htm 31. Everyone was disappointed to hear that the companys proposal was _______. (A) turned up (B) turned on (C) turned away (D) turned down Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TURN http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TURN 32. Even though the exchange rate was high, we _______ from them. (A) buy (B) must have bought (C) had to buy (D) had better buy Grammar point: Modals of necessity http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modalsnecessity.htm 33. _______ Dr. Rossi hired the new assistant, the office has become more organized. (A) When (B) Before (C) While (D) Since Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 34. Mr. Cutler will _______ as president. (A) step out (B) step down (C) step from (D) step through Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STEP http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/step[2] 35. Ms. Silva sent the memo _______ it had been approved. (A) so (B) but (C) after (D) until Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 36. Its time to take advantage of current _______ rates. (A) interesting (B) interest (C) interested (D) interests Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key 37. The manager has to _______ the presentation until next week. (A) put off (B) put with (C) put on (D) put through Grammar point: phrasal verbs with PUT http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=PUT 38. When the directors _______ a profit, theyll be satisfied. (A) will see (B) are seeing (C) see (D) have been seeing Grammar point: future time clauses http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-future-timeclauses.htm 39. Do _______ an estimate before getting it in writing. (A) not ever accept (B) never accept (C) accept never (D) not accept ever Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 40. Production went down _______ morale was low. (A) even though (B) when (C) but (D) to Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 41. The distributors will collaborate _______ a British company. (A) with (B) in (C) from (D) of Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 42. If banks _______ the number of credit cards, the economy would improve. (A) limiting (B) limited (C) had limited (D) are limiting Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm 43. (A) (B) (C) One suggestion was to _______ gasoline taxes. raise have raised be raising

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (D) raising Grammar point: infinitive phrase http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/infinitivephrase.htm 44. The host will want the total amount _______ before paying the bill. (A) checked (B) be checked (C) checking (D) check Grammar point: want something done http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html 45. The new sales manager cooperates with her colleagues; _______, she is a valued member. (A) although (B) however (C) for example (D) therefore Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless 46. _______ our office, Mr. James voted against the proposal. (A) Representation (B) Representative (C) Representing (D) Representative of Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 47. Paychecks _______. (A) are twice distributed a month (B) twice a month are distributed (C) are distributed twice a month (D) a month are distributed twice Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 48. There has been a decline in local _______ national advertising. (A) therefore (B) so (C) but (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 49. _______ Mrs. Lee was calling her husbands office, he was calling hers. (A) While (B) Because (C) So (D) Then Grammar point: conjunctions

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 50. The CEOs will meet _______ Chicago next month. (A) at (B) in (C) to (D) from Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 51. The award was contested by one of the _______. (A) competitors (B) competition (C) competing (D) competitive Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 52. The _______ was considered final. (A) decisive (B) decided (C) decision (D) deciding Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 53. Mr. Wong once lived _______ New Orleans. (A) in (B) at (C) from (D) on Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 54. The report focused on the _______ of the study. (A) foundlings (B) finds (C) findings (D) found Vocabulary question 55. The staff _______ the office had been burglarized. (A) suspicion (B) suspense (C) suspicious (D) suspected Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 56. (A) (B) (C) _______ all the references to verify the information. Look by Look out Look up

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (D) Look to Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LOOK http://www.vocabulary.cl/Advanced/Phrasal_Verbs/LOOK.htm 57. Mary is _______ an excellent writer. (A) considerate (B) considered (C) considerable (D) considers Grammar point 1: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 Grammar point 2: the passive http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm 58. They _______ the launch of their new company only a year ago. (A) announce (B) are announcing (C) have announced (D) announced Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm 59. After re-evaluating the proposal, the agency _______ the contract to us. (A) awarding (B) had awarded (C) awarded (D) awards Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm 60. My supervisor had me _______ the morning taking inventory. (A) spend (B) to spend (C) spent (D) spending Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 61. Mr. Doh _______ clients phone calls. (A) rarely returns (B) returns rarely (C) has returned rarely (D) rarely had returned Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 62. Success depends _______ the efforts of the organization. (A) from (B) in (C) on (D) of

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html 63. There has been strong competition; _______, the new company has made great profits. (A) instead (B) nonetheless (C) then (D) despite Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html 64. Ms. Shirish will resign her position as chief _______ officer. (A) operator (B) operational (C) operation (D) operating Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 65. The weather report predicts it will rain _______ become colder. (A) neither (B) nor (C) and (D) either Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 66. The printer _______ paper. (A) ran into (B) ran out of (C) ran without (D) ran over Grammar point: phrasal verbs with RUN http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-run.html 67. The electricity went out _______ we were making coffee. (A) so (B) because of (C) while (D) for Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 68. _______ all the negotiators, Ms. Neos seems the most reliable. (A) From (B) As (C) Of (D) But Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 69. The sales division reported a 64 percent drop _______ the last sales period.

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (A) during (B) with (C) at (D) to Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 70. The company is financially sound; _______, there is no debt. (A) in spite of (B) for example (C) on the other hand (D) nevertheless Grammar point: transition words http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html 71. Get the invoice _______ upon receipt. (A) signature (B) sign (C) signed (D) signing Grammar point 1: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 Grammar point 2: passive causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 72. _______ time to submit a bid. (A) Still there is (B) Is there still (C) There is still (D) Theyre still is Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 73. Our future will be _______ on what services we can provide. (A) basic (B) based (C) basing (D) base Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 74. If there _______ better communication, I would not resign. (A) were (B) was (C) is (D) will be Grammar point: Second conditional (+ simple past forms of BE in case of the use of the second conditional) http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm 75. _______ the critics and answer their questions.

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (A) Stand in for (B) Stand at (C) Stand with (D) Stand up to Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STAND http://www.advanced-english-grammar.com/phrasal-verb-stand.html 76. By the end of this century, business _______ greatly. (A) will be changed (B) will have changed (C) changes (D) changed Grammar point: Future perfect http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/futureperfect.html 77. The _______ market has declined in many parts of the country. (A) homing (B) housed (C) homes (D) housing Vocabulary question 78. _______ saving money, you will purchase a reliable product. (A) With (B) So (C) Besides (D) Consequently Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html 79. _______ one partner has resigned, others are quitting too. (A) Because (B) Although (C) If (D) Before Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 80. The management makes an assessment _______. (A) rarely (B) still (C) monthly (D) already Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 81. The chairman said his _______ would continue his strategies. (A) successful (B) successor (C) success (D) successive Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060

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82. This region _______ as the costliest place to do business. (A) often is referred (B) is often referred (C) is referred often to (D) is often referred to Grammar point 1: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php Grammar point 2: prepositions in clauses http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/preps-placement.html#maincontent 83. Since 1990, our customers _______ with our service. (A) are satisfied (B) have satisfied (C) have been satisfying (D) have been satisfied Grammar point: present perfect http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm 84. People either dont have the money _______ they arent willing to spend it. (A) and (B) neither (C) or (D) although Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 85. The group is composed _______ five companies. (A) in (B) of (C) up (D) from Grammar point: preposition-dependent verbs and adjectives http://www.sk.com.br/sk-pdv.html 86. In order to make more money, Mr. Garcia has decided to _______ a second job. (A) take off (B) take out (C) take from (D) take on Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE 87. A survey of the _______ shows they are satisfied with their jobs. (A) employment (B) employs (C) employees (D) employing Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 88. _______ the bad location, the management is confident of success.

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (A) Despite (B) Since (C) With (D) As Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html 89. Company officials must disclose their own _______ affairs. (A) finance (B) financing (C) financial (D) financed Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 90. The new business has _______ incorporated. (A) still (B) once (C) yet (D) already Grammar point: still / yet / already http://englishwilleasy.com/what-is-different/list-s/still-yet-already/ 91. The manufacturer listed assets _______ liabilities. (A) but (B) nor (C) and (D) so Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 92. The competitors attempt to _______ the new company was stopped. (A) take off (B) take over (C) take to (D) take out Grammar point: phrasal verbs with TAKE http://www.eflnet.com/pverbs/pvlistverb.php?verb=TAKE 93. The new agent has experience _______ not expertise. (A) but (B) and (C) with (D) however Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 94. _______ the flight is cancelled, the seminar will have to be postponed. (A) While (B) If (C) Although (D) Besides

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Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 95. The proposal was submitted _______ April 28. (A) at (B) the (C) on (D) from Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 96. _______ costs have increased dramatically. (A) Advertising (B) Advertisements (C) Advertised (D) Advertise Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 97. Ford Motor Company reported a drop _______ quarterly profits. (A) to (B) from (C) in (D) with Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 98. The company was _______ by an immigrant. (A) found (B) founding (C) find (D) founded Grammar point: passive http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-the-passive.htm 99. Mr. Daley is our most skilled speaker; _______, he is unavailable to give the presentation. (A) besides (B) nevertheless (C) for example (D) while Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless 100. Have Ms. Alva _______ a press release immediately. (A) writes (B) to write (C) writing (D) write Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key 101. A _______ firm will help us find software. (A) consultation (B) consultant (C) consulting (D) consult Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 102. _______ Mr. Jeffries to get the job done. (A) Count on (B) Count from (C) Count in (D) Count up Grammar point: phrasal verbs with COUNT http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/count 103. Ms. Nguyen had submitted her rsum before she _______ the position was filled. (A) will know (B) knows (C) has known (D) knew Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm 104. If Mr. Donna were looking for a permanent job, our recruiter _______ help. (A) may (B) will (C) can (D) could Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm 105. The purchaser wanted the equipment _______ by Monday morning. (A) delivered (B) delivering (C) will be delivered (D) must be delivered Grammar point: want something done http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html 106. The companys quarterly earnings were up; _______ the officers felt satisfied. (A) nevertheless (B) therefore (C) however (D) for this purpose Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless 107. _______ substantial layoffs, costs were reduced. (A) When (B) Because of (C) Although

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (D) Since Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 108. Consumer confidence fell _______ April. (A) next (B) on (C) in (D) the Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 109. Price quotes _______. (A) have daily been announced (B) have been announced daily (C) daily have been announced (D) have been daily announced Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 110. The administration allows Thailand _______ Indonesia trade benefits. (A) but (B) nor (C) and so (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 111. The talks will take place _______ Brussels . (A) at (B) the (C) in (D) to Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 112. Many workers cant use computers; _______ training is required. (A) on the whole (B) besides (C) consequently (D) for example Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/9-10.html 113. Management let the employees _______ at two oclock. (A) leave (B) left (C) was leaving (D) was left Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key 114. If our candidates _______ elected, well have a strong board. (A) are (B) were (C) have been (D) will be Grammar point: First conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm 115. Its important that the clients _______ interested. (A) are seeming (B) will seem (C) is seeming (D) seem Grammar point: state verbs http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/what-are-state-verbs 116. Find _______ the details and write a report. (A) up (B) about (C) out (D) around Grammar point: FIND OUT http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/FIND 117. The meeting _______ going on since eight oclock this morning. (A) has been (B) was (C) is (D) will be Grammar point: present perfect http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/upperf.htm 118. The consultant _______ his business if he had advertised. (A) doubled (B) will double (C) would double (D) could have doubled Grammar point: Third conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/3cond.htm 119. Mr. Dalla would like the invoices _______ directly to Milan. (A) fax (B) faxing (C) be faxed (D) faxed Grammar point: want something done http://advancegrammar.blogspot.com/2009/07/haveget-and-want-something-done.html 120. The members would resign if they _______ asked to do so. (A) are (B) were (C) will be

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (D) would be Grammar point: Second conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm 121. Ambition, talent, _______ desire are ingredients for success. (A) or (B) never (C) yet (D) and Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 122. Only five years ago, there _______ a shortage of computer specialists. (A) was (B) were (C) has been (D) have been Grammar point: simple past http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/ppvpast.htm 123. The board reported that more funds _______ for training. (A) was given (B) could have given (C) should be given (D) is given Grammar point: Modals of advice http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/330-modals-advice.htm 124. Some employees get their paychecks automatically _______ in their bank accounts. (A) deposited (B) depositing (C) are deposited (D) deposit Grammar point: passive causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 125. Costs should be cut; _______, the number of staff positions will be reduced. (A) however (B) therefore (C) meanwhile (D) but Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.eslmonster.com/article/besides-however-nevertheless 126. Office branches are located _______ the metropolitan area. (A) on (B) at (C) about (D) throughout Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions

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127. The company offers a _______ plan for its workers. (A) retirement (B) retiring (C) retire (D) retired Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 128. _______ Mr. Hague finished the job interview, he felt relieved. (A) While (B) Because of (C) During (D) After Grammar point: conjunctions http://www.virtualsalt.com/conjunct.htm 129. Ms. Lopez has _______ learned to create zip files. (A) yet (B) ever (C) already (D) certain Grammar point: adverb position http://eslau.ca/lesson/unit66.php 130. The paychecks will be delivered _______ they arrive from the accounting department. (A) before (B) soon (C) when (D) during Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 131. The report outlines the products for the first quarter _______ the year . (A) to (B) at (C) from (D) of Grammar point: prepositions http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/prepositions 132. The benefits package is impressive; _______, the director promotes only from within the company. (A) for example (B) when (C) despite (D) nevertheless Grammar point: transition words http://members.tripod.com/the_english_dept/transitions.html 133. This company attempts to make its employees _______ like family. (A) feeling

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key (B) feels (C) felt (D) feel Grammar point: causative structure http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/490/grammar/causatives.htm 134. If the bills _______ in five days, the company will seek damages. (A) werent paid (B) wont have paid (C) arent paid (D) dont pay Grammar point: First conditional http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond.htm 135. The bank _______ another branch in Houston within the next year. (A) opened (B) will be opening (C) have opened (D) would open Grammar point: will be + Ving http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/willbedoing/menu.php 136. Could you have the assistant _______ my office before he leaves today? (A) stop off (B) stop for (C) stop to (D) stop by Grammar point: phrasal verbs with STOP http://www.carolinebrownenglishlessons.com/stopphrasals/menu.php 137. The _______ was settled on Saturday. (A) dispute (B) disputing (C) disputable (D) disputant Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 138. Make sure to use an _______ dealer. (A) authority (B) authorization (C) authorized (D) authoritarian Grammar point: word classes http://www.waylink-english.co.uk/?page=31060 139. The printer apologized for _______ two names on the program. (A) leaving for (B) leaving out (C) leaving to (D) leaving from Grammar point: phrasal verbs with LEAVE

TOEIC - Reading test Part 5 Answer key http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/LEAVE 140. Mr. Fox _______ the results tomorrow afternoon. (A) will be knowing (B) will know (C) will have known (D) is going to be knowing Grammar point: expressing the future http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/410/grammar/410-expressing-thefuture.htm