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Q1. The dissolution of the Soviet Union was thought--------the clarion call for a new world order. A to have been B of being C to being D of to be => A. Another explaination is " Was + Past PII + to Infini. " if you dont remember as " to be thought to do sth". The answer C is not correct since " to being " should be " to be". Q2. Before embarking on new series of exercises, an athlete should consult the physician. => C. The probelem is " the". How we can do it. We can replace " the" with " his/ her" or "a" since we need a determine here. HTH. :shy:

Let's see more details of the following question: 5. In a small community, behavioral norms are more universally understood and eccepted, and are therefore more likely being homogenorous than in a large city. => "are therefore more likely" . We need a Adj + N, but incase, we have a "homogenorous " as Adj right. Therefore, we shoud have a " to be" there.:shy:

The Texas Panhandle region,in the northwestern part of the state,produces more wheat,cotton, and grain sorghum than any of other area of Texas. => It should be " any other" since let's see the structure of this sentence. From the Webster Dic. here Main Entry: 1any Pronunciation: 'e-nE Function: adjective, Adverd, Pronoun ( Sing, Plu.) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English [AE]nig; akin to Old High German einag any, Old English An one -- more at ONE Date: before 12th century 1 : one or some indiscriminately of whatever kind: a : one or another taken at random b : EVERY -- used to indicate one selected without restriction 2 : one, some, or all indiscriminately of whatever quantity: a : one or more -- used to indicate an undetermined number or amount b : ALL -- used to indicate a maximum or whole c : a or some without reference to quantity or extent 3 a : unmeasured or unlimited in amount, number, or extent b : appreciably large or extended

here are my ans: 1.Crickets rub the legs together to make their chirping sound. => D. sounds 2.Conservationists hope that someday captive wildlife populations will be reestablished in a wild => B. some days 3.The institute encouraged the participations of teachers by providing them with travel expensives and loging. => D. longs 4.Many Chineses connect the word "happiness" with the symbols for white,silk,and tree. => A. Chinese 5.As conscripted craftsman under Swedish rule,Finns introduced the log cabin to America. => the craftman Hope that helps [w00t][bounce][bounce]

Here we go: 1. Bubbles, flaws, and other irregularities diffuse the light that passes through stained glass, _________ the glass sparkle. A) which making B) and making C) making D) to making => C. making = ( which ) makes 2) Big-band jazz relies on fixed arrangements, where _________ than one instrument playing some of the parts, rather than on improvisation. A) is more B) more C) there is more D) whenever more => C. After "where" + Noun + verb 3) By 1920 the area of the United States under cultivation had more than doubled in just 50 years, and the national population that surpassed 100 million. => D. surpassed 4) The Mississippi riverboat, which evolved from simpler steamship of the early 1800’s, became the dominant form of passenger transport on the Mississippi River. =>B. steamships . Let's see the [banana] rule. 5) ________, domesticated grapes grow in clusters, range in color from pale green to black, and contain sugar in varying quantities. A) Their botanical classification as berries B) Although their botanical classification as berries C) Because berries being their botanical classification D) Classified botanically as berries => A. We need a noun clause here " Their botanical classification as berries" 6) During the second and third years of life, children gain _______ over their bodies. A) control increasing B) increasing to control C) control is increasing D) increasing control =>A. control (which) increases 7) The leopard seal is the only pinniped _______ preys on penguins and other seals. A) that normally B) of which it normally C) normally D) that it normally => D) that it normally . You see " preys" which is a verb. 8) Chromosomes are regarded today as the major carriers of genetic material, _______ of DNA and various types of protein. A) consisting B) as to consist C) consist D) which consisting => A. consisting = which consist 9) Perhaps the most significant postwar trend was the decentralization of cities throughout the United States, _________ when massive highway-building programs permitted greater suburban growth. A) and accelerated a phenomenon B) a phenomenon that accelerated C) accelerating a phenomenon which, D) the acceleration of which phenomenon => A. the second subclause we need a sentence , right! 10) It is said that no potential frontier has such fired the imagination or challenged the ingenuity of humankind as has space. => D. as Please correct my anwers if I''m wroong. Thanks Hope that help! [w00t]

1.A quilt that looks ordinary________may become a work of abstract art when it is hung on a white wall a. lying on a bed b. lies on a bed c.to be lying on a bed d. to lie on a bed A=> which (lying on a bed) 2.________,the hummingbird gets its name from the sound that its wings make during flight a.Has a brillitant color b.The brillitant c.Which is brilliantly colored d.Brillitantly colored B=> other choices are not suitable for this sentence since " the brilitant" is a noun that is OK here. 3.Turreted mansions decorated with elaborate wooden ornamentation became a mark of wealth and elegance in the United States in the late nineteenth century. B. => elaborated 4.Massachusetts was first explored in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries,and the first permanent settlement at Plymouth in 1620. D => settlement in 5.Sarah Vaughan had a voice like a pefect instrument,and it was an instrument that she knew how to use it with the utmost skill. B=> the word "an" should be omited 6.Maryland,even though a southern state, remained loyalty to the Union during the Civil War. => was remained loyalty. Subject : Maryland Pls, post your anwership book here a after while. Hope that help![w00t]

Here is my answers as follows: 1)The number of foreign students who________in our college has doubled in ten years. a)enrolling b)has enrolled c)have enrolled d)will enroll I remember 'the number of...' is singular. But why the answer for this one is c. => B. You are right since " the number of ....+ singular verb". 2)What ________on my nerves is when people are constantly late. a)is get b)gets c)will be gotten d)be gotten My nerves should be plural,why the answer is b? => The answer is C since we need a plural verb here. Another thing is that " my nerves" is a subject of the sentence. 3)That a)your score b)25 points higher this time c)should make you very proud d)of yourself. I write answer a,but it is wrong. why the answer is b? => B. It is correct since we need a preposition here. HTH[w00t]

Hello, Hoangluong, I have not seen you for a long time. Let's go back here to debate TOEFL's questions. As + Nouns , Subject + Verb . The struture is very clearly grammatical. How can you find your grammar ? Where ....? [w00t]

Here is my anwer as follows: 1.During a hurricane, ____ to keep the air pressure equalized. A. partially opening some windows B. some windows should open partially C. it partially opens some windows D. there should be some windows partially opened The answer is D. But i think B is right too. Can anyone explain this to me please? => B. You see that the sentence has one verb and subject. Sbj: some windows verb: should open Obj: o keep the air pressure ....... 2.Many principles of jet propulsion apply regardless of ___ air or water is the fluid used. A. What B. that C. whether D. either The answer is C. But i thought D is right. Why C? Can anybody tell me that? => C. Whether ...or . This is a condition clause. :( HTH.

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014. What is known as the Homestead Act of 1862 granted those who ventured westward ______ . a)to receive needed and desired land b)the land they both needed and desired Difficulty level: Hard TestMagic Explanation: Essentially, granted is a transitive verb that needs to objects (a direct object and an indirect object), just like the verb gave. In this case, the two objects are those and the land. c)needing and desiring land d)where they most needed and desired land => let's me try to explain the question as follows: In this sentence, the main verb is " granted" right. Objects are : " those " ADJ clause: "who ventured westward" Other Object: " the land" What about phases : " they both needed and desired" . I think the word " they " refers to " those" right . Testmagic said " granted" is a transitive verb . For example, it is more meaning as follows: + to grant somebody a permission/ to do something + to grant something Have a nice weekend!

1. _____ devised to lessen the drudgery of clothes that origin of the washing machine is unclear A. Were the inventions so numerous. B. The inventions so numerous. C. So numerous were the inventions. D. The inventions that were so numerous IMO, the best answer is C, => We need a adversion here 2. I often have difficulty solving those sort of solid geometry problems, don't you? I think there are two mistake in this sentence. Do you find them? D . => haven't you A. => diffuculties 3. Snakes are capable ofgraceful motion throughout the entire long of their rubbery bodies I think the possible answer is "motion" but this sentence make me confused. who can explain it for me? B=> motions or a graceful motion Hope that help!

Here is my anwsers of the following: 1. Big-band jazz relies on fixed arrangements, where ___ than one instrument playing some of the parts, rather than on improvisation A. is more B. whenever more C. there is more D. more C => after "where" we need a " Subject + Verb" Question: Does anybody has a link to a grammer site with a rule that suggests to use singular in the following sentence: "There IS more than one pen in my knapsack." =>It is OK to me 2. The various {peoples} who {developed} North America {have made it} a world {leader economic}. D.=> leading economic 3. When {expelled} from the nucleus of an atom, a neutron is {unstable} and {decay} to {form} a proton. and an electron. C." decay " is a noun. We need an ADJ here. 4. The Hopi, {descendants} of the {prehistoric} Anasazi people, are {a} Pueblo {people who of}the southwestern United States. D. => people whom of Hope that help[w00t][bounce]

1) -------- a parliamentary system, the prime minister must be appointed on the basis of the distribution of power in the parliament A The considered B To be considered C Considering D Considers => B right! " To be considered" means an intention, so the question must be B. Another thing is " considering" which is gramaticall but it is not correct for the meaning of this sentence. 2)Although it cannot be proven , presumable the expansion of the universe will slow down as it approaches a critical radius. => ADV here is "presumablely" HTH

Here are my answers as follows: 1. ______ the Chinese calendar is based on the lunar cycle, the Chinese New Year falls on a different date in the Western calendar each year. A. For the reason B. Because C. Consequently D. Due to => both A and B are gramatical. Let's check a kind of the sentence. I think that " because" is the best. 2. It is essential that all teachers ______ a minimum of a masters degree. A. have B. be C. are D. is => B right. A structure " It is essential that " + Subject + infitive. V 3. As soon we can visit your hometown, I promise we will go there with you. => As soon as Hope that help!