TOEFL Section 1 Exercise 10Online version In this exercise, listen carefully to the short conversation and question in the recording program, and then choose the best answer to the question. You should be particularly careful of comparatives with negatives. by Modern English 1 1. Choose the correct answer. a A) She's not very happy. b B) She didn't do very well on the exam. c C) She could be somewhat happier. d D) She's delighted with the results. 2 2. Choose the correct answer. a A) Paula is always lazy. b B) Paula didn't work very hard this semester. c C) Paula made a strong effort. d D) Paula could have worked harder. 3 3. Choose the correct answer. a A) The prices were great! b B) The prices were too high. c C) She didn't buy much because of the prices. d D) the prices could have been lower. 4 4. Choose the correct answer. a A) She is not very smart. b B) She always tells him everything. c C) He doesn't know her very well. d D) She's extremely intelligent. 5 5. Choose the correct answer. a A) The patient absolutely didn't need the surgery. b B) The necessity for the surgery was unquestionable. c C) The surgeon felt that the operation was necessary. d D) It was essential that the surgery be performed immediately. 6 6. Choose the correct answer. a A) They were not very lucky. b B) No one was hurt. c C) The accident wsa unfortunate. d D) She wanted to have better luck. 7 7. Choose the correct answer. a A) Nothing was very difficult. b B) The exam wasn't at all easy. c C) the exam couldn't have been easier. d D) The exam had nothing difficult on it. 8 8. Choose the correct answer. a A) She wants that job very much. b B) No one is going to get the job. c C) Everybody else wants that job as much as she does. d D) She is not sure about taking the job. 9 9. Choose the correct answer. a A) She was second in the race. b B) She was almost the slowest person in the race. c C) She won the race. d D) She was not faster than anyone else. 10 10. Choose the correct answer. a A) This math project was extremely complex. b B) This math project was less complicated than the last. c C) They seldom complete their math projects. d D) Complicated math projects are often assigned.
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