English Test Preparation TOEFL Sentence Correction Exam Actual Questions

Moose is the most important game animal in Alaska.

Correct Answer: B 🗳️
This sentence has an error I the verb that follows a plural noun (moose). Option A uses a singular verb (is) in the place of a plural verb. Option C does not have any verb (Moose, the most important game) in the sentence. Option D uses a wrong plural form of the noun (mooses). Option D uses an auxiliary verb (have) without a main verb. Option B uses a plural verb (are) that is appropriate with the noun; hence, option B is the correct answer.

The brown bear, make famous in movies as man-hater, has evoked renewed interest among the tourists in Alaska.

Correct Answer: D 🗳️

Some bears are attracted to human camping areas for food, which has led to some unfortunate incidents, if in danger experts advise campers to act death.

Correct Answer: D 🗳️
This sentence has an error by using a noun (death) in the place of an adjective (dead). Option A uses a noun form, option B uses a verb form (die), option C uses a gerund (dying) and option E uses an adverb form of the word (deadly) that are in appropriate to the context. Option D uses an adjective form (dead) that is more appropriate than the rest of the options; hence, option D is the correct answer.

The chena hot spring are almost 90 km from Fairbanks. They were discovered a century ago by miners who used the water to soothe their aches and pains.

Correct Answer: D 🗳️
This sentence has an error by using a plural verb for a singular noun. The options show that the error is not in the verb (are) but subject (noun - The chena hot spring) that should be in the form of the plural. Option A uses a singular noun to a plural verb. Option B uses a gerund (springing) that is inappropriate. Options C and E use forms (springings/ springes) that never exist. Option D uses a plural form of the noun (springs) that is correct. Option D is the correct answer.