Question-Response Quiz #1
Answers & Explanations
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. B
Below are Explanations for each Question.
In the Question-Response part of the TOEIC, each question usually tests your ability to identify the Type of Question you are hearing, along with your ability to hear differences between words that sound the same.
Knowing what Type of Question is being asked will help you more quickly identify wrong answer choices and find clues to the correct answer.
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1. B
Question Type: What Action “What are you going to do after work?” (A) I work every day in the evening. – WRONG – this repeats the word “work”, as well as not answering what “you” will do AFTER work |
2. A
Question Type: Who “Who called while I was out of the office?” (A) The branch manager. He wants to talk with you. – CORRECT |
3. C
Question Type: Where “Where are last year’s financial reports?” (A) We went to Hawaii. – WRONG – the question asks about “financial reports” and this answer is about “we” (B) On vacation. – WRONG – “financial reports cannot go on vacation |
4. A
Question Type: Why “Why are you waiting here at the front desk?” (A) I’m meeting Julie here in a few minutes. – CORRECT |
5. B
Question Type: When “When’s the Johnson report going to be ready?” (A) I’m ready now. – WRONG – the question asks about “the Johnson report” and this answer is about “I” |
6. A
Question Type: Duration “How long did you work for the government?” (A) Eight years. – CORRECT |
7. A
Question Type: Choice “Do you want to work late tonight or finish this on the weekend?” (A) Let’s take care of it today. – CORRECT |
8. C
Question Type: Request “Would you be able to open the store tomorrow?” (A) I think they open at 8:00 tomorrow. – WRONG – this repeats many Key Words from the Question; also, the Question is about “you”, but this answer focuses on “they” |
9. C
Question Type: Statement “I don’t think I’ll get this package to the post office before it closes: I’m just too busy.” (A) Yes, it’s always busy at the post office. – WRONG – this repeats several Key Words from the Question; also, it says that the “post office is busy”, but the Question says “I’m busy” |
10. B
Question Type: Opinion “What do you think of the new copier?” (A) Yes, I’d love some coffee. – WRONG – “coffee” and “copier” sound similar |
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