TOEFL Grammar Examples & Practice Tests

Directions: The questions here test your knowledge of English grammar. Each question consists of a short written conversation, part of which has been omitted. Four words or phrases, labelled 1, 2, 3, and 4, are given below the conversation. Choose the word or phrase that will correctly complete the conversation. Click on the answer you think is correct. 1. "You are welcome to order the goods now." "But payment should be made _____." for advance advancing in advance to advance 2. "Where do you live now?" "I live in Utah; my _____." parents too do parents do parents do, too parents also do 3. I cannot understand my neighbour's accent. I wish she would _____. speak clearer clearer speak more clearly speak speak more clearly 4. "Why are you driving so fast?" "I'm _____." must be hurry in hurry in a hurry hurrying 5. I have your music CD. I think I _____ your concert video. also have have too too have have further 6. I hear you have started a new job. _____ like it? How do you How What you What do you 7. I really have to go now. I have _____ the doctor. appointments to an appointment to appointment with an appointment with 8. I can meet you at Central Station. Will _____? convenient for you that convenient that be convenient you be convenient 9. I don't have any results for you today. I _____ tomorrow. have any may have any have some may have some 10. I would rather _____ a quiet cup of coffee in the office than sit in a noisy cafe. have to have prefer prefer to have 11. "Where _____ last weekend?" "I went to see my aunt and uncle." are you go do you go have you went did you go 12. I was very surprised _____ that she didn't pass the exam." hearing to hearing at hearing to hear 13. "Why _____ she isn't speaking to us?" "We must have done something that upset her. She is just too sensitive." are you think are you imagine do you think you think 14. I hope that this winter won't be _____ last." as cold as so cold as as cold like so cold like 15. Sorry to be late. I was delayed by _____." a heavy traffic heavy traffic some heavy traffic traffic being heavy 16. The sky is getting dark. It _____ rain is on its way. looks looks like seems to will be 17. Would you do me a small favour? I _____ very much. appreciate it would appreciate would be appreciative would appreciate it 18. I am familiar with that product. I don't know _____ times I've seen it advertised on TV. how many how often how much many often 19. "When _____ leaving for Toronto, Canada?" "We are planning to set out at 10 o'clock." are we will we will us are us 20. I asked Robert when he could fix my leaking tap. He said that he would come round and fix it _____. as much as possible as possible as he could as fast as he could possibly as soon as possible 21. "Do you know _____ that building is?" "I would say that it was built at least 100 years ago." old how age how old which age 22. The man told us that the next train would arrive _____. at three thirty at three thirty o'clock in three thirty in three thirty o'clock 23. "How _____ a crowd had gathered at the scene of the accident?" "I don't know exactly, but there were a lot of shocked onlookers." large often many much 24. That is the city _____ worst crime record. on the in the with the for the 25. "Where should I put this key?" "You can _____ it on the shelf?" hang deposit sit put

TOEFL Test preperation on computer based

Purpose of the TOEFL Test

The purpose of the TOEFL test is to evaluate the English proficiency of people who are non-native English speakers. In addition, international companies, government agencies, scholarship programs, and recruitment agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

CBT: The TOEFL test on computer combines many of the same question types as the traditional paper-based test with new question types that can be offered only in the computer format. This is an easy-to-use testing system for even the most basic computer users.

The Computer-Based TOEFL Test has 4 sections

Section 1: Listening
Section 2: Structure (Grammar)
Section 3: Reading
Section 4: Writing

1. Listening Comprehension:
Measures the ESL student's ability to understand North American English.

2. Structure & Written Expression
Measures the ESL student's ability to recognize language appropriate for standard written English.

3. Vocabulary & Reading Comprehension
Measures the ESL student's ability to understand non-technical reading material.

4. Essay Writing
Measures the ESL student's ability to express ideas in standard written English.

Scoring:

The score range on the CBT TOEFL Test is: 0-300. In other words, the highest possible total score is 300 points.

This breaks down in each section as a scaled score:

Listening: 0-30
Structure/Writing: 0-30
Reading Comprehension: 0-30
TOTAL SCALED SCORE: 0-300

The score from the essay in the Writing Section is included in the Structure score. The essay is graded on a scaled score of 0 to 6. 6 is the highest possible total score on the Writing Section. Note: The essay score is one sixth of the total test score.

Number of Questions in the test and the time to complete each section:

Tutorials: 7 untimed tutorials explaining in detail the exam procedure

Listening: 30 to 49 questions with 15-25 minutes to answer the questions. 40-60 minutes to complete entire section. The clock runs while you are answering questions, but not while you are listening to conversations and talks.

Structure: 20-25 questions with 15-20 minutes to complete the questions.

Reading: 44-55 questions with 70-90 minutes to complete the section (includes time spent reading passages and answering questions).

Writing: One assigned essay topic, with 30 minutes to write the essay.


How often can I take the CBT TOEFL test?

If I cancel my scores, can I take the test again?

You may take the CBT TOEFL test only once in any calendar month, even if you took the test and cancelled your scores. For example, if you test in May, you must wait until June to take it again. IMPORTANT: If you take the test more than once in a calendar month, your new scores will not be reported and your test fee will not be refunded. Violation of this policy may also result in additional action being taken.

CCRAS Research Officer, CCRAS Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha

The CCRAS is an autonomous organization under theMinistry of Health & Family Welfare. It is a technical Institute for formulation, co-ordination, development and promotion of Research in the fields of Ayurveda and Siddha.The research areas also include literary and fundamental research, drug research, clinical research etc.

Job profile: The researchofficers will be responsible for carrying R & D work in the field of Ayurveda and Siddha and its allied disciplines. They will also be responsible for carrying research work in the field of clinical pathology and pharmacology. They will be working on various projects and working for the promotion of Ayurveda.

Eligibility: A candidate must not exceed the age of 40 years. However, relaxation can be claimed as per the rules.

Educational Qualifications: For a research officer in Ayurveda – A candidate must have a degree/diploma in ayurveda from a recognized university OR a post graduate degree in ayurveda with a minimum experience of 8 years. For a research officer in Pharmacology – A candidate must have a doctorate degree in Pharmacology from a recognized university OR an M.Sc/M.V.Sc degree in pharmacology with a minimum experience of 3 years. For a research officer inClinical Pathology – A candidate must be an MBBS or a candidate must have a degree/diploma in clinical pathology with a minimum of 2 years experience OR a candidate must have a post graduate degree/diploma from a recognized university.

No. of posts: There are 4 posts (ST-3 & SC-1) in ayurveda, 1 post (OBC) in pharmacology and 1 post (UR) in clinical pathology.

Pay scale: The research officers will be given a pay scale of Rs15600-39100 plus a grade Pay of Rs5400.

Selection process: The candidates will have to appear for an interview.

How to apply: The candidates are required to apply as per the format given on the website. The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs100 (Rs20 in case of SC/ST) in the form of a DD drawn in the favor of Director General CCRAS payable at New Delhi. All the applications must be sent to Deputy Director (Admn.), Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha, No.61-65 Institutional Area opposite D Block Janak Puri, New Delhi – 110058

The last date for the receipt of applications is 28th September 2009.

For more details visit www.ccras.nic.in

NET Exam cliteria examinatoin pattern

Council of Scientific &Industrial Research (CSIR) is undoubtedly one of the best Resource Development institutions in India. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research is a premier organization which was set up in 1942 and since then it has contributed highly in the field of Resource Development. CSIR conducts National Eligibility Test twice a year inJune and December for admission to Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship in Indian Universities and Colleges.

Candidates can give CSIR NET from one of the following five subjects:Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Candidates have to choose the subject in which they did their master’s and want to pursue research or lecturership.

Eligibility criteria:

A candidate should have atleast 55% marks in MSc. or an equovalent examination. Those in the final year can also apply but will have to submit provisional certificate at the time of counselling.

Those who are applying for Junior Research Fellowship should be between the age of 19-28 years(19-33 years for SC/ST). For Lecturership there is no age limit.

Availability of Application forms for CSIR NET:

The forms for CSIR NET will be available in the selected braches of various banks. The form can also be obtained by post by sending a Demand Draft along with the request for form to Indian Bank, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi. Candidates will aslo be able to apply online at the website csirhrdg.res.in.

Important Dates(Tentative):

Availability of application forms: August 2nd week- September 1st week, 2009
Last Date for submission of application forms: September 2nd week, 2009
Date of examination: December 3rd week, 2009

Please note that the dates are only tentative and are not final. The post will be updated as soon as the dates are officially released.

Examination Pattern:

The test will be divided in two parts of two and a half hours each.
Paper-1 will be of 200 marks and divided in two parts. Part 1 will contain 40 objective type questions from theof which the candidate will have to answer only 25 and the questions will be common to all the candidates. Part 2 will contain 100 questions of which a candidate has to answer 75 from the specific subject the candidate has opted for. There will be negative marking for wrong answers.
Paper-2 will also be of 300 marks and the questions will be subjective type from the subject which the candidate has chosen.

Detailed syllabus for CSIR NET is given in the following link:

Syllabus for CSIR NET