Grammar for TOEFL Quiz
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_____ you have completed all your tasks for the day, please send me a summary of your progress and any challenges you encountered so we can address them in tomorrow’s meeting.
A. When
B. If
C. While you are working on the final revisions,
D. Even though there are still pending tasks,
The engineer explained __ the new system would improve efficiency and reduce costs, making the overall operation more streamlined compared to the previous model.
A. why
B. that
C. unless it was tested thoroughly beforehand,
D. while he was designing the first prototype,
_________ you plan to submit the report early, it is important to double-check all the data to avoid any mistakes that could lead to confusion later.
A. If you feel that the current version is satisfactory,
B. Unless you want to make additional revisions,
C. Even though the report seems complete,
D. Because you already completed the analysis,
The company will be able to expand its operations significantly __ the new partnership agreement is signed, bringing in additional capital and resources.
A. if the investors back out at the last minute,
B. even though they are facing financial difficulties,
C. as soon as all parties involved agree on the final terms,
D. while they are still negotiating the details of the merger,
__ the traffic was heavier than usual, she arrived at the meeting right on time, which surprised everyone who expected her to be late.
A. Although
B. Even though
C. If
D. Since
______, I will proceed with the transaction, but I need your confirmation before I submit the final paperwork to ensure everything is correct.
A. If you can send me the updated terms by tomorrow morning,
B. While you were reviewing the contract terms,
C. Unless we decide to postpone this deal until further notice,
D. After you’ve discussed it with the legal department,
The researcher explained __ the findings of the study could have significant implications for future developments in the field.
A. why
B. how
C. that
D. because
We had to postpone the trip __ the weather conditions were too dangerous.
A. after checking the forecast, which showed storms and heavy rain for the week
B. because the forecast indicated severe storms that would make traveling unsafe
C. unless we could change our route to avoid the areas most affected by the storm
D. if the weather had been clear, we would have continued with our original plans
______, we will be able to complete the project on time, but we need to allocate more resources to the design team in order to meet the deadlines.
A. As long as there are no further setbacks,
B. Even though the original timeline was tight,
C. While we are still negotiating the final contract,
D. If there were additional delays caused by external factors,
She asked me _____ the presentation was rescheduled for next week because several key stakeholders would be unavailable at the originally planned time.
A. if
B. while
C. although
D. when
The director was uncertain __ the team would be able to complete the project before the deadline, considering the unexpected challenges they faced during the development phase.*
A. why the team was so determined to push forward,
B. because the team was known for its efficiency,
C. whether
D. although they had managed to overcome similar issues in the past,
overcome similar issues in the past,
_______ the meeting starts, I will prepare a detailed report on our sales performance and future projections to ensure we have all the necessary data.
A. After everyone has gathered,
B. While we are still waiting for the other departments to submit their reports,
C. Before
D. Since the manager will not be available afterward,
__ the new policy has been implemented, the company is expected to see a significant reduction in operational costs and increased productivity.
A. After
B. While
C. Unless
D. If
The team decided to move forward with the project __ the client’s approval was pending, as they believed it would be granted in the next few days.
A. because
B. although
C. while
D. unless
I will notify you __ the final decision is made by the committee so that you can proceed with the necessary arrangements.
A. before
B. unless
C. when
D. since
The board members were debating ______ the budget would allow for additional hires this quarter or if they needed to wait until the next financial year.
A. unless there was a sudden increase in demand for their services,
B. whether
C. because the current financial outlook was positive,
D. recent performance,
The professor could not understand _____ most of the students failed the exam despite the fact that the material had been thoroughly discussed in class and additional study sessions were provided.
A. why
B. if they were paying attention during the lectures,
C. while he was explaining the difficult parts,
D. because they seemed well-prepared during the review,
The manager was not happy _______ the team decided to change the project’s scope without informing him, which led to delays and miscommunication among the departments.
A. if the modifications were minor and had no major impact on the timeline,
B. after the project was presented to the client,
C. because the changes were made without his approval,
D. when they finished everything perfectly on time,
She was curious __ the new manager would implement changes immediately.
A. whether the changes would impact her department or other areas of the company
B. since the rumors about organizational restructuring had been circulating for weeks
C. before she could fully understand how these changes would affect her workload
D. unless someone else told her about the new policies before the official announcement
__ we understand the problem, we cannot offer a solution.
A. Unless we gather all the necessary information and consult with the experts
B. If we receive more data, it will be easier to analyze and find the right solution
C. While we are waiting for additional details from the engineering department
D. Because we haven’t yet received the final report, it’s hard to take any action