4 tips to quickly eliminate answers in the TOEIC test

Instead of wasting time translating, you can refer to the useful tips below to quickly eliminate answers in the TOEIC test.

Answer type based on the accompanying preposition

The answer elimination method is applied to adjective phrases accompanied by prepositions.

Ex: Students can ……in the university's education program starting July 6^th

1. Enroll
2. Admit
3. Apply
4. Subscribe

Answer: Enroll in.

Admit sth/to sth/to doing sth/that + clause (Admit sth or Admit to sth or Admit to doing sth). Apply for/to sth or apply sth, do not go directly before in. Subscribe to/for sth or subscribe sth, also do not go directly before in.

Answer type based on grammar structure after fill in blank

Ex: Newer branches can be opened worldwide ……we can properly translate our marketing goals

1. As soon as
2. Right away
3. Promptly
4. In time for

Answer: As soon as

In this example, both before and after the word to be filled in are clauses. Only the answer As soon as is reasonable and does not need to be translated.

Based on exam habits

Ex: ……the new Blanco brand of paints meets all government standards for safety, it is still toxic if ingested.

1. In spite of
2. Whatever
3. Even though
4. Moreover

Answer: Even though

Looking at the answers, answers A and C have the same meaning, only different grammar, so according to exam habits, the correct answer is only in these two options. After the space to be filled in is a clause, so the correct answer is Even though.

Based on phrases that often go together orarrangement

Ex: As a financial planner, Mr. Martin has a comprehensive ……of the legal process, as well as financial and tax issues.

1. Knowledge
2. Opinion
3. Ability
4. Collector

Answer: Knowledge

Among the answers, answer A is the most suitable to go with the adjective comprehensive. If we understand this, we will avoid translation, which is both ineffective and time-consuming.

Using the above tips flexibly, you will do the TOEIC test quickly and save a lot of time.

According to VNE