Strategy of Structure Toefl

Your purpose is to determine what is needed to complete the sentence correctly.

2.      Then study each answer based on how well it completes the sentence.
     Eliminate answers that do not complete the sentence correctly.

3.      Do not try to eliminate incorrect answers by looking only at the answers.
    The incorrect answers are generally correct by themselves. The incorrect answers are generally incorrect only when used to complete the sentence.

4.      Never leave any answers blank.
    Be sure to answer each question even if you are unsure of the correct response.

5.      Do not spend too much time on the Structure questions.
    Be sure to leave adequate time for the Written Expression questions

The ten problems or  skills are:

1. Problem with  Subject and Verbs

2. Problem with  Objects of Prepositions

3. Problem with Present Participles

4. Problem with Past Participles

5. Problem with Coordinate Connectors

6. Problem with  Adverb Clause Connectors

7. Problem with Noun Clause Connectors

8. Problem with Noun Clause Connectors/Subjects

9. Problem with Adjective Clause Connectors

10. Problem with Adjective Clause Connectors/Subject

Example question ;

This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for standard written English.

1. The Eiffel Tower ___________ Paris, France.

a. landmarks

b. is landmarked in

c. is a landmark in

d. is in a landmark

2. Young deer _________.

a. are called fawns

b. be fawns

c. is fawns

d. are fawns called