11A: Week 3 Quiz - Listening Skills 7-13

In TOFEL Listening Part A, the most common kind of correct response to a negative statement is a positive statement containing a(n) ______ meaning.

• synonym

• correct

• similar

• opposite

Which is an example of a double negative?

• dirty

• unclean

• not clean

• not unclean

Which is an "almost negative" expression?

• always late

• rarely on time

• sometimes late

• never on time

She couldn't be happier. What does this sentence mean?

• She's extremely happy.

• She's extremely sad.

• She's happier than he is.

• She was happier before now.

Which is NOT an expression of agreement?

• Neither do I.

• I'll say!

• Not me.

• Me, too.

Which is NOT an expression of uncertainty?

• That's for sure!

• ..., isn't it?

• As far as I can tell.

• Why not...?

When surprise is expressed, it implies that the speaker ___________ something to be true.

• hoped

• expected

• did not expect

• wanted

Which is FALSE about the directions of TOEFL tests?

• You should know them before you start.

• It is not necessary to listen to them carefully.

• They are the same on every TOEFL test.

• You must always listen to them carefully.

• He had plenty of money for the bill.

• He did not have enough money for the bill.

• He paid the bill but has no money left.

• He was unable to pay the bill.

• He studied a lot and passed.

• He failed in spite of his effort.

• He got a good grade even though he didn't study.

• His grade was poor because of inadequate preparation.