Tips and Tasks for Answering Part 5 Correctly
Vocabulary Completions Â
When completing sentences based on vocabulary, you'll need to choose the most appropriate word. Some questions focus solely on word meanings, where the four answer choices have similar but distinct definitions. Other questions involve word forms, where the choices may appear similar.
Word-Form Completions Â
These questions present options that represent different parts of speech from the same root word. To answer them, you must recognize which part of speech is missing in the sentence. Being able to differentiate between nouns, verbs, adjectives, and other forms is essential. Understand how different word forms are created by adding suffixes. Also, be familiar with the use of infinitives (e.g., to read, to ask, to eat) and gerunds (e.g., working, sleeping, eating). Know the difference between possessive adjectives (which modify nouns) and possessive pronouns (which replace nouns). Watch out for irregular adverbs that don't follow the typical "-ly" formation rule.
Grammar Completions
Grammar completions assess your understanding of a variety of grammatical concepts, such as:
- Parts of speech
- Sentence elements (subject, object, complement, etc.)
- Verb tense and voice
- Infinitives, gerunds, and participles
- Comparative and superlative adjectives
- Conjunctions
Tips for Handling Specific Grammar Gaps
Missing Subject Â
- Tip 1: Remember that a subject can be a noun, pronoun, gerund, or infinitive.
- Tip 2: Know how to use subject pronouns (e.g., I, you, he, she).
- Tip 3: Understand how gerunds (e.g., talking, reading) can function as subjects.
- Tip 4: Recognize how infinitives (e.g., to ask, to talk) can serve as subjects, though it is less common.
- Tip 5: Know how participles (adjectives formed from verbs) can describe nouns.
Missing Verb
- Tip 1: Ensure the verb agrees with the subject in number, tense, and voice.
- Tip 2: Understand when to use the base form of a verb (e.g., the dictionary form without tense markers).
Missing Object
- Tip 1: Remember that objects can be nouns, pronouns, gerunds, or infinitives.
- Tip 2: Be familiar with how pronouns are used in the object position.
Missing Complement Â
- Tip: Learn the various types of complements, which provide essential information about the subject or object of the sentence.
Missing Adjective or Preposition Â
- Tip 1: Memorize common verb-preposition collocations, as there are no fixed rules governing how these pairings work.
- Tip 2: Be aware of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, which are used to compare two or more nouns. Comparatives compare      two things, while superlatives indicate the highest or lowest degree among several.
By mastering these key areas, you can confidently approach Part 5 and make informed choices when completing sentences on the TOEIC Reading Test.
TOEIC Test Part 6: Text Completion
Part 6 of the TOEIC Reading Test assesses your reading comprehension by testing your ability to apply grammar and vocabulary knowledge in context. It requires understanding how words and expressions are used within sentences in various reading materials, such as letters, articles, or notices. To answer Part 6 questions correctly, you must be able to choose the appropriate word or expression that fits the grammatical and contextual meaning of the sentence. Completion questions in Part 6 focus on similar vocabulary, word forms, and grammar concepts as Part 5 but with additional attention to words used in context. This means you'll encounter four grammatically correct options, but only one will fit the specific context of the sentence. Distractors (incorrect answers) often resemble those in Part 5, including words that are similar but different, incorrect phrasal verbs, or wrong word forms.
Tips and Tasks for Answering Correctly
Passage Types in Part 6 Â
In Part 6, you will complete sentences that are part of a longer passage. These passages include:
- Formal Letters: Official correspondence, usually between a company and an external party.
- Emails: Informal messages typically exchanged within a company.
- Memos: Internal communications often shared with multiple employees, covering office-related topics like policy updates or announcements.
- Advertisements: Informative content highlighting product promotions, features, or special offers.
- Instructions: Guides that explain how to use a product or service or perform a task.
- Articles: Informational texts similar to those found in newspapers or magazines, focusing on financial news, research, or industry updates.
- Notices: Announcements regarding upcoming events.
Tip: Skim the passage first. Before attempting to answer the questions, skim the text to grasp its main ideas and structure. This will give you a sense of the overall context.
Question Types
