Focus this week on adjectives used in formal business writing. These often appear in Part 5 and Part 7. Key pairs to learn: 'tentative' (not confirmed) vs 'definitive' (confirmed), 'consecutive' (one after another) vs 'concurrent' (at the same time), 'mandatory' (required) vs 'optional' (not required).
1
The schedule is still ------- and may be subject to change before the final version is issued.
(A) tentative(B) temporary(C) uncertain(D) approximate
2
Attendance at the quarterly safety briefing is ------- for all employees without exception.
(A) needed(B) mandatory(C) important(D) necessary
3
The factory achieved ------- growth in output for the fifth ------- quarter.
(A) remarkable / consecutive(B) considerable / concurrent(C) significant / following(D) notable / straight
4
The new office space is designed to be ------- to employees with physical disabilities.
(A) available(B) reachable(C) accessible(D) open
5
The two training sessions will be held ------- so all staff can attend one without missing work.
(A) consequently(B) concurrently(C) alternately(D) simultaneously
6
The terms of the agreement are ------- and cannot be modified without mutual written consent.
(A) definitive(B) binding(C) final(D) strict
7
The CEO issued a ------- statement addressing the recent reports about the company's finances.
(A) formal(B) comprehensive(C) brief(D) forthcoming
8
The hotel offers ------- amenities including a spa, gym, and rooftop restaurant.
(A) multiple(B) numerous(C) extensive(D) various
9
Employees in ------- roles may be asked to work additional hours during busy periods.
(A) flexible(B) part-time(C) variable(D) eligible
10
The committee will conduct a ------- review of all applications before making a final decision.
(A) thorough(B) complete(C) serious(D) detailed
11
The revised proposal was more ------- than the original, covering additional areas of concern.
(A) wide(B) comprehensive(C) extensive(D) thorough
12
The merger is subject to ------- approval from the relevant regulatory authorities.
(A) previous(B) prior(C) preliminary(D) provisional
13
The company has an ------- track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
(A) impressive(B) excellent(C) outstanding(D) all of the above
14
The ------- employees will receive additional training to prepare for their expanded responsibilities.
(A) selected(B) eligible(C) chosen(D) qualified
15
The renovation will cause ------- disruption to operations during the construction phase.
(A) certain(B) inevitable(C) minimal(D) small
16
The new product has received ------- reviews from industry experts and early adopters.
(A) positive(B) favourable(C) good(D) both A and B
17
All ------- matters will be handled by the legal department in strict confidence.
(A) personal(B) private(C) confidential(D) secret
18
Candidates with ------- experience in financial management are particularly encouraged to apply.
(A) extensive(B) plenty of(C) sufficient(D) experienced
19
The report provides a ------- overview of the industry trends expected over the next five years.
(A) complete(B) comprehensive(C) thorough(D) full
20
The new system is fully ------- with all existing software platforms currently in use.
(A) compatible(B) fitting(C) matching(D) suitable
Q1A
Q2B
Q3A
Q4C
Q5C
Q6B
Q7B
Q8C
Q9A
Q10A
Q11B
Q12D
Q13D
Q14B
Q15C
Q16D
Q17C
Q18A
Q19B
Q20A
Q1 (A) tentative — tentative = not yet confirmed/finalised. Key TOEIC word.
Q2 (B) mandatory — mandatory = compulsory/required by rule. More formal than 'necessary'.
Q3 (A) remarkable / consecutive — remarkable consecutive — remarkable = impressive, consecutive = one after another in sequence.
Q4 (C) accessible — accessible = designed for easy use by people with disabilities. Key formal word.
Q5 (C) alternately — alternately = in turns/one then the other. Concurrently = at same time. Simultaneously = at same time.
Q6 (B) binding — binding = legally enforceable. 'A binding agreement' is a standard legal/business term.
Q7 (B) comprehensive — comprehensive = thorough/covering all aspects. 'Comprehensive statement' addressed everything.
Q8 (C) extensive — extensive amenities = a wide range of high-quality facilities. Most professional word.
Q9 (A) flexible — flexible roles = positions where hours or location can change.
Q10 (A) thorough — thorough = careful and complete. Most natural TOEIC collocation: 'a thorough review'.
Q11 (B) comprehensive — comprehensive = covering all aspects. Used for documents, plans, reports.
Q12 (D) provisional — provisional = given for now but may change pending final decision. Key TOEIC word.
Q13 (D) all of the above — All three (impressive/excellent/outstanding) are correct — all describe a very good track record.
Q14 (B) eligible — eligible employees = those who meet the criteria/requirements. 'Eligible for promotion/training'.
Q15 (C) minimal — minimal disruption = as little disturbance as possible. Common reassuring phrase in announcements.
Q16 (D) both A and B — Both positive and favourable are correct. Both are standard formal adjectives for reviews.
Q17 (C) confidential — confidential = official/professional term for private sensitive information.
Q18 (A) extensive — extensive experience = a great deal of broad experience. Most formal option.
Q19 (B) comprehensive — comprehensive overview — 'comprehensive' is the most natural partner for 'overview'.
Q20 (A) compatible — compatible = designed to work with other systems. Key IT/business vocabulary.