Mixed review focusing on formal fixed phrases that appear in TOEIC. Many questions test whether you know how a phrase is completed: 'in the event of', 'with regard to', 'on the condition that', 'subject to'. These are memorisation items — learn the complete phrase.
1
Please contact the office ------- the event of any changes to your travel arrangements.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) by
2
The renovation will proceed ------- schedule, with work beginning on the first of next month.
(A) according to(B) based on(C) in line with(D) both A and C
3
All requests for leave must be submitted ------- advance to allow for proper planning.
(A) in(B) before(C) prior(D) previously
4
The policy will take effect ------- the approval of the board of directors.
(A) subject to(B) depending on(C) on condition of(D) both A and B
5
The additional services are available ------- an extra charge of fifty dollars per session.
(A) for(B) at(C) with(D) on
6
The director's decision was made ------- consultation with all department managers.
(A) in(B) after(C) without(D) both A and C
7
Employees are reminded that personal calls should be kept ------- a minimum during office hours.
(A) at(B) to(C) in(D) on
8
The company operates ------- strict compliance with all relevant environmental regulations.
(A) under(B) in(C) with(D) by
9
The figures shown are ------- to change without notice should market conditions shift significantly.
(A) able(B) possible(C) subject(D) open
10
The refund will be processed ------- receipt of the returned goods at our warehouse.
(A) after(B) on(C) upon(D) both B and C
11
The agreement will be binding ------- both parties have signed the final version.
(A) once(B) until(C) if(D) unless
12
The meeting has been moved ------- to Thursday morning following a scheduling conflict.
(A) back(B) forward(C) ahead(D) up
13
All participants are requested to arrive ------- time for the opening session.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) by
14
The results of the internal review will be distributed ------- a strictly need-to-know basis.
(A) in(B) on(C) at(D) by
15
The company will consider all applications ------- regard to age, gender, or background.
(A) in(B) without(C) without regard to(D) with no
16
Staff who have ------- in the company for more than five years are entitled to additional benefits.
(A) served(B) worked(C) been employed(D) all of the above
17
The contractor is ------- for completing all work to the standard specified in the agreement.
(A) responsible(B) liable(C) accountable(D) all of the above
18
The offices will be closed ------- the public holiday on the 11th of next month.
(A) during(B) in observance of(C) for(D) both B and C
19
The training will be held ------- the main conference facility on the fourth floor.
(A) in(B) at(C) on(D) both A and B
20
The company invites applications from candidates ------- a background in international trade.
(A) with(B) having(C) who have(D) all of the above
Q1A
Q2D
Q3A
Q4D
Q5B
Q6C
Q7B
Q8B
Q9C
Q10D
Q11A
Q12A
Q13B
Q14B
Q15C
Q16D
Q17D
Q18D
Q19D
Q20D
Q1 (A) in — in the event of = if/when something happens. Fixed three-word phrase.
Q2 (D) both A and C — Both 'according to schedule' and 'in line with schedule' are correct fixed phrases.
Q3 (A) in — in advance = ahead of time. Fixed phrase.
Q4 (D) both A and B — Subject to and depending on are both correct — meaning 'only if approved'.
Q5 (B) at — at an extra charge = for that price. 'At a charge/fee/cost/price' is the pattern.
Q6 (C) without — without consultation = without asking others. 'In consultation with' = while consulting.
Q7 (B) to — kept to a minimum = reduced as much as possible. Fixed phrase.
Q8 (B) in — in compliance with = following the rules. 'In strict compliance with' = fully following.
Q9 (C) subject — subject to change = may change. Very common TOEIC disclaimer phrase.
Q10 (D) both B and C — Both 'on receipt' and 'upon receipt' are correct formal expressions.
Q11 (A) once — once both parties have signed = after the signing → binding from that point.
Q12 (A) back — moved back = rescheduled to a later time. 'Moved forward' = earlier time.
Q13 (B) on — on time = punctually. 'In time' = with enough time to spare (slightly different).
Q14 (B) on — on a need-to-know basis = only shared with those who must know.
Q15 (C) without regard to — without regard to = regardless of. Fixed formal expression.
Q16 (D) all of the above — All three are correct — 'served / worked / been employed' for five or more years.
Q17 (D) all of the above — All three express accountability. In formal contracts, all are used.
Q18 (D) both B and C — Both 'for the public holiday' and 'in observance of the public holiday' are correct.
Q19 (D) both A and B — 'In the facility' (inside it) and 'at the facility' (at that location) are both correct.
Q20 (D) all of the above — All three are correct — 'with / having / who have a background in'.