TOEIC Module 2024: Part 5 - Reading (Test #5 –Words with Similar Root Words)

Introduction
One common type of question in Part 5 of the Reading Section of the TOEIC focuses on selecting the correct word from various forms derived from the same root. For example, given the root word "sustain," the options might include: [a] sustain, [b] sustainably, [c] sustainable, and [d] sustainability.

Example:
The new policy aims to promote _____ practices in the workplace.

A) sustain
B) sustainably
C) sustainable
D) sustainability

Practice Test
Direction: Choose the correct verb. (The answers are placed after the test)

1. The company has made significant _____ in reducing its carbon footprint.

A) advance
B) advancing
C) advanced
D) advancement

2. Employees are encouraged to pursue _____ development to enhance their careers.

A) personal
B) personally
C) personality
D) personalization

3. Effective marketing strategies often rely on _____ to tailor products and services to meet the unique needs of each customer.

A) personal
B) personally
C) personality
D) personalization

4. The team worked hard to achieve a _____  to the problem.

A) solve
B) solution
C) solving
D) solvable

5. The team believes that the challenges we are facing are _____ with the right resources and a collaborative approach.

A) solve
B) solution
C) solving
D) solvable

6. The manager emphasized the need for _____ in all business operations.

A) efficiency
B) efficient
C) efficiently
D) efficiencies

7. Our latest product is designed to meet the _____ of modern consumers.

A) demand
B) demanding
C) demanded
D) demandable

8. The project manager has a _____  schedule, requiring her to balance multiple deadlines.

A) demand
B) demanding
C) demanded
D) demands

9. The success of the project is a _____ outcome of careful planning.

A) direct
B) direction
C) directly
D) directed

10. The company prides itself on its _____ approach to customer service.

A) person
B) personal
C) personally
D) personality

11. The research team is focused on finding _____ solutions to environmental issues.

A) innovate
B) innovative
C) innovation
D) innovating

12. Continuous _____ is vital for the growth of any organization.

A) improve
B) improvement
C) improving
D) improved

13. The manager emphasized the importance of _____ feedback in fostering team development.

A) construct
B) constructive
C) construction
D) constructing

14. The architect was tasked to _____ a new office building that would enhance the company's brand image.

A) construct
B) constructive
C) construction
D) constructing

15. Employee _____ is crucial for creating a positive workplace culture.

A) engage
B) engagement
C) engaged
D) engaging

16. Creating _____ content is essential for attracting and retaining customers in today’s competitive digital marketplace.

A) engage
B) engagement
C) engaged
D) engaging

17. The proposal outlines a _____ approach to addressing customer concerns.

A) comprehensive
B) comprehensively
C) comprehension
D) comprehend

18. The new software features an _____ system that combines various tools to enhance productivity.

A) integrate
B) integration
C) integrated
D) integrating

19. A culture of _____ within the company encourages employees to share their ideas and concerns freely.

A) open
B) openly
C) openness
D) opening

20. In today's competitive business environment, companies must communicate _____ with their stakeholders to build trust and foster collaboration.

A) open
B) openly
C) openness
D) opening

 

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Answers:

1. D- advancement
2. A- personal
3. D- personalization
4. B- solution
5. D- solvable
6. C- efficiency
7. A- demand
8. B- demanding
9. A- direct
10. B- personal
11. B- innovative
12. B- improvement
13. B - constructive
14. A- construct
15. B - engagement
16. D- engaging
17. A- comprehensive
18. C- integrated
19. C- openness
20. B- openly