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TOEIC Part 5 | Incomplete Sentences: Noun and Adjective Vocabulary 13

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Problem 1

The finance department submitted a detailed ____ of the company's projected expenses for the next fiscal year.

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The noun "breakdown", meaning an itemized account, is correct and fits a detailed breakdown of projected expenses. "Breakthrough", "breakup" and "breakout" do not fit the meaning.

Problem 2

Because the negotiations were highly ____, both parties agreed to keep the details strictly confidential.

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The adjective "sensitive", meaning requiring discretion, is correct and matches the agreement to keep matters confidential. "Sensible" (having good judgment), "sensory" and "sensational" do not fit.

Problem 3

All new hires must attend a mandatory ____ session during their first week to learn about company policies.

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The blank takes a noun forming a compound with "session", so "orientation" is correct. "Orientate" is a verb, and "oriented" and "oriental" are adjectives — wrong both grammatically and in meaning.

Problem 4

The logistics team is looking for a more ____ way to distribute packages across the region.

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An adjective is needed to modify "way", so "efficient" is correct. "Efficiency" is a noun, "efficiently" an adverb, and "effect" a noun or verb — none can serve as a modifier here.

Problem 5

Investors were impressed by the startup's steady ____ in market share over the past two years.

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A noun is needed for "steady" to modify, so "growth" is correct. "Grow" is the base verb, "grown" a past participle, and "growing" a present participle — none functions as a noun here.

Problem 6

The manufacturing plant received a certificate confirming that its products meet the highest quality ____.

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The noun "standards" pairs with "quality" to mean quality standards. "Standing" (status) does not fit, "standardize" is a verb, and "standardly" is an adverb that is barely used.

Problem 7

Travelers are advised to keep their boarding passes ____ at all times while inside the terminal.

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In the "keep + object + adjective" pattern, "accessible" is correct — keeping something within easy reach. "Accessory" and "accession" are nouns, and "accessing" does not fit the meaning.

Problem 8

The retail chain plans to open ten new ____ in suburban areas by the end of next year.

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The noun "outlets", meaning retail stores, is correct: "open new outlets" means to open new stores. "Output", "outlook" and "outset" do not fit the context.

Problem 9

Employees who consistently exceed their targets are ____ for annual performance bonuses.

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The adjective "eligible", meaning qualified for something, is correct: "be eligible for". "Legible", "edible" and "fragile" do not fit the meaning.

Problem 10

The IT department implemented a new security protocol to protect ____ customer data from cyberattacks.

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The adjective "confidential" modifies "data" with the sense of restricted. "Confident" (self-assured) means something else, "confidence" is a noun, and "confidently" an adverb — neither can serve as a modifier.