Writing is scored on a scaJe of 1 to 6 on both the paper TOEFL test and the computer TOEFL test. However, the score of the writing test is handled differently on the paper test and on ihe computer test. | WRITTEN EXPRESSION QUESTIONS Paper and Computer 273 3. The purpose of a labor union is to improve the working conditions and pay of its members. A jobs are secure B to be secure C job security D the job s security 4. When on July 4 1789 the federal tariff intended by the Founding Fathers to be the government s primary source of revenue was remarkably evenhanded. A was first enacted B first enacted C was enacted first D it first 5. inclined to push for such a reduction it would probably not be successful. A The Office of Management B The Office of Management was C In the Office of Management D Were the Office of Management Choose the letter of the underlined word or group of words that is not correct. 6. Helium has the most low boiling point of all substances. A B C D 7. There is twenty-six bones in the human foot fourteen of them in the toes. A B C D 8. Extension of the countdown hold to fourteen hours was order to give crews B more time to repair wiring and clear away equipment. C D 9. The study demonstrates that neither experience or awareness will improve chances of A B C D success. 10. Some of the eye movements used in reading is actually unnecessary. B C D PROBLEMSWITHTHE USE OFTHEVERB Many different problems in using the correct verb tense are possible in English. However four specific problems occur frequently on the TOEFL test so you need to pay careful attention to these four 1 knowing when to use the past with the present 2 using had and have correctly 3 using the correct tense with time expressions and 4 using the correct tense with will and would. 274 STRUCTURE S ill 33 KNOWWHENTO USETHE PASTWITHTHE PRESENT One verb tense problem that is common both in student writing and on the TOEFL test is the switch from the past tense to the present tense for no particular reason. Often when a sentence has both a past tense and a present tense the sentence is incorrect. He took the money when he wants it. This sentence says that he took the money in the past when .
