It is not meant to test academic knowledge or computer ability, and as such, questions are always based on information found in the test (computer tutorials 'are available for those not familiar with personal computers). We have designed this practice book to be as similar as possible to the actual TOEFL® iBT in format and appearance in order to better prepare you for the test. | Hawaii . Text Insertion Question This question shows you a sentence that could be added to the passage. You must decide where the sentence would best fit in the passage. While you are reading you will notice several icons that look like this on the actual Internet-based test. You will be required to click on the square I where you feel the new sentence should be added. For the purposes of this book simply choose the letter beside the appropriate square. This question tests how well you understand the organization of the passage as well as grammatical connections between sentences. Table Chart Question For passages on topics that explain groups or categories of information you may be asked to demonstrate your understanding of the groups or categories mentioned by completing a chart. There will be two or three categories and either five or seven correct choices. Two of the answer choices will not be used. This question requires the ability to organize important information and to understand relationships between major ideas presented in the passage. LISTENING SPEAKING WRITING PRACTICE TEST Example Frogs Toads Correct answers A bumpy dry skin B eggs in a chain C build nests D shorter legs E eggs in a bunch F have live babies G longer legs H smooth wet skin I bulging eyes Frogs Toads eggs in a bunch bumpy dry skin longer legs eggs in a chain smooth wet skin shorter legs bulging eyes Not used build nests have live babies The chart questions are worth up to three points if there are five correct answers and four points if there are seven correct answers. Partial credit is awarded for having some but not all correct answers. The TOEFL iBT Reading Section 15 Summary Question In this type of question you will be presented with an introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage. You will then find six additional sentences Three of the sentences express major ideas in the passage and the others do not Incorrect choices will be either minor ideas or ideas that are not
