Peterson's Toefl Grammar Flash 2002 (2nd)

by Broukal, Milada

• ISBN13: 9780768906240
• ISBN10: 0768906245
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Petersons Guides

Summary

Each volume in this collection is an essential addition to any international student's TOEFL "RM" test-preparation library. Suitable for learners of all levels, from the novice to the more advanced, the series is geared specifically for nonnative English speakers and is perfect as supplemental desk references.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
To the Teacher	ix
To the Student	xi
The Structure and Written Expression Section of the TOEFL® Test	xiii
PART 1: TYPES OF STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION QUESTIONS	1	(152)
Nouns	2	(9)
Introduction: The Brain	2	(2)
Grammar: Singular and Plural Nouns	4	(4)
On the TOEFL® Test	8	(1)
Exercises on Nouns	9	(2)
Pronouns	11	(12)
Introduction: Penguins	11	(2)
Grammar: Pronouns	13	(6)
On the TOEFL® Test	19	(2)
Exercises on Pronouns	21	(2)
Parts of a Sentence	23	(10)
Introduction: Phyllis Wheatley	23	(1)
Grammar: Parts of a Sentence	24	(6)
On the TOEFL® Test	30	(1)
Exercises on Parts of a Sentence	31	(2)
Verbs	33	(15)
Introduction: The Olympics	33	(2)
Grammar: Verbs	35	(9)
On the TOEFL® Test	44	(2)
Exercises on Verbs	46	(2)
Prepositions	48	(10)
Introduction: Mount St. Helens	48	(1)
Grammar: Prepositions	49	(6)
On the TOEFL® Test	55	(1)
Exercises on Prepositions	56	(2)
Articles	58	(10)
Introduction: Islands	60	(1)
Grammar: Articles	60	(5)
On the TOEFL® Test	65	(1)
Exercises on Articles	66	(2)
Noun Clauses	68	(8)
Introduction: Michael Faraday	68	(1)
Grammar: Noun Clauses	69	(4)
On the TOEFL® Test	73	(1)
Exercises on Noun Clauses	74	(2)
Adjective Clauses	76	(9)
Introduction: American Indian Smoke Signals	76	(1)
Grammar: Adjective Clauses	77	(5)
On the TOEFL® Test	82	(1)
Exercises on Adjective Clauses	83	(2)
Adverb Clauses	85	(9)
Introduction: Distant Galaxies	85	(1)
Grammar: Adverb Clauses	86	(5)
On the TOEFL® Test	91	(1)
Exercises on Adverb Clauses	92	(2)
Prepositional Phrases	94	(8)
Introduction: Land Art	94	(1)
Grammar: Prepositional Phrases	95	(3)
On the TOEFL® Test	98	(1)
Exercises on Prepositional Phrases	99	(3)
Comparatives and Superlatives	102	(8)
Introduction: Violins	102	(1)
Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives	103	(4)
On the TOEFL® Test	107	(1)
Exercises on Comparatives and Superlatives	108	(2)
Conjunctions	110	(8)
Introduction: The Soya Bean's Industrial Uses	110	(1)
Grammar: Conjunctions	111	(4)
On the TOEFL® Test	115	(1)
Exercises on Conjunctions	116	(2)
Parallel Structures	118	(7)
Introduction: Vitamin C	118	(1)
Grammar: Parallel Structure	119	(3)
On the TOEFL® Test	122	(1)
Exercises on Parallel Structure	123	(2)
Word Order	125	(8)
Introduction: Computers	125	(2)
Grammar: Word Order	127	(3)
On the TOEFL® Test	130	(1)
Exercises on Inversion	131	(2)
Word Forms	133	(9)
Introduction: Benjamin Franklin	133	(1)
Grammar: Word Forms	134	(5)
On the TOEFL® Test	139	(1)
Exercises on Word Forms	140	(2)
Word Choice and Redundancy	142	(11)
Introduction: Asbestos	142	(2)
Grammar: Word Choice	144	(6)
Redundancy	149	(1)
On the TOEFL® Test	150	(1)
Exercises on Word Choice and Redundancy	151	(2)
PART II: STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION PRACTICE TESTS	153	(32)
Practice Test 1	154	(6)
Practice Test 2	160	(6)
Practice Test 3	166	(6)
Practice Test 4	172	(6)
Practice Test 5	178	(7)
Answer Key	185