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GMAT Idioms

Subjects : gmat, english
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. She began taking classes in order (to/ that she could) learn French






2. My problem is less serious than yours






3. The CEO deemed it necessary ___ask the employee to resign






4. I consider myself (none/ as/ to be) a close firend of the rockstar






5. Jayne is contrasting his working style with that of Mal

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6. We isolated the chemicals___the source of the leak






7. I hope I do not fail (in/ on) the test






8. My friend referred me ___ a specialist






9. For some people - laptops are just a means __ an end






10. The child asked __a glass of water






11. The students' marks range ___ good ___ average






12. Jayne contends (with/ that) his friend is innocent






13. Modern mobile phones can (act as/ act like) cameras






14. I discouraged them (from filing/ to file ) a complaint






15. Jerry is so soft-spoken ___ one can barely hear him speak






16. Fred indicated his assent to me






17. The boss seemed ___ a nice person when I met him






18. Even as a young boy he was (known to/ known as wanting to) explore different ways of doing things






19. Unlike Jayne - (Tom wrote a good essay/ Tom's essay was good)






20. Tim is attending __ his sick mother






21. Lets try to agree (upon/ with) a date for the vacation






22. My house is similar ___ yours






23. Does my dress conform (with/ to) your regulation?






24. The teacher failed half of the class (in/ on) the test






25. The thief has escaped ___ the prison






26. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe






27. We encouraged Mary __ develop her singing talents






28. The landlord has prohibited Jayne ___ coming late in the night






29. Myopia differs from hypermetropia - I am very different from my twin sister - Her hobbies are different than mine






30. I believe Jayne's version (as/ to be) the truth






31. The temperature outside is high enough to cause a heat stroke






32. I disaprove __ the use of cheating to pass the test






33. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






34. The rules of war mandate ___ no prisoner be tortured for information






35. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight






36. I am not so much sad ___perplexed






37. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life






38. Much as Lola needed the car - she had no refuse






39. Is the novel as great as is being reported in the media?






40. Jerry was drawn (to/ at) the sports car






41. For centuries - people have been using herbs ___ remedies for the different diseases






42. These trees range ____ a very large territory






43. Please stop (acting like/ acting as) a kid






44. Jayne narrated the entire sequence __events to the cops






45. Jayne has very strong opinions (on/ about) censorship






46. The ruler is expected (to/ that he should) protect his people






47. His behavior (aggravated/ was aggravating to) the problem






48. We could neither walk (nor/ or) drive to the venue






49. All the time I dream (about/ of) football






50. I am concerned (with/ about) my brother's health







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