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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. This movie is base __ a true story






2. Jayne wants to know what is required (of/for) him in this job






3. Criminals cannot distinguish right from wrong - Criminals cannot distinguish between right and wrong






4. Jayne's working style is a contrast to Mal's

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5. The child was reluctant (to attend / about attending) the class






6. I agree (to/ with) your proposal of buyout






7. I am worried ___ my parents






8. Jacol likes to associate (with/ among) honest people






9. The team's success is dependent (upon/ on) him






10. The coach thinks Jack has the potential __ play at the national level






11. The team credits its own success (to/ with) good fortune






12. The sculpture was estimated (to be/ at) worth much more than the base price.






13. My friend referred me ___ a specialist






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






15. Jayne permitted his son __ drive to college






16. The facts dont correlate (to/ with) her story






17. Jayne is confirming the plan __Jack






18. Telenet gave Tim a credit (of / for) $100 because of an interruption in service






19. Just as Katy is a champion swimmer - __ is Angie






20. Jayne is a native (of/to) the US






21. We encouraged Mary __ develop her singing talents






22. The students' marks range ___ good ___ average






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






24. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






25. I doubt (that/ whether) his venture will succeed






26. Are international charities becoming more localized ___the economic crisis?






27. The weakest candidate emerged (as/ to be) the winner






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






29. I disagree ___ you on this subject






30. These CDs date (from/ on/ at) the early 70s






31. Don't expend too much effort (at/ on) this document






32. The company's astounding profits speak ___ themselves






33. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






34. He is asking __ trouble






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






36. The children have been independent (to/ of) their parents since childhood






37. I am looking at him ____ I am studying his jacket

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38. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism






39. Evaporation is defined (as/ in/ to be) the process in which water changes into vapor






40. Jayne thinks ___ Jack ___ is best friend






41. I am travelling from New York to London






42. Jack works out everyday (so as to/ in order to) build his stamina






43. Some of our customs originate (in/ from) past belief






44. My problem is less serious than yours






45. The motorist need aid (in finding/ to find) their way out






46. Jayne mistook a Ferrari (as/ for/ to be) a Lamborghini






47. I am not so much sad ___perplexed






48. She would permit not permit me up the ladder






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






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