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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. My friend referred me ___ a specialist






2. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






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






4. Language structure is partly determined (by/ from) social structure






5. Jayne narrated the entire sequence __events to the cops






6. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






7. We allowed room __ improvement when we wrote this book






8. Tom is trying to focus (on/ at) the problem at had






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






10. His reasoning was flawed - and appeared to be independent (to/of) any logic






11. I am expecting parcel __ my brother






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






13. Jerry is training for six hours with the aim of winning the marathon

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14. We choose him (as/ to be) our representative






15. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother






16. Sheena wants to speak ___ for the rights of the homeless






17. She would permit not permit me up the ladder






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






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






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






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






22. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi






23. He was trained (to become/ as) an athlete ever since he was a child






24. Not only is he very intelligent - ____ very humble






25. The match has been posponed as a result of rain






26. My car is better (than/ from) yours






27. Jerry mad me as (many/ much) as fifteen mistakes in the test






28. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






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






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






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






32. Could I draw attention (to/ at) this slide?






33. I'm delighted (to/ at) make your acquaintance






34. By the end of the contest the boxer had drawn (on/ upon/ at/ to) all the energy he had






35. Evaporation refers ___ a scientific term






36. My problem is less serious than yours






37. I expected better __ Jayne






38. You are to your parents what I am to mine






39. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






40. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






41. There was not _____ a speck of dust in the house






42. She began taking classes in order (to/ that she could) learn French






43. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering






44. It will be interesting to see what results ___ the police's efforts






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






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






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






48. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother






49. We encouraged Mary __ develop her singing talents






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