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






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






3. Rising temperatures is a consequence (of/ for) global warming






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






5. You can't explain ___ all your mistakes






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






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






8. We encouraged Mary __ her singing career






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






10. The CEO is likely___arrested today






11. The thief has escaped ___ the prison






12. I chose an interesting gift __ anniversary






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






14. The dogs fled __ their kennel






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






16. My achievement is no less than his achievement






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






18. He is asking __ trouble






19. Your analysis (agrees with/ agree to) mine






20. Jayne has invested 6 weeks __ preparing for the test






21. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






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






23. Is this shirt promised __ anyone?






24. Can you permit me ___ the door please






25. We encouraged Mary __ develop her singing talents






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






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






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






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






30. This color looks the same to me ___ it would ___ anyone else






31. The students' marks range ___ good ___ average






32. Both Jayne __ Jack are coming for dinner






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






34. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe






35. The donation will enable the college __ buy a new projector






36. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi






37. Would you sacrifice your job for a chance to go to Europe?






38. Cats have the ability (to see /of seeing) in the dark






39. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight






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






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






42. Jayne is unable to decide whether__ go to Harvard or Stanford






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






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






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






46. (As an adolescent/ while in adolescence) - Jayne suffered from tonsillites






47. Can you make yourself indifferent _____ someone you love?






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






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






50. The child grew (into/ to be/ as) tall handsome teenager