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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. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution






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

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






4. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






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






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






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






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






9. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






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






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






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






13. I would have not tea ____ coffee






14. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged






15. Jayne is comparing a BMW (with/ to) Mercedes






16. I am not so much sad ___perplexed






17. The document has been dated (at being/ at/ as being) 100 years old






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






19. Tina decided ___ the chocolate flavored ice-cream






20. Jayne is confirming the plan __Jack






21. Jayne permitted his son __ drive to college






22. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother






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






24. Gold jewelry has been prized ___ thousands of years






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






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






27. The accused seemed (to be/ like) hiding something






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






29. The costs associated (to/ wtih) setting up a factory are prohibitive






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






31. We attribute our success (to/ from) good fortune






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






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






34. I do not subscribe ___ the view that Jayne is guilty






35. Walter claimes __ he can run backwards






36. I will have either ice-cream or pastry






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






38. The company's astounding profits speak ___ themselves






39. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






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






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






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






43. The job requires Jayne (to/ none) supervise the entire operations of the assembly line






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






45. The country's mind is preoccupied ___ soccer






46. Her will power is starting to dwindle away






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






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






49. I can't concieve of you (to be/ as) a scientist






50. The more the price rise - the ____ the demand increases