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GMAT Idioms

Subjects : gmat, english

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. I can't concieve of you (to be/ as) a scientist
Require to
'a contrast to' - contrast is used as noun; mainly used to show the dissimilarities between two things
Depicted as
Concieve of X as

2. Jayne was required to supervise the entire operations of the assembly line
Danger to + noun
Potential to
Require to
Disclose to - reveal

3. Jayne is confirming the plan __Jack
Confirm with
Escape from
Seek after
Similar to

4. Fred indicated his assent to me
A means to
Indicate to
Count on
Doubt that

5. Walter claimes __ he can run backwards
Require X to
Access to
Claims that
Count on

6. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe
Unlike X - Y
Trained to
Explain away - to explain something so that it is no longer a problem
Sacrifice to

7. The motorist need aid (in finding/ to find) their way out
Decide on - select
Seek out
Aid in finding
Range over

8. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism
Rates for
Not so much X as Y
Either X or Y
Instance of

9. Jayne permitted his son __ drive to college
Range over
Such X as Y and Z
Mandate that
Permit X to Y

10. I will have tea ____ coffee
Invests with
More... than
X instead of Y
Neither X nor Y

11. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi
As great as
Invested in
Such X as Y and Z
Both X and Y

12. Jerry was drawn (to/ at) the sports car
Between x and y
Drawn to - attracted to
'a contrast to' - contrast is used as noun; mainly used to show the dissimilarities between two things
View X as Y

13. My problem is identical (with /to) yours
Delighted to = glad to
Between x and y
Identical with
Associate with

14. I am expecting parcel __ my brother
Associate X with Y
Expect from - to be waiting for something from someone
Associate with
Rates for

15. The ruler is expected (to/ that he should) protect his people
Expected to
Essential to
Result in
No less ... than

16. Jayne thinks ___ Jack ___ is best friend
Think of X as Y
Differs/ different from
Discourage from
So much as = even

17. Jayne has very strong opinions (on/ about) censorship
Opinions on
Fascinated by
Regard as
Composed of

18. Jayne has invested 6 weeks __ preparing for the test
Try to
Concerned about = worried about
Invested in
Date from - to have existence that extends from a particular time

19. The dogs fled __ their kennel
Jayne demands that he be given a raise
Flee to
Refer to
Attribute to

20. We encouraged Mary __ her singing career
So much as = even
Prized above
Associate with
Encourage in

21. Jayne is fascinated (by/ with) his boss
Prefer X to Y
Fascinated by
Composed of
Expose to

22. We attribute our success (to/ from) good fortune
Disapprove of
Associate with
Attribute to
Speak with

23. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment
Escape notice - to go unnoticed
Persuade X to Y
'contrast with' - contrast is used as verb; denotes the actual act of contrasting two things
Asked for

24. I do not subscribe ___ the view that Jayne is guilty
Agree upon = agree on
Cares about = cares for
Explain away - to explain something so that it is no longer a problem
Subscribe to

25. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid
Estimated at - used to denote place where the estimation was done
Rates for
Agree on = agree upon
Requires that X

26. I have got as (many/ much) books as you can
Many
Prized above
Mandate that
Dispute over

27. The landlord has prohibited Jayne ___ coming late in the night
Preoccupied with
Prohibit X from Y
Escape notice - to go unnoticed
Allowed for

28. Jayne and Tina agree (on/ with) the need to hire a trainer
Agree on = agree upon
Costs associated with
Range over
Both X and Y

29. Just as Katy is a champion swimmer - __ is Angie
Associate X with Y
View X as Y
Just as X - so Y (to point similarities)
Encouraged X to Y

30. The college has been asked to manage __the funds that it has
Invested in
Such X as Y and Z
Manage with
As great as

31. Sheena wants to speak ___ for the rights of the homeless
Speak up
Escape from
Originate in
So much as = even

32. Evaporation refers ___ a scientific term
Rates for
Persuade X to Y
Estimated at - used to denote place where the estimation was done
Refer to

33. Telenet gave Tim a credit (of / for) $100 because of an interruption in service
Credit for
Necessary to
Concerned about = worried about
As great as

34. The conversation ceters (around/ on) Mozart's contribution to music
Centers on
Seek from
Estimated at - used to denote place where the estimation was done
Speak with

35. Tom was elected (to/ for) the office by the party members
Elect to
More... than
Doubt that
'contrast with' - contrast is used as verb; denotes the actual act of contrasting two things

36. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering
Require X to
Lead to
Fascinated by
Aggravated - made worse is aggravating - annoying

37. The match has been posponed as a result of rain
As a result of = because of
Concerned with
Credited with
Originate from

38. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution
So much as - can mean 'but rather'
Modeled after
Indicate that
Promise to

39. All the time I dream (about/ of) football
Continue with
'a contrast to' - contrast is used as noun; mainly used to show the dissimilarities between two things
Agree upon = agree on
Dream about

40. (After/ Following) the gold rush - the mining town collapsed
Not only X but also Y
Fascinated by
After is better
Manage with

41. I agree (to/ with) your proposal of buyout
Just as X - so Y (to point similarities)
Allowed for
Agree to
Enable X to Y

42. Jayne contends (with/ that) his friend is innocent
Independent of
Contends that - claim/ state
Drawn upon - used up
Appear to be

43. We could neither walk (nor/ or) drive to the venue
Better served by X than by Y
Aid in finding
Based on
Neither X nor Y

44. For some people - laptops are just a means __ an end
Consider X Y
Either X or Y
A means to
Noted that

45. My achievement is no less than his achievement
Opinions on
No less ... than
Associate X with Y
With the aim of 'verb'ing

46. Designer corals have been prized ___ jewelry ___nearly 5000 years
Prized as - prized for
Among
Responsible for
Permit (someone) through

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

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48. The children have been independent (to/ of) their parents since childhood
Independent from
Fail in - you will fail in something
Seek after
Refer to

49. I hope that this will result ___ the police finding your car
Native to - use for plants or animal species
Prohibit X from Y
Speak for
Result in

50. The US has imposed restrictions ___ the licensing of firearms
Restrictions on
Better served by X than by Y
Range over
Speak with