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






2. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






3. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution






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






5. The CEO is responsible ___ meeting the assigned targets






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






7. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






8. The police led the criminal ___ from the other accused.






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






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






11. The editor has access __ the entire manuscript






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






13. I expected better __ Jayne






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






15. Is the novel as great as is being reported in the media?






16. The thief has escaped ___ the prison






17. Jack prefers tea (to/over) coffee






18. The landlord has prohibited Jayne ___ coming late in the night






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






20. The management views the problem (as/ to be) an opportunity






21. Does my dress conform (with/ to) your regulation?






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






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






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






25. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged






26. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life






27. My house is similar ___ yours






28. Jayne is contrasting his working style with that of Mal

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29. Jayne is confirming the plan __Jack






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






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






32. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism






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






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






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






36. The students' marks range ___ good ___ average






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






38. The dogs fled __ their kennel






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






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






41. I will have either ice-cream or pastry






42. The CEO has attributed the loss ___the economic recession earlier in the year






43. I chose an interesting gift __ anniversary






44. The teacher failed half of the class (in/ on) the test






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






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






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






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






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






50. A plant grows ___ a seed