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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. This movie is base __ a true story






2. Jayne's grades are so poor (as to/ in order to) lead to his expulsion from the school

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3. Jayne forbid his driver (to enter/ from entering) the house






4. We encouraged Mary __ her singing career






5. My achievement is no less than his achievement






6. I will have either ice-cream or pastry






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

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8. He is asking __ trouble






9. Jayne is fascinated (by/ with) his boss






10. In Argentina - Maradona is often compared (to/with) God






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






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






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






14. The students' marks range ___ good ___ average






15. The child asked __a glass of water






16. Jayne's working style is a contrast to Mal's

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17. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan






18. Jayne said the would (try to come/ try and come) on time






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






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






21. Gold jewelry has been prized ___ thousands of years






22. The ruler is expected (to/ that he should) protect his people






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






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






25. The landlord owes me an apology - he as good as coled me a thief.






26. Jayne narrated the entire sequence __events to the cops






27. I doubt (that/ whether) his venture will succeed






28. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






29. He prized his only child ____ everything else in the world






30. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe






31. My problem is less serious than yours






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






33. There is no connection between Tim and Larry






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






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






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






37. Jayne was required to supervise the entire operations of the assembly line






38. I disagree ___ you on this subject






39. The house is beautiful and perfect except __ one thing - the price






40. Tina decided ___ the chocolate flavored ice-cream






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






42. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution






43. The team is composed (from/ of) people (of/ from) every department






44. No city seems better served by a motorway beltways than Madrid






45. The prisoner seeks pardon ___ the victim






46. Tim is attending __ his sick mother






47. Jerry was drawn (to/ at) the sports car






48. I have always regarded you ___ my brother






49. (After/ Following) the gold rush - the mining town collapsed






50. The thief has escaped ___ the prison