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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The motorist need aid (in finding/ to find) their way out
Dependent on
Defined as
Both X and Y
Aid in finding
2. The agreement invests the vice-chairman __ the authority to act on the chairman's behalf in certain conditions
Contends that - claim/ state
Prized above
Think of X as Y
Invests with
3. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan
Essential to
Approves of
Choose X for Y
Except for
4. The team credits its own success (to/ with) good fortune
Credit to
Expect from - to be waiting for something from someone
Contrasing with
X instead of Y
5. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi
Speak up
Credit to
So much as - can mean 'but rather'
Such X as Y and Z
6. Jayne wants to know what is required (of/for) him in this job
So much as - can mean 'but rather'
Required of
Permit X to Y
With the aim of 'verb'ing
7. (After/ Following) the gold rush - the mining town collapsed
Elected as
Likely to be
Contend with - compete with someone
After is better
8. I'm delighted (to/ at) make your acquaintance
Opinions on
Explain away - to explain something so that it is no longer a problem
Invested in
Delighted to = glad to
9. I agree (to/ with) your proposal of buyout
Escape from
Sacrifice X for Y
Choose X for Y
Agree to
10. Some of our customs originate (in/ from) past belief
Noted that
Seek after
Native to - use for plants or animal species
Originate from
11. The MPs debate (about/ over/ on/ for) the bill tomorrow
Doubt that
Debate about/ on/ over - discuss in detail
Requires that X
The same to X as to Y
12. The house is beautiful and perfect except __ one thing - the price
Rates for
Except for
Doubt that
Cares about = cares for
13. The thief has escaped ___ the prison
Prized above
Escape from
Compare with
Decide on - select
14. Jenna is contrasting her casual jeans (with/ to) a formal top
Capable of
Approves of
Unlike X - Y
Contrasing with
15. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria
Enough to
In danger of verb +ing
Appear to be
Credit for
16. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother
Seek out
Seem like
Approves of
Acting like - metaphorical comparison
17. This color looks the same to me ___ it would ___ anyone else
Responsible for
Lead to
The same to X as to Y
In danger of verb +ing
18. Monarch declared all fundamental rights (none/ as/ to be) unconstitutional
Associate with
Inherited from
Act as - function
Declared (takes nothing)
19. I am concerned (with/ about) my brother's health
Concerned about = worried about
Continue with
Indicate that
More... than
20. The members insisted ___ the speaker be removed from his post
Associate X with Y
Encouraged X to Y
Insisted that
Prized as - prized for
21. The accused seemed (to be/ like) hiding something
So X as to Y - denote cause and effect - cannot replace 'in order to'
Seem to be
Isolated from
In order to
22. Jack works out everyday (so as to/ in order to) build his stamina
In order to
Mistake X for Y
As an adolescent/ a teenager/ a child
Manage with
23. I have got as (many/ much) books as you can
Associate with
Not so much X as Y
Rates for
Many
24. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners
Drawn upon - used up
Less X than Y
Refer to
Target at
25. Jayne has very strong opinions (on/ about) censorship
Permit (someone) through
Contend with - compete with someone
Opinions on
Among
26. The police led the criminal ___ from the other accused.
Seek out
Lead away
Concieve of X as
Debate about/ on/ over - discuss in detail
27. I hope that this will result ___ the police finding your car
Count on
Opinions on
Range from X to Y
Result in
28. For some people - laptops are just a means __ an end
A means to
With the aim of 'verb'ing
Jayne demands that he be given a raise
No less ... than
29. This dish appears __ undercooked
Drawn upon - used up
Fail in - you will fail in something
Independent of
Appear to be
30. The sculpture was estimated (to be/ at) worth much more than the base price.
Similar to
Lead away
Speak for
Estimated to be
31. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life
Fail on - somebody will fail you on something
Act as - function
Essential to
Estimated to be
32. Myopia differs from hypermetropia - I am very different from my twin sister - Her hobbies are different than mine
Permit X to Y
Rates for
Both X and Y
Differs/ different from
33. Rampant cutting of trees is a danger to ecology
Danger to + noun
Expect from - to be waiting for something from someone
Draw attention to
Lead away
34. I chose an interesting gift __ anniversary
Choose X for Y
Disclose to - reveal
X instead of Y
Confirm with
35. Jayne always associates coke (with/ to) pizza
Try to
X is attributed to Y
In order to
Associate X with Y
36. The child grew (into/ to be/ as) tall handsome teenager
From X to Y
Preoccupied with
Grow into
Associate with
37. The editor has access __ the entire manuscript
Access to
Seem to be
Subscribe to
Confirm with
38. The donation will enable the college __ buy a new projector
Consequence of = result of
Enable X to Y
Unlike X - Y
Aid in finding
39. The child asked __a glass of water
Mistake X for Y
Asked for
Agree upon = agree on
Results from
40. For centuries - people have been using herbs ___ remedies for the different diseases
Restrictions on
Used X as Y
Dependent on
Prized above
41. Jayne's working style is a contrast to Mal's
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42. Jack prefers tea (to/over) coffee
Expected X of Y - to anticipate that someone will do something
Credited with
Credit for
Prefer X to Y
43. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother
Inherited from
Responsibility to
Doubt that
As great as
44. The country's mind is preoccupied ___ soccer
Reluctant to
Debate about/ on/ over - discuss in detail
Preoccupied with
Drawn to - attracted to
45. These CDs date (from/ on/ at) the early 70s
Prohibit X from Y
As good as = nearly
Date from - to have existence that extends from a particular time
Fascinated by
46. Jayne cant decide (among/ between) a laptop - a mobile phone and a media player
Cares about = cares for
Regard as
Lead away
Among
47. Could I draw attention (to/ at) this slide?
Drawn to - attracted to
Appear to be
Costs associated with
Draw attention to
48. Jayne contends (with/ that) his friend is innocent
Seek after
Contends that - claim/ state
Lead to
Noted that
49. Tom is trying to focus (on/ at) the problem at had
Localized in
Neither X nor Y
Focus on
Determined by
50. The prisoner seeks pardon ___ the victim
Seek from
Noted that
Allowed for
Responsible for
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