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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. There is a dispute ___ the new name of the city






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






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






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






5. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






6. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life






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






8. There is no connection between Tim and Larry






9. She would permit not permit me up the ladder






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






11. Is this shirt promised __ anyone?






12. This movie is base __ a true story






13. The editor has access __ the entire manuscript






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






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

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16. Fred indicated his assent to me






17. My house is similar ___ yours






18. My achievement is no less than his achievement






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

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20. Evaporation is defined (as/ in/ to be) the process in which water changes into vapor






21. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






22. The sculpture was estimated (to be/ at) worth much more than the base price.






23. Jayne narrated the entire sequence __events to the cops






24. You can't explain ___ all your mistakes






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






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






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






28. Jerry is capable (for/ of) great feats of strength






29. Walter claimes __ he can run backwards






30. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism






31. The CEO is responsible ___ meeting the assigned targets






32. The child grew (into/ to be/ as) tall handsome teenager






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






34. Jayne and Tina agree (on/ with) the need to hire a trainer






35. Her will power is starting to dwindle away






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






37. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






38. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe






39. Not only is he very intelligent - ____ very humble






40. The CEO is likely___arrested today






41. I will speak ___ Jayne about this problem






42. I disagree ___ you on this subject






43. I am expecting parcel __ my brother






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






45. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






46. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother






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






48. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan






49. Jayne cant decide (among/ between) a laptop - a mobile phone and a media player






50. The match has been posponed as a result of rain