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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. The chairman claimed that he was speaking ___ his experience






2. We encouraged Mary __ develop her singing talents






3. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother






4. Evaporation refers ___ a scientific term






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






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






7. The Royal Bengal Tiger is native (of/to) the Sunderbans






8. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






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






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






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






12. The editor has access __ the entire manuscript






13. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight






14. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






15. His behavior (aggravated/ was aggravating to) the problem






16. Jenna is contrasting her casual jeans (with/ to) a formal top






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

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18. I expected better __ Jayne






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






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






21. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






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






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






24. Rampant cutting of trees is a danger to ecology






25. Please stop (acting like/ acting as) a kid






26. Both Jayne __ Jack are coming for dinner






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






28. I agree (to/ with) your proposal of buyout






29. We attribute our success (to/ from) good fortune






30. Jayne enquired the rates ___ apple






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

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






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






34. This dish appears __ undercooked






35. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering






36. Would you sacrifice your job for a chance to go to Europe?






37. I have got as (many/ much) books as you can






38. (As an adolescent/ while in adolescence) - Jayne suffered from tonsillites






39. There is no connection between Tim and Larry






40. Is this shirt promised __ anyone?






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






42. Designer corals have been prized ___ jewelry ___nearly 5000 years






43. We isolated the chemicals___the source of the leak






44. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life






45. The prisoner seeks pardon ___ the victim






46. My house is similar ___ yours






47. Jayne demands (that he be given a raise/ for a raise)






48. Jack is contending (that/ with) Jerry for the award






49. Myopia differs from hypermetropia - I am very different from my twin sister - Her hobbies are different than mine






50. The boy was not tall ______ reach the window - The boy was short enough not to reach the window