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GMAT Idioms

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Instructions:

Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. She began taking classes in order (to/ that she could) learn French
Results from
Target at
Between x and y
In order to

2. The conversation ceters (around/ on) Mozart's contribution to music
Enough to
Centers on
Dated at
Prized for

3. The child was reluctant (to attend / about attending) the class
Contends that - claim/ state
Reluctant to
Worried about
Concerned about = worried about

4. There is a dispute ___ the new name of the city
Focus on
So X as to Y - denote cause and effect - cannot replace 'in order to'
Rates for
Dispute over

5. Jack works out everyday (so as to/ in order to) build his stamina
Disapprove of
Expected to
In order to
Prized as - prized for

6. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan
Approves of
Centers on
Allowed for
Such X as Y and Z

7. This movie is base __ a true story
Focus on
Isolated from
Between x and y
Based on

8. This topic is concerned (with/ about) the use of DNA sequencing
Originate in
X is to Y what W is to Z
In order to
Concerned with

9. Jerry mad me as (many/ much) as fifteen mistakes in the test
Dispute over
Sacrifice to
Grow into
Many

10. Jayne is fascinated (by/ with) his boss
Believe to be
X instead of Y
Better served by X than by Y
Fascinated by

11. Jerry was drawn (to/ at) the sports car
Differs/ different from
X instead of Y
Drawn to - attracted to
Agree on = agree upon

12. These CDs date (from/ on/ at) the early 70s
Results from
Concerned about = worried about
Date from - to have existence that extends from a particular time
Centers on

13. Jayne and Tina agree (on/ with) the need to hire a trainer
Dream about
Dispute over
View X as Y
Agree on = agree upon

14. I agree (to/ with) your proposal of buyout
Independent of
Agree to
Prized above
Not X but rather Y

15. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid
Worried about
Estimated at - used to denote place where the estimation was done
Speak up
Modeled after

16. Jayne has been (accused of/ accused with/ accused to have committed ) theft
Many
Expected X of Y - to anticipate that someone will do something
Flee from - run away
Accused of

17. The boy was not tall ______ reach the window - The boy was short enough not to reach the window
Speak up
Permit X to Y
Enough to
Known to

18. The dogs fled ___ their cruel master
Flee from - run away
Required of
Essential to
Decide on - select

19. I'm delighted (to/ at) make your acquaintance
Delighted to = glad to
Depicted as
Draw attention to
Known to

20. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering
Centers on
Lead to
Refer to
Choose X for Y

21. I will have tea ____ coffee
Expected to
Elect to
Isolated from
X instead of Y

22. I doubt (that/ whether) his venture will succeed
Inherited from
Doubt that
Consequence of = result of
Many

23. Rising temperatures is a consequence (of/ for) global warming
Expected to
Known to
Asked for
Consequence of = result of

24. My house is similar ___ yours
Independent from
Similar to
Choose X for Y
Defined as

25. We isolated the chemicals___the source of the leak
Escape notice - to go unnoticed
Drawn to - attracted to
Emerged as
Isolated from

26. Jayne always associates coke (with/ to) pizza
Act as - function
Mandate that
Concieve of X as
Associate X with Y

27. Not only is he very intelligent - ____ very humble
Requires that X
Not only X but also Y
Flee to
Composed of

28. Tim is attending __ his sick mother
Asking for
Danger to + noun
Attend to
Known to

29. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men
Require to
Necessary to
Seem to be
Indicate that

30. Cats have the ability (to see /of seeing) in the dark
Range over
Dated at
Lead to
Ability to see - Cats can see.... is better

31. Please stop (acting like/ acting as) a kid
Seek out
Choose X for Y
Acting like - metaphorical comparison
The same to X as to Y

32. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged
Seek from
Invested in
Noted that
Both X and Y

33. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight
Depicted as
Encourage in
Expose to
Agree upon = agree on

34. I discouraged them (from filing/ to file ) a complaint
Subscribe to
Discourage from
Associate with
Neither X nor Y

35. Jacol likes to associate (with/ among) honest people
Range from X to Y
In order to
Associate with
Seek from

36. His reasoning was flawed - and appeared to be independent (to/of) any logic
Independent of
Many
Dwindle away - become less or smaller
Danger to + noun

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

38. The document has been dated (at being/ at/ as being) 100 years old
Dated at
Between x and y
X is to Y what W is to Z
Allowed for

39. Fred indicated his assent to me
Subscribe to
So X that Y
Target at
Indicate to

40. Designer corals have been prized ___ jewelry ___nearly 5000 years
Prized as - prized for
Connection between X and Y
Disagree with (person/ idea) - same as agree with
Drawn to - attracted to

41. Monarch declared all fundamental rights (none/ as/ to be) unconstitutional
Declared (takes nothing)
Modeled after
Just as X - so Y (to point similarities)
Speak with

42. The child grew (into/ to be/ as) tall handsome teenager
As a result of = because of
Unlike X - Y
Grow into
Differs/ different from

43. The facts dont correlate (to/ with) her story
Disapprove of
Target at
Indicate to
Correlate with

44. There was not _____ a speck of dust in the house
Both X and Y
So much as = even
Costs associated with
Independent of

45. By the end of the contest the boxer had drawn (on/ upon/ at/ to) all the energy he had
Mistake X for Y
Drawn upon - used up
Defined as
Fail in - you will fail in something

46. I will speak ___ Jayne about this problem
Speak with
Result in
Reluctant to
Persuade X to Y

47. I consider myself (none/ as/ to be) a close firend of the rockstar
Many
Consider X Y
Prohibit X from Y
'contrast with' - contrast is used as verb; denotes the actual act of contrasting two things

48. I have always regarded you ___ my brother
Used X as Y
Distinguish X from Y distinguish between X and Y
Disclose to - reveal
Regard as

49. Does my dress conform (with/ to) your regulation?
Distinguish X from Y distinguish between X and Y
Conform to
Result in
Expose to

50. Much as Lola needed the car - she had no refuse
Acting like - metaphorical comparison
Much as
Seem like
Disclose to - reveal