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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. Jayne enquired the rates ___ apple






2. Jacol likes to associate (with/ among) honest people






3. The dogs fled __ their kennel






4. I do not subscribe ___ the view that Jayne is guilty






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






6. She would permit not permit me up the ladder






7. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution






8. A plant grows ___ a seed






9. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering






10. Tom was elected (to/ for) the office by the party members






11. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight






12. You can't explain ___ all your mistakes






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






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






15. The CEO has attributed the loss ___the economic recession earlier in the year






16. My friend referred me ___ a specialist






17. Tim has been asked to continue __ his training






18. Don't expend too much effort (at/ on) this document






19. The document has been dated (at being/ at/ as being) 100 years old






20. The agreement invests the vice-chairman __ the authority to act on the chairman's behalf in certain conditions






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


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






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






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






25. Fred indicated his assent to me






26. It is the CEO's responsibility ___ meet the assigned targets






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






28. I am expecting parcel __ my brother






29. The coach thinks Jack has the potential __ play at the national level






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






31. I am travelling from New York to London






32. I have always regarded you ___ my brother






33. Rising temperatures is a consequence (of/ for) global warming






34. I expected better __ Jayne






35. The costs associated (to/ wtih) setting up a factory are prohibitive






36. For centuries - people have been using herbs ___ remedies for the different diseases






37. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






38. I am worried ___ my parents






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






40. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged






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






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






43. My problem is identical (with /to) yours






44. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother






45. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






46. Could I draw attention (to/ at) this slide?






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






48. Jayne has invested 6 weeks __ preparing for the test






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






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