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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. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






2. Jerry mad me as (many/ much) as fifteen mistakes in the test






3. Even as a young boy he was (known to/ known as wanting to) explore different ways of doing things






4. Much as Lola needed the car - she had no refuse






5. It will be interesting to see what results ___ the police's efforts






6. I am worried ___ my parents






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






8. Some of our customs originate (in/ from) past belief






9. The team is composed (from/ of) people (of/ from) every department






10. I doubt (that/ whether) his venture will succeed






11. She would permit not permit me up the ladder






12. Rampant cutting of trees is a danger to ecology






13. The team credits its own success (to/ with) good fortune






14. The child asked __a glass of water






15. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi






16. The new ad for lawnmower is targeted ___ gardeners






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






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

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19. The job requires Jayne (to/ none) supervise the entire operations of the assembly line






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






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

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22. My house is similar ___ yours






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






24. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






25. The more the price rise - the ____ the demand increases






26. Please disclose the details to me at once






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






28. The director depicted the actor (as/ to be) a mutant






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






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






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






32. Walter claimes __ he can run backwards






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

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34. The police continue to seek ___ the thief who stole Jayne's car






35. Tim is attending __ his sick mother






36. Tom is trying to focus (on/ at) the problem at had






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






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






39. Modern mobile phones can (act as/ act like) cameras






40. I am not so much sad ___perplexed






41. Your analysis (agrees with/ agree to) mine






42. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother






43. The dogs fled ___ their cruel master






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






45. Telenet gave Tim a credit (of / for) $100 because of an interruption in service






46. Jayne permitted his son __ drive to college






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






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






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






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