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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. You can't explain ___ all your mistakes






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






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






4. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother






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

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






7. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






8. The CEO is likely___arrested today






9. The weakest candidate emerged (as/ to be) the winner






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






11. The Indian constitution is modeled ____ the British constitution






12. In Argentina - Maradona is often compared (to/with) God






13. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






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






15. The chairman claimed that he was speaking ___ his experience






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






17. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism






18. I hope that this will result ___ the police finding your car






19. The child asked __a glass of water






20. I can't concieve of you (to be/ as) a scientist






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






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






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






24. Her will power is starting to dwindle away






25. The boss seemed ___ a nice person when I met him






26. He is asking __ trouble






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






28. Cats have the ability (to see /of seeing) in the dark






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






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






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






32. He was trained (to become/ as) an athlete ever since he was a child






33. We choose him (as/ to be) our representative






34. I'm delighted (to/ at) make your acquaintance






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






36. Freddie was elected (as/ to be/ to act as ) the president of our club






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






38. The ruler is expected (to/ that he should) protect his people






39. This group includes such cars ___ BMW ____ Audi






40. These trees range ____ a very large territory






41. Tina decided ___ the chocolate flavored ice-cream






42. Are international charities becoming more localized ___the economic crisis?






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






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






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






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






47. All the time I dream (about/ of) football






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






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






50. The dogs fled __ their kennel