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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. Jeanne has inherited her complexion ___ her mother






2. The MPs debate (about/ over/ on/ for) the bill tomorrow






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






4. My car is better (than/ from) yours






5. A plant grows ___ a seed






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






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






8. The donation will enable the college __ buy a new projector






9. Evaporation refers ___ a scientific term






10. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






11. We can count __Jayne's to compete the project






12. Walter claimes __ he can run backwards






13. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan






14. The company's astounding profits speak ___ themselves






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






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






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






18. There is no connection between Tim and Larry






19. The temperature outside is high enough to cause a heat stroke






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






21. He is asking __ trouble






22. I sacrificed a lot for money __ visit Europe






23. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






24. Jayne was required to supervise the entire operations of the assembly line






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






26. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






27. Please disclose the details to me at once






28. The team's success is dependent (upon/ on) him






29. Oxygen is essential (to/ for) life






30. Jayne is in danger of contracting malaria






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

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






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






34. My problem is less serious than yours






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

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36. Sheena wants to speak ___ for the rights of the homeless






37. The CEO is responsible ___ meeting the assigned targets






38. This is a real life instnace__ plagiarism






39. This movie is base __ a true story






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






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






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






43. Jayne has very strong opinions (on/ about) censorship






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






45. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering






46. I expected better __ Jayne






47. I am more clever than my brother






48. Jayne mistook a Ferrari (as/ for/ to be) a Lamborghini






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






50. The CEO is likely___arrested today