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






2. The CEO is responsible ___ meeting the assigned targets






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

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4. I persuaded Tim ___ complete my assignment






5. I disagree ___ you on this subject






6. I have always regarded you ___ my brother






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






8. By the end of the contest the boxer had drawn (on/ upon/ at/ to) all the energy he had






9. His behavior (aggravated/ was aggravating to) the problem






10. My house is similar ___ yours






11. Not only is he very intelligent - ____ very humble






12. We isolated the chemicals___the source of the leak






13. My friend referred me ___ a specialist






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






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






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






17. Jayne said the would (try to come/ try and come) on time






18. This resembles chocolate ice cream ___ flavor - but not in consistency






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






20. Is the novel as great as is being reported in the media?






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






22. I chose an interesting gift __ anniversary






23. I expected better __ Jayne






24. The dogs fled ___ their cruel master






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






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






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






28. The dogs fled __ their kennel






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






30. You can't explain ___ all your mistakes






31. He is asking __ trouble






32. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






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






34. Jayne is unable to decide whether__ go to Harvard or Stanford






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






36. I will have tea ____ coffee






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






38. Jayne forbid his driver (to enter/ from entering) the house






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






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






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






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






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






44. I am expecting parcel __ my brother






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






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






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






48. The company's astounding profits speak ___ themselves






49. The conversation ceters (around/ on) Mozart's contribution to music






50. A plant grows ___ a seed