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






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






3. He had to choose between yoga (and/ or) dance






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






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






6. She began taking classes in order (to/ that she could) learn French






7. The dogs fled __ their kennel






8. Jayne cant decide (among/ between) a laptop - a mobile phone and a media player






9. Is this shirt promised __ anyone?






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






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






12. There was not _____ a speck of dust in the house






13. The US has imposed restrictions ___ the licensing of firearms






14. The dogs fled ___ their cruel master






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






16. Jenna is contrasting her casual jeans (with/ to) a formal top






17. My achievement is no less than his achievement






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






19. Jayne wants to know what is required (of/for) him in this job






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






21. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged






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






23. These trees range ____ a very large territory






24. (After/ Following) the gold rush - the mining town collapsed






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






26. I would have not tea ____ coffee






27. Newton is credited (with the discovery of/ as discovering / to having discovered/ for discovering the laws of) gravity






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






29. We could neither walk (nor/ or) drive to the venue






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






31. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






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






33. Jayne thinks ___ Jack ___ is best friend






34. Please stop (acting like/ acting as) a kid






35. Jenny sought ____ a helper for her mother






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






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






38. I am worried ___ my parents






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






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






41. There is no connection between Tim and Larry






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






43. I believe Jayne's version (as/ to be) the truth






44. The CEO deemed it necessary ___ask the employee to resign






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






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






47. This dish appears __ undercooked






48. I think my earlier request escaped your notice






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






50. I am travelling from New York to London