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






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






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






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






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






6. The chairman approves __ the new marketing plan






7. This movie is base __ a true story






8. This topic is concerned (with/ about) the use of DNA sequencing






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






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






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






12. These CDs date (from/ on/ at) the early 70s






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






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






15. The worth of the sculpture was estimated ___ Madrid






16. Jayne has been (accused of/ accused with/ accused to have committed ) theft






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






18. The dogs fled ___ their cruel master






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






20. A life of sin will inevitably lead ___ suffering






21. I will have tea ____ coffee






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






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






24. My house is similar ___ yours






25. We isolated the chemicals___the source of the leak






26. Jayne always associates coke (with/ to) pizza






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






28. Tim is attending __ his sick mother






29. Studies indicate___women actually live longer than men






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






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






32. The scientists noted ___ the aspect ratio remained unchanged






33. Do not expose the film__ direct sunlight






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






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






36. His reasoning was flawed - and appeared to be independent (to/of) any logic






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


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






39. Fred indicated his assent to me






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






41. Monarch declared all fundamental rights (none/ as/ to be) unconstitutional






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






43. The facts dont correlate (to/ with) her story






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






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






46. I will speak ___ Jayne about this problem






47. I consider myself (none/ as/ to be) a close firend of the rockstar






48. I have always regarded you ___ my brother






49. Does my dress conform (with/ to) your regulation?






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