Question Bank For GMAT 2019

Praise for the Big Idiom Question Bank
I had already gone through the Aristotle SC Grail earlier and totally agreed with the part that idioms cannot
really be memorized because I had tried doing so but each time ended up going by what sounded correct
when I got an actual question. As this book correctly says, the only way to get idioms right is to get them
wrong a few times, and this book helps you do just that. After going through the first 50 or so questions
from this book, my accuracy improved considerably while attempting the remaining set of questions.
Vani Mehta - GMAT 780 (Q-50/V-48)
While the idioms tested in this book are nothing out of this world, it is surprising how few of them we
use correctly in our everyday lives. In fact, this book traps you by testing you on more than one idiom in a
lot of questions and just when you think that you have spotted the error, you realize that there was another
one that you ended up missing completely. That all the 100 questions in this book are worded as actual SC
questions only makes it more GMAT-like. It has greatly improved my accuracy on idiom questions and I
strongly recommend it.
Jack Geller - GMAT 750 (Q-50/V-42)
The funny thing about idioms is that if you know them you get to the answer in a jiffy. However, if you’ve
been using the idiom incorrectly all your life, then it becomes extremely difficult to get to the correct answer
because your ear keeps confusing you. The questions in this book keep testing you on the same set of idioms
over and over again, so that by the time you are done with all the questions, you have unlearnt a lot of the
idioms that you had been using incorrectly. I found this book extremely useful in my prep. Get your hands
on it if you are struggling with idioms.
Zoravar Irani - GMAT 740 (Q-46/V-46)
“As anyone who has prepared for the GMAT will tell you, idioms are one of the biggest problem areas on
the test. Things that sound good turn out to be wrong and things that sound wrong turn out to be correct.
The questions in this book do a great job of drilling the correct idioms in your head, so that by the time you
are done with all 100 questions, the correct idioms start coming to you almost instinctively. The best resource
available out there for idioms.”
— Rajat Sethi, GMAT 750 (Columbia – Class of 2016)

“I totally agree with this book when it says that idioms can’t be memorized. I have tried to do so and
I have failed hopelessly. The thing is, we get so used to using the wrong idiom that it just ends up
sounding better than the correct one. The only way to get idioms right is to get them wrong a few
times, as this book says, because then they permanently get registered in your mind. I have totally
seen that work for me and highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with idioms.”
— Deborrah Liane, GMAT 760 (NYU Stern – Class of 2015)
“While most other books focus on giving you long idiom lists, this book, instead, takes a very
innovative approach by giving you idiom based practice questions, and a full hundred of them. I
have tried every idiom list out there and this book is the only thing that worked for me because
when you actually attempt SC questions and get an idiom wrong a few times, you always tend to
remember it in future. That’s exactly what this book makes you do. Kudos to the Aristotle team for
coming up with this excellent resource!”
— Arshi Khanam, GMAT 730 (INSEAD – Class of 2016)
“The best book that you can refer to if you are struggling with idioms. The questions in this book
cover all the idioms commonly tested on the GMAT and they test you on these idioms repeatedly
so that by the time you are done with all the questions, the correct idiom gets etched in your mind.
Getting idioms right by getting them wrong a few times is a truly innovative approach and one that
works beautifully. A big thumbs up from me!”
— Deeksha Jashnani, GMAT 760 (Stanford – Class of 2015)

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Contents
Introduction vii
Idiom Questions—Practice Set 1
Answers and Explanations 32
Index—QR Codes 81
Introduction | vii
Introduction
When it comes to Idioms, all non-native speakers of English tend to face difficulty. The problem is
not only that students aren’t aware of the correct idiom but also that they are so used to using the
idiom incorrectly that they’ll end up eliminating the correct version on the test and going with the
incorrect version because it sounds correct. The matter is further compounded by questions testing
students on the correct usage of words such as whether and if, like and such as, etc.
While there are several idiom lists available online, idioms cannot really be memorized; rather,
they have to be absorbed so that they become almost like a reflex action. This is only possible if
you practice a large number of GMAT type questions testing you only on Idioms and Usage based
errors. Unfortunately, such a practice resource was not available until now.
To solve this problem, we have published this exclusive set of 100 Idiom and Usage based questions
in the same format as you would see them on an actual Sentence Correction question on the
GMAT. The questions cover all the commonly tested idioms and usage concepts and will provide
you with a thorough workout of these concepts.
For anyone aiming for a 700-plus score on the GMAT, the overall accuracy rate in this book should
be more than 90%. This is because the questions aren’t intended to be tricky or to confuse you; in
fact, most of them will appear rather simple in construction. The questions are merely intended to
test your knowledge of correct and incorrect idioms. You will notice that a lot of the commonly
tested idioms will be repeated on several questions to ensure that you eventually get these correct.
While analyzing the questions, divide the ones you get wrong in two groups—one comprising
questions you got wrong because you did not know the correct idiom and the second comprising
questions you got wrong because you couldn’t spot a particular idiom in the sentence. It is the
former group that you need to worry about because in those questions, you were able to identify
the idiom choices being tested (for example credit with and credit to), but ended up going with the
incorrect option because you weren’t aware of the correct idiom.
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Idiom Questions—Practice Set | 1
Idiom Questions—Practice Set
Instructions
The following Sentence Correction questions present a sentence, part or all of which is
underlined. Five alternatives have been provided for phrasing the underlined part. The first of
these repeats the original, while the other four are different. Follow the standard rules of written
English to choose your answer. Pay special attention to grammar, word choice, and sentence
construction.
1. It was pointless offering John something sweet after dinner because he had made it clear in
our past meetings that he didn’t much care for dessert.
(A) he didn’t much care for dessert.
(B) he was not really interested in much dessert.
(C) he didn’t much care about dessert.
(D) he didn’t care for much dessert.
(E) he didn’t hardly care for dessert.
2. Given Timothy’s extremely erratic test scores of late, his parents were quite worried for his
final score, especially since Timothy had always been considered to be one of the brightest
students in his class.
(A) were quite worried for his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered to be
(B) were quite worried for his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered
(C) were quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered
(D) had been quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always
been considered as
(E) were quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered as
3. The playing style of most modern tennis players is modelled upon that of greats like John
McEnroe and Pete Sampras.
(A) is modelled upon that of greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(B) is modelled upon that of greats such as John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(C) is modelled after that of greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
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(D) is modelled after those of such greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(E) is modelled after that of greats such as John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
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4. The tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to defend oneself from an armed
intruder.
(A) how to defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(B) how one can defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(C) how to defend oneself against an armed intruder.
(D) measures to take to defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(E) how one should defend oneself from an armed intruder.
5. The pontoon styling popular between 1930 and 1960 is regarded by many as the precursor
to modern automotive styling.
(A) regarded by many as
(B) regarded by many to be
(C) considered by many as
(D) considered by many to be
(E) regarded by many for being
6. A newly discovered magnesium based alloy is at least three times as strong than any
previously known metal or alloy.
(A) at least three times as strong than
(B) at least three times stronger as
(C) at least three times as strong as
(D) more than three times as strong than
(E) more than at least three times as strong as
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testing you on the same idiom as the above question.
7. The principal made it clear that he did not want his recent order forbidding students from
using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being too harsh.
(A) forbidding students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being
(B) forbidding students from the use of mobile phones in class to be perceived as
(C) prohibiting students to use mobile phones in class to be perceived as
(D) prohibiting students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being
(E) prohibiting students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived as
8. First time visitors to the Taj Mahal invariably seem fascinated with its beauty and grandeur.
(A) seem fascinated with
(B) seem to be fascinated with
(C) seem fascinated from
(D) seem to be fascinated by
(E) seem to be fascinated from
9. The parents, clearly embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
each one of the guests.
(A) embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
(B) embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized from
(C) embarrassed at their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
(D) embarrassed at their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized from
(E) embarrassed for their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
10. While pointing out the faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw
in the player a lot of potential to improve.
(A) faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot
of potential to improve.
(B) faults in the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot of
potential to improve.
(C) faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot
of potential for improvement.
(D) faults in the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot of
improvement potential.
(E) faults within the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a
lot of potential for improvement.
11. Peter has been instructed by his mother to find out the rates of not only potatoes but also
for lettuce.
(A) the rates of not only potatoes but also for lettuce
(B) the rates for not only potatoes but lettuce
(C) not only the rates of potatoes but also of lettuce
(D) not only the rates for potatoes but also that for lettuce
(E) the rates for not only potatoes but also lettuce
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12. Each of the passengers traveling from New York to Boston received a credit with $250 by
the airline as a gesture of apology since the flight was delayed by more than 8 hours.
(A) credit with
(B) credit to
(C) credit for
(D) credit of
(E) credit from
13. Damon’s friends tried to account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing
it to a mental disorder.
(A) account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it to
(B) account about his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it with
(C) account of his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it to
(D) account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it with
(E) account in his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it from
14. Charles Babbage is viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited to
the invention of the first mechanical computer in 1837.
(A) viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited to the invention
of
(B) viewed for the father of the computer by many people and is credited with the
invention of
(C) viewed with the father of the computer by many people and is credited for the
invention of
(D) viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited with the
invention of
(E) viewed to be the father of the computer by many people and is credited in the
invention of
15. The rehabilitation program rid Melvin of his craving for not only cigarette but also other
tobacco products.
(A) craving for not only cigarette but also other tobacco products
(B) craving for not only cigarette but other tobacco products even
(C) craving of not only cigarette but also other tobacco products
(D) craving not only of cigarette but also of other tobacco products
(E) craving not only for cigarette but too of other tobacco products
16. The celebrated author’s intention behind conducting free online workshops is to allow other
budding authors to benefit with his experience.
(A) to allow other budding authors to benefit with
(B) for allowing other budding authors to benefit with
(C) to allow other budding authors to benefit from
(D) for allowing other budding authors to benefit from
(E) to allow other budding authors to benefit compared to
17. While they look similar, an orangutan is very different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both
habitat as well as physical traits.
(A) different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
(B) different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat and
(C) different from a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat and
(D) different from a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
(E) different in comparison to a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
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Correction question testing you on the same idiom as the above
question.
18. All the senior government officers are applauding the citizen’s group for its aid to reduce the
problem of illegal immigration.
(A) for its aid to reduce
(B) for its aid in reducing
(C) towards its aid for reducing
(D) in its aid in reducing
(E) for its aid for reducing
19. The policeman is trying his best to discourage the thief in going back to a life of crime by
forbidding him to carry any type of weapon, amongst other things.
(A) discourage the thief in going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(B) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by forbidding him from
carrying
(C) discourage the thief about going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(D) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(E) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by prohibiting him to carry
20. Danny finds it difficult to choose between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is
fond of both motorsports and tennis.
(A) between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports and
tennis
(B) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports as
well as tennis
(C) between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is fond for both motorsports and
tennis
(D) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond about both motorsports
as well as tennis
(E) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports
and tennis

question.
21. The dodo, a flightless duck-like bird, was a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct
now; some historians estimate its date of extinction at 1695.
(A) a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
date of extinction at
(B) a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
date of extinction to be
(C) native to Mauritius and is believed as being extinct now; some historians estimate its
(D) native to Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
(E) native to Mauritius and is believed as being extinct now; some historians estimate its
22. So good was the actor’s delivery of his lines and so realistic were his expressions in order to
force even his worst critic to applaud his performance.
(A) in order to force even his worst critic to applaud
(B) that even his worst critic was forced to applaud
(C) as to force even his worst critic for applauding
(D) for forcing even his worst critic to applaud
(E) that even his worst critic was forced for applauding
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strategy.
23. The Maoris, natives of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that
is a native of Australia.
(A) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native of
(B) to New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native of
(C) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is native to
(D) to New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native to
(E) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native for
24. The United States (US) has imposed sanctions against the rogue nation after that nation
refused to comply to the US’ demands, a situation that had led to several other countries
forbidding their corporations from dealing with that nation as well.
(A) against the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply to the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries forbidding their corporations from
(B) against the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries prohibiting their corporations from
(C) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries forbidding their corporations to
(D) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply to the US’ demands, a situation
that has led to several other countries prohibiting their corporations to.
(E) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries prohibiting their corporations from.
25. US Marines are trained for surviving the harshest conditions, right from extreme weather
to the most sophisticated of enemy weaponry.
(A) for surviving
(B) for surviving through
(C) to survive
(D) in surviving
(E) about surviving
26. The chief marketing officer of the company, worried over the falling sales and about the
rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided to launch an aggressive ad campaign
over the next three months.
(A) over the falling sales and about the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided to launch
(B) over the falling sales and the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided
upon launching
(C) over the falling sales and over the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided to launch
(D) about the falling sales and about the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided upon launching
(E) about the falling sales and the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided
to launch
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27. While the two automobile manufacturers claim that their respective cars are as different
as chalk and cheese, to the layman the two seem as the same with most people unable to
distinguish one and the other.
(A) as the same with most people unable to distinguish one and
(B) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one from
(C) as if they are the same with most people unable to distinguish between one or
(D) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one or
(E) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one and
28. When asked to name the scientist they look up to the most, a lot of students are unable
to choose between Einstein, considered the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has
been credited to the discovery of gravity.
(A) considered the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has been credited to
(B) considered to be the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited
for
(C) considered the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited with
(D) regarded as the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has been credited with
(E) regarded to be the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited with
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29. The problem with this approach is not so much that we may not succeed as that we may also
end up losing all our savings as well.
(A) not so much that we may not succeed as that we may also
(B) not so much that we may not succeed as that we may
(C) not as much that we may not succeed as much that we may also
(D) not that we may not succeed as that we may also
(E) not so much our not succeeding as that we may also
30. No sooner did the recess bell ring that the students began running out of their classes.
(A) that the students began
(B) did the students begin
(C) as the students began
(D) than the students began
(E) for the students began
31. The residents of the community have asked for the mayor’s help in eradicating the problem
of illegal parking in their locality.
(A) help in eradicating the problem of illegal parking in
(B) help to eradicate the problem of illegal parking in
(C) help for eradicating the problem of illegal parking in
(D) aid in eradicating the problem of illegal parking from
(E) aid to eradicate the problem of illegal parking from

question.
32. According to official records, the manuscript is dated at the 10th century; unofficial records,
however, estimate the date to be closer to the eighth century.
(A) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date to be
(B) dated as the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date at
(C) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date at
(D) dated for the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date as
(E) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date as
33. The new book by the erudite author, perceived to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers,
provides new insights on how the human mind works.
(A) to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights on
(B) to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights into
(C) as heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights into
(D) heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights for
(E) as heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights on
34. The entrance test comprises of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily
taken by anyone who desires to migrate to our country.
(A) of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone
who desires to migrate
(B) of both written and oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who
desires on migrating
(C) of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone
who desires for migration
(D) both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who
desires to migrate
(E) both written and oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who desires
to migrate
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35. All the students are extremely jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her
with being the brightest student in the class.
(A) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her with being
(B) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her as
(C) jealous from Dorothy because the teacher always credits her with being
(D) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her for being
(E) jealous towards Dorothy because the teacher always credits her as
36. Edward Munch’s The Scream, considered to be one of the world’s most renowned works
of art, is to the field of painting what Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss is to the field of sculpture
making.
(A) considered to be one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of
painting what
(B) considered as one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
what
(C) considered one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
similar to what
(D) considered one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
what
(E) considered as one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
as
37. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has long been viewed by many as the ideal example of how
a love story should be written, with many critics pronouncing it as the greatest love story
ever written.
(A) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as
(B) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it to be
(C) to be the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as
(D) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it
(E) for the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as

question.
38. People living in the hilly areas of Afghanistan often use horses as a means to transport.
(A) as a means to transport
(B) as a means of transport
(C) as a means for transport
(D) as a means in transport
(E) as a means from transport
39. Except in Geography, Kevin received an A+ in every subject.

(A) Except in
(B) Except for
(C) Excepting for
(D) Not in
(E) Excepting

question.
40. The dance teacher insisted that Paula try and come for all the practice sessions because
dance forms like Salsa took a lot of practice to perfect.
(A) try and come for all the practice sessions because dance forms like Salsa
(B) try and come for all the practice sessions because dance forms such as Salsa
(C) try to come for all the practice sessions because dance forms like Salsa
(D) try and come for all the practice sessions because such dance forms like Salsa
(E) try to come for all the practice sessions because such dance forms as Salsa
41. Bob claims that he has travelled a longer distance than his friends have.
(A) longer distance
(B) more distance
(C) farther distance
(D) further distance
(E) greater distance
42. The question before the defendant is whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment
term or to plead innocence and risk being found out.
(A) whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or to plead innocence
(B) if he should plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or plead innocence
(C) whether pleading guilty and accepting a shorter punishment term or to plead
innocence
(D) if to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or to plead innocence
(E) whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or if he should plead
innocence
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43. Due to his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for graduate
schools this year.
(A) Due to his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for graduate
schools this year.
(B) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for
graduate schools this year.
(C) Caused by his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply to graduate
schools this year.
(D) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply for graduate
schools this year.
(E) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply to graduate
schools this year.
44. Most people prefer unhealthy processed food items like potato chips over healthier
alternatives such as granola bars.
(A) like potato chips over healthier alternatives such as
(B) such as potato chips to healthier alternatives such as
(C) such as potato chips over healthier alternatives such as
(D) like potato chips to healthier alternatives like
(E) such as potato chips over healthier alternatives like
45. Its new range of vacuum cleaners, the company claims, is targeted towards women because
the company has tried and made these vacuum cleaners very light in weight and easy to use.
(A) is targeted towards women because the company has tried and made
(B) is targeted towards women because the company has tried to make
(C) is targeted for women because the company has tried and made
(D) is targeted at women because the company has tried to make
(E) is targeted for women because the company has tried to make
46. Just as the story about the Loch Ness monster is considered to be an urban legend, so is the
story about aliens living amidst us.
(A) considered to be an urban legend, so
(B) considered to be an urban legend, as
(C) considered an urban legend, so
(D) regarded as an urban legend, as
(E) regarded to be an urban legend, so
47. Macaws are native to Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years in
captivity.
(A) to Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years
(B) of Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years
(C) to Central and South America and can live from 60 to 75 years
(D) from Central and South America and can live from 60 to 75 years
(E) of Central and South America, living from 60 to 75 years
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48. While Edison is credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light
is often credited with Henry Woodward.
(A) credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
(B) credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited to
(C) credited for the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited to
(D) credited to the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
(E) credited as the inventor of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
49. Most students prefer experiential learning over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why
more and more schools are moving for introducing practical activities in their curriculum.
(A) over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
for
(B) as opposed to theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools
are moving at
(C) as against theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are
moving towards
(D) over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
in favour of
(E) to theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
towards
50. To perform consistently well in subjects like Mathematics, it is more important to try and
understand the concept being tested as compared to simply cramming up short cuts.
(A) like Mathematics, it is more important to try and understand the concept being
tested as compared to simply cramming
(B) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try and understand the concept being
tested than to simply cram
(C) like Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being tested
as compared to simply cramming
(D) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being
(E) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being
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51. Because of the several restrictions that have been placed on their movement, the prisoners
are reluctant to even step out of their cells.
(A) on their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
(B) for their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
(C) on their movement, the prisoners are reluctant at even stepping
(D) at their movement, the prisoners are reluctant for even stepping
(E) at their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
52. The ages of students in my class are so diverse that they range all the way from 21 till as high
as 45.
(A) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 till
(B) so diverse as to range all the way from 21 till
(C) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 up to
(D) so diverse as to ranging all the way from 21 to
(E) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 to

question.
53. The student claimed that his efforts were no less significant than those if his peers.
(A) than
(B) as
(C) in comparison to
(D) when compared with
(E) as compared to
54. The guide tried his best to persuade the students from venturing into the forest but they did
not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to the hungry lioness.
(A) from venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
(B) to not venture into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
(C) from venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey for
(D) to not venture into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey for
(E) to venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
55. Not only is the professor very aloof, preferring a solitary lifestyle over a gregarious one, but
he is also very violent at times.
(A) over a gregarious one, but he is also very violent at times.
(B) over a gregarious one, but he is very violent at times as well.
(C) to a gregarious one, but he is very violent at times too.
(D) to a gregarious one, but he is also very violent at times.
(E) for a gregarious one, but also very violent at times.
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56. English grammar is believed to be a topic where even experts are found wanting at times.
(A) believed to be a topic where
(B) believed to be a topic in which
(C) considered to be a topic in which
(D) considered a topic where
(E) regarded to be a topic where
57. The municipal corporation has recommended that all the roads in the city should be rebuilt
in order to prepare for the upcoming rainy season.
(A) that all the roads in the city should be rebuilt
(B) to rebuild all the roads in the city
(C) for rebuilding all the roads in the city
(D) that all the roads in the city will be rebuilt
(E) for the rebuilding of all the roads in the city
58. Some animals are credited with having the unique ability of seeing in the dark.
(A) with having the unique ability of seeing
(B) for having the unique ability of seeing

(C) to have the unique ability of seeing
(D) with having the unique ability to see
(E) as having the unique ability for seeing
59. As a child, Timothy was considered extremely naughty and mischievous; however, now,
when he is in his early twenties, he is considered quiet and well behaved.
(A) As a child. Timothy was considered
(B) Like a child. Timothy was regarded as
(C) Like a child, Timothy was considered
(D) As a child. Timothy was perceived to be
(E) Like a child, Timothy was regarded to be

question.
60. Binny has three times as many books, on topics ranging from history to philosophy, than do
all his friends put together.
(A) on topics ranging from history to philosophy, than
(B) on topics ranging from history and philosophy, than
(C) on topics ranging from history to philosophy, as
(D) on topics ranging from history for philosophy, than
(E) on topics ranging from history and philosophy, as

question.
61. Given the high rates of crime in the city, tourists are often advised by locals not to associate
among unsavoury characters.
(A) by locals not to associate among
(B) by locals not to associate with
(C) from locals not to associate among
(D) from locals not to associate with
(E) by locals not to associate in
62. Just like his father, Clive is an excellent player of chess.

(A) Just like
(B) Just as
(C) Like
(D) As
(E) As is
63. In order to succeed in life, it is always better to attribute failure with lack of hard work as
compared to destiny.
(A) with lack of hard work as compared
(B) as lack of hard work than
(C) with lack of hard work than
(D) to lack of hard work than
(E) to lack of hard work as compared
64. When asked to choose between jumping off a cliff and speaking in front of a large audience,
a surprisingly large number of people preferred the former over the latter.
(A) and speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
preferred the former over
(B) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(C) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
preferred the former to
(D) and speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(E) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
preferred the former for
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65. Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable of great feats of strength; however,
between the two, the Great Gama was probably stronger.
(A) Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable of
(B) Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable for
(C) Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable for
(D) Both Hercules and the Great Gama were capable of
(E) Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable towards
66. The supervisor has made it clear to George on several occasions that his casual style of
dressing does not conform to the company’s standards.
(A) conform to
(B) conform for
(C) conform with
(D) conform as
(E) conform from
67. The detective agency is trying to correlate the evidence from the crime scene and the footage
from closed circuit cameras to arrive at a motive for the murder.
(A) and the footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive at
(B) with the footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive for
(C) and the footage from closed circuit cameras in arriving for
(D) with footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive at
(E) and the footage from closed circuit cameras for arriving arrive at
68. The costs associated with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from
entering into the auto ancillary industry.
(A) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(B) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people to enter
(C) for setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(D) from setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(E) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people to entering
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69. After listening to all the evidence against the accused, who has been charged for first-degree
murder, the judge declared the case null and void.
(A) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case
(B) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case as
(C) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case to be
(D) with first-degree murder, the judge declared the case
(E) with first-degree murder, the judge declared the case as
70. Kleptomania is defined in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing.
(A) in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing
(B) as a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal
(C) in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal
(D) as a disease in which a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal
(E) as a disease in which a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing

question.
71. A lot of movies depict politicians as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly
prohibit movies from doing so any more.
(A) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies from
doing
(B) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies to do
(C) to be unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly forbid movies to do
(D) for unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies to do
(E) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly forbid movies from doing
72. While they are both great cities to live in, Singapore is very different from Hong Kong.
(A) different from
(B) different than
(C) different as compared to
(D) different when compared with
(E) different in comparison to
73. Since the shepherd is infamous for lying, most people do not believe his testimony to be the
truth.
(A) to be
(B) as
(C) for being
(D) for
(E) as being
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74. There is a dispute over the name of the new road, with some people opposed against naming
it after a leading industrialist.
(A) over the name of the new road, with some people opposed against
(B) about the name of the new road, with some people opposed against
(C) about the name of the new road, with some people opposed to
(D) over the name of the new road, with some people opposed to
(E) concerning the name of the new road, with some people opposed for
75. The two airplane models are so alike that most people would struggle to distinguish one and
the other.
(A) one and
(B) one from
(C) between one from
(D) one than
(E) between one or
76. While most schools prohibit students from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their
students to use calculators in exams.
(A) from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
(B) against using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students against using
(C) to use calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
(D) from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students from using
(E) against the use of calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
77. The child told his mother that last night he dreamt for a place where houses were made of
chocolates and rabbits could fly.
(A) for
(B) about
(C) of
(D) to
(E) that
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78. The rainfall this year in the country is estimated to be twice the normal figure; this estimation
was done in the country’s capital city.
(A) to be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done in
(B) at twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at
(C) to be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at

(D) as twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at
(E) at be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done in
79. Exhausted from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy
on the task at hand.
(A) from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy on
(B) with the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy for
(C) with the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy in
(D) of the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy on
(E) from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy
towards
80. If the government was to raise petrol prices, there would be a marked reduction in the
problem of environmental pollution as most people would shift to using public transport.
(A) was to raise petrol prices, there would
(B) were to raise petrol prices, there will
(C) was to raise petrol prices, there will
(D) were to raise petrol prices, there would
(E) were raising petrol prices, there should
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81. Most of the viewers claimed to be fascinated with the actress.

(A) with
(B) by
(C) from
(D) of
(E) for
82. Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to contract
malaria, a disease rampant in this part of the world.
(A) Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to
contract
(B) Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger of
contracting
(C) Because of her refusal for using mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger
for contracting
(D) Because of her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to
contract
(E) Because of her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger of
contracting
83. The two prerequisites of a good football player are an endless reserve for energy and the
ability for winning matches.
(A) for energy and the ability for winning
(B) of energy and the ability of winning
(C) for energy and the ability of winning
(D) of energy and the ability to win
(E) of energy and the ability to winning
84. Unemployment in the country is currently 6.4% with less than 7 out of 100 people without
jobs.
(A) currently 6.4% with less than
(B) currently at 6.4% with less than
(C) currently 6.4% with fewer than
(D) currently 6.4% with lesser than
(E) currently at 6.4% with fewer than

question.
85. For most people, the right to freedom takes precedence over any other fundamental right.
(A) right to freedom takes precedence over
(B) right to freedom takes precedence than
(C) right of freedom takes precedence over
(D) right for freedom takes precedence to
(E) right to freedom takes precedence to
86. The Big Bang Theory holds the universe, when it was formed, had been extremely tiny and
has been growing ever since.
(A) holds
(B) posits
(C) claims
(D) holds that
(E) proclaiming
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87. The principal mandated that every teacher participate in the Teachers’ Eligibility Test.
(A) that every teacher participate
(B) for every teacher’s participation
(C) every teacher to participate
(D) every teacher for participating
(E) the participation of every teacher
88. Just like iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good.
(A) Just like iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good
(B) Just like iOS is a very good operating system, so too is Android
(C) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good
(D) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, Android is also a very good operating system.
(E) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, so too is Android.
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89. The house, dilapidated with age, looks the same to me as to my friends.
(A) the same to me as to
(B) in the same way to me as to
(C) the same to me as
(D) as the same to me as to
(E) the same to me as it does to
90. Trevor is the best baseball player our school has produced after 1989.
(A) after
(B) for
(C) since
(D) following
(E) from
91. Just as brown sugar is substituted in place of regular sugar in many households, so jaggery is
used in place of sugar in many others.
(A) in place of regular sugar in many households, so
(B) in place for regular sugar in many households, so
(C) for regular sugar in many households, as
(D) with regular sugar in many households, as
(E) for regular sugar in many households, so.
92. This is the perfect example of a situation where the law permits me for punishing you; if I
choose to do so is a different matter altogether.
(A) where the law permits me for punishing you; if
(B) in which the law permits me for punishing you; whether
(C) where the law permits me to punish you; if
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(D) in which the law permits me to punishing you; whether

(E) where the law permits me for punishing you; whether
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93. Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is also
considered to be an expert in both Philosophy and Political Science.
(A) Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor
is also considered to be an expert in both Philosophy and
(B) Viewed as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also considered to be an expert in both Philosophy as well as
(C) Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor
is also considered an expert in both Philosophy and
(D) Considered an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also regarded to be an expert in both Philosophy and
(E) Considered an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also regarded to be an expert in both Philosophy as well as
94. The fiscal authorities have promised the citizens that they will try and cut taxes in the
upcoming budget.
(A) try and cut
(B) try cutting
(C) try to cut
(D) try and attempt to cut
(E) try to attempt to cut
95. Larry is allergic from peanuts even though he is resistant against most virulent viruses.
(A) from peanuts even though he is resistant against
(B) to peanuts even though he is resistant against
(C) of peanuts even though he is resistant to
(D) to peanuts even though he is resistant to
(E) from peanuts even though he is resistant to
96. After attending a class on how to distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most
students ended up mistaking one with the other.
(A) distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one with
(B) distinguish the mud beetle from the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one for
(C) distinguish between the mud or the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one for
(D) distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one from
(E) distinguish the mud beetle from the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one from
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97. While Derek disagrees with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on the matter in
question.
(A) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
(B) to his opponent in principle, both of them agree with
(C) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree with
(D) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
(E) to his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
98. Most people afflicted with the common cold show symptoms like a runny nose, a sore
throat, and a mild fever.
(A) with the common cold show symptoms like
(B) with the common cold show such symptoms like
(C) from the common cold show symptoms such as
(D) from the common cold show symptoms like
(E) with the common cold show such symptoms as
99. So ridiculous are the actor’s allegations and so frivolous his reasons as to cause even his most
loyal fan to disagree to him.
(A) as to cause even his most loyal fan to disagree to
(B) that even his most loyal fan disagrees to
(C) as to cause even his most loyal fan disagreement
(D) that even his most loyal fan disagrees with
(E) that even his most loyal fan disagrees from
100. Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the soccer
match has been postponed for Monday.
(A) Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the
soccer match has been postponed for
(B) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed for
(C) Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the
soccer match has been postponed to
(D) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed till
(E) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed to
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Answers and Explanations
Q No. Ans. Q No. Ans. Q No. Ans. Q No. Ans. Q No. Ans.
1 A 21 D 41 E 61 B 81 B
2 C 22 B 42 A 62 C 82 E
3 E 23 C 43 E 63 D 83 D
4 C 24 E 44 B 64 D 84 E
5 A 25 C 45 D 65 D 85 A
6 C 26 E 46 C 66 A 86 D
7 E 27 B 47 C 67 D 87 A
8 D 28 C 48 B 68 A 88 E
9 A 29 B 49 E 69 D 89 A
10 C 30 D 50 D 70 D 90 C
11 E 31 D 51 A 71 A 91 E
12 C 32 A 52 E 72 A 92 D
13 A 33 C 53 A 73 A 93 C
14 D 34 E 54 B 74 D 94 C
15 A 35 A 55 D 75 B 95 D
16 C 36 D 56 B 76 A 96 B
17 C 37 D 57 D 77 A 97 D
18 B 38 B 58 D 78 C 98 E
19 D 39 B 59 A 79 A 99 D
20 E 40 E 60 C 80 D 100 E
1. It was pointless offering John something sweet after dinner because he had made it clear in
our past meetings that he didn’t much care for dessert.
(A) he didn’t much care for dessert.
(B) he was not really interested in much dessert.
(C) he didn’t much care about dessert.
(D) he didn’t care for much dessert.
(E) he didn’t hardly care for dessert.
Answer: A
Explanation:
When you imply that you do not wish to have something (especially related to food), the
correct expression is care for. Care about implies that you care about someone (as in a person)
in terms of having feelings for a person. Thus, A is the correct answer.
(B) The placement of much distorts the meaning of the sentence.
(C) Care about is the wrong idiom in this case.
(D) The placement of much distorts the meaning of the sentence.
(E) The use of didn’t and hardly leads to a double negative.
2. Given Timothy’s extremely erratic test scores of late, his parents were quite worried for his
final score, especially since Timothy had always been considered to be one of the brightest
students in his class.
(A) were quite worried for his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered to be
(B) were quite worried for his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered
(C) were quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered
(D) had been quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always
been considered as
(E) were quite worried about his final score, especially since Timothy had always been
considered as
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are worried about and considered (not considered as or considered to be).
Thus, C is the correct answer.
(A) Worried for and considered to be are wrong idioms.
(B) Worried for is the wrong idiom.
(D) The use of the past perfect tense had been is incorrect because this is the latter of
the two events. The earlier event was Timothy being considered a bright students
and that is already correctly in the past perfect tense—had always been considered.
Considered as is the wrong idiom.
(E) Considered as is the wrong idiom.
3. The playing style of most modern tennis players is modelled upon that of greats like John
McEnroe and Pete Sampras.
(A) is modelled upon that of greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(B) is modelled upon that of greats such as John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(C) is modelled after that of greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(D) is modelled after those of such greats like John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
(E) is modelled after that of greats such as John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idiom is modelled after. Also, to give examples, we should use such as and not like
or such like. Thus, E is the correct answer.
(A) Modelled upon is the wrong idiom. The use of like, to give examples, is incorrect.
(B) Modelled upon is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of like, to give examples, is incorrect.
(D) The use of the plural those, to refer back to the singular playing style, is incorrect. The
use of such like, to give examples, is incorrect
4. The tutorial provides step by step instructions on how to defend oneself from an armed
intruder.
(A) how to defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(B) how one can defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(C) how to defend oneself against an armed intruder.
(D) measures to take to defend oneself from an armed intruder.
(E) how one should defend oneself from an armed intruder.
Answer: C
Explanation:
One always defends oneself against an enemy or a threat. Therefore, the correct idiom
is, C, defend against.
(A) Defend from is the wrong idiom.
(B) Defend from is the wrong idiom.

(D) Defend from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Defend from is the wrong idiom.
5. The pontoon styling popular between 1930 and 1960 is regarded by many as the precursor
to modern automotive styling.
(A) regarded by many as
(B) regarded by many to be
(C) considered by many as
(D) considered by many to be
(E) regarded by many for being
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is regard as and considered (not considered as or considered to be). Thus, A is
the correct answer.
(B) Regard to be is the wrong idiom.
(C) Consider as is the wrong idiom.
(D) Consider to be is the wrong idiom.
(E) Regard for is the wrong idiom.
6. A newly discovered magnesium based alloy is at least three times as strong than any
previously known metal or alloy.
(A) at least three times as strong than
(B) at least three times stronger as
(C) at least three times as strong as
(D) more than three times as strong than
(E) more than at least three times as strong as
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idiomatic constructions are as strong as and more strong/stronger than. Thus, C is
the correct answer.
(A) As strong than is the wrong idiom.
(B) Stronger as is the wrong idiom.
(D) As strong than is the wrong idiom.
(E) The use of more than and at least in the same sentence does not make any sense.
7. The principal made it clear that he did not want his recent order forbidding students from
using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being too harsh.
(A) forbidding students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being
(B) forbidding students from the use of mobile phones in class to be perceived as
(C) prohibiting students to use mobile phones in class to be perceived as
(D) prohibiting students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived for being
(E) prohibiting students from using mobile phones in class to be perceived as
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are prohibit from, forbid to, and perceive as.
(A) Forbid from is the wrong idiom and so is perceive for.
(B) Forbid from is the wrong idiom.
(C) Prohibit to is the wrong idiom.
(D) Perceive for is the wrong idiom.
8. First-time visitors to the Taj Mahal invariably seem fascinated with its beauty and grandeur.
(A) seem fascinated with
(B) seem to be fascinated with
(C) seem fascinated from
(D) seem to be fascinated by
(E) seem to be fascinated from
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are seem to be and fascinated by. Thus, D is the correct answer.
(A) Fascinated with is the wrong idiom and so is seem (without to be).
(B) Fascinated with is the wrong idiom.
(C) Fascinated from is the wrong idiom and so is seem (without to be).
(E) Fascinated from is the wrong idiom.
9. The parents, clearly embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
each one of the guests.
(A) embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
(B) embarrassed by their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized from
(C) embarrassed at their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
(D) embarrassed at their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized from
(E) embarrassed for their son’s boorish behavior, personally apologized to
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are embarrassed by and apologize to.

(B) Apologize from is the wrong idiom.
(C) Embarrassed at is the wrong idiom.
(D) Embarrassed at and apologize from are wrong idioms.
(E) Embarrassed for is the wrong idiom.
10. While pointing out the faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw
in the player a lot of potential to improve.
(A) faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot
of potential to improve
(B) faults in the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot of
potential to improve
(C) faults with the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot
of potential for improvement
(D) faults in the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a lot of
improvement potential
(E) faults within the player’s technique, the coach also stated that he saw in the player a
lot of potential for improvement
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are fault with and potential for.

(A) Potential to is the wrong idiom.
(B) Faults in is the wrong idiom and so is potential to.
(D) Faults in is the wrong idiom and the phrase improvement potential is also awkward.
(E) Faults within is the wrong idiom and so is potential to.
11. Peter has been instructed by his mother to find out the rates of not only potatoes but also
for lettuce.
(A) the rates of not only potatoes but also for lettuce
(B) the rates for not only potatoes but lettuce
(C) not only the rates of potatoes but also of lettuce
(D) not only the rates for potatoes but also that for lettuce
(E) the rates for not only potatoes but also lettuce
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idiom for price is rates for. Also, the use of not only always requires a but also.
Therefore, E is the correct answer.
(A) Rates of is the wrong idiom.
(B) There is no but also in the sentence.
(C) Rates of is the wrong idiom.
(D) The singular that cannot be used to refer back to the plural rates. We need to use those
instead.
12. Each of the passengers travelling from New York to Boston received a credit with $250 by
the airline as a gesture of apology since the flight was delayed by more than 8 hours.
(A) credit with
(B) credit to
(C) credit for
(D) credit of
(E) credit from
Answer: C
Explanation:
Credit for is the correct idiom for referring to a credit note or money due.
(A) Credit with is used to credit a person with an accomplishment.
(B) Credit to is used to credit an accomplishment to a person.
(D) Credit of is the wrong idiom.
(E) Credit from is the wrong idiom.
13. Damon’s friends tried to account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing
it to a mental disorder.
(A) account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it to
(B) account about his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it with
(C) account of his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it to
(D) account for his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it with
(E) account in his strange behavior over the last few days by attributing it from
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are account for and attribute to.

(B) Account about and attribute with are wrong idioms.
(C) Account of i s the wrong idiom.
(D) Attribute with is the wrong idiom.
(E) Account in and attribute from are wrong idioms.
14. Charles Babbage is viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited to
the invention of the first mechanical computer in 1837.
(A) viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited to the invention
of
(B) viewed for the father of the computer by many people and is credited with the
invention of
(C) viewed with the father of the computer by many people and is credited for the
invention of
(D) viewed as the father of the computer by many people and is credited with the
invention of
(E) viewed to be the father of the computer by many people and is credited in the
invention of
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are viewed as and credited with (while crediting a person with an
accomplishment, as in this sentence). Thus, D is the correct answer.
(A) Credited to is the wrong idiom. It is used while crediting an accomplishment to a
person and not the other way around
(B) Viewed for is the wrong idiom
(C) Viewed with and credited for are the wrong idioms
(E) Viewed to be and credited in are the wrong idioms
15. The rehabilitation program rid Melvin of his craving for not only cigarette but also other
tobacco products.
(A) craving for not only cigarette but also other tobacco products
(B) craving for not only cigarette but other tobacco products even
(C) craving of not only cigarette but also other tobacco products
(D) craving not only of cigarette but also of other tobacco products
(E) craving not only for cigarette but too of other tobacco products
Answer: A
Explanation:
Craving for and not only...but also are the correct idioms, making A the correct answer.
(B) There is no but also in the sentence.
(C) Craving of is the wrong idiom.
(D) Craving of is the wrong idiom.
(E) There is no but also in the sentence.
16. The celebrated author’s intention behind conducting free online workshops is to allow other
budding authors to benefit with his experience.
(A) to allow other budding authors to benefit with
(B) for allowing other budding authors to benefit with
(C) to allow other budding authors to benefit from
(D) for allowing other budding authors to benefit from
(E) to allow other budding authors to benefit compared to
Answer: C
The correct idioms are intend to and benefit from.
(A) Benefit with is the wrong idiom.
(B) Intend for allowing is the wrong idiom and so is benefit with.
(D) Intend for allowing is the wrong idiom.
(E) Benefit compared to is the wrong idiom.
17. While they look similar, an orang-utan is very different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both
habitat as well as physical traits.
(A) different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
(B) different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat and

(C) different from a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat and
(D) different from a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
(E) different in comparison to a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat as well as
Answer: C
Explanation:
Different than and both...and are the correct idioms, making C the correct answer.
(A) Different than and both...as well as are the wrong idioms.
(B) Different than is the wrong idiom.
(D) Both...as well as is the wrong idiom.
(E) Different in comparison to and both...as well as are the wrong idioms.
18. All the senior government officers are applauding the citizen’s group for its aid to reduce the
problem of illegal immigration.
(A) for its aid to reduce
(B) for its aid in reducing
(C) towards its aid for reducing
(D) in its aid in reducing
(E) for its aid for reducing
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are help to do or aid in doing. Also, you applaud someone for something.
(A) aid to is the wrong idiom.
(C) applaud towards and aid for are the wrong idiom.
(D) applaud in and aid in are the wrong idioms.
(E) aid for is the wrong idiom.
19. The policeman is trying his best to discourage the thief in going back to a life of crime by
forbidding him to carry any type of weapon, amongst other things.
(A) discourage the thief in going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(B) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by forbidding him from
carrying
(C) discourage the thief about going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(D) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by forbidding him to carry
(E) discourage the thief from going back to a life of crime by prohibiting him to carry
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are discourage from and forbid to or prohibit from.
(A) Discourage in is the wrong idiom.
(B) Forbid from is the wrong idiom.
(C) Discourage about is the wrong idiom.
(E) Prohibit to is the wrong idiom.
20. Danny finds it difficult to choose between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is
fond of both motorsports and tennis.
(A) between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports and
tennis
(B) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports as
well as tennis
(C) between the Grand Prix or the US Open because he is fond for both motorsports and
tennis
(D) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond about both motorsports
as well as tennis
(E) between the Grand Prix and the US Open because he is fond of both motorsports
and tennis
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are between...and, fond of, and both...and. Thus, E is the correct answer.
(A) Between...or is the wrong idiom.
(B) Both...as well as is the wrong idiom.
(C) Between...or and fond for are the wrong idioms.
(D) Fond about and both...as well as are the wrong idioms.
21. The dodo, a flightless duck-like bird, was a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct
now; some historians estimate its date of extinction at 1695.
(A) a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
(B) a native of Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
(C) native to Mauritius and is believed as being extinct now; some historians estimate its
(D) native to Mauritius and is believed to be extinct now; some historians estimate its
(E) native to Mauritius and is believed as being extinct now; some historians estimate its
Answer: D
Explanation:
Plant and animal species are always native to a place. The correct idioms are believe to be and
estimate to be.
(A) Native of is the wrong idiom and so is estimate at.
(B) Native of is the wrong idiom.
(C) Believed as is the wrong idiom and so is estimate at.
(E) Believed as is the wrong idiom.
22. So good was the actor’s delivery of his lines and so realistic were his expressions in order to
force even his worst critic to applaud his performance.
(A) in order to force even his worst critic to applaud
(B) that even his worst critic was forced to applaud
(C) as to force even his worst critic for applauding
(D) for forcing even his worst critic to applaud
(E) that even his worst critic was forced for applauding
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is so…that. So as to is best avoided on the GMAT. Also, the correct idiom
is force someone to do something.
(A) So…in order to is the wrong idiom.
(C) So as to is best avoided. Force for is the wrong idiom.
(D) So…for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Forced for is the wrong idiom.
23. The Maoris, natives of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that
is a native of Australia.
(A) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native of
(B) to New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native of
(C) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is native to
(D) to New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native to
(E) of New Zealand, are extremely fond of a particular variety of fish that is a native for
Answer: C
Explanation:
Native of is used to refer to humans and native to is used to refer to plant and animal species.
Thus, C is the correct answer.
24. The United States (US) has imposed sanctions against the rogue nation after that nation
refused to comply to the US’ demands, a situation that had led to several other countries
forbidding their corporations from dealing with that nation as well.
(A) against the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply to the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries forbidding their corporations from
(B) against the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
(C) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
situation that has led to several other countries forbidding their corporations to
(D) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply to the US’ demands, a situation
that has led to several other countries prohibiting their corporations to
(E) on the rogue nation after that nation refused to comply with the US’ demands, a
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are impose sanctions on, forbid to or prohibit from and comply with.
(A) Sanctions against is the wrong idiom and so are comply to and forbid from.
(B) Sanctions against is the wrong idiom.
(C) Looks fine until you look at the non-underlined part and realize that forbidding to
dealing is incorrect; it should actually be forbidding to deal.
(D) Comply to and prohibit to are wrong idioms.
25. US Marines are trained for surviving the harshest conditions, right from extreme weather
to the most sophisticated of enemy weaponry.
(A) for surviving
(B) for surviving through
(C) to survive
(D) in surviving
(E) about surviving
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idiom is trained to, making C the correct answer.

(A) For surviving is the wrong idiom.
(B) For surviving is the wrong idiom.
(D) In surviving is the wrong idiom.
(E) About surviving is the wrong idiom.
26. The chief marketing officer of the company, worried over the falling sales and about the
rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided to launch an aggressive ad campaign
over the next three months.
(A) over the falling sales and about the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided to launch
(B) over the falling sales and the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided
upon launching
(C) over the falling sales and over the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided to launch
(D) about the falling sales and about the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has
decided upon launching
(E) about the falling sales and the rapid progress being made by rival brands, has decided
to launch
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are worried about and decided to.

(A) Worried over is the wrong idiom.
(B) Worried over is the wrong idiom and so is decided upon.
(C) Worried over is the wrong idiom.
(D) Decided upon is the wrong idiom.
27. While the two automobile manufacturers claim that their respective cars are as different
as chalk and cheese, to the layman, the two seem as the same with most people unable to
distinguish one and the other.
(A) as the same with most people unable to distinguish one and
(B) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one from
(C) as if they are the same with most people unable to distinguish between one or
(D) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one or
(E) to be the same with most people unable to distinguish one and
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are seem to be and distinguish from.

(A) Seem as is the wrong idiom and so is distinguish and.
(C) Seem as is the wrong idiom and so is between or.
(D) Distinguish or is the wrong idiom.
(E) Distinguish and is the wrong idiom.
28. When asked to name the scientist they look up to the most, a lot of students are unable
to choose between Einstein, considered the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has
been credited to the discovery of gravity.
(A) considered the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has been credited to
(B) considered to be the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited
for
(C) considered the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited with
(D) regarded as the father of modern physics, or Newton, who has been credited with
(E) regarded to be the father of modern physics, and Newton, who has been credited with
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are only considered or regarded as. A person is always credited with
something. Also notice the use of between…and.
(A) Credited to is the wrong idiom and so is between or.
(B) Considered to be and credited for are wrong idioms.
(D) Between…or is the wrong idiom.
(E) Regarded to be is the wrong idiom.
29. The problem with this approach is not so much that we may not succeed as that we may also end
up losing all our savings as well.
(A) not so much that we may not succeed as that we may also
(B) not so much that we may not succeed as that we may.
(C) not as much that we may not succeed as much that we may also
(D) not that we may not succeed as that we may also
(E) not so much our not succeeding as that we may also
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiomatic expression is not so much…as.

(A) Looks fine until you notice that the sentence already has a as well at the end so the
use of also is redundant.
(C) Much does not have to be repeated after as. The use of also is redundant.
(D) Not…as is the wrong idiom.
(E) Awkward sentence construction and the use of also is redundant.
30. No sooner did the recess bell ring that the students began running out of their classes.
(A) that the students began
(B) did the students begin
(C) as the students began
(D) than the students began
(E) for the students began
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idiom is no sooner...than, making D the correct answer.

(A) no sooner...that is the wrong idiom
(B) no sooner...did is the wrong idiom
(C) no sooner...as is the wrong idiom
(E) no sooner...for is the wrong idiom
31. The residents of the community have asked for the mayor’s help in eradicating the problem
of illegal parking in their locality.
(A) help in eradicating the problem of illegal parking in
(B) help to eradicate the problem of illegal parking in
(C) help for eradicating the problem of illegal parking in

(D) aid in eradicating the problem of illegal parking from
(E) aid to eradicate the problem of illegal parking from
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are help to or aid in and eradication of something from somewhere.
(A) Help in is the wrong idiom.
(B) Eradicate the problem in is the wrong idiom.
(C) Help for is the wrong idiom and so is eradicating in.
(E) Aid to is the wrong idiom.
32. According to official records, the manuscript is dated at the 10th century; unofficial records,
however, estimate the date to be closer to the eighth century.
(A) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date to be
(B) dated as the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date at
(C) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date at
(D) dated for the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date as
(E) dated at the 10th century; unofficial records, however, estimate the date as
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are dated at and estimate to be.

(B) Dated as is the wrong idiom and so is estimate at.
(C) Estimate at is the wrong idiom.
(D) Dated for is the wrong idiom and so is estimate as.
(E) Estimate as is the wrong idiom.
33. The new book by the erudite author, perceived to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers,
provides new insights on how the human mind works.
(A) to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights on
(B) to be heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights into
(C) as heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights into
(D) heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights for
(E) as heretical by most orthodox thinkers, provides new insights on
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are perceive as and provide insights into.

(A) Perceived to be is the wrong idiom and so is insights on.
(B) Perceived to be is the wrong idiom.
(D) Perceived needs to be followed by as. Also insights for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Insights on is the wrong idiom.
34. The entrance test comprises of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily
taken by anyone who desires to migrate to our country.
(A) of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone
who desires to migrate
(B) of both written and oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who
desires on migrating
(C) of both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone
who desires for migration
(D) both written as well as oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who
desires to migrate
(E) both written and oral sections and must be compulsorily taken by anyone who desires
to migrate
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are only comprises (no of), both…and, and desire to.
(A) Comprises of and both…as well as are wrong idioms.
(B) Comprises of and desires on are wrong idioms.
(C) Comprises of and desires for are wrong idioms. The use of both…as well as is also
incorrect.
(D) Both…as well as is the wrong idiom.
35. All the students are extremely jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her
with being the brightest student in the class.
(A) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her with being
(B) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her as
(C) jealous from Dorothy because the teacher always credits her with being
(D) jealous of Dorothy because the teacher always credits her for being
(E) jealous towards Dorothy because the teacher always credits her as
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are jealous of and credit someone with something.
(B) Credit as is the wrong idiom.
(C) Jealous from is the wrong idiom.
(D) Credit for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Jealous towards and credit as are wrong idioms.
36. Edward Munch’s The Scream, considered to be one of the world’s most renowned works
of art, is to the field of painting what Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss is to the field of sculpture
making.
(A) considered to be one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of
painting what
(B) considered as one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
what
(C) considered one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
similar to what
(D) considered one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
what
(E) considered as one of the world’s most renowned works of art, is to the field of painting
as
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are only considered (no as or to be) and regarded as. Also, the correct
construction is X is to Y what A is to B.
(A) Considered to be is the wrong idiom.
(B) Considered as is the wrong idiom.
(C) The correct idiom is X is to Y what A is to B. There is no need for a similar.
(E) Considered as is the wrong idiom. The correct idiom is X is to Y what A is to B.
37. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has long been viewed by many as the ideal example of how
a love story should be written, with many critics pronouncing it as the greatest love story
ever written.
(A) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as
(B) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it to be
(C) to be the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as
(D) as the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it
(E) for the ideal example of how a love story should be written, with many critics
pronouncing it as
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are view as and only pronounced (no as). When pronounced is used to
imply a declaration or a claim, it does not take an as.
(A) Pronounce as is the wrong idiom.
(B) Pronounce to be is the wrong idiom.
(C) Viewed to be and pronounce as are wrong idioms.
(E) Viewed for and pronounce as are wrong idioms.
38. People living in the hilly areas of Afghanistan often use horses as a means to transport.
(A) as a means to transport.
(B) as a means of transport.
(C) as a means for transport.
(D) as a means in transport.
(E) as a means from transport.
Answer: B
Explanation:
When something is used for a particular purpose (as horses are in this sentence) , the correct
idiom is a means of. Thus, B is the correct answer.
(A) Means to is the wrong idiom.
(C) Means for is the wrong idiom.
(D) Means in is the wrong idiom.
(E) Means from is the wrong idiom.
39. Except in Geography, Kevin received an A+ in every subject.

(A) Except in
(B) Except for

(C) Excepting for
(D) Not in
(E) Excepting
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is except for, making B the correct answer. The rest of the options are
examples of incorrect idioms.
40. The dance teacher insisted that Paula try and come for all the practice sessions because
dance forms like Salsa took a lot of practice to perfect.
(A) try and come for all the practice sessions because dance forms like Salsa
(B) try and come for all the practice sessions because dance forms such as Salsa
(C) try to come for all the practice sessions because dance forms like Salsa
(D) try and come for all the practice sessions because such dance forms like Salsa
(E) try to come for all the practice sessions because such dance forms as Salsa
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idiom is try to do something. Also, we always use such as and not like to give
examples.
(A) Try and is the wrong idiom. The use of like to give an example of a dance form is
incorrect.
(B) Try and is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of like to give an example of a dance form is incorrect.
(D) Try and is the wrong idiom. The use of such…like to give an example of a dance form
is incorrect.
41. Bob claims that he has travelled a longer distance than his friends have.
(A) longer distance
(B) more distance
(C) farther distance
(D) further distance
(E) greater distance
Answer: E
Explanation:
To refer to distance, you always use greater, making E the correct answer.
42. The question before the defendant is whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment
term or to plead innocence and risk being found out.
(A) whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or to plead innocence
(B) if he should plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or plead innocence
(C) whether pleading guilty and accepting a shorter punishment term or to plead
innocence
(D) if to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or to plead innocence
(E) whether to plead guilty and accept a shorter punishment term or if he should plead
innocence
Answer: A
Explanation:
To evaluate alternatives, always use whether and not if. Also, the correct idiom is whether to.
(B) The use of if to evaluate alternatives is incorrect.
(C) The correct idiom is whether to.
(D) The use of if to evaluate alternatives is incorrect.
(E) The use of the phrase if he should is incorrect.
43. Due to his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for graduate
schools this year.
(A) Due to his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for graduate
schools this year.
(B) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided on not applying for
graduate schools this year.
(C) Caused by his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply to graduate
schools this year.
(D) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply for graduate
schools this year.
(E) Because of his poor GPAs and test scores, Paul has decided not to apply to graduate
schools this year.
Answer: E
Explanation:
Due to can only be used correctly if it can be replaced with caused by. Also, the correct idiom
is decide to do something. You apply for a job but you apply to a school. Therefore, the correct
answer is E.
(A) The use of due to is incorrect. Decided on and apply for are wrong idioms.
(B) Decided on and apply for are wrong idioms.
(C) The use of caused by doesn’t make sense.
(D) Apply for is the wrong idiom.
44. Most people prefer unhealthy processed food items like potato chips over healthier
alternatives such as granola bars.
(A) like potato chips over healthier alternatives such as
(B) such as potato chips to healthier alternatives such as
(C) such as potato chips over healthier alternatives such as
(D) like potato chips to healthier alternatives like
(E) such as potato chips over healthier alternatives like
Answer: B
Explanation:
The use of like to give examples is incorrect; instead, such as should be used. Also, the correct
idiom is prefer to.
(A) The use of like to give examples is incorrect. Prefer over is the wrong idiom.
(C) Prefer over is the wrong idiom.
(D) The use of like to give examples is incorrect.
(E) The use of like to give examples is incorrect. Prefer over is the wrong idiom.
45. Its new range of vacuum cleaners, the company claims, is targeted towards women because
the company has tried and made these vacuum cleaners very light in weight and easy to use.
(A) is targeted towards women because the company has tried and made
(B) is targeted towards women because the company has tried to make
(C) is targeted for women because the company has tried and made
(D) is targeted at women because the company has tried to make
(E) is targeted for women because the company has tried to make
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are targeted at and tried to.

(A) Targeted towards is the wrong idiom and so is tried and.
(B) Targeted towards is the wrong idiom.

(C) Targeted for is the wrong idiom and so is tried and.
(E) Targeted for is the wrong idiom.
46. Just as the story about the Loch Ness monster is considered to be an urban legend, so is the
story about aliens living amidst us.
(A) considered to be an urban legend, so
(B) considered to be an urban legend, as
(C) considered an urban legend, so
(D) regarded as an urban legend, as
(E) regarded to be an urban legend, so
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are just as…so and only considered (no as or to be) or regarded as.
(B) Considered to be is the wrong idiom and so is Just as…as.
(D) Just as…as is the wrong idiom.
(E) Regarded to be is the wrong idiom.
47. Macaws are native to Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years in
captivity.
(A) to Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years
(B) of Central and South America and can live from 60 and 75 years
(C) to Central and South America and can live from 60 to 75 years
(D) from Central and South America and can live from 60 to 75 years
(E) of Central and South America, living from 60 to 75 years
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are native to and from...to. Thus, C is the correct answer.
(A) From...and is the wrong idiom.
(B) Native of and from...and are wrong idioms.
(D) Native from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Native of is the wrong idiom.
48. While Edison is credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light
is often credited with Henry Woodward.
(A) credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
(B) credited with the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited to
(C) credited for the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited to
(D) credited to the invention of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
(E) credited as the inventor of the light bulb, the invention of the tube light is often
credited with
Answer: B
Explanation:
A person is always credited with an accomplishment whereas an accomplishment is always

credited to a person. Thus, B is the correct answer.
49. Most students prefer experiential learning over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why
more and more schools are moving for introducing practical activities in their curriculum.
(A) over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
for
(B) as opposed to theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools
are moving at
(C) as against theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are
moving towards
(D) over theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
in favour of
(E) to theoretical teaching, a fact that explains why more and more schools are moving
towards
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are prefer to and move towards.

(A) Prefer over and moving for are wrong idioms.
(B) Prefer as opposed to and moving at are wrong idioms.
(C) Prefer as against is a wrong idiom.
(D) Prefer over and moving in favor of are wrong idioms.
50. To perform consistently well in subjects like Mathematics, it is more important to try and
understand the concept being tested as compared to simply cramming up short cuts.
(A) like Mathematics, it is more important to try and understand the concept being
(B) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try and understand the concept being
(C) like Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being tested
as compared to simply cramming
(D) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being
(E) such as Mathematics, it is more important to try to understand the concept being
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idiom is try to. Also, when comparing two things using a more or a less we must
always use a than. To provide examples always use such as and not like.
(A) The use of like to give an example is incorrect. Try and is the wrong idiom. More
requires than and not as compared to.
(B) Try and is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of like to give an example is incorrect. More requires than and not as compared
to.
(E) More requires than and not as compared to.
51. Because of the several restrictions that have been placed on their movement, the prisoners
are reluctant to even step out of their cells.
(A) on their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
(B) for their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
(C) on their movement, the prisoners are reluctant at even stepping
(D) at their movement, the prisoners are reluctant for even stepping
(E) at their movement, the prisoners are reluctant to even step
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are restrictions on and reluctant to.

(B) Restrictions for is the wrong idiom.
(C) Reluctant at is the wrong idiom.
(D) Restrictions at and reluctant at are both wrong idioms.
(E) Restrictions at is the wrong idiom.
52. The ages of students in my class are so diverse that they range all the way from 21 till as high
as 45.
(A) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 till
(B) so diverse as to range all the way from 21 till
(C) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 up to
(D) so diverse as to ranging all the way from 21 to
(E) so diverse that they range all the way from 21 to
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are so that and range from…to.

(A) Range from…till is the wrong idiom.
(B) So as to and range from…till are wrong idioms.
(C) Range from…up to is the wrong idiom.
(D) So as to is the wrong usage; always prefer so that.
53. The student claimed that his efforts were no less significant than those if his peers.
(A) than
(B) as
(C) in comparison to
(D) when compared with
(E) as compared to
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is less...than. Thus, A is the correct answer.

(B) Less...as is the wrong idiom.
(C) Less in comparison to is the wrong idiom.
(D) Less when compared to is the wrong idiom.
(E) Less...as compared to is the wrong idiom.
54. The guide tried his best to persuade the students from venturing into the forest but they did
not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to the hungry lioness.
(A) from venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
(B) to not venture into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
(C) from venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey for
(D) to not venture into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey for
(E) to venturing into the forest but they did not pay heed to his advice and fell prey to
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are persuade to and fall prey to.

(A) Persuade from is the wrong idiom.
(C) Persuade from is the wrong idiom and so is fall prey for.
(D) Fall prey for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Persuade to venturing is unidiomatic.
55. Not only is the professor very aloof, preferring a solitary lifestyle over a gregarious one, but
he is also very violent at times.
(A) over a gregarious one, but he is also very violent at times
(B) over a gregarious one, but he is very violent at times as well
(C) to a gregarious one, but he is very violent at times too
(D) to a gregarious one, but he is also very violent at times
(E) for a gregarious one, but also very violent at times
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are not only…but also and prefer to.
(A) Prefer over is the wrong idiom.
(B) Prefer over is the wrong idiom. There needs to be an also along with but.
(C) There needs to be an also along with but.
(E) Prefer for is the wrong idiom.
56. English grammar is believed to be a topic where even experts are found wanting at times.
(A) believed to be a topic where
(B) believed to be a topic in which
(C) considered to be a topic in which

(D) considered a topic where
(E) regarded to be a topic where
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are believed to be, regarded as, and only considered (no as or to be). Also,
where can only be used to refer to a physical location; else use in which.
(A) The use of where, to refer to a topic, is incorrect.
(C) Considered to be is the wrong idiom.
(D) The use of where, to refer to a topic, is incorrect.
(E) Regarded to be is the wrong idiom. The use of where, to refer to a topic, is incorrect.
57. The municipal corporation has recommended that all the roads in the city should be rebuilt
in order to prepare for the upcoming rainy season.
(A) that all the roads in the city should be rebuilt
(B) to rebuild all the roads in the city
(C) for rebuilding all the roads in the city
(D) that all the roads in the city will be rebuilt
(E) for the rebuilding of all the roads in the city
Answer: D
Explanation:
The subjunctive mood requires that verbs such as recommend be followed by that. Also,
the use of should and recommend in the same sentence is redundant, making D the correct
answer.
(A) The use of should and recommended in the same sentence is redundant.
(B) Recommended to is the wrong usage.
(C) Recommended for is the wrong usage.
(E) Recommended for is the wrong usage.
58. Some animals are credited with having the unique ability of seeing in the dark.
(A) with having the unique ability of seeing
(B) for having the unique ability of seeing
(C) to have the unique ability of seeing
(D) with having the unique ability to see
(E) as having the unique ability for seeing

Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are credited with (because animals are being credited with) and
ability to.
(A) Ability of is the wrong idiom.
(B) Credited for and ability of are wrong idioms.
(C) Credited to and ability of are wrong idioms.
(E) Credited as and ability for are wrong idioms.
59. As a child, Timothy was considered extremely naughty and mischievous; however, now,
when he is in his early twenties, he is considered quiet and well behaved.
(A) As a child, Timothy was considered
(B) Like a child, Timothy was regarded as
(C) Like a child, Timothy was considered
(D) As a child, Timothy was perceived to be
(E) Like a child, Timothy was regarded to be
Answer: A
Explanation:
Since we are talking about Timothy’s childhood days, the correct expression is as a child.
Like a child would imply a comparison, which is not the case here. Also, the correct idioms
are regarded as, considered, and perceived as.
(B) The use of like is incorrect.
(C) The use of like is incorrect.
(D) Perceived to be is the wrong idiom.
(E) The use of like is incorrect. Regarded to be is the wrong idiom.
60. Binny has three times as many books, on topics ranging from history to philosophy, than do
all his friends put together.
(A) on topics ranging from history to philosophy, than
(B) on topics ranging from history and philosophy, than
(C) on topics ranging from history to philosophy, as
(D) on topics ranging from history for philosophy, than
(E) on topics ranging from history and philosophy, as
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct expression is as many…as. Also, the correct idiom is range from…to.
(A) The use of than is incorrect.
(B) Ranging and is the wrong idiom. The use of than is incorrect.
(D) Ranging for is the wrong idiom. The use of than is incorrect.
(E) Ranging and is the wrong idiom.
61. Given the high rates of crime in the city, tourists are often advised by locals not to associate
among unsavoury characters.
(A) by locals not to associate among
(B) by locals not to associate with
(C) from locals not to associate among
(D) from locals not to associate with
(E) by locals not to associate in
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are advised by and associate with. Thus, B is the correct answer.
(A) Associate among is the wrong idiom.
(C) Advised from and associate among are wrong idioms.
(D) Advised from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Associate in is the wrong idiom.
62. Just like his father, Clive is an excellent player of chess.

(A) Just like
(B) Just as
(C) Like
(D) As
(E) As is
Answer: C
Explanation:
You always use like to compare nouns, making C the correct answer. Also, remember that
it is always incorrect to start a sentence with the phrase just like.
63. In order to succeed in life, it is always better to attribute failure with lack of hard work as
compared to destiny.
(A) with lack of hard work as compared
(B) as lack of hard work than
(C) with lack of hard work than
(D) to lack of hard work than
(E) to lack of hard work as compared
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are better than and attribute to.

(A) Attribute with and better as compared to are wrong idioms.
(B) Attribute as is the wrong idiom.
(C) Attribute with is the wrong idiom.
(E) Better as compared to is the wrong idiom.
64. When asked to choose between jumping off a cliff and speaking in front of a large audience,
a surprisingly large number of people preferred the former over the latter.
(A) and speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(B) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(C) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(D) and speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
(E) or speaking in front of a large audience, a surprisingly large number of people
preferred the former for
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are between…and and prefer to.

(A) Prefer over is the wrong idiom.
(B) Between or and prefer over are wrong idioms.
(C) Between or is the wrong idiom.
(E) Between or and prefer for are wrong idioms.
65. Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable of great feats of strength; however,
between the two, the Great Gama was probably stronger.
(A) Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable of
(B) Both Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable for
(C) Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable for
(D) Both Hercules and the Great Gama were capable of
(E) Hercules as well as the Great Gama were capable towards
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are both and and capable of.

(A) Both as well as is the wrong idiom.
(B) Both as well as and capable for are wrong idioms.
(C) Capable for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Capable towards is the wrong idiom.
66. The supervisor has made it clear to George on several occasions that his casual style of
dressing does not conform to the company’s standards.
(A) conform to
(B) conform for
(C) conform with
(D) conform as
(E) conform from
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is conform to. Hence, A is the correct answer.
67. The detective agency is trying to correlate the evidence from the crime scene and the footage
from closed circuit cameras to arrive at a motive for the murder.
(A) and the footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive at
(B) with the footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive for
(C) and the footage from closed circuit cameras in arriving for
(D) with footage from closed circuit cameras to arrive at
(E) and the footage from closed circuit cameras for arriving arrive at
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are correlate with and arrive at. Thus, D is the correct answer.
(A) Correlate and is the wrong idiom.
(B) Arrive for is the wrong idiom.
(C) Correlate and and arriving for are wrong idioms.
(E) Correlate for is the wrong idiom.
68. The costs associated with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from
entering into the auto ancillary industry.
(A) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(B) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people to enter
(C) for setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(D) from setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people from entering
(E) with setting up a manufacturing unit prevent many people to entering
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are costs associated with and prevent from.
(B) Prevent to is the wrong idiom.
(C) Costs associated for is the wrong idiom.
(D) Costs associated from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Prevent to is the wrong idiom.
69. After listening to all the evidence against the accused, who has been charged for first-degree
murder, the judge declared the case null and void.
(A) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case
(B) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case as
(C) for first-degree murder, the judge declared the case to be
(D) with first-degree murder, the judge declared the case
(E) with first-degree murder, the judge declared the case as
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are charged with and only declare (no as or to be).
(A) Charged for is the wrong idiom in this case.

(B) Charged for is the wrong idiom in this case and so is declared as.
(C) Charged for is the wrong idiom in this case and so is declared to be.
(E) Declared as is the wrong idiom.
70. Kleptomania is defined in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing.
(A) in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing.
(B) as a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal.
(C) in a disease where a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal.
(D) as a disease in which a person gets an uncontrollable urge to steal.
(E) as a disease in which a person gets an uncontrollable urge for stealing.
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are defined as and urge to. Also, where should only be used to refer to a
physical location.
(A) Defined in and urge for are wrong idioms. The use of where, to refer to a disease, is also
incorrect.
(B) The use of where to refer to a disease is incorrect.
(C) Defined in is the wrong idiom. The use of where, to refer to a disease, is also incorrect.
(E) Urge for is the wrong idiom.
71. A lot of movies depict politicians as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly
prohibit movies from doing so any more.
(A) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies from
doing
(B) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies to do
(C) to be unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly forbid movies to do
(D) for unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly prohibit movies to do
(E) as unscrupulous men; the new guidelines, however, strictly forbid movies from doing
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are depict as and prohibit from or forbid to.
(B) Prohibit to is the wrong idiom.
(C) Depict to be is the wrong idiom.
(D) Depict for and prohibit to are wrong idioms.

(E) Forbid from is the wrong idiom.
72. While they are both great cities to live in, Singapore is very different from Hong Kong.
(A) different from
(B) different than
(C) different as compared to
(D) different when compared with
(E) different in comparison to
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is different from, making A the correct answer.

(B) Different than is the wrong idiom.
(C) Different as compared to is the wrong idiom.
(D) Different when compared to is the wrong idiom.
(E) Different in comparison to is the wrong idiom.
73. Since the shepherd is infamous for lying, most people do not believe his testimony to be the
truth.
(A) to be
(B) as
(C) for being
(D) for
(E) as being
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is believe to be. Hence, A is the correct answer.
74. There is a dispute over the name of the new road, with some people opposed against naming
it after a leading industrialist.
(A) over the name of the new road, with some people opposed against
(B) about the name of the new road, with some people opposed against
(C) about the name of the new road, with some people opposed to
(D) over the name of the new road, with some people opposed to
(E) concerning the name of the new road, with some people opposed for
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are dispute over and opposed to.

(A) Opposed against is the wrong idiom.
(B) Dispute about and opposed against are wrong idioms.
(C) Dispute about is the wrong idiom.
(E) Dispute concerning and opposed for are wrong idioms.
75. The two airplane models are so alike that most people would struggle to distinguish one and
the other.
(A) one and
(B) one from
(C) between one from
(D) one than
(E) between one or
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is distinguish from.

(A) Distinguish and is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of between requires the use of and, not from.
(D) Distinguish than is the wrong idiom.
(E) The use of between requires the use of and, not or.
76. While most schools prohibit students from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their
students to use calculators in exams.
(A) from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
(B) against using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students against using
(C) to use calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
(D) from using calculators in class, all schools forbid their students from using
(E) against the use of calculators in class, all schools forbid their students to use
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are prohibit from and forbid to.

(B) Prohibit against and forbid against are wrong idioms.
(C) Prohibit to is the wrong idiom.
(D) Forbid from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Prohibit against is the wrong idiom.
77. The child told his mother that last night he dreamt for a place where houses were made of
chocolates and rabbits could fly.
(A) for
(B) about
(C) of
(D) to
(E) that
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is dream about. Hence, B is the correct answer.
78. The rainfall this year in the country is estimated to be twice the normal figure; this estimation
was done in the country’s capital city.
(A) to be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done in
(B) at twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at
(C) to be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at
(D) as twice the normal figure; this estimation was done at
(E) at be twice the normal figure; this estimation was done in
Answer: C
Explanation:
When someone is doing an estimation, the correct idiom is estimated to be. However, when
referring to the place where the estimation was done, the correct idiom is estimated at. Hence,
in this sentence, the first idiom will be estimated to be and the second will be estimation was
done at, making C the correct answer.
79. Exhausted from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy
on the task at hand.
(A) from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy on
(B) with the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy for
(C) with the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy in
(D) of the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy on
(E) from the arduous climb, the trekkers decided against expending any more energy
towards
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idioms are exhausted from and expend on.

(B) Exhausted with and expend for are wrong idioms.
(C) Exhausted with and expend in are wrong idioms.
(D) Exhausted of is the wrong idiom.
(E) Expend towards is the wrong idiom.
80. If the government was to raise petrol prices, there would be a marked reduction in the
problem of environmental pollution as most people would shift to using public transport.
(A) was to raise petrol prices, there would
(B) were to raise petrol prices, there will
(C) was to raise petrol prices, there will
(D) were to raise petrol prices, there would
(E) were raising petrol prices, there should
Answer: D
Explanation:
When contemplating hypothetical situations, as in the case of this sentence, we need to use
the subjunctive mood. The subjunctive mood requires the use of were and would, making D
the correct answer.
81. Most of the viewers claimed to be fascinated with the actress.

(A) with
(B) by
(C) from
(D) of
(E) for
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is fascinated by, making B the correct answer.
82. Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to contract
malaria, a disease rampant in this part of the world.
(A) Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to
contract
(B) Due to her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger of
contracting
(C) Because of her refusal for using mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger
for contracting
(D) Because of her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger to
contract
(E) Because of her refusal to use mosquito repellents or nets, Alice is in serious danger of
contracting
Answer: E
Explanation:
The use of due to is correct only if it can be replaced with caused by; else go with because of.
The correct idiom is refuse to. Also, the correct expression is danger of -ing.
(A) The use of due to is incorrect. Danger to is the wrong idiom.
(B) The use of due to is incorrect.
(C) Refusal for is the wrong idiom and so is danger for.
(D) Danger to is the wrong idiom.
83. The two prerequisites of a good football player are an endless reserve for energy and the
ability for winning matches.
(A) for energy and the ability for winning
(B) of energy and the ability of winning
(C) for energy and the ability of winning
(D) of energy and the ability to win
(E) of energy and the ability to winning
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are reserve of and ability to.

(A) Reserve for and ability for are wrong idioms.
(B) Ability of is the wrong idiom.
(C) Reserve for is the wrong idiom.
(E) Ability to winning is unidiomatic; it should be ability to win.
84. Unemployment in the country is currently 6.4% with less than 7 out of 100 people without
jobs.
(A) currently 6.4% with less than
(B) currently at 6.4% with less than
(C) currently 6.4% with fewer than
(D) currently 6.4% with lesser than
(E) currently at 6.4% with fewer than
Answer: E
Explanation:
A figure such as unemployment or inflation is always at a particular level. Also, fewer is used
to refer to countable things and less to uncountable things. Since people can be counted, the
use of less or lesser is wrong. Hence, E is the correct answer.
85. For most people, the right to freedom takes precedence over any other fundamental right.
(A) right to freedom takes precedence over
(B) right to freedom takes precedence than
(C) right of freedom takes precedence over
(D) right for freedom takes precedence to
(E) right to freedom takes precedence to
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct usage is right to something. Also, the correct idiom is take precedence over.
(B) Precedence than is the wrong idiom.
(C) Right of is the wrong idiom.
(D) Right for and precedence to are wrong idioms.
(E) Precedence to is the wrong idiom.
86. The Big Bang Theory holds the universe, when it was formed, had been extremely tiny and
has been growing ever since.
(A) holds
(B) posits
(C) claims
(D) holds that
(E) proclaiming
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idiom is holds that or claims that, making D the correct answer.
87. The principal mandated that every teacher participate in the Teachers’ Eligibility Test.
(A) that every teacher participate
(B) for every teacher’s participation
(C) every teacher to participate
(D) every teacher for participating
(E) the participation of every teacher
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is mandate that, making A the correct answer.
88. Just like iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good.
(A) Just like iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good
(B) Just like iOS is a very good operating system, so too is Android
(C) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, Android too is equally good
(D) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, Android is also a very good operating
system.
(E) Just as iOS is a very good operating system, so too is Android
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idiom is just as...so, making E the correct answer.

(A) Just like is an unidiomatic construction.
(B) Just like is an unidiomatic construction.
(C) Just as needs a so.

(D) Just as needs a so.
89. The house, dilapidated with age, looks the same to me as to my friends.
(A) the same to me as to
(B) in the same way to me as to
(C) the same to me as
(D) as the same to me as to
(E) the same to me as it does to
Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct idiom is same to…as to making A the correct answer. Note that E is also close
but is unnecessarily wordy as it does does not have to be repeated.
90. Trevor is the best baseball player our school has produced after 1989.
(A) after
(B) for
(C) since
(D) following
(E) from
Answer: C
Explanation:
Since the sentence is implying that there has been no baseball player better than Trevor in
the school since 1989, the correct usage is since, making C the correct answer.
91. Just as brown sugar is substituted in place of regular sugar in many households, so jaggery is
used in place of sugar in many others.
(A) in place of regular sugar in many households, so
(B) in place for regular sugar in many households, so
(C) for regular sugar in many households, as
(D) with regular sugar in many households, as
(E) for regular sugar in many households, so.
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idioms are just as…so and substitute for.

(A) Substitute in place of is the wrong idiom.
(B) Substitute in place for is the wrong idiom.
(C) Just as…as is the wrong idiom.
(D) Substitute with and just as…as are wrong idioms.
92. This is the perfect example of a situation where the law permits me for punishing you; if I
choose to do so is a different matter altogether.
(A) where the law permits me for punishing you; if
(B) in which the law permits me for punishing you; whether
(C) where the law permits me to punish you; if
(D) in which the law permits me to punishing you; whether
(E) where the law permits me for punishing you; whether
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idiom is permit to. Whether should be used to evaluate alternatives. Where should
only be used to refer to a physical location.
(A) The use of where and if is incorrect. Permit for is the wrong idiom.
(B) Permit for is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of where and if is incorrect.
(E) The use of where is incorrect. Permit for is the wrong idiom.
93. Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is also
considered to be an expert in both Philosophy and Political Science.
(A) Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor
is also considered to be an expert in both Philosophy and
(B) Viewed as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also considered to be an expert in both Philosophy as well as
(C) Regarded as an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor
is also considered an expert in both Philosophy and
(D) Considered an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also regarded to be an expert in both Philosophy and
(E) Considered an authority on matters pertaining to American History, the Professor is
also regarded to be an expert in both Philosophy as well as
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idioms are regarded as, viewed as, only considered, and both and.
(B) Considered to be and both as well as are wrong idioms.
(D) Regarded to be is the wrong idiom.
(E) Regarded to be and both as well as are wrong idioms.
94. The fiscal authorities have promised the citizens that they will try and cut taxes in the
upcoming budget.
(A) try and cut
(B) try cutting
(C) try to cut
(D) try and attempt to cut
(E) try to attempt to cut
Answer: C
Explanation:
The correct idiom is try to do something. Also, the use of try and attempt in the same
sentence is redundant. Thus, C is the correct answer.
(A) Try and is the wrong idiom.
(B) Try cutting is unidiomatic.
(D) The use of try and attempt in the same sentence is redundant.
(E) The use of try and attempt in the same sentence is redundant.
95. Larry is allergic from peanuts even though he is resistant against most virulent viruses.
(A) from peanuts even though he is resistant against
(B) to peanuts even though he is resistant against
(C) of peanuts even though he is resistant to
(D) to peanuts even though he is resistant to
(E) from peanuts even though he is resistant to
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are allergic to and resistant to.

(A) Allergic from and resistant against are wrong idioms.
(B) Resistant against is the wrong idiom.
(C) Allergic of is the wrong idiom.
(E) Allergic from is the wrong idiom.
96. After attending a class on how to distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most
students ended up mistaking one with the other.
(A) distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one with
(B) distinguish the mud beetle from the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one for
(C) distinguish between the mud or the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one for
(D) distinguish between the mud and the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one from
(E) distinguish the mud beetle from the grass beetle, most students ended up mistaking
one from
Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idioms are distinguish from, distinguish between…and, and mistake for.
(A) Mistake for is the wrong idiom.
(C) Between…or is the wrong idiom.
(D) Mistake from is the wrong idiom.
(E) Mistake from is the wrong idiom.
97. While Derek disagrees with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on the matter in
question.
(A) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
(B) to his opponent in principle, both of them agree with
(C) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree with
(D) with his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
(E) to his opponent in principle, both of them agree on
Answer: D
Explanation:
You agree/disagree with a person but you agree/disagree on a matter. Thus, D is the correct
answer.
98. Most people afflicted with the common cold show symptoms like a runny nose, a sore
throat, and a mild fever.
(A) with the common cold show symptoms like
(B) with the common cold show such symptoms like
(C) from the common cold show symptoms such as
(D) from the common cold show symptoms like
(E) with the common cold show such symptoms as
Answer: E
Explanation:
The correct idiom is afflicted with. Also, use such as to give examples and not like.
(A) The use of like to give examples is incorrect.
(B) The use of like to give examples is incorrect.
(C) Afflicted from is the wrong idiom.
(D) The use of like to give examples is incorrect.
99. So ridiculous are the actor’s allegations and so frivolous his reasons as to cause even his most
loyal fan to disagree to him.
(A) as to cause even his most loyal fan to disagree to
(B) that even his most loyal fan disagrees to
(C) as to cause even his most loyal fan disagreement
(D) that even his most loyal fan disagrees with
(E) that even his most loyal fan disagrees from
Answer: D
Explanation:
The correct idioms are so that and agree/disagree with.

(A) The use of so as to must be avoided. Disagree to is the wrong idiom.
(B) Disagree to is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of so as to must be avoided.
(E) Disagree from is the wrong idiom.
100. Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the soccer
match has been postponed for Monday.
(A) Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the
soccer match has been postponed for
(B) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed for
(C) Due to incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium, the
soccer match has been postponed to
(D) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed till
(E) Because of incessant rains and lack of appropriate drainage facilities in the stadium,
the soccer match has been postponed to
Answer: E
Explanation:
The use of due to is only correct if it can be replaced with caused by; else go with because of.
The correct idiom is postponed to.
(A) The use of due to is incorrect. Postponed for is the wrong idiom.
(B) Postponed for is the wrong idiom.
(C) The use of due to is incorrect.
(D) Postponed till is the wrong idiom.
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(B) Defend from is the wrong idiom.

The correct idioms are embarrassed by and apologize to.

The correct idioms are fault with and potential for.

The correct idioms are account for and attribute to.

(E) Viewed to be and credited in are the wrong idioms

(B) different than a chimpanzee, in terms of both habitat and

The correct idiom is trained to, making C the correct answer.

The correct idioms are worried about and decided to.

The correct idioms are seem to be and distinguish from.