GMAT Idioms list pdf

Hello sir I am preparing for the GMAT exam and I require the list of idioms and phrases which frequently asked in exam so please provide me pdf of all such idi0ms.

[Pathak]

Sentence correction questions in GMAT Exam revolve around idioms; usage and style generally test subtle errors in expression.

Idioms with Prepositions

A
A sequence of
In accordance with
Be accused of
Acquiesce in
Access to
Adhere to, be an adherent of (follower)
Affinity with
Be afraid of
Agree with (a person/idea)
Agree to (a proposal or action)
Aim at
Allow for
An instance of
Analogy with, analogous to
Be attended by (not with)
Attend to
Appeal to (a person)
Approval of
As a result of
Associate with
Attribute a to b (b is attributed to a)
Authority on b
Be based on
Have belief in
Be capable of

GMAT Idiom List

A lot – The proper form is two words, not alot.

Agree on – must be followed by the -ing form of a verb.

An instance of – is different in meaning from an example of. An example is one of a Number of things while an instance is an example which proves or illustrates.

People May be examples but never instances.

Example

Wrong

When compared to Greg’s ability to carry a tune, Marsha’s musical skill is unimpressive.

The correct expression in this case is compared with because the items being compared are dissimilar: the relative musical abilities of Greg and Marsha.

The construction using compared with points out the differences.

Correct

When compared with Greg’s ability to carry a tune, Marsha’s musical skill is unimpressive.

Use compared to when illustrating similarities

GMAT Idioms list





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