Idioms 1 Flashcards
(500 cards)
1
Q
I value my ability to sing
A
Right
2
Q
I value my ability of singing
A
Wrong (ability to)
3
Q
I value my ability for singing
A
Wrong (ability to)
4
Q
I value my ability for me to sing
A
Wrong (ability to)
5
Q
This holiday allows Maria to watch the movie today
A
Right
6
Q
Maria was allowed to watch the movie
A
Right
7
Q
The demolition of the old building allows for new construction
A
Right
8
Q
The holiday allowed for Maria to watch the movie
A
Wrong (should be to)
9
Q
The holiday allowed Maria the watching of the movie
A
Wrong
10
Q
The holiday allows that homework be done
A
Wrong
11
Q
Homework is allowed for doing by Maria
A
Wrong
12
Q
The allowing of shopping to do
A
Wrong
13
Q
We are concerned about the forests and the oceans
A
Right
14
Q
We are concerned about the forests, the oceans, and the mountains
A
Right
15
Q
We work all night, and we sleep all day
A
Right
16
Q
We are concerned about the forests and also the oceans
A
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
17
Q
We are concerned about the forests, also the oceans
A
Wrong (need and)
18
Q
As I walked, I become more nervous
A
Right (=during)
19
Q
As I had already paid, I was unconcerned
A
Right (=because, since)
20
Q
As we did last year, we will win this year
A
Right (=in the same way)
21
Q
Just as we did last year, we will win this year
A
Right (=in the same way)
22
Q
As the president of the company, she works hard
A
Right (=in the role of)
23
Q
As a child, I delivered newspapers
A
Right (=in the stage of being)
24
Q
My first job was an apprenticeship as a sketch artist
A
Right
25
As part of the arrangement, he received severance
Right
26
As a part of the arrangement, he received severance
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
27
My first job was an apprenticeship of a sketch artist
Wrong (should be as)
28
They worked as a sketch artist
Wrong (needs to agree in number)
29
While being a child, I delivered newspapers
Wrong (should be as)
30
As being a child, I delivered newspapers
Wrong (eliminate being)
31
While in childhood, I delivered newspapers
Wrong (should be as)
32
Cheese is as great as people say
Right
33
Cheese is not as great as people say
Right
34
We have as many apples as need to be cooked
Right
35
We have three times as many pears as you
Right
36
We have 10 apples, about as many as we picked yesterday
Right
37
His knowledge springs as much from experience as from schooling
Right
38
He wins frequently, as much because he plays so hard as because he cheats
Right
39
Cheese is not so great as people say
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
40
We have as many apples as or more apples than you
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
41
We have as many apples as there need to be cooked
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
42
He wins frequently, as much because he plays as hard as because he cheats
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
43
Cheese is so great as people say
Wrong (replace so with as)
44
Cheese is so great that people say
Wrong(replace asÉas)
45
Cheese is as great that people say
Wrong(replace asÉas)
46
We have as many apples than you
Wrong
47
We have so many apples as you
Wrong (replace asÉas)
48
We have as many apples than you
Wrong (replace asÉas)
49
We have so many apples as you
Wrong (replace asÉas)
50
We have as many or more apples than you
Wrong
51
We have three times as many more pears as you
Wrong
52
We have 10 apples, about equivalent to what we picked yesterday
Wrong
53
His knowledge springs not from experience as from schooling
Wrong
54
Because the sun shines, plants grow
Right
55
Plants grow because the sun shines
Right
56
Because of the sun, plants grow
Right
57
By shining, the sun makes plants grow
Right
58
Plants grow, for the sun shines
Right (very formal)
59
Plants grow because of the sun, which shines
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
60
Plants are amazing in that they grow in the sun
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
61
The growth of plants is explained by the fact that the sun shines
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
62
Plants grow because of the sun shining
Wrong
63
Plants grow as a result of the sun shining
Wrong
64
Because of shining, the sun makes the plants grow
Wrong
65
On account of shining (its shining), the sun makes plants grow
Wrong
66
Because the sun shines is the reason that plants grow
Wrong
67
The ability of plants to grow is because the sun shines
Wrong
68
Being that the sun shines, plants grow
Wrong
69
The growth of plants is explained because of the shining of the sun
Wrong
70
The growth of plants is explained because the sun shines
Wrong
71
Being infected does not make you sick
Right
72
The judges saw the horse being led to the stables
Right
73
Being an advocate of reform, I would like to make a different proposal
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
74
She believes that Gary is right
Right
75
She believes Gary to be right
Right
76
It is believed that Gary is right
Right
77
Gary is believed to be right
Right
78
Gary is believed by her to be right
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
79
She was interested both in plants and in animals
Right
80
She was interested in both plants and animals
Right
81
She was interested both in plants and animals
Wrong
82
She was interested both in plants as well as in animals
Wrong
83
She was interested both in plants but also in animals
Wrong
84
I study hard but take breaks
Right
85
I study hard, but I take breaks
Right
86
Although I take frequent naps, I study effectively
Right
87
Despite taking frequent naps, I study effectively
Right
88
I take frequent naps, yet I study effectively
Right
89
Despite the fact that I take frequent naps, I study effectively
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
90
Although a frequent napper, I study effectively
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
91
I study effectively, although taking frequent naps
Wrong
92
Although I take frequent naps, yet I study effectively
Wrong
93
Although I take frequent naps, and I study effectively
Wrong
94
Despite taking frequent naps, yet I study effectively
Wrong
95
The manager can run the plant
Right
96
The plant can cause damage
Right
97
It is possible for the plant to cause damage
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
98
The plant possibly causes damage
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
99
The manager has the capability of running the plant
Wrong
100
The plant has the possibility of causing damage
Wrong
101
I consider her a friend
Right
102
I consider her intelligent
Right
103
I consider illegal the law passed last week by the new regime
Right
104
The law is considered illegal
Right
105
The judge considers the law to be illegal
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
106
The judge considers the law as illegal
Wrong
107
The judge considers the law should be illegal
Wrong
108
The judge considers the law as if it were illegal
Wrong
109
I will take either the subway or the bus
Right
110
I will take either the subway and the bus
Wrong
111
We expect the price to fall
Right
112
The price is expected to fall
Right
113
We expect that the price will fall
Right
114
It is expected that the price will fall
Right
115
Inflation rose more than we expected
Right
116
There is an expectation that the price will fall
Right
117
There is an expectation the price will fall
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
118
There is an expectation of the price falling
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
119
The price is expected for it to fall
Wrong
120
It is expected that the price should fall
Wrong
121
The price fell from 10 euros to 3 euros
Right
122
The price fell to 3 euros from 10 euros
Right
123
The price fell from 10 euros down to 3 euros
Wrong
124
The price rose from 3 euros up to 10 euros
Wrong
125
She drank coffee in order to stay awake
Right
126
She drank coffee to stay awake
Right
127
She drank coffee in order that she might stay awake
Wrong
128
She drank coffee so as to stay awake
Wrong
129
She drank coffee for staying awake
Wrong
130
Coffee was drunk by her to stay awake
Wrong
131
A report indicates that unique bacteria live on our skin
Right
132
A report is indicative of the presence of unique bacteria in our skin
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
133
A report indicates unique bacteria live on our skin
Wrong (that is needed)
134
A report is indicative that unique bacteria live on our skin
Wrong
135
A report indicates unique bacteria as present on our skin
Wrong
136
A report indicates unique bacteria to live on our skin
Wrong
137
Like his sister, Matt drives fast cars
Right
138
Matt drives fast cars like his sister
Right
139
Matt drives fast cars like his sister's
Right
140
Matt drives fast cars like his sister does
Wrong
141
Like his sister, so Matt drives fast cars
Wrong
142
She did not eat mangoes but ate other kinds of fruits
Right
143
She did not eat mangoes but liked other kinds of fruit and later began to like kiwis, too
Right
144
A tomato is not a vegetable but a fruit
Right
145
A tomato is not a vegetable but rather a fruit
Right
146
She did not eat mangoes but other kinds of fruit
Wrong
147
We wore not only boots but also sandals
Right
148
We wore not only boots, but also sandals
Right (comma is option)
149
We wore not just boots but also sandals
Right
150
We wore not only boots but sandals
Wrong
151
We wore not only boots but sandals as well
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
152
We wore boots and also saddles
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
153
We wore not only boots and also sandals
Wrong
154
We wore not only boots but, as well, sandals
Wrong
155
He wrote with pencils rather than with pens
Right
156
He wrote with pencils, but not pens
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
157
He wrote with pencils instead of with pens
Wrong (of with is incorrect)
158
The sauce was so hot as to burn my mouth
Right (BE CAFEFUL - GMAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH CALLING THIS CORRECT/INCORRECT)
159
The sauce had such heat as to burn my mouth
Wrong
160
The sauce had so much heat as to burn my mouth
Wrong
161
The book was so short that I could read it in one night
Right
162
The book was short enough for me to read in one night
Right
163
The book was so short I could read it
Suspect (that is preferred)
164
The book was of such shortness that I could read it
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
165
Such was the shortness of the book that I could read it
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
166
The book had so much shortness that I could read it
Wrong
167
The book was of such shortness, I could read it
Wrong
168
The book was short to such a degree as to allow me to read it
Wrong
169
She gave money so that the school could offer scholarships
Right (=purpose)
170
She gave money, so the school was grateful
Suspect (=result)
171
She gave money so the school could offer scholarships
Wrong
172
Matt drives fast cars, such as Ferraris
Right (=example)
173
Matt enjoys driving such cars as Ferraris
Right
174
Matt enjoys intense activities, such as driving fast cars
Right
175
Marr drives fast cars like Ferraris
Suspect (= similar to, 'example' is implied)
176
Matt drives Ferraris and the like
Wrong
177
Matt drives Ferraris and other cars such as these
Wrong
178
Matt rains in many ways such as by driving on racetracks
Wrong
179
Matt enjoys intense activities, such as to drive fast cars
Wrong
180
His books are more impressive than those of other writers
Right
181
The paper is less impressive than that one
Right
182
This paper is no less impressive than that one
Right
183
This newspaper cost 50 cents more than that one
Right
184
More than 250 newspapers are published here
Right
185
Sales are higher this year than last year
Right
186
His books are more impressive as those of other writers
Wrong
187
This paper is more impressive rather than that one
Wrong
188
The paper is more impressive instead of that one
Wrong
189
This paper is no less impressive as that one
Wrong
190
This paper is none the less impressive than that one
Wrong
191
This newspaper cost 50 cents as much as that one
Wrong
192
As many as or more than 250 newspapers are published here
Wrong
193
Sales are higher this year over last year
Wrong
194
Unlike the spiny anteater, the aardvark is docile
Right
195
Unlike with the spiny anteater, the aardvark is docile
Wrong
196
I do not know whether I will go
Right
197
I do not know whether or not I will go
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
198
I do not know if I will go
Wrong (if requires a consequence)
199
I decided to eat the food, whether it was tasty or not
Right
200
Whether trash or treasure, the recyclables must be picked up
Right
201
Whether trash or also treasure, the recyclables must be picked up
Wrong
202
Whether they be trash or treasure, the recyclables must go
Wrong
203
The bay acted as a funnel for the tide
Right (=functioned as)
204
My friend acted like a fool
Right (=behaved in a similar manner)
205
The bay acted like a funnel for the tide
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
206
The new rules will affect our performance
Right
207
The new rules will cause an effect on our performance
Wrong
208
After the gold rush, the mining town collapsed
Right
209
Following the gold rush, the mining town collapsed
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
210
His behavior aggravated the problem
Right (=made worse)
211
His behavior was aggravating to the problem
Wrong (=was annoying to)
212
They agree that electrons exist
Right
213
Electrons are particles that physicians agree exist
Right
214
They agree electrons exist
Suspect (that is preferred)
215
There is agreement among them to the fact that electrons exist
Wrong
216
Electrons are particles physicists agree that exist
Wrong
217
Electrons are particles physicists agree to exist
Wrong
218
Electrons are particles that physicians agree on as existing
Wrong
219
She aids her neighbor
Right
220
She provides aid to victims
Right
221
Aid for victims is available
Right
222
Her aid in walking the dog was appreciated
Right
223
Her aid to walk the dog was appreciated
Wrong
224
We adopted new procedures aimed at reducing theft
Right
225
We adopted new procedures with the aim of reducing theft
Right
226
We adopted new policies with the aim to reduce theft
Wrong
227
His anxiety about his company's future is ill-founded
Right
228
His anxiety that his company may be sold is ill-founded
Right
229
His anxiety about his company may be sold is ill-founded
Wrong
230
Imperfections appear as tiny cracks
Right (=show up as)
231
He appears confused
Right (=seems)
232
The dinosaurs appear to have been relatively smart
Right
233
It appears that the dinosaurs were smart
Right
234
He appears as confused
Wrong
235
The dinosaurs appeared as smart
Wrong
236
The rules apply to all of us
Right
237
All of us are subject to the applicability of the rules
Wrong
238
I will leave, as long as it is safe
Right
239
I will leave, so long as it is safe
Right
240
I will leave, provided that it is safe
Right
241
I will leave, but it has to be safe
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
242
I will leave, but it be safe
Wrong
243
As you practice, so shall you play
Right (=in the same way or manner)
244
Just as you practice, so shall you play
Right(=in the same way or manner)
245
Just as you practice the piano regularly, you should study regularly
Right (=in the same way; the situations are analogous)
246
You practice, so shall you play
Wrong
247
Just like you practice, so shall you play
Wrong
248
I asked for his aid
Right
249
He asked her to go to the store
Right
250
He asked that she go to the store
Right (subjunctive)
251
He asked that she should go to the store
Wrong
252
We attribute the uprising to popular discontent
Right
253
We attribute the uprising as popular discontent
Wrong
254
Tech companies are as likely as the average company to fail
Right
255
Tech companies are as likely as the industry average to fail
Wrong (doesn't compare apples to apples)
256
Aware of the danger, he fled
Right
257
Aware that danger was near, he fled
Right
258
With an awareness that danger was near, he fled
Wrong
259
With an awareness of the danger, he fled
Wrong
260
They passed a ban prohibiting us from carrying bottles
Right
261
They passed a ban that we cannot carry bottles
Wrong
262
The verdict was based on the evidence
Right
263
The jury reached a verdict based on the evidence
Right
264
Based on the evidence, the jury reached a verdict
Wrong
265
The movement began as a protest
Right (=was born as)
266
The movement began with a protest
Right (=protest was the first part)
267
The protest began a movement
Right (=causal)
268
The movement was begun from a protest
Wrong
269
A battle ensued between the reactionaries and the radicals
Right
270
A skirmish ensued among the combatants
Right (use among for more than two parties)
271
A battle ensued between the reactionaries with the radicals
Wrong
272
A battle ensued among the reactionaries and the radicals
Wrong
273
A battle ensued among the reactionaries with the radicals
Wrong
274
Within the boarders of a country
Right
275
In the boarders of a country
Wrong
276
Inside the boarders of a country
Wrong
277
I have one chance in a thousand of winning tonight
Right
278
I have one chance in a thousand for winning tonight
Wrong
279
I have one chance in a thousand that I will win tonight
Wrong
280
I have one in a thousand chances to win tonight
Wrong
281
I have one chance in a thousand for me to win tonight
Wrong
282
They claim that they can read minds
Right
283
They claim to be able to read minds
Right
284
They claim being able to read minds
Wrong
285
Costs are rising, but incomes have not increased comparably
Right
286
Costs are rising, but incomes have not increased to a comparable extent
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
287
In comparison with (or to) horses, zebras are vicious
Right
288
A zebra can be compared to a horse in many ways
Right
289
Compared with a horse, however, a zebra is very hard to tame
Right
290
When compared to horses, zebras are vicious
Wrong
291
Zebras are more vicious compared to horses
Wrong
292
He conceives of architecture as a dialogue
Right
293
His conception of architecture is as a dialogue
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
294
He conceives of architecture to be a dialogue
Wrong
295
We have confidence that the market will recover
Right
296
We have confidence in the market's ability to recover
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
297
We have confidence in the market to recover
Wrong
298
There is a strong connection between his grades and his effort
Right
299
There is a strong connection of his grades and his effort
Wrong
300
They contend that they can decipher the code
Right
301
They contend they can decipher the code
Wrong
302
They contend the code to be decipherable
Wrong
303
They contend the ability to decipher the code
Wrong
304
The danger will continue to grow
Right
305
The danger will continue its growth
Wrong
306
The danger will continue growth
Wrong
307
The danger will continue its growing
Wrong
308
In contrast with the zoo, the park charges no admission
Right
309
In contrast to the zoo, the park charges no admission
Right
310
Unlike the zoo, the park charges no admission
Right
311
As contrasted with the zoo, the park charges no admission
Wrong
312
In contrast to the zoo charging admission, the park does not
Wrong
313
She was convinced that she had been robbed
Right
314
Pollution costs us billions in increased medical bills
Right
315
The cost of pollution to us in billions in increased medical bills
Wrong
316
Increased medical bills cost us billions because of pollution
Wrong
317
You could do anything you want
Right
318
You have (or may have) the possibility of doing anything you want
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
319
You could possibly do anything you want
Wrong
320
We will create a team to lead the discussion
Right
321
We will create a team for leading the discussion
Wrong
322
Hugo credits Sally with good taste
Right
323
Sally is credited with good taste
Right
324
Sally is credited for good taste
Wrong
325
Sally is credited as a person with good taste
Wrong
326
Sally is credited to be a person with good taste
Wrong
327
We are in danger of forgetting the past
Right
328
We are endangered by forgetting the past
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
329
We are in danger to forget the past
Wrong
330
We have a danger of forgetting (or to forget) the past
Wrong
331
They dated the artifact at three centuries old
Right
332
The artifact was dated at three centuries old
Right
333
The artifact was dated to be three centuries old
Wrong
334
The artifact was dated as being three centuries old
Wrong
335
She decided to start a company
Right
336
Her decision was to start a company
Wrong
337
I declared the election a fraud
Right
338
I declared the referendum invalid
Right
339
I declared invalid the referendum that the new regime imposed
Right
340
They declared that the election was a fraud
Right
341
They declared the election was a fraud
Suspect (that is preferred)
342
The judge declared the election to be a fraud
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
343
The judge declared the election as a fraud
Wrong
344
The price of oil declined
Right
345
Oil declined in price
Right
346
The decline in the price of oil was unexpected
Right
347
My friend's reputation declined
Right
348
My friend declined in reputation
Wrong
349
They demanded that the store be closed
Right
350
Their demand their the store be closed was not met
Right
351
They demanded the store to be closed
Wrong
352
They demanded that the store should be closed
Wrong
353
This window is designed to open
Right
354
The window is designed so that it opens
Wrong
355
The window is designed so as to open
Wrong
356
The winner was determined by a coin toss
Right
357
The winner was determined through (or because of) a coin toss
Wrong
358
The winner was determined from (or as a result of) a coin toss
Wrong
359
The executive developed her idea into a project
Right
360
The idea developed into a project
Right
361
An idea developed itself into a project
Wrong
362
My opinion differs from yours
Right
363
My opinion is different from yours
Right
364
My opinion is different in comparison to yours
Wrong
365
There is a difference in ability between us
Right
366
There is a difference between what you can do and what I can do
Right
367
There are differences in what you and I can do
Right
368
There are differences between what you and I can do
Wrong
369
Quantum mechanics is difficult to study
Right
370
Quantum mechanics is difficult for study
Wrong
371
I love the discovery that carbon can form soccer-ball molecules
Right
372
I love the discovery of carbon's ability to form soccer-ball molecules
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
373
I love the discovery of carbon being able to form soccer-ball molecules
Wrong
374
She is disinclined to write to her parents
Right
375
She has a disinclination to write to her parents
Wrong
376
There is a disinclination on her past to write to her parents
Wrong
377
Her busy schedule brings out a disinclination in her to write to her parents
Wrong
378
The investor distinguished between trends and fads.
Right
379
There is a distinction between trends and fads
Right
380
The investor distinguished trends and fads
Wrong
381
The investor distinguished between trends from fads
Wrong
382
There is a distinction between trends with fads
Wrong
383
There is a distinction of trends to fads
Wrong
384
Trends have a distinction from fads
Wrong
385
I did not eat the cheese, but my mother did (or did so)
Right
386
I did not eat the cheese, but my mother did it (or did this)
Wrong
387
We do not doubt that the apples are ripe
Right
388
We have no doubt that the apples are ripe
Right
389
She doubts whether Jan will arrive on time
Right
390
She doubts that Jan will arrive on time
Suspect (doubt without no or not should not be followed by that - only whether or if)
391
We do not about whether the apples are ripe
Wrong
392
We have no doubt whether the apples are ripe
Wrong
393
The deficit is due to overspending
Right (=results from)
394
Our policy will not cover the damage due to fire
Right (=resulting from)
395
Because politicians spend money, we have a deficit
Right
396
Due to politicians spending money, we have a deficit
Wrong
397
Due to the fact that politicians spend money, we have a deficit
Wrong
398
The rise in gasoline prices has an economic impact on consumers
Right (=financial)
399
Our new car is more economical than our last
Right (=efficient)
400
The rise in gasoline prices has an economical impact on consumers
Wrong
401
She elected to withdraw her money early
Right
402
She elected early withdrawal of her money
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
403
She elected withdrawing her money early
Wrong
404
The book was short enough to read in a night
Right
405
The book was short enough for me to read in one night
Right
406
The power plant has found a way to generate energy at an unprecedented scale, enough for powering an entire city
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
407
The book was short enough that I could read it in a single night
Wrong
408
The book was short enough for it to be read in a night
Wrong
409
The book was short enough so that I could read it in a night
Wrong
410
The book was short enough as to be read in a night
Wrong
411
He ensures that deadlines are (or will be) met
Right
412
He ensures that deadlines must be (or should be) met
Right
413
They are equipped to fight on any terrain
Right
414
They are equipped for fighting on any terrain
Wrong
415
She estimates the cost to be ten dollars
Right
416
The cost is estimated to be ten dollars
Right
417
She estimates the cost at ten dollars
Wrong
418
I am even richer than a prince
Right
419
I earn as much money as even the wealthiest king
Right
420
I am richer even than a prince
Wrong
421
I earn even as much money as the wealthiest king
Wrong
422
The economy is more fragile than ever before
Right
423
The economy is more fragile than never before
Wrong
424
The economy is more fragile as never before
Wrong
425
The economy is more than ever before fragile
Wrong
426
For every dollar saved, three dollars are wasted
Right
427
For every dollar saved, you waste three dollars
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
428
For every dollar saved wastes three dollars
Wrong
429
Expect for a final skirmish, the war was over
Right
430
Besides a final skirmish, the war was over
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
431
With the exception of a final skirmish, the war was over
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
432
Excepting a final skirmish, the war was over
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
433
We expend energy on neighborhood development
Right
434
We expend energy for neighborhood development
Wrong
435
We enjoyed the film to some extent
Right
436
The extent to which we enjoyed the film was moderate
Right
437
The extent that we enjoyed the film was moderate
Wrong
438
The criminals are at fault for breaking the law
Right
439
Breaking the law is the fault of the criminals
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
440
That the criminals broke the law is at fault
Wrong
441
It is the fault of the criminals who broke the law
Wrong
442
The scientist found that the reaction was unusual
Right
443
The scientist found the reaction to be unusual
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
444
The scientist found the reaction was unusual
Wrong
445
The law forbids any citizen to vote twice
Right
446
The law forbids any citizen from voting twice
Wrong
447
The goal is to expand the company
Right
448
The goal is expansion of the company
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
449
The goal is expanding the company
Wrong
450
She heard that her investment had paid off
Right
451
She heard of her investment paying off
Wrong
452
He helps rake the leaves
Right
453
He helps to rake the leaves
Right
454
He helps me rake the leaves
Right
455
He helps me to rake the leaves
Right
456
His help in raking the leaves has been welcome
Right
457
He helps me in raking the leaves
Wrong
458
I need him as help to rake the leaves
Wrong
459
The law holds that jaywalking is illegal
Right
460
The law holds jaywalking to be illegal
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
461
The law holds jaywalking is illegal
Wrong
462
His example influenced me
Right
463
His example was an influence on me
Wrong
464
His example was influential on me
Wrong
465
We eat out often; for instance, last week we ate out every night
Right
466
We eat out often; as an instance, last week we ate out every night
Wrong
467
They avoided the arcade and instead went to a movie
Right
468
They avoided the arcade and rather went to a movie
Wrong
469
They avoided the arcade, rather went to a movie
Wrong
470
These groups often interact with one another (or each other)
Right
471
These groups often interact among one another
Wrong
472
These groups often interact with themselves
Wrong
473
The interaction of two nuclei colliding releases energy
Right
474
The interaction between two nuclei colliding releases energy
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
475
The interaction where two nuclei collide releases energy
Wrong
476
She invested funds in research to study cancer
Right
477
She invested funds into (or for) research to study cancer
Wrong
478
She invested funds in research for studying cancer
Wrong
479
The culture was isolated from outside contact
Right
480
The culture was in isolation
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
481
The culture was in isolation from outside contact
Wrong
482
We know her to be brilliant
Right
483
She is known to be brilliant
Right
484
We know him as "Reggie"
Right
485
He is known as "Reggie"
Right
486
We know her as brilliant
Wrong (know as = named)
487
Old gadgets are lacking in features
Right
488
Old gadgets lack features
Right
489
The lack of features is upsetting
Right
490
There is a lack of engineers to build new gadgets
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
491
Old gadgets lack of features
Wrong
492
It is hard to build bridges lacking engineers
Wrong
493
Our utilities add up to less than 10% of our income
Right
494
Our utilities add up to lower than 10% of our income
Wrong
495
My doctor lets me swim in the ocean
Right
496
My doctor leaves me swim in the ocean
Wrong
497
The surgery will leave me to swim in the ocean
Wrong
498
Our strength lies in numbers
Right (=resides in)
499
Yesterday, our strength lay in numbers
Right (=resided in)
500
Tomorrow, our strength will lie in numbers
Right
