Idioms 2 Flashcards
(284 cards)
1
Q
Our strength lies in numbers
A
Right (=resides in)
2
Q
Yesterday, our strength lay in numbers
A
Right (=resided in)
3
Q
Tomorrow, our strength will lie in numbers
A
Right
4
Q
I lose my books whenever I lay them down
A
Right
5
Q
Tomorrow, our strength will lay in numbers
A
Wrong
6
Q
My friend is likely to eat worms
A
Right
7
Q
Is it likely that my friend will eat worms
A
Right
8
Q
My friend is more likely than my enemy (is) to eat worms
A
Right
9
Q
My friend is twice as likely as my enemy (is) to eat worms
A
Right
10
Q
More than likely, my friend will eat worms
A
Right
11
Q
My friend is likely that he will eat worms
A
Wrong
12
Q
Rather than my enemy, my friend is the more likely to eat worms
A
Wrong
13
Q
I have suffered a loss of strength
A
Right (=decline of a quality)
14
Q
They have suffered a loss in the euro
A
Right (=decline of an investment)
15
Q
I have suffered a loss in strength
A
Wrong
16
Q
The general mandated that a trench be dug
A
Right (subjunctive)
17
Q
We have a mandate to call an election soon
A
Suspect (=have authority)
18
Q
The general mandated a trench to be dug
A
Wrong
19
Q
The general mandates that a trench will be dug
A
Wrong
20
Q
We have a mandate for an election in the near future
A
Wrong
21
Q
The leader made the resistance possible
A
Right
22
Q
The leader made it possible to resist oppression
A
Right
23
Q
The leader made it possible for us to resist oppression
A
Right
24
Q
Windshields are made resistant to impact
A
Right
25
The leader made possible the resistance
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
26
The leader made possible to resist oppression
Wrong
27
The trunk has ten times the mass of a small car
Right
28
The trunk is ten times the mass of a small car
Wrong
29
Music education is a means to improved cognition
Right
30
Music education is a means of improved cognition
Wrong
31
Music education is a means for improved cognition
Wrong
32
My spouse has mistaken me for a wealthier person
Right
33
My spouse has mistaken me as a wealthier person
Wrong
34
My spouse has mistaken me to a wealthier person
Wrong
35
We observed a 10% increase in robberies last month
Right
36
More and more, we have observed violent robberies on weekends
Right
37
Increasingly, we have observed violent robberies on weekends
Right
38
We observed 10% more robberies last month
Wrong
39
Of all the Greek gods, Zeus was the most powerful
Right
40
He was the second most attractive and the most powerful
Right
41
Of all the Greek gods, Zeus was the more powerful
Wrong
42
He was the second most attractive and most powerful
Wrong
43
The kangaroo is native to Australia
Right (said of animals, plants)
44
My friend is a native of Australia
Right (said of people)
45
The kangaroo is native in Australia
Wrong
46
A number of dogs are barking
Right
47
The number of dogs is large
Right
48
The number of dogs has fallen, but the number of cats has risen
Right
49
The grey oyster nearly vanished, but its numbers have rebounded
Right
50
The numbers of dogs have fallen
Wrong
51
Dogs have fallen in number, but cars have risen in number
Wrong
52
We might once have seen that band
Right
53
We might at one time have seen that band
Right
54
Her performance is exceeded only by theirs
Right (modifies by theirs)
55
Her performance is only exceeded by theirs
Wrong (technically modifies exceeded)
56
I do not want water or milk
Right
57
I do not want water and milk
Wrong
58
The state orders that the agency collect taxes
Right (subjunctive)
59
The state orders the agency to collect taxes
Right
60
The state orders that the agency should collect taxes
Wrong
61
The state orders the agency should (or would) collect taxes
Wrong
62
The state orders the agency collecting taxes
Wrong
63
The state orders the agency the collection of taxes
Wrong
64
The state orders the collection of taxes by the agency
Wrong
65
The state orders taxes collection
Wrong
66
He owes money to the government for back taxes
Right
67
He owes money to the government because of back taxes
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
68
He persuaded her to go with him
Right
69
He persuaded her in going with him
Wrong
70
He persuaded that she go (or should go) with him
Wrong
71
A tornado is potentially overwhelming
Right
72
A tornado can potentially be overwhelming
Wrong
73
This situation is probably as bad as it can get
Right
74
This situation may be as bad as it can get
Right
75
Perhaps (or may be) this situation is as bad as it can get
Right
76
It may be that this situation is as bad as it can get
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
77
This situation is maybe as bad as it can get
Wrong
78
The law prohibits any citizen from voting twice
Right
79
The law prohibits any citizen to vote twice
Wrong
80
The law prohibits that any citizen vote (or votes) twice
Wrong
81
She pronounced the book a triumph
Right
82
She pronounced the book as a triumph
Wrong
83
The attorneys proposed that a settlement be reached
Right (subjunctive)
84
The attorneys proposed a new venue
Right
85
The attorneys proposed to meet for lunch
Right
86
The attorneys proposed that a settlement is reached
Wrong
87
The attorneys proposed a settlement be (or to be) reached
Wrong
88
The attorneys proposed a settlement is to be reached
Wrong
89
His emotions ranged from anger to joy
Right
90
His widely ranging emotions are hard to deal with
Right (=changing over time)
91
His wide range of accomplishments is impressive
Right (=a variety)
92
His emotions ranged from anger and joy
Wrong
93
From anger and to joy
Wrong
94
From anger with joy
Wrong
95
From anger in addition to joy
Wrong
96
His widely ranging accomplishments are impressive
Wrong
97
This problem ranks as one of the worst we have seen
Right
98
This problem has the rank of one of the worst we have seen
Wrong
99
The rates for bus tickets are good for commuters
Right (=prices)
100
The rate of theft has fallen
Right (=frequency or speed)
101
The rates of bus tickets are good for commuters
Wrong
102
The rate for theft has fallen
Wrong
103
I have a reason to do work today
Right
104
She has a reason for the lawsuit
Right
105
This observation indicates a reason that he is here
Right
106
This observation indicates a reason why he is here
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
107
This observation indicates a reason he is here
Wrong
108
The reason he is here is because he wants to be
Wrong
109
The colonists rebelled against tyranny
Right
110
The colonists' rebellion was against tyranny
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
111
They recognized that the entrance fee was a bargain
Right
112
They recognized the entrance fee to be a bargain
Right
113
They recognized the entrance fee as a bargain
Right
114
They recognized the entrance fee as being a bargain
Wrong
115
We recommended that the shelter be opened
Right
116
We recommended that the shelter should be opened
Wrong
117
The coalition reduced prices
Right
118
The coalition was considering a reduction in prices
Right
119
The coalition made (or caused) a reduction in prices
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
120
The coalition made a reduction of prices
Wrong
121
This term refers to a kind of disease
Right
122
Referring to the controversy, the politican asked for calm
Right
123
This term is used to refer a kind of disease
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
124
This term is in reference to a kind of disease
Wrong
125
In reference to the controversy, the politican asked for calm
Wrong
126
He regards the gold ring as costly
Right
127
The gold ring is regarded as costly
Right
128
He is regarded as having good taste
Right
129
The gold ring is regarded that it is costly
Wrong
130
They were reluctant to say anything
Right
131
They were reluctant about saying anything
Wrong
132
A study has reported that bees are disappearing rapidly
Right
133
A study has reported bees as disappearing rapidly
Wrong
134
I request that he be removed
Right (subjunctive)
135
I request him to be removed
Wrong
136
She requires time to write (or in order to write)
Right
137
She requires her friend to do work
Right
138
Her friend is required to do work
Right
139
She requires that her friend do work
Right (subjunctive)
140
She requires of her friend that work be done
Right (subjunctive)
141
In this hostel, there is a requirement of work
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
142
There is a requirement that work be done
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
143
She requires her friend do (or must do) work
Wrong
144
She requires her friend to have to do work
Wrong
145
She requires of her friend to do work
Wrong
146
She requires that her friend does (or should do) work
Wrong
147
She requires that her friend is to do work
Wrong
148
She requires doing (or the doing of) work
Wrong
149
She requires her friend doing work
Wrong
150
In this hostel, there is a requirement of work by guests
Wrong
151
A neighbor or mine resembles my father
Right
152
A neighbor or mine has a resemblance to my father
Wrong
153
The government imposed restrictions on the price of gasoline
Right
154
The government imposed restrictions for the price of gasoline
Wrong
155
Wealth results from work
Right
156
Wealth results in work
Right
157
Wealth is a result of work
Right
158
Wealth grow as a result of work
Right
159
As a result of our work, our wealth grows
Right
160
The result of our work was that our wealth grew
Right
161
We worked with the result of wealth
Wrong
162
We worked with a resulting growth of wealth
Wrong
163
Resulting from our work, our wealth grew
Wrong
164
Because of the result of our work, our wealth grew
Wrong
165
The result of our work was our wealth grew
Wrong (that is needed)
166
The growth of wealth results
Wrong
167
The analysis revealed that the comet was mostly ice
Right
168
The analysis revealed the comet was mostly ice
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
169
The analysis revealed the comet to have been mostly ice
Wrong
170
Oil prices rose sharply last year
Right
171
A rise in oil prices has led to inflation
Right
172
Rising prices at the gas pumps are hurting consumers
Right
173
The rising of the sun always lifts my spirits
Right
174
A raise in oil prices has led to inflation
Wrong (raise = bet or pay increase)
175
A rising of prices at the gas pumps are hurting consumers
Wrong
176
The judge ruled that the plaintiff was in contempt
Right
177
The judge ruled the plaintiff was in contempt
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
178
The judge ruled the plaintiff to be in contempt
Wrong
179
The judge ruled on the plaintiff who was in contempt
Wrong
180
The car looks the same to me as to you
Right
181
I drove to the store at the same time as you (did)
Right
182
The car looks the same to me as you
Wrong
183
I drove to the store at the same time you did
Wrong
184
Our authority is secure
Right
185
We are secure about our authority
Wrong
186
This result seems to demonstrate the new theory
Right
187
It seems that this result demonstrates the new theory
Right
188
It seems as if this result demonstrates the new theory
Right
189
This result seems to be a demonstration of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
190
This result seems demonstrative of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
191
This result seems like a demonstration of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
192
This result seems as if it demonstrates the new theory
Wrong
193
This result seems like it demonstrates the new theory
Wrong
194
A car should be taken to the mechanic frequently
Right (=obligation)
195
A car should pass every two hours
Wrong (=probability)
196
The owner requested that the car should be taken to the mechanic
Wrong (use be taken instead)
197
A discovery shows that an object is strange
Right
198
A discovery shows an object to be strange
Right
199
A discovery shows an object is strange
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
200
A discovery shows an object as (or as being) strange
Wrong
201
Your edits have significantly improved the book
Right
202
Your edits have made a significant improvement in the book
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
203
Your edits have been significant in improving the book
Wrong
204
Your edits have been significant in an improvement of the book
Wrong
205
All companies have similar issues
Right (comparison requires parallel)
206
Each company has similar issues
Wrong
207
Every company has similar issues
Wrong
208
Xingo is the most successful new product since 1997
Right (=up to now)
209
It is the best new beverage since Prune Cola
Right
210
It is the best new beverage following Prune Cola
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
211
Xingo is the most successful new product after 1997
Wrong
212
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and so too are vests
Right
213
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and also vests
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
214
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and so too vests
Wrong
215
We substituted Parmesan cheese for mozzarella
Right
216
We substituted Parmesan cheese in place of mozzarella
Wrong
217
She succeeded in reaching the summit
Right
218
She succeeded to reach the summit
Wrong
219
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate such subjects
Right
220
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate these subjects
Right
221
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate subjects of this kind
Wrong
222
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate subjects like these
Wrong
223
A study suggests that more work is (or will be) needed
Right
224
We suggest that he be promoted
Right (subjunctive)
225
This artwork suggets great talent
Right
226
This artwork is suggestive of great talent
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
227
Craters have been seen on the surface of the moon
Right
228
Craters have been seen at the surface of the moon
Wrong
229
This intervention is targeted at a specific misbehavior
Right
230
This intervention is targeted to a specific misbehavior
Wrong
231
She thinks of them as heroes
Right
232
She is thought to be secretly wealthy
Right
233
They are thought of by her as heros
Wrong
234
She thinks of them to be heroes
Wrong
235
She thinks of them being heroes
Wrong
236
She was trained to run a division
Right
237
She was trained for running (or in running) a division
Wrong
238
They will try to build a company
Right (=intent or purpose)
239
We tried breaking the door down
Suspect (=experiment)
240
They will try and build a company
Wrong
241
They will try that they build a company
Wrong
242
He is twice as tall as Alex (is)
Right
243
Leaves fall twice as quickly as they grow
Right
244
Naomi wrote twice as many letters as Sara (did)
Right
245
Naomi wrote ten letters, double the number that Sara wrote
Right
246
Naomi's income doubled in three years
Right
247
Naomi doubled her income in three years
Right
248
He is twice as tall than Alex (is)
Wrong
249
Leaves fall twice as quickly as their rate of growth
Wrong
250
Naomi wrote double the letters that Sara did
Wrong
251
Naomi's income increased by twice in three years
Wrong
252
He uses the hammer to break a board
Right
253
He breaks a board with the hammer
Right
254
His hammer breaks a board
Right
255
He uses the hammer as a weapon
Right
256
He uses the hammer for breaking a board
Wrong
257
He uses the hammer like a weapon
Wrong
258
He uses the hammer to be a weapon
Wrong
259
There are variations in sunspot frquency and strength over time
Right
260
There are variations of sunspot frquency and strength over time
Wrong
261
There are variations among sunspot frquency and strength over time
Wrong
262
I viewed this process as a mistake
Right
263
I viewed this process to be (or like) a mistake
Wrong
264
We proposed a way of reaching the goal
Right
265
The way in which we discussed the idea was positive
Right
266
The best way to reach the goal is to focus one's energy
Right
267
This process was developed as a way of achieving the target
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
268
This process was developed to achieve the target
Right
269
We proposed a way for reaching the goal
Wrong
270
The best way to reach the goal is focusing one's energy
Wrong
271
My laptop weighs less than a suitcase
Right
272
My laptop is lighter than a suitcase
Right
273
My laptop weighs lighter than a suitcase
Wrong
274
Sussex is the only county where pomegranates grow in this state
Right
275
Sussex is the only county in which pomegranates grow in this state
Right
276
This incident represents a case in which I would call the police
Right
277
This incident represents a case where I would call the police
Wrong
278
The officer whose task was to be here did not show up
Right
279
The company whose growth leads the industry is XYX, Inc
Right
280
The officer, the task of whom was to be here, did not show up
Wrong
281
The lions growled, with their fur standing on end
Right
282
With only 25% of the student body, seniors get 50% of the resources
Wrong
283
The committee was worried about increased prices
Right
284
The committee was worried over increased prices
Wrong
