Idioms

Question 1

ABILITY
I value my ABILITY OF SINGING
I value my ABILITY TO SING
I value my ABILITY FOR SINGING
I value my ABILITY FOR me TO SING

Answer 1

Right - I value my ability to sing

Question 2

ALLOW
What’s the difference:
1. The holiday ALLOWS Maria TO WATCH the movie today
2. The demolition of the old building ALLOWS FOR new construction

Answer 2

1. permits

2. permits the EXISTENCE of

Question 3

ALLOW
The holiday allowed Maria the watching of the movie
The holiday allowed for Maria to watch the movie
The holiday allows Maria to watch the movie today

Answer 3

Correct - The holiday allows Maria to watch the movie today

Question 4

AS
WHILE BEING a child, I delivered newspapers
AS BEING a child, I delivered newspapers
WHILE IN childhood, I delivered newspapers
AS a child, I delivered newspapers

Answer 4

Correct - AS a child, I delivered newspapers

Question 5

BECAUSE
BECAUSE OF the sun, plants grow
BECAUSE the sun SHINES, plants grow.
Plants grow BECAUSE the sun SHINES
Plants grow BECAUSE OF the sun SHINING

-pick the wrong one.

Answer 5

Wrong - Plants grow BECAUSE OF the sun SHINING

Question 6

The manager has the capability of running the plant.

Right/Wrong?

Answer 6

WRONG

The manager can run the plant.

Question 7

The plant has the possibility of causing damage.

Right/Wrong?

Answer 7

WRONG

The plant can cause damage

Question 8

The judge considers the law as illegal
The judge considers the law should be illegal
The judge considers the law as if it were illegal

Right/Wrong

Answer 8

WRONG

The judge considers the law illegal.

Question 9

It is EXPECTED that the price will fall
It is EXPECTED that the price should fall

which one is correct?

Answer 9

first one.

It is expected that the price will fall.

Question 10

Is it OK to say..

The price rose FROM 10 EU UP TO 12 EU
The price fell FROM 10 EU DOWN TO 5 EU

Answer 10

NO

1. The price rose from 10 EU to 12 EU
2. The price fell from 10 EU to 5 EU

Question 11

She drank coffee TO STAYawake
She drank coffee FOR STAYING awake

Which one?

Answer 11

She drank coffee to stay awake.

Infinitive “to stay” indicates purpose.

Question 12

He wrote with pencils rather than with pens
He wrote with pencils instead of with pens

Which one?

Answer 12

Correct - He wrote with pencils rather than with pens

..instead of with pens - “of with” is incorrect.

Question 13

She REQUIRES THAT her friend does work

right/wrong?

Answer 13

WRONG

Right - She REQUIRES her friend TO DO work.

Or

Right - She requires that her friend do work (subjunctive)

Question 14

She gave money SO THAT the school could offer scholarships
She gave money so the school could offer scholarships

Which one?

Answer 14

Right - She gave money SO THAT the school could offer scholarships. ( = purpose)

Also consider - She gave money, SO the school was grateful (=result)

Question 15

I do not know WHETHER I will go
I do not know WHETHER OR NOT I will go
I do not know IF I will go

which one?

Answer 15

Right - I do not know WHETHER I will go

IF requires a consequence

Question 16

Although I have the ability of doing gymnastic well, this time I fell off the balance beam.

What’s wrong?

Answer 16

ability of doing… use “can” instead

Although I can do gymnastic well, this time I fell off the balance team
Although I have the ability to do (am able to do ) gymnastic well, this time I fell off the balance team

Question 17

She is expected to be appointed as chairperson

What’s wrong?

Answer 17

Appointed as…

She is expected to be appointed chairperson

Question 18

The study indicates more men are working in education, traditionally considered as a “female” profession

What’s wrong?

Answer 18

indicates -> indicates that
considered as a… -> considered a…

The study indicates that more men are working in education, traditionally considered a “female” profession

Question 19

FORBIDS - which one is the correct form?

Forbid X to do Y
Forbid X from doing Y

Answer 19

Correct - Forbid X to do Y.

Question 20

INSTEAD

INSTEAD of A, B - B has to be a ________

Answer 20

B has to be a subject.

Instead of doing his homework, Arthur watched TV.

Question 21

REGARD - choose the correct one

Regard X as Y
Regard X to be Y

Answer 21

Regard X as Y

Question 22

what’s the difference between “due to” and “because of”?

Answer 22

“Due to” is used to modify a noun (e.g., His failure was due to his laziness).
“Because of” is used to modify a verb or verb phrase (e.g., He failed because of his laziness).

Question 23

FAILED - choose the right one

Failed to control
Failed in controlling

Answer 23

Failed to control

Question 24

list examples - choose the right idiom

such variables as social class and family size
such variables like social class and family size

Answer 24

such variable as social class and family size

Question 25

ATTRIBUTE - choose the right form attributed Europe's social and political ills to be the result of attributed Europe's social and political ills to result from attributed Europe's social and political ills to

Answer 25

Correct - Attributed Europe's social and political ills to attribute X to Y

Question 26

FOR HELP - choose the right form Many people are turning to stockbrokers for help to buy stocks Many people are turning to stockbrokers for help in buying stocks

Answer 26

Correct - For help in buying stocks For help in (doing something)

Question 27

# Choose the correct idiom ...books are to democratic capitalism what Marx's book is to communism ...books are to democratic capitalism similar to what Marx's book is to communism

Answer 27

Correct - books are to democractice capitalism what Marx's book is to communism X is to Y what A is to B

Question 28

REQUIRE - choose the right form The new regulations require that prospective employees be subjected to rigorous screening. The new regulations require prospective employees to be subjected to rigorous screening.

Answer 28

Correct - The new regulations require that prospective employees be subjected to rigorous screening Require that X be Y

Question 29

ESTIMATE - choose the right form The fossils are estimated at more than 50 million years old The fossils are estimated to be more than 50 million years old

Answer 29

Correct - The fossils are estimated to be more than 50 million years old Estimate X to be

Question 30

PROHIBIT - choose the right form The ban will prohibit those without adequate identification to buy guns The ban will prohibit those without adequate identification from buying guns The ban will prohibit those without adequate identification in buying guns

Answer 30

Correct - The ban will prohibit those without adequate identification from buying guns Prohibit X from Y

Question 31

BELIEVE - choose the right form Astrophysicists believe the recent disturbances in radio transmissions to be a result of solar flares. Astrophysicists believe that the recent disturbances in radio transmissions to be a result of solar flares.

Answer 31

Astrophysicists believe the recent disturbances in radio transmissions to be a result of solar flares. Believe X to be Y

Question 32

CONSIDER - choose the right form Most musicologists consider Joseph Haydn the father of the sonata. Most musicologists consider Joseph Haydn to be the father of the sonata. Most musicologists consider Joseph Haydn as the father of the sonata.

Answer 32

Most musicologists consider Joseph Haydn the father of sonata CONSIDER XY (no 'to be')

Question 33

EXPECTED - choose the right form Tax rates are expected to be increasing next year. Tax rates are expected to increase next year.

Answer 33

Tax rates are expected to increase next year X expected to Y

Question 34

# Choose the right form Idioms are NOT ONLY difficult to memorize BUT are ALSO easy to mix up. Idioms are NOT ONLY difficult to memorize BUT are easy to mix up.

Answer 34

Idioms are NOT ONLY difficult to memorize BUT are ALSO easy to mix up. Not only, but also

Question 35

# Choose the right form Just as caffeine can boost arousal so too can vigorous walking. Just as caffeine can boost arousal vigorous walking can also

Answer 35

Just as caffeine can boost arousal so too can vigorous walking. JUST AS.... SO TOO...

Question 36

# Choose the right form The blue macaw prefers lush tropical habitats to the dry climate found in the southeastern part of Brazil. The blue macaw prefers lush tropical habitats over the dry climate found in the southeastern part of Brazil.

Answer 36

The blue macaw prefers lush tropical habitats to the dry climate found in the southeastern part of Brazil. PREFERS X TO Y

Question 37

What's the difference between "Rather Than" and "Instead Of"?

Answer 37

"Rather than" is a conjunction and so can be followed by basically anything, whereas "instead of" is a (complex) preposition -- and a preposition should be followed only by a noun I went in to the cellar rather than in to the attic - correct I went in to the cellar instead of in to the attic - wrong.

Question 38

Recent research has indicated that sustainable weight loss is generally a result not of [self-deprivation or adopting an extreme diet, but] a healthy lifestyle that integrates a balanced diet, regular exercise, and a long-term approach. A. self-deprivation or the adoption of an extreme diet, but of B. self-deprivation or the adoption of an extreme diet, but

Answer 38

A. NOT OF.... BUT OF...

Question 39

SUSPECT - choose the correct idiom form(s) He is suspected to have committed the crime He is suspected of committing the crime It is suspected that he committed the crime

Answer 39

He is suspected of committing the crime It is suspected that he committed the crime SUSPECT THAT.... SUSPECT X of VERBing

Question 40

CORRELATE - choose the correct idiom form the incidence of reported neck and back pain correlates positively to the amount of time spent in sitting positions. the incidence of reported neck and back pain correlates positively with the amount of time spent in sitting positions.

Answer 40

Correct - the incidence of reported neck and back pain correlates positively with the amount of time spent in sitting positions. CORRELATE...WITH

Question 41

Though Frank Lloyd Wright is best remembered today [because of bold designs like the Guggenheim Museum] in New York City, most of his buildings were intended to blend into their surroundings. Identify the improper idioms and correct them

Answer 41

- remembered FOR. - designs FOR - like --> such as | for specific examples for bold designs such as the one for the Guggenheim Museum

Question 42

BETWEEN - choose the correct form You must choose between her or me You must choose between her and me

Answer 42

Correct - You must choose between her and me BETWEEN X AND Y

Question 43

CAPABLE - choose the correct form He's capable to do so He's capable of doing so

Answer 43

He's capable of doing so CAPABLE OF + -ing

Question 44

APPROACH - choose the correct form Approach math as a creative activity Approach math like a creative activity

Answer 44

Approach math as a creative activity APPROACH X AS Y

Question 45

SICK - choose the correct form He is sick with oxygen deprivation He is sick from oxygen deprivation

Answer 45

He is sick from oxygen deprivation SICK FROM X

Question 46

APPEAR - choose the correct form Saturn's main rings appear to be smooth and continuous Saturn's main rings appear smooth and continuous Saturn's main rings appear as if smooth and continuous

Answer 46

Saturn's main rings appear smooth and continuous X APPEARS Y

Question 47

COMPARED WITH or COMPARED TO?

Answer 47

BOTH ARE CORRECT!

Question 48

Proof of something Proof that something is true Proof for something Choose the correct one(s)

Answer 48

Proof of something | Proof that something is true

Question 49

Because of X. X has to be a _____ or ____ ______

Answer 49

Noun, Noun Phrase

Question 50

The idiomatic form for "research" depends on the word being used as a noun or a verb. What's the correct version for each form?

Answer 50

Noun | He is conducting a research ON/ABOUT X Verb | He wants to research X

Question 51

He wants to research on X Correct/Incorrect

Answer 51

Incorrect

Question 52

Due to X modifies a _____

Answer 52

Noun. Her high score was due to diligent study. "Due to diligent study" modifies "high score"

Question 53

Appear as X Appear to Y Appears Z What PoS do X Y and Z have to be?

Answer 53

X | noun --> She appeared as a witch Y | verb --> She appeared to be ready Z | adj (verify) --> The Saturn's surface appears smooth

Question 54

Both X as well as Y Correct/Incorrect?

Answer 54

Incorrect! Both X AND Y - correct

Question 55

``` Not so much X but Y Not so much X but instead Y Not so much X as Y Not X as Y Not X but Y ``` Correct/Incorrect

Answer 55

Not X as Y - Incorrect Rest is correct

Question 56

What's the difference between Lay and Lie?

Answer 56

Lay something; Lie -self - I lay it down - I lie down

Question 57

What's the idiomatic phrase for "conceive"?

Answer 57

Conceive X as Y

Question 58

What are the two idioms for "plans", and when to use each of them?

Answer 58

Plans for NOUN | Plans for the house | Plans to do SOMETHING | Plans to take over the world

Question 59

What are the two idioms for "equipped", and when to use each of them?

Answer 59

Equipped for NOUN | Equipped for the apocalypse | Equipped to VERB | Equipped to fight the zombies

Question 60

The four idiomatic forms related to "distinction/distinguish"

Answer 60

distinguish between A and B distinction between A and B, distinguish A from B the distinction of A from B.

Question 61

Distinction X has from Y Distinction of X to Y Correct/Incorrect?

Answer 61

Both INCORRECT!

Question 62

As a means ______ What words can fill in the blank? What are the meanings respectively?

Answer 62

X as a means TO Y | X is used in order to reach Y or make Y happen X as a means OF Y | X is a type of Y

Question 63

X as a means for Y Correct/Incorrect? If wrong, what's correct?

Answer 63

INCORRECT X as a means to Y X as a means of Y

Question 64

What are the three idiomatic phrases for "yield evidence"? When to use each of them?

Answer 64

Yield evidence FOR a NOUN | Her poor performance yielded damning evidence for her boss Yield evidence OF a NOUN | Her poor performance yielded evidence of incompetence Yield evidence THAT COMPLEX STRUCTURE | Her poor performance yielded evidence that she is not the right fit for the company.

Question 65

Simultaneously _________ Fill in the blank.

Answer 65

WITH Simultaneously with sth..

Question 66

[can hardly be said that] That [X is true] can hardly be said _____ It can hardly be said _____

Answer 66

That [X is true] can hardly be said TO BE Y It can hardly be said THAT

Question 67

Idiomatic phrases for "confidence". When to use what?

Answer 67

Confidence IN NOUN | I have confidence in the economy | Confidence THAT complex phrase | I have confidence that the economy will take off in the next few months.

Question 68

What's the correct idiom phrase for "Fashionable"?

Answer 68

Fashionable to be X It was fashionable to be X

Question 69

What's the difference between "Explained as" and "Explained by"?

Answer 69

Explained as | used when you're trying to connect or equate two things - A yawn can be explained as a generally involuntary reflex consisting of an intake of air… (Explains what a yawn Explained by | A result of some cause - The doctor's endless yawning can be explained by her lack of sleep (Explains WHY she's yawning)

Question 70

What are the two idiomatic forms for [usher]?

Answer 70

I usher X in I usher X into A

Question 71

to usher in a seasonably cool air mass into the region Correct/Incorrect

Answer 71

INCORRECT in... into... redundant.

Question 72

# Choose the correct idiom form below The goal of doing something | The goal to do something

Answer 72

The goal of doing something He has the ultimate goal of creating a decentralized internet.