A

able to <ability to>Account for:access to act as allows for as....as associate with at least as..............asattribute to a lota debate overa responsibility to a result of a sequence of agree with

among as good as/or better than as great as attend to (someone) attribute X to Y/X attributed to Y

B based on begin to believe X to be Y

between Both.....and...

C care about centers on + noun

choose to consistent with connection between

consequence ofcontend that consider + noun

continue + to contrast A with B convert to compare A to B compare A with B count on + noun concerned with conform to

credit with

D decide to decide on define asdepend on different from difficult to dispute over

distinguish between X and Y distinguish X from Y depends on whether

E to be + essential to + noun except for Either....or....-er thanextent to whichestimate to be

F flee from forbid toFrom...to...

G grow from grow out of

H help + noun + to

I indicate that invest in identical with in contrast to independent from indifferent towards in danger of

Jjust as....so too

L leads to likelocalized in

M mistake + noun + for modeled after more than ever

N native to a native of need to to be + necessary + to neither...nor Not.....but<rather. Merely>.....not only...but also not so....as

.not so much......as

number

OOdds with

opposition to

P perceive asprohibit from + gerund potential to

R

range from X to Y refer to regard as require + noun + to

rivalry between X and Y resistance toresponsible for retroactive to

S same assave for save from seem to

so that subscribe to superior to

T target attie to to sacrifice X for Yto contrast X with Ythe same to X as to Ythe -er.....the-ertransmit to try to

U

used + infinitive to be + used to + gerund .use as

Idioms Look for these common idiom tricks on GMAT questions:

Consider, regard...as, think of...as

To be/beingamong versus between

Account for versus Account to

amount versus number

as versus like

both versus each

compare to versus compare with

each other versus one another

fewer versus less

if versus whether

Adapted to/for/from

Affect/Effect

All ready vs. AlreadyAlot vs. A lot Being that vs. Since

Beside/Besides

Center on vs. Center around

Correspond to/with

Different from/Different than

Double negatives

Doubt that vs. Doubt whether

Farther/Further

On account of vs. Because

Plus vs. And

Regard vs. Regards

Regardless vs. Irregardless

Speak to/with

The reason is because

Whether vs. As to whether

Whether vs. If

1) estimated ...to be ...(SC-14, pg 699 of OG) 2) distinguishes between X and Y (SC-15,pg 699 of OG) 3) one attributes X (an effect) to Y (a cause) (SC-21,pg 701 of OG) 4) X is attributed to Y (SC-21,pg 701 of OG) 5) not in a flash...but in a ... (SC-22,pg 701 of OG)

6) affect to.. (SC-47,pg 707 of OG) 7) to orbit...(SC-49,pg 708 of OG) 8) same to X as to Y (sc-54,pg 709 of OG) 9) extent to ...(SC-57,pg 710 of OG) 10) range from X to Y ...(SC-58,pg 710 of OG)

11) range of ...(SC-77,pg 714 of OG) 12) One X for every Z ( some numeric number) Y's ...(SC-89,pg 717 of OG) 13) seem to indicate ...(SC-95,pg 718 of OG) 14) more...than ever...(SC-98,pg 718 of OG) 15) X forbids Y to do Z ...(SC-100,pg 719 of OG)

16) X prohibits Y from doing Z ...(SC-100,pg 719 of OG) 17) as much as..(SC-105,pg 720 of OG) 18) for jobs..(SC-109,pg 721 of OG) 19) credited with ..(SC-111,pg 721 of OG) 20) research to (SC-112, pg 721 of OG)

21) between X and Y (Sc-115, pg 722 of OG) 22) better served by X than Y ..(SC-116,pg 722 of OG) 23) X ordered Y to do Z (sc-121,pg 724 of OG) 24) restitution...for ...(SC-130,pg 726 of OG) 25) X [is] expected to Y (SC-131, pg 726 of OG

26) viewed marriage as ( sc-147,pg 730 of OG) 27) to mistake X for Y (sc-150,pg 730 of OG) 28) not X ...but rather Y ..(SC-172,pg 736 of OG) 29) persuaded X to do Y (sc-173,pg 736 of OG) 30) more X than Y ...(SC-175,pg 737 of OG)

31) so X that Y ...(SC-177,pg 737 of OG) 32) to survive (SC-181,pg 738 of OG) 33) X as Y ..(SC-182,pg 738 of OG) 34) targeted at ( SC-195,pg 742 of OG) 35) X ordered Y to be Z'ed..(SC-218,pg 748 of OG)

37) interaction of ...(SC-237,pg 753 of OG) 38) to monitor ...(SC-239,pg 754 of OG) 39) that X ...that Y ...(SC-250,pg 757 of OG) 40) noted that ..(Sc-258,pg 759 of OG)

41) as a result of...(SC-263,pg 761 of OG) 42) call...to consider... 43) no less....than 44) believe X to be Y .... 45) from X to Y ...

46) entrusted with... 47) accompanied by... 48) decline in.... 49) benefit from... 50) alternative to.... 51) regard...as... 52) expected X to be Y ... 53) expected that X would be Y ... 54) contrary to.. 55) widely anticipated that.... 56) modeled after.... 57) for over...XXX years... 58) assume ...to be of... 59) seem...to...(seem is plural) 60) used in the construction... 61) used to construct... 62) replacing with.. 63) regards X as Y... 64) forcing ...to.. 65) aid in + gerund...

We had to account for all the missing money.The company has access to large capital reserves. The poison pill in the contract acts as a preventative measure against hostile takeovers. The design of the robot arm allows for great flexibility. Chocolate tastes as good as ice cream. He associates beer with potato chips. The Eiffel Tower is at least as tall as the Statue of Liberty.The poor first quarter results are attributed to the restructuring.

The CEO has a fiduciary responsibility to all shareholders. The recent NASDAQ decline is a result of higher interest rates. The Sumerian text was a sequence of incomprehensible symbols. The Teamsters do not agree with the Republicans on many issues.

The new software is as good as or better than anything on the market The new house looks as great as I had hoped. The emergency room doctor attended to the injured victim. We attribute the results to the new management. The extinction of the dinosaurs has been attributed to an asteroid collision.

The results are based on a comprehensive ten year study. He will begin to study twelve hours before the test. After seeing the flying saucer, I believe UFOs to be a real phenomenon.

He is both an artist and a rogue.

How much do business schools care about your score? The GMAT centers on the knowledge of basic math and writing/reading skills.

The number of students who choose to go to business school has increased in the last ten years. Your grades are not consistent with your abysmal GMAT scores. I saw little connection between her words and her deeds.

One consequence of the Supreme Court decision was increased public distrust in the judicial systemHe contends that the GMAT has a cultural bias. How important do you consider the test? “Consider as” is incorrectIf you continue to study, you will succeed. If you contrast A with B, you can see the difference. You may convert muscle to fat if you study too much. (Compare to stresses similarities). The music critic favorably compared him to Bob Dylan. (Compare with stresses differences). Broccoli is good for you compared with ice cream. He counts on management support. They are concerned with investor relations more than actual profitability. When you work at a new company, you should try to conform to its corporate culture.

No one has been able to prove that the person who wrote Shakespeare's plays was named Shakespeare.

Used when discussing more than two items. He was the finest policeman among the hundreds of rookies.

Used when discussing two things (if there are more than two, then use among instead). He could not decide between Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran.

James Joyce is often credited with the invention of the literary form called stream of consciousness.

We decided to continue. We decided on the new format. My dictionary defines a clause as group of words containing a subject and verb.The global economy depends on improving productivity. The CAT is very different from the paper and pencil GMAT. Many students find the CAT difficult to take. This idiom applies only when dispute is used as a nounThe dispute over how to read the punch cards was never properly resolved.Distinguish between domestic and international production. Juries must attempt to distinguish truth from falsehood. Our place in the playoffs depends on whether we win tonight.

Speed is essential to success in the Internet marketplace. He did well on the GMAT, except for the sentence correction questions Today I will either look for a job or watch the Boston marathon on TV.Winston Churchill was a better dancer than Neville Chamberlain ever was.You should appreciate the extent to which the same idioms repeatedly appear on the GMAT.The oldest cave paintings known to exist are estimated to be over 50,000 years old.

The convict fled from the country. I was forbidden to discuss politics at the dinner tableFrom the Redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters, this land was made for you and me.

Dell Computer grew from a start- up to a Fortune 500 company in less than fifteen years. Needless to say, they quickly grew out of their first office.

Their direct business model helped them to grow rapidly.

Dell's recent stock trouble may indicate that their growth will not continue to be as rapid. He is too risk-averse to invest in the stock market His DNA is identical with his twin's. The candidate claims to support tax cuts, in contrast to his prior statements. The Federal Reserve Board is supposed to be independent from political considerations. Some countries are indifferent towards human rights. Conservationists fear that the West Indian manatee is in danger of becoming extinct

Just as sand flows through an hourglass, so too flow the days of our lives

Rapid growth often leads to problems. Usually only used for direct comparison: He walks like Joe walksMost Internet venture capital is localized in a few areas of the world

I mistook you for an old friend. The judicial building is modeled after the Parthenon. Companies demand MBA graduates now more than ever.

There is a unique business culture native to the U.S. It infects those who are not even a native of America. Living in New York City is an experience everyone needs to try. It is necessary to get a high GMAT score to get into Stanford. Neither Tom nor Sam has the necessary skills to finish the job. It's not a bother but rather an honor to serve you.Stanford not only has the highest GMAT average, but also the highest GPA. It's not so bad as it seems

The number of stars in our galaxy is hugeA number of guests are waiting in the foyer

I didn't mean for my comments to be perceived as criticism.You are prohibited from using a calculator on test day. A graduate of a top business school has the potential to make over $100,000.

The GMAT scores at top business schools will range from 650 to 750. If you have any more questions, you should refer to a grammar book. Wharton's finance program is regarded as the finest in the world. You require a GMAT score to go to most U.S. business schools.

Stress can lower one's resistance to cold and flu virusesThe manager is responsible for seven entry level employees. The tax policy change is retroactive to last year.

I got the same score as he did.Save for William, no one else passed the exam. Many people use business school to save them from dull jobs. He seemed to be at a loss for words

The company's recent success is due not so much to better management as to an improved economy

Also note that on the GMAT “the number of" will always be singular, while "a number of will" always be plural.

There has been far less opposition in the United States than in Europe to the use of genetically modified foods.

The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees is one of the most celebrated in professional sports.

Business school students should subscribe to the Wall Street Journal. Superman's powers are clearly superior to those of Batman.

I sometimes suspect that beer ads are targeted at moronsThe contract should be tied to concessions.

The bigger they come,the harder they fall,or so I have heard.The communications system will transmit to anyone within range. Try to write a short story based on your travel experiences

U

Japan used to be the model industrial economy. After five practice tests, he was used to the GMAT CAT format. Lacking cooking implements, we used one of the car's hubcaps as a makeshift pan.

Look for these common idiom tricks on GMAT questions:

There is no as after consider, while both regard and think of need the as.

Use between when referring to two items or groups, among when referring to three or more.Don’t make me choose between Tom and Tim.Among all five candidates, he’s by far the best qualified

When explaining something, the correct idiom is account for:· We had to account for all the missing money. When receiving blame or credit, the correct idiom is account to: · You will have to account to the state for your crimes.

So should not be used as an adjective: GMAT preparation is so... boring. Use it with "that." This guide is designed so that you may raise your score.

In general, avoid the construction to be/being because they are usually passive. To be/being are commonly used in junk answer choices.

Use amount when referring to an uncountable quantity, like soup or love, and number when referring to countable things, like jelly beans or people.

The amount of work you put into your studies will affect the number of points you will add to your GMAT score.

Like fine wine, fruitcake tastes better after it has aged.Dogs don't scratch up furniture, as cats often do.

Although both cooks enjoy making goulash, each has a different take on this classic dish.

Shall I compare thee to a summer day?Compared with a summer day it is cold outside

Those two theories contradict each other.Those three theories contradict one another.

I ate fewer hotdogs and less potato salad than I did at last year's picnic.

Adapted to means "naturally suited for".The polar bear is adapted to the subzero temperatures. Adapted for means "created to be suited for".

Adapted from means "changed to be suited for". Lucas' latest release is adapted from the 1950 B-movie "Attack of the Amazons."Effect is a noun meaning "a result".

The rain affected their plans for a picnic.All ready means "everything is ready". Already means "earlier".Alot is nonstandard; a lot is the correct form.Being that is nonstandard and should be replaced by since.(Faulty) Being that darkness was fast approaching, we had to abandon the search. (Better) Since darkness was fast approaching, we had to abandon the search. Adding an s to beside completely changes its meaning: Beside means "next to". Besides means "in addition". We sat beside (next to) the host. Besides (in addition), money was not even an issue in the contract negotiations.Center around is colloquial. It should not be used in formal writing. (Faulty) The dispute centers around the effects of undocumented workers(Correct) The dispute centers on the effects of undocumented workers.Correspond to means "in agreement with": The penalty does not correspond to the severity of the crime. Correspond with means "to exchange letters": He corresponded with many of the top European leaders of his time.

Use like to compare nouns; use as to compare actions-in other words, use as when what follows is a clause.

Use both when pointing out similarities; use each when pointing out differences. Note that each is always singular.

On the GMAT, compare with is the generally preferred form. Use compare to point out an abstract or figurative likeness, and compare with to consider likenesses and differences in general.

In GMAT English, each other is used to refer to two things, and one another are used for three or more things.

Use fewer to describe countable things, like jelly beans or people, and less to describe an uncountable quantity, like soup or love.<See amount versus number above.>

If you're ever given a choice on the GMAT, choose whether. The actual rule states that whether you're discussing a choice between alternatives, you should use whether <as in whether or not to do something>rather than if. On the GMAT if is reserved for conditional "if -then" statements

Let me know if I behave inappropriately in front of the royal family.<Translation: I may or may not behave inappropriately, but if I do, I should be informed>.

Tell me whether I behaved inappropriately in front of the royal family.<Translation: Either I behaved inappropriately or I didn’t; tell me the truth

For any "New Order" to be successful, it must be adapted for the continually changing world power structure.

Increased fighting will be the effect of the failed peace conference. Affect is a verb meaning "to influence".

The preferred form is different from. Only in rare cases is different than acceptable. The new Cadillac’s are very different from the imported luxury cars.(Faulty) Scarcely anything was learned during the seminar.(Better) Scarcely anything was learned during the seminar.Doubt whether is nonstandard.(Faulty) I doubt whether his new business will succeed. (Correct) I doubt that his new business will succeed.Use farther when referring to distance, and use further when referring to degree. · They went no further (degree) than necking. He threw the discs farther (distance) than the top seated competitor.Because is always better than the circumlocution on account of.(Poor) On account of his poor behavior, he was expelled. (Better) Because he behaved poorly, he was expelled. Do not use plus as a conjunction meaning and.

Note: Plus can be used to mean and so long as it is not being used as a conjunction.

Unless you are giving best wishes to someone, you should use regard. · (Faulty) In regards to your letter, we would be interested in distributing your product. · (Correct) In regard to your letter, we would be interested in distributing your product.

To speak to someone is to tell them something: We spoke to Jennings about the alleged embezzlement. To speak with someone is to discuss something with them:Steve spoke with his friend Dave for hours yesterday

(Poor) The reason why I could not attend the party is because I had to work. (Better) I could not attend the party because I had to work.The circumlocution as to whether should be replaced by whether.(Poor) The United Nations has not decided as to whether to authorize a trade embargo.(Better) The United Nations has not decided whether to authorize a trade embargo.

(Faulty) He inquired if we had decided to keep the gift.(Correct) He inquired whether we had decided to keep the gift.

(Faulty) His contributions to this community are considerable, plus his character is beyond reproach.

(Correct) His contributions to this community are considerable, and his character is beyond reproach.

· (Acceptable) His generous financial contribution plus his donated time has made this project a success.

In this sentence, plus is being used as a preposition. Note, the verb has is singular because an intervening prepositional phrase (plus his donated time) does not affect subject verb agreement.

Regardless means "not withstanding". Hence, the "ir" in irregardless is redundant. Regardless is the correct form.

This structure is redundant. Equally common and doubly redundant is the structure the reason why is because.

Whether introduces a choice; if introduces a condition. A common mistake is to use if to present a choice.

1) estimated ...to be ...(SC-14, pg 699 of OG) 2) distinguishes between X and Y (SC-15,pg 699 of OG) 3) one attributes X (an effect) to Y (a cause) (SC-21,pg 701 of OG) 4) X is attributed to Y (SC-21,pg 701 of OG) 5) not in a flash...but in a ... (SC-22,pg 701 of OG)

8) same to X as to Y (sc-54,pg 709 of OG) 9) extent to ...(SC-57,pg 710 of OG) 10) range from X to Y ...(SC-58,pg 710 of OG)

11) range of ...(SC-77,pg 714 of OG) 12) One X for every Z ( some numeric number) Y's ...(SC-89,pg 717 of OG) 13) seem to indicate ...(SC-95,pg 718 of OG) 14) more...than ever...(SC-98,pg 718 of OG) 15) X forbids Y to do Z ...(SC-100,pg 719 of OG)

16) X prohibits Y from doing Z ...(SC-100,pg 719 of OG) 17) as much as..(SC-105,pg 720 of OG) 18) for jobs..(SC-109,pg 721 of OG) 19) credited with ..(SC-111,pg 721 of OG) 20) research to (SC-112, pg 721 of OG)

21) between X and Y (Sc-115, pg 722 of OG) 22) better served by X than Y ..(SC-116,pg 722 of OG) 23) X ordered Y to do Z (sc-121,pg 724 of OG) 24) restitution...for ...(SC-130,pg 726 of OG) 25) X [is] expected to Y (SC-131, pg 726 of OG

26) viewed marriage as ( sc-147,pg 730 of OG) 27) to mistake X for Y (sc-150,pg 730 of OG) 28) not X ...but rather Y ..(SC-172,pg 736 of OG) 29) persuaded X to do Y (sc-173,pg 736 of OG) 30) more X than Y ...(SC-175,pg 737 of OG)

31) so X that Y ...(SC-177,pg 737 of OG) 32) to survive (SC-181,pg 738 of OG) 33) X as Y ..(SC-182,pg 738 of OG) 34) targeted at ( SC-195,pg 742 of OG) 35) X ordered Y to be Z'ed..(SC-218,pg 748 of OG)

37) interaction of ...(SC-237,pg 753 of OG) 38) to monitor ...(SC-239,pg 754 of OG) 39) that X ...that Y ...(SC-250,pg 757 of OG) 40) noted that ..(Sc-258,pg 759 of OG)

41) as a result of...(SC-263,pg 761 of OG)