IDIOMS PART 22

IDIOMS TESTED ON THE GMAT
Memorizing these can be very useful for evaluating many GMAT sentences.

171.Question whether 

Examples
            AMC said it was not clear from the question whether information was sought about the residential houses.
            He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault.

172. Range from X to Y

Examples

            The winter weather ranges from bad to terrible in this part of the north.

           The GMAT scores at top business schools will range from 650 to 750.

173. Range of

Examples

            The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.

            There is a full range of activities for children.

174. Rather than

For Example

             Bajaj Auto would focus on delivering performance rather than just concentrate on a low price band.

175. Reluctant to

            Incorrect Usage: The child was reluctant about jumping into the deep end of the pool.

           Correct Usage: The child was reluctant to jump into the deep end of the pool.

176. Refer to

Examples

            My doctor referred me to a  specialist.

            If you have any more questions, you should refer to a grammar book.

177. Regard as

Examples

           I have always regarded you as my friend.

          The level of ash is at higher density than aircraft manufacturers regard as safe for engines.

178. X regarded as Y

For example

          Wharton's finance program is regarded as the finest in the world.

179. Result in

Examples

          I hope that this will result in the police finding your car..

         Facebook bug results in serious privacy breach.

180. Result from

Examples

         It will be interesting to see what results from your efforts.

         It eliminates the depreciation expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the business.

To be continued

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