IDIOMS PART 6

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


26. Base on
- Base on = to use an idea, a fact,a situation,etc as the point from which sth can be developed

Examples
                 
                    The results are based on a comprehensive ten year study.
                   What are you basing this theory on?

27. Believe X to be Y
- Believe sth to be = to think that sth is true or possible, athough you are not completely certain

Examples

              The vases are believed to be worth over %20,000 each.
              After seeing the flying saucer, I believe UFOs to be a real phenomenon.

28. Belief in
- Belief in sth/sb: a strong feeling that sth/sb exists or is true, confidence that sth/sb is good or right

 Examples
                     
                     I admire his passion belief in what he is doing.
                    Belief in God plays a positive role in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

29. Benefit from
-Benefit from sth = to be in a better position because of sth

   Examples

                Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes?
               EU diplomats are likely to benefit from a new intelligence hub.

30. Between A and B.

  Examples

                 I sat down between Sarah and John.
                Children must attend school between the age of 5 and 16.



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