Idiom - 2

Question 1

200.

1. You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior of taking the on-road test.
2. You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior to taking the on-road test.
3. You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior with taking the on-road test.
4. You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior taking the on-road test.

Answer 1

to
Construction:
prior to+ noun/gerund بعدش فعل نمیاد

Correct:

• You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior to taking the on-road test.

Incorrect:

• You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior of taking the on-road test.
• You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior with taking the on-road test.
• You must pass the written exam for your driver’s license prior taking the on-road test.

قبل از شرکت در آزمون جاده ای باید در آزمون کتبی گواهینامه رانندگی خود قبول شوید.

Question 2

201.

1. The best quality figs were so prized by the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.
2. The best quality figs were so prized with the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.
3. The best quality figs were so prized to the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.

Answer 2

by
Construction:
prized by+ [person/group]

Correct:

• The best quality figs were so prized by the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.

Incorrect:

• The best quality figs were so prized with the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.
• The best quality figs were so prized to the Greeks that exporting them was forbidden.

انجیر مرغوب آنقدر مورد توجه یونانیان بود که صادرات آن ممنوع بود.

Question 3

202.

1. Regulations prohibited the group against entering the wildlife preserve.
2. Regulations prohibited the group about entering the wildlife preserve.
3. Regulations prohibited the group from entering the wildlife preserve.
4. Regulations prohibited the group to enter the wildlife preserve.

proʊˈhɪbɪət

Answer 3

from
Construction:
prohibit X from Y;
prohibit from+ gerund

Correct:

• Regulations prohibited the group from entering the wildlife preserve.

Incorrect:

• Regulations prohibited the group against entering the wildlife preserve.
• Regulations prohibited the group about entering the wildlife preserve.
• Regulations prohibited the group to enter the wildlife preserve.

مقررات این گروه را از ورود به حفاظتگاه حیات وحش منع می کرد.

Question 4

203.

1. The application was prone of crashes and needed to be updated.
2. The application was prone for crashes and needed to be updated.
3. The application was prone in crashes and needed to be updated.
4. The application was prone to crashes and needed to be updated.

proʊn

Answer 4

to
Construction:
prone to+ noun/gerund;
prone to + base verb بعدش فعل نمیاد و میاد

Correct:

• The application was prone to crashes and needed to be updated.

Incorrect:

• The application was prone of crashes and needed to be updated.
• The application was prone for crashes and needed to be updated.
• The application was prone in crashes and needed to be updated.

likely to do something or suffer from something, especially something ba

برنامه مستعد/در معرض/متمایل خرابی بود و باید به روز شود.

Question 5

204.

1. In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect away from heart disease.
2. In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect against heart disease.
3. In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect as to heart disease.

prəˈtekt

Answer 5

Against
Construction:
protect X against Y;
protect against+ noun/gerund

Correct:

• In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect against heart disease.

Incorrect:

• In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect away from heart disease.
• In addition to a healthful diet, regular exercise helps protect as to heart disease.

علاوه بر یک رژیم غذایی سالم، ورزش منظم به محافظت در برابر بیماری قلبی کمک می کند.

Question 6

205.

1. The defense attorney proved beyond a reasonable doubt about his client being innocent, and then revealed to reporters about his pursuing a countercharge of defamation in civil court.
2. The defense attorney proved beyond a reasonable doubt that his client was innocent, and then revealed to reporters that he would pursue a countercharge of defamation in civil court.

Answer 6

that
Construction:
prove that+ noun clause; prove to [someone] that+ noun clause

Correct:

• The defense attorney proved beyond a reasonable doubt that his client was innocent, and then revealed to reporters that he would pursue a countercharge of defamation in civil court.

Incorrect:

• The defense attorney proved beyond a reasonable doubt about his client being innocent, and then revealed to reporters about his pursuing a countercharge of defamation in civil court.

وکیل مدافع بدون شک ثابت کرد که موکلش بی گناه است و سپس به خبرنگاران فاش کرد که اتهام متقابل افترا را در دادگاه مدنی پیگیری خواهد کرد.

Note: The verbs demonstrate and reveal also take these constructions.

Question 7

206.

1. The venture capital provided the company with sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.
2. The venture capital provided the company in sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.
3. The venture capital provided the company for sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.
4. The venture capital provided the company to have sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.

prəˈvaɪd

Answer 7

with
Construction:
provide X with Y

Correct:

• The venture capital provided the company with sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.

Incorrect:

• The venture capital provided the company in sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.
• The venture capital provided the company for sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.
• The venture capital provided the company to have sufficient funding to expand its operations into neighboring states.

سرمایه خطرپذیر بودجه کافی برای گسترش عملیات خود به کشورهای همسایه در اختیار شرکت قرار داد.

Question 8

207.

1. Topics in the media literacy course ranged starting from source evaluation to the influence of corporate advertisers.
2. Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation into the influence of corporate advertisers.
3. Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation to the influence of corporate advertisers.
4. Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation over to the influence of corporate advertisers.

reɪndʒ

Answer 8

from … to
Construction:
range from X to Y

Correct:

• Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation to the influence of corporate advertisers.

Incorrect:

• Topics in the media literacy course ranged starting from source evaluation to the influence of corporate advertisers.
  Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation into the influence of corporate advertisers.
  Topics in the media literacy course ranged from source evaluation over to the influence of corporate advertisers.

موضوعات در دوره سواد رسانه ای از ارزیابی منبع گرفته تا تأثیر تبلیغ کنندگان شرکت ها متغیر بود.

Question 9

208.

1. The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range in optional features.
2. The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range of optional features.
3. The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range as to optional features.

Answer 9

of
Construction:
range of+ noun

Correct:

• The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range of optional features.

Incorrect:

• The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range in optional features.
• The manufacturer’s latest SUV models offer a range as to optional features.

جدیدترین مدل های اس یو وی تولید کننده، طیف وسیعی از ویژگی های اختیاری را ارائه می کند

Question 10

209.

1. I would rather run outdoors instead of use a treadmill.
2. I would rather run outdoors as use a treadmill.
3. I would rather run outdoors than use a treadmill.
4. I would rather run outdoors compared with using a treadmill.

ræðər

Answer 10

than
Construction:
rather X than Y; X rather than Y

Correct:

• I would rather run outdoors than use a treadmill.

Incorrect:

• I would rather run outdoors instead of use a treadmill.
• I would rather run outdoors as use a treadmill.
• I would rather run outdoors compared with using a treadmill.

ترجیح می دهم در فضای باز بدوم تا از تردمیل استفاده کنم.

Question 11

210.

1. Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive of criticism.
2. Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive to criticism.
3. Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive for criticism.
4. Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive about criticism.

Answer 11

to
Construction:
receptive to+ noun

Correct:

• Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive to criticism.

Incorrect:

• Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive of criticism.
• Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive for criticism.
• Greg dreads his annual work evaluation because he has never been receptive about criticism.

گرگ از ارزیابی سالانه کار خود می ترسد زیرا هرگز پذیرای انتقاد نبوده است.

Question 12

211.

1. If you refer off the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references off the Garden of Eden.
2. If you refer of the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references of the Garden of Eden.
3. If you refer from the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references about the Garden of Eden.
4. If you refer to the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references to the Garden of Eden.

Answer 12

to
Construction:
refer/reference to+ noun

Correct:

• If you refer to the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references to the Garden of Eden.

Incorrect:

• If you refer off the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references off the Garden of Eden.
• If you refer of the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references of the Garden of Eden.
• If you refer from the closing chapter of the novel, you’ll find that there are several references about the Garden of Eden.

اگر به فصل پایانی رمان مراجعه کنید، متوجه خواهید شد که چندین اشاره به باغ عدن وجود دارد.

Question 13

212.

1. Some people regard him as being the most skilled healer of his time.
2. Some people regard him to be the most skilled healer of his time.
3. Some people regard that he is the most skilled healer of his time.
4. Some people regard him as the most skilled healer of his time.

rɪˈgɑːrd

Answer 13

as
Construction:
regard X as Y; regard as+ noun

Correct:

• Some people regard him as the most skilled healer of his time.

Incorrect:

• Some people regard him as being the most skilled healer of his time.
• Some people regard him to be the most skilled healer of his time.
• Some people regard that he is the most skilled healer of his time.

برخی او را ماهرترین شفا دهنده زمان خود می دانند.

Question 14

213.

1. Preferring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate between his brothers, even though he was related between them.
2. Preferring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate as to his brothers, even though he was related as to them.
3. referring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate to his brothers, even though he was related to them.

Answer 14

to
Construction:
relate/related to+ noun

Correct:

• Preferring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate to his brothers, even though he was related to them.

Incorrect:

• Preferring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate between his brothers, even though he was related between them.
• Preferring video games to sports, Derek found it difficult to relate as to his brothers, even though he was related as to them.

درک که بازی های ویدیویی را به ورزش ترجیح می داد، ارتباط برقرار کردن با برادرانش را دشوار یافت، اگرچه با آنها نسبت داشت.

Question 15

214.

1. Darla was reluctant to take off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.
2. Darla was reluctant against taking off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.
3. Darla was reluctant of taking off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.

rɪˈlʌktənt

Answer 15

to
Construction:
reluctant to+ base verb

Correct:

• Darla was reluctant to take off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.

Incorrect:

• Darla was reluctant against taking off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.
• Darla was reluctant of taking off her shoes when she arrived at the party, but the owner of the house insisted.

وقتی به مهمانی رسید، دارلا تمایلی به در آوردن کفش هایش نداشت، اما صاحب خانه اصرار کرد.

Question 16

215.

1. The baker replaced the chocolate chips with carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.
2. The baker replaced the chocolate chips as carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.
3. The baker replaced the chocolate chips into carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.

Answer 16

with
Construction:
replace X with Y

Correct:

• The baker replaced the chocolate chips with carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.

Incorrect:

• The baker replaced the chocolate chips as carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.
• The baker replaced the chocolate chips into carob chips in the vegan version of the cookies.

نانوا در نسخه گیاهی کوکی ها، چیپس های شکلات را با چیپس خرنوب جایگزین کرد.

Question 17

216.

1. The government requires of public companies to follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required of doing so.
2. The government requires public companies as to following the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required as to doing so.
3. The government requires public companies regarding follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required regarding doing so.
4. The government requires public companies to follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required to do so.

rɪˈkwaɪr

Answer 17

that/to
Construction:
require to+ base verb;
require [someone] to+ base verb

Correct:

• The government requires public companies to follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required to do so.

Incorrect:

• The government requires of public companies to follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required of doing so.
• The government requires public companies as to following the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required as to doing so.
• The government requires public companies regarding follow the guidelines, whereas privately held companies are not required regarding doing so.

دولت از شرکت های دولتی می خواهد که از دستورالعمل ها پیروی کنند، در حالی که شرکت های خصوصی ملزم به انجام این کار نیستند.

Question 18

217.

1. Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require of him.
2. Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require by him.
3. Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require out of him.

Answer 18

of
Construction:
required/requirement of+ noun

Correct:
* Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require of him.

Incorrect:
* Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require by him.
* Having completed the application, John was wondering what else the company would require out of him.

پس از تکمیل درخواست، جان در این فکر بود که شرکت چه چیز دیگری از او می خواهد.

Question 19

218.

1. Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance compared to his ex, whereas there is no resemblance of Ronan’s current girlfriend and his previous one.
2. Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance for his ex, whereas there is no resemblance for Ronan’s current girlfriend to his previous one.
3. Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance against his ex, whereas there is no resemblance between Ronan’s current girlfriend to his previous one.
4. Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance to his ex, whereas there is no resemblance between Ronan’s current girlfriend and his previous one.

rɪˈzembləns

Answer 19

resemblance to/ resemblance between … and
Construction:
* resemblance to+ noun
* resemblance between X and Y

Correct:
* Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance to his ex, whereas there is no resemblance between Ronan’s current girlfriend and his previous one.

Incorrect:
* Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance compared to his ex, whereas there is no resemblance of Ronan’s current girlfriend and his previous one.
* Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance for his ex, whereas there is no resemblance for Ronan’s current girlfriend to his previous one.
* Victor’s new girlfriend bears a striking resemblance against his ex, whereas there is no resemblance between Ronan’s current girlfriend to his previous one.

دوست دختر جدید ویکتور شباهت زیادی به اکسش دارد، در حالی که هیچ شباهتی بین دوست دختر فعلی رونان و دوست دختر قبلی او وجود ندارد.

Question 20

219.

1. Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant to current antibiotics.
2. Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant of current antibiotics.
3. Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant for current antibiotics.

rɪˈzɪstənt

Answer 20

to
Construction:
resistant/resistance to+ noun/gerund

Correct:
* Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant to current antibiotics.

Incorrect:
* Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant of current antibiotics.
* Doctors worry that a new strain of streptococcus will be resistant for current antibiotics.

پزشکان نگران هستند که سویه جدیدی از استرپتوکوک به آنتی بیوتیک های فعلی مقاوم باشد.

Question 21

220.

1. The UN recommended diplomacy in response of the threat.
2. The UN recommended diplomacy in response for the threat.
3. The UN recommended diplomacy in response to the threat.
4. The UN recommended diplomacy in response at the threat.

rɪˈspɑːnd

Answer 21

to
Construction:
respond/response to + noun/gerund.

Correct:
* The UN recommended diplomacy in response to the threat.

Incorrect:
* The UN recommended diplomacy in response of the threat.
* The UN recommended diplomacy in response for the threat.
* The UN recommended diplomacy in response at the threat.

سازمان ملل در پاسخ به این تهدید، دیپلماسی را توصیه کرد.

Question 22

221.

1. The school is responsible of a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility for the parents.
2. The school is responsible for a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility of the parents.
3. The school is responsible as to a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility as to the parents.

rɪˈspɒ:nsɪəbəl

Answer 22

Responsible for/responsibility of
Construction:
responsible for+ noun responsibility of+ noun

Correct:
* The school is responsible for a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility of the parents.

Incorrect:
* The school is responsible of a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility for the parents.
* The school is responsible as to a child’s intellectual education, but the child’s moral education is the responsibility as to the parents.

تربیت فکری کودک بر عهده مدرسه است اما تربیت اخلاقی کودک بر عهده والدین است.

Question 23

222.

1. It is your responsibility of keeping your room clean.
2. It is your responsibility about keeping your room clean.
3. It is your responsibility that you keep your room clean.
4. It is your responsibility to keep your room clean.

rɪˌspɒnsɪəˈbɪlɪəti

Answer 23

to
Construction:
responsibility to+ base verb

Correct:
* It is your responsibility to keep your room clean.

Incorrect:
* It is your responsibility of keeping your room clean.
* It is your responsibility about keeping your room clean.
* It is your responsibility that you keep your room clean.

این وظیفه شماست که اتاق خود را تمیز نگه دارید.

Question 24

223.

1. The lawsuit sought restitution of financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution from the stolen property would not be possible.
2. The lawsuit sought restitution for financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution of the stolen property would not be possible.:
3. The lawsuit sought restitution about financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution about the stolen property would not be possible.

ˌrestɪəˈtjuːʃən

Answer 24

for/of
Construction:
restitution for/of+ noun

Correct:
* The lawsuit sought restitution for financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution of the stolen property would not be possible.

Incorrect:
* The lawsuit sought restitution of financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution from the stolen property would not be possible.
* The lawsuit sought restitution about financial losses and emotional distress, but restitution about the stolen property would not be possible.

این شکایت به دنبال جبران خسارات مالی و ناراحتی روحی بود، اما استرداد اموال مسروقه امکان پذیر نبود.

Note: Restitution for something means “compensation for”; restitution of something (land, property, etc.) means “giving back of.”

Question 25

224.

1. The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted out from the change in the menu.
2. The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted out of the change in the menu.
3. The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted from the change in the menu.

rɪˈzʌlt

Answer 25

from
Construction:
result from + noun/gerund

Correct:
* The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted from the change in the menu.

Incorrect:
* The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted out from the change in the menu.
* The school determined that the increase in student performance had resulted out of the change in the menu.

مدرسه تشخیص داد که افزایش عملکرد دانش آموزان ناشی از تغییر در منو بوده است.

Question 26

225.

1. The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted in an increase in student performance.
2. The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted into an increase in student performance.
3. The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted as an increase in student performance.

rɪˈzʌlt

Answer 26

in
Construction:
result from/in/of+ noun/gerund

Correct:
* The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted in an increase in student performance.

Incorrect:
* The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted into an increase in student performance.
* The school determined that the change in the menu had resulted as an increase in student performance.

مدرسه تشخیص داد که تغییر در منو منجر به افزایش عملکرد دانش آموزان شده است.

Question 27

226.

1. The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result of the change in the menu.
2. The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result out of the change in the menu.
3. The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result to the change in the menu.

Answer 27

of
Construction:
result of+ noun/gerund

Correct:
* The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result of the change in the menu.

Incorrect:
* The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result out of the change in the menu.
* The school determined that the increase in student performance was a result to the change in the menu.

مدرسه تشخیص داد که افزایش عملکرد دانش آموزان در نتیجه تغییر در منو بوده است.

Question 28

227.

1. He wanted to rid the brand from its elitist reputation, so he got rid from the outdated marketing strategy first.
2. He wanted to rid the brand of its elitist reputation, so he got rid of the outdated marketing strategy first.

Answer 28

of
Construction:
rid X of Y;
[get/be] rid of+ noun

Correct:
* He wanted to rid the brand of its elitist reputation, so he got rid of the outdated marketing strategy first.

Incorrect:
* He wanted to rid the brand from its elitist reputation, so he got rid from the outdated marketing strategy first.

او می خواست نام تجاری را از شر شهرت نخبه گرایانه اش خلاص کند، بنابراین ابتدا از شر استراتژی بازاریابی قدیمی خلاص شد.

Question 29

228.

1. A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice into security.
2. A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice for security.
3. A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice against security.

ˈsækrɪəfaɪs

Answer 29

for
Construction:
sacrifice X for Y; sacrifice for+ noun

Correct:
* A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice for security.

Incorrect:
* A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice into security.
* A recurring question has been how much freedom citizens are willing to sacrifice against security.

یک سوال تکراری این است که شهروندان چقدر حاضرند برای امنیت قربانی (جان فدا کنند) کنند.

Question 30

229.

1. Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same as lying?
2. Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same with lying?
3. Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same to lying?

Answer 30

as
Construction:
X is the same as Y

Correct:
* Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same as lying?

Incorrect:
* Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same with lying?
* Do you believe that omitting the truth is the same to lying?

آیا شما معتقدید که پنهان کردن حقیقت همان دروغگویی است؟

Question 31

230.

1. Save of her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.
2. Save for her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.
3. Save other than her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.

Answer 31

for
Construction:
save for+ noun/pronoun

Correct:
* Save for her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.

Incorrect:
* Save of her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.
* Save other than her best friend, Tina’s friends didn’t attend her gallery exhibition.

دوستان تینا به جز بهترین دوستش، در نمایشگاه گالری او شرکت نکردند.

Note: “The idiom “save for,” when it appears in that exact construction, can mean “except for.”

Question 32

231.

1. In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth against destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.
2. In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth out of destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.
3. In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth from destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.
4. In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth of destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.

Answer 32

from
Construction:
save X from Y

Correct:
* In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth from destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.

Incorrect:
* In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth of destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.
* In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth against destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.
* In the film Armageddon, Bruce Willis’ character attempts to save Earth out of destruction by detonating a nuclear bomb inside an approaching asteroid.

در فیلم آرماگدون، شخصیت بروس ویلیس تلاش می‌کند تا با منفجر کردن یک بمب هسته‌ای در داخل سیارکی که در حال نزدیک شدن است، زمین را از نابودی نجات دهد.

Note: The verb rescue also takes this construction.

Question 33

232.

1. The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in search for gold and fortune.
2. The settlers pack their wagons and set out West to search of gold and fortune.
3. The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in search of gold and fortune.
4. The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in searching gold and fortune.

sɜːrtʃ

Answer 33

of
Construction:
in search of+ noun

Correct:

• The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in search of gold and fortune.

Incorrect:

• The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in search for gold and fortune.
• The settlers pack their wagons and set out West to search of gold and fortune.
• The settlers pack their wagons and set out West in searching gold and fortune.

مهاجران واگن های خود را بسته بندی می کنند و در جستجوی طلا و ثروت راهی غرب می شوند.

Question 34

233.

1. Justine was sensitive to her employees’ concerns about the new auditing procedures, so she organized a group training session.
2. Justine was sensitive for her employees’ concerns about the new auditing procedures, so she organized a group training session.

ˈsensɪətɪv

Answer 34

to
Construction:
sensitive to+ noun

Correct:
Justine was sensitive to her employees’ concerns about the new auditing procedures, so she organized a group training session.

Incorrect:
Justine was sensitive for her employees’ concerns about the new auditing procedures, so she organized a group training session.

جاستین نسبت به نگرانی های کارکنانش در مورد روش های حسابرسی جدید حساس بود، بنابراین یک جلسه آموزشی گروهی ترتیب داد.

Question 35

1. The sequence in events leading up to the crash was unclear.
2. The sequence to events leading up to the crash was unclear.
3. The sequence for events leading up to the crash was unclear.
4. The sequence of events leading up to the crash was unclear.

ˈsiːkwəns

Answer 35

of
Construction:
sequence of+ noun

Correct:
* The sequence of events leading up to the crash was unclear.

Incorrect:
* The sequence in events leading up to the crash was unclear.
* The sequence to events leading up to the crash was unclear.
* The sequence for events leading up to the crash was unclear.

توالی وقایعی که منجر به سقوط شد نامشخص بود.

Question 36

235.

1. If you want to earn a promotion, you need to show your boss that you can manage this project successfully.
2. If you want to earn a promotion, you need to show your boss about you can manage this project successfully.

ʃəʊ

Answer 36

that
Construction:
show that+ noun clause; show [someone] that+ noun clause

Correct:
* If you want to earn a promotion, you need to show your boss that you can manage this project successfully.

Incorrect:
* If you want to earn a promotion, you need to show your boss about you can manage this project successfully.

اگر می خواهید ترفیع کسب کنید، باید به رئیس خود نشان دهید که می توانید این پروژه را با موفقیت مدیریت کنید.

Question 37

236.

1. Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar with that of dogs.
2. Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar as that of dogs.
3. Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar to that of dogs.
4. Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar compared to that of dogs.Similar

ˈsɪmɪlər

Answer 37

to
Construction:
Xis similar to Y

Correct:
* Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar to that of dogs.

Incorrect:
* Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar with that of dogs.
* Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar as that of dogs.
* Research suggests that the intelligence of pigs is similar compared to that of dogs.

تحقیقات نشان می دهد که هوش خوک ها شبیه به هوش سگ ها است.

Question 38

237.

1. Her victory was so decisive as it aroused suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.
2. Her victory was so decisive as arousing suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.
3. Her victory was so decisive as in arousing suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.
4. Her victory was so decisive as to arouse suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.

Answer 38

So X as to Y
Construction:
so adjective + as to base verb

Correct:
* Her victory was so decisive as to arouse suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.

Incorrect:
* Her victory was so decisive as it aroused suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.
* Her victory was so decisive as arousing suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.
* Her victory was so decisive as in arousing suspicions that she was using performance-enhancing drugs.

پیروزی او آنقدر برجسته بود که سوء ظن را برانگیخت که او از داروهای تقویت کننده عملکرد استفاده می کرد.

The idiom so . . . as to . . . is correctly used as a predicate of the subject in the given sentence

Question 39

238.

1. The earthquake was so powerful that the windows rattled.
2. The earthquake was so powerful as the windows rattled.

Answer 39

So X that Y
Construction:
so adjective/adverb+ that clause

Correct:
* The earthquake was so powerful that the windows rattled.

Incorrect:
* The earthquake was so powerful as the windows rattled.

بطوریکه

زلزله قوی بود بطوریکه شیشه‌ها می‌لرزیدند.

Clauses beginning so that can express purpose

Question 40

239.

1. The company spent more money on training programs this year than it has in any previous year.
2. The company spent more money into training programs this year than it has in any previous year.

spend

Answer 40

on
Construction:
spend X on Y;
spend on + noun/gerund

Correct:
* The company spent more money on training programs this year than it has in any previous year.

Incorrect:
* The company spent more money into training programs this year than it has in any previous year.

این شرکت در سال جاری بیش از هر سال گذشته برای برنامه های آموزشی هزینه کرده است.

Question 41

240.

1. The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to change without advance notification.
2. The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject for change without advance notification.
3. The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to be changed without advance notification.

ˈsʌbdʒɪkt

Answer 41

to
Construction:
subject [someone] to [something]; subject to+ noun

Correct:
* The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to change without advance notification.

Incorrect:
* The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject for change without advance notification.
* The terms and conditions of this agreement are subject to be changed without advance notification.

شرایط و ضوابط این قرارداد بدون اطلاع قبلی قابل تغییر است.

Question 42

241.

1. Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute granulated sugar with honey in this recipe.
2. Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey for granulated sugar in this recipe.
3. Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey instead of granulated sugar in this recipe.
4. Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey into granulated sugar in this recipe.

ˈsʌbstɪətjuːt

Answer 42

for
Construction:
substitute X for Y;
X is a substitute for Y

Correct:
* Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey for granulated sugar in this recipe.

Incorrect:
* Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute granulated sugar with honey in this recipe.
* Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey instead of granulated sugar in this recipe.
* Make sure to reduce the measurement by half if you substitute honey into granulated sugar in this recipe.

اگر در این دستور العمل شکر گرانول را جایگزین عسل می کنید، اندازه گیری را به نصف کاهش دهید.

Question 43

242.

1. Jackson claimed to suffer of numerous rare illnesses.
2. Jackson claimed to suffer from numerous rare illnesses.
3. After Jackson claimed to suffer as having numerous rare illnesses.
4. Jackson claimed to suffer with numerous rare illnesses.

Answer 43

from
Construction:
suffer from/with + noun

Correct:
* Jackson claimed to suffer from numerous rare illnesses.
* Jackson claimed to suffer with numerous rare illnesses.

Incorrect:
* Jackson claimed to suffer of numerous rare illnesses.
* After Jackson claimed to suffer as having numerous rare illnesses.

جکسون ادعا می کرد که از بیماری های نادر متعددی رنج می برد.

Question 44

243.

1. Serena thinks she is superior than her classmates because her family is wealthy.
2. Serena thinks she is superior over her classmates because her family is wealthy.
3. Serena thinks she is superior from her classmates because her family is wealthy.
4. Serena thinks she is superior to her classmates because her family is wealthy.

sʊˈpɪriər

Answer 44

to
Construction:
superior to+ noun

Correct:
* Serena thinks she is superior to her classmates because her family is wealthy.

Incorrect:
* Serena thinks she is superior than her classmates because her family is wealthy.
* Serena thinks she is superior over her classmates because her family is wealthy.
* Serena thinks she is superior from her classmates because her family is wealthy.

OPP: Inferior

سرنا فکر می کند که از همکلاسی هایش برتر است زیرا خانواده اش ثروتمند هستند.

Question 45

244.

1. Many surgical procedures have been supplanted with minimally invasive techniques.
2. Many surgical procedures have been supplanted by minimally invasive techniques.
3. Many surgical procedures have been supplanted in favor minimally invasive techniques.

səˈplænted

Answer 45

by
Construction:
supplanted by+ noun

Correct:
Many surgical procedures have been supplanted by minimally invasive techniques.

Incorrect:
Many surgical procedures have been supplanted with minimally invasive techniques.
Many surgical procedures have been supplanted in favor minimally invasive techniques.

بسیاری از روش های جراحی با روش های کم تهاجمی جایگزین شده اند.

Question 46

245.

1. As the threat of a coup intensified, the king became suspicious as to even his closest and most trusted advisors.
2. As the threat of a coup intensified, the king became suspicious of even his closest and most trusted advisors.

səˈspɪʃəs

Answer 46

of
Construction:
suspicious of+ noun

Correct:
* As the threat of a coup intensified, the king became suspicious of even his closest and most trusted advisors.

Incorrect:
* As the threat of a coup intensified, the king became suspicious as to even his closest and most trusted advisors.

با تشدید تهدید کودتا، شاه حتی به نزدیکترین و مورد اعتمادترین مشاوران خود نیز مشکوک شد.

Question 47

246.

1. The regulators had little sympathy about the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.
2. The regulators had little sympathy toward the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.
3. The regulators had little sympathy for the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.

ˈsɪmpəθi

Answer 47

for
Construction:
sympathy for+ noun/pronoun

Correct:
* The regulators had little sympathy for the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.

Incorrect:
* The regulators had little sympathy about the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.
* The regulators had little sympathy toward the people who tried to manipulate the market and lost money as a result.

رگولاتورها نسبت به افرادی که سعی در دستکاری بازار داشتند و در نتیجه پول خود را از دست دادند، دلسوزی چندانی نداشتند.

Question 48

247.

Sympathize

ˈsɪmpəθaɪz

Answer 48

with
Construction:
sympathize with + noun/pronoun

Correct:
The congressman sympathized with those calling for lower taxes.

Incorrect:
The congressman sympathized to those calling for lower taxes.
The congressman sympathized for those calling for lower taxes.
The congressman sympathized about those calling for lower taxes.

نماینده کنگره با کسانی که خواستار کاهش مالیات بودند، همدردی کرد.

Question 49

248.

1. The insurgents took advantage out of the power vacuum.
2. The insurgents took advantage from the power vacuum.
3. The insurgents took advantage of the power vacuum.

ədˈvæntɪdʒ

Answer 49

of
Construction:
take advantage of+ noun/gerund

Correct:

• The insurgents took advantage of the power vacuum.

Incorrect:

• The insurgents took advantage out of the power vacuum.
• The insurgents took advantage from the power vacuum.

شورشیان از خلاء قدرت استفاده کردند.

Question 50

249.

1. The early morning advertisements are targeted for senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.
2. The early morning advertisements are targeted around senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.
3. The early morning advertisements are targeted at senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.

Answer 50

at
Construction:
target X at Y;
target at+ noun/pronoun/gerund

Correct:
* The early morning advertisements are targeted at senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.

Incorrect:
* The early morning advertisements are targeted for senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.
* The early morning advertisements are targeted around senior citizens, whereas the late-night advertisements have the 18 to 30 demographic in mind.

تبلیغات صبح زود شهروندان سالخورده را هدف قرار می دهد، در حالی که تبلیغات اواخر شب جمعیت 18 تا 30 را در نظر می گیرند.

Question 51

250.

1. Many people have a tendency for snacking while they watch television.
2. Many people have a tendency to snack while they watch television.
3. Many people have a tendency of snacking while they watch television.
4. Many people have a tendency that they snack while they watch television.

Answer 51

to
Construction:
tend/tendency to + base verb

Correct:
* Many people have a tendency to snack while they watch television.

Incorrect:
* Many people have a tendency for snacking while they watch television.
* Many people have a tendency of snacking while they watch television.
* Many people have a tendency that they snack while they watch television.

بسیاری از مردم هنگام تماشای تلویزیون تمایل به خوردن میان وعده دارند.
Note: Verb may be conjugated.

Question 52

251.

1. Think of the GMAT as an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
2. Think about the GMAT as an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
3. Think of the GMAT as being an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.

Answer 52

Construction:
think of X as Y;
think of as+ noun

Correct:
* Think of the GMAT as an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.

Incorrect:
* Think about the GMAT as an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.
* Think of the GMAT as being an opportunity to demonstrate your skills.

Note: Verb may be conjugated.

Question 53

252.

1. Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him as eccentric.
2. Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him as being eccentric.
3. Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought about him as eccentric.
4. Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him eccentric.

Answer 53

Construction:
thought+ noun; thought X Y

Correct:
* Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him eccentric.

Incorrect:
* Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him as eccentric.
* Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought him as being eccentric.
* Many of the scientist’s neighbors thought about him as eccentric.

بسیاری از همسایگان دانشمند او را عجیب و غریب می دانستند.

Question 54

253.

1. The painting was thought as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.
2. The painting was thought to be one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.
3. The painting was thought of as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.
4. The painting was thought about as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.

θɒːt

Answer 54

Construction:
thought to be X; thought X to be Y

Correct:
* The painting was thought to be one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.

Incorrect:
* The painting was thought as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.
* The painting was thought of as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.
* The painting was thought about as being one of Picasso’s early works but turned out to be a forgery.

تصور می‌شد این نقاشی یکی از کارهای اولیه پیکاسو است، اما معلوم شد که جعلی است.

Question 55

254.

1. The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied to increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.:
2. The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied toward increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.
3. The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied along with increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.

Answer 55

to
Construction:
tie to+ noun; tie X to Y

Correct:
* The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied to increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.

Incorrect:
* The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied toward increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.
* The 2008 collapse of the U.S. housing market was tied along with increased housing speculation and subprime lending in the preceding years.

فروپاشی بازار مسکن ایالات متحده در سال 2008 با افزایش سفته بازی مسکن و وام های ارزان قیمت در سال های قبل مرتبط بود.

Question 56

255.

1. These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering with his ham radios in the garage.
2. These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering in his ham radios in the garage.
3. These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering on his ham radios in the garage.

ˈtɪŋkə

Answer 56

with
Construction:
tinker with + noun

Correct:
* These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering with his ham radios in the garage.

Incorrect:
* These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering in his ham radios in the garage.
* These days, my grandfather spends most of his time tinkering on his ham radios in the garage.

این روزها، پدربزرگ من بیشتر وقت خود را با ور رفتن رادیوهای هم خود در گاراژ می گذراند.

Note: The verb tamper also takes this construction.

Question 57

256.

1. The longer we remain tolerant about corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.
2. The longer we remain tolerant to corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.
3. The longer we remain tolerant of corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.
4. The longer we remain tolerant at corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.

ˈtɒ:lərənt

Answer 57

of
Construction:
tolerant of+ noun

Correct:
* The longer we remain tolerant of corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.

Incorrect:
* The longer we remain tolerant about corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.
* The longer we remain tolerant to corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.
* The longer we remain tolerant at corruption in politics, the bigger the problem will become.

هر چه بیشتر در برابر فساد در سیاست مدارا کنیم، مشکل بزرگتر خواهد شد.

Question 58

257.

1. Cellular phones transmit radio waves at cell towers.
2. Cellular phones transmit radio waves into cell towers.
3. Cellular phones transmit radio waves to cell towers.

trænzˈmɪt

Answer 58

Construction:
transmit X to Y

Correct:
* Cellular phones transmit radio waves to cell towers.

Incorrect:
* Cellular phones transmit radio waves at cell towers.
* Cellular phones transmit radio waves into cell towers.

تلفن های همراه امواج رادیویی را به دکل های تلفن همراه منتقل می کنند.

Question 59

258.

1. With so many different types in cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.
2. With so many different types for cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.
3. With so many different types of cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.

Answer 59

of
Construction:
type of+ noun

Correct:
* With so many different types of cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.

Incorrect:
* With so many different types in cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.
* With so many different types for cereal available, consumers often have trouble making healthful choices.

با انواع مختلف غلات موجود، مصرف کنندگان اغلب در انتخاب های سالم با مشکل مواجه می شوند.

Question 60

259.

1. Rose used the broken door as a life raft and floated to safety.
2. Rose used the broken door to be a life raft and floated to safety.

Answer 60

as
Construction:
use X as Y;
use as+ noun

Correct:
* Rose used the broken door as a life raft and floated to safety.

Incorrect:
* Rose used the broken door to be a life raft and floated to safety.

رز از در شکسته به عنوان یک قایق نجات استفاده کرد و به سمت ایمنی شناور شد.

Question 61

260.

1. If you’re not used to working long hours, you’ll find this job difficult; I know because I used to be in your position.
2. If you’re not use to working long hours, you’ll find this job difficult; I know because I use to be in your position.

Answer 61

to
Construction:
used to+ noun/gerund
used to+ base verb

Correct:
* If you’re not used to working long hours, you’ll find this job difficult; I know because I used to be in your position.

Incorrect:
* If you’re not use to working long hours, you’ll find this job difficult; I know because I use to be in your position.

اگر عادت به کار کردن در ساعات طولانی ندارید، این کار برایتان دشوار خواهد بود. می دانم چون قبلاً در جایگاه شما بودم.

Question 62

261.

1. By violation of the ceasefire, soldiers stationed along the border launched an incursion into a nearby village.
2. In violation of the ceasefire, soldiers stationed along the border launched an incursion into a nearby village.

ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən

Answer 62

of
Construction:
in violation of+ noun

Correct:
* In violation of the ceasefire, soldiers stationed along the border launched an incursion into a nearby village.

Incorrect:
* By violation of the ceasefire, soldiers stationed along the border launched an incursion into a nearby village.

با نقض آتش بس، سربازان مستقر در امتداد مرز به یک روستای مجاور حمله کردند.

Question 63

262.

1. A common concern in the United States is that voting for a third-party candidate is tantamount to wasting one’s vote.
2. A common concern in the United States is that voting a third-party candidate is tantamount to wasting one’s vote.

Answer 63

for
Construction:
vote for+ noun

Correct:
* A common concern in the United States is that voting for a third-party candidate is tantamount to wasting one’s vote.

Incorrect:
* A common concern in the United States is that voting a third-party candidate is tantamount to wasting one’s vote.

Tantamount: ˈtæntəmaʊnt بمثابه

یک نگرانی رایج در ایالات متحده این است که رای دادن به یک نامزد شخص ثالث به منزله هدر دادن رأی است.

Question 64

263.

1. The best way in regards to fighting racism is to increase education and understanding.
2. The best way to fight racism is to increase education and understanding.

Answer 64

Construction:
[the] way to+ base verb+ is to+ base verb

Correct:
* The best way to fight racism is to increase education and understanding.

Incorrect:
* The best way in regards to fighting racism is to increase education and understanding.

بهترین راه برای مبارزه با نژادپرستی افزایش آموزش و درک است.

Question 65

264.

1. Regardless of whether or not you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.
2. Regardless of whether you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.
3. Regardless of if you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.

Answer 65

Construction:
* whether+ noun clause; *
* whether X or Y; *
* whether or not X, Y*

Correct:
* Regardless of whether you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.

Incorrect:
* Regardless of whether or not you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.
* Regardless of if you are in the mood to study for the exam, you should.

صرف نظر از این که آیا شما در حال و هوای مطالعه برای امتحان هستید، باید.
Note: On the GMAT, you should not pair “whether” with “or not” unless absolutely necessary to make clear that there are two alternative scenarios. If a sentence still makes perfect sense without “or not,” then “or not” is incorrect.

Question 66

265.

1. The company was willing to take steps to ensure worker safety.
2. The company was willing about taking steps to ensure worker safety.

ˈwɪlɪŋ

Answer 66

to
Construction:
willing/unwilling to+ base verb

Correct:
* The company was willing to take steps to ensure worker safety.

Incorrect:
* The company was willing about taking steps to ensure worker safety.

این شرکت مایل بود اقداماتی را برای اطمینان از ایمنی کارگران انجام دهد.

Question 67

266.

1. She backed away from her plan to divide the firm
2. She backed away from her plan for dividing the firm
3. She backed away from her planning on dividing the firm

Answer 67

to
Construction:
plan(or)planning to+ X base verb

Correct:
* She backed away from her plan to divide the firm

Incorrect:
* She backed away from her plan for dividing the firm
* She backed away from her planning on dividing the firm

Question 68

267.

1. Stock option will give the employees a powerful incentive for working together.
2. Stock option will give the employees a powerful incentive to work together.

Answer 68

to
Construction:
incentive to+ X base verb

Correct:
* Stock option will give the employees a powerful incentive to working together.

Incorrect:
Stock option will give the employees a powerful incentive for working together.

Question 69

268.

1. Analysts and media executives predict that the coming year will be no less challenging than the previous one for the company’s C.E.O.
2. Analysts and media executives predict the coming year will be no less challenging than the previous one for the company’s C.E.O.

Answer 69

to
Construction:
predict that+ clause

Correct:
* Analysts and media executives predict that the coming year will be no less challenging than the previous one for the company’s C.E.O.

Incorrect:
* Analysts and media executives predict the coming year will be no less challenging than the previous one for the company’s C.E.O.

Question 70

269.

1. The first trenches have yielded strong evidence for the society were arose with others.
2. The first trenches have yielded strong evidence that the society were arose with others.

Answer 70

to
Construction:
“evidence of + noun” and “evidence that + clause”

Correct:

• The first trenches have yielded strong evidence that the society were arose with others.

Incorrect:

• The first trenches have yielded strong evidence for the society were arose with others.

Question 71

270.

• Balzac’s frantic pace, shortcomings of literacy, and tendency towards melodrama deny his admission to the highest rank of the world’s greatest novelists.
• Balzac’s frantic pace, shortcomings of literacy, and tendency towards melodrama deny him admission to the highest rank of the world’s greatest novelists.

Answer 71

Construction:
deny someone something

Correct:

• Balzac’s frantic pace, shortcomings of literacy, and tendency towards melodrama deny him admission to the highest rank of the world’s greatest novelists.

Question 72

271.

• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, that they believe it to be a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, one that they believe is a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe to be of a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe that it is of a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe that is a type previously unknown to science.

Answer 72

Construction:
believe to be
believe X to be Y

Correct:

• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe to be of a type previously unknown to science.

Incorrect:

• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, that they believe it to be a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, one that they believe is a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe that it is of a type previously unknown to science.
• Astronomers have discovered an explosion, they believe that is a type previously unknown to science.

Question 73

272.

• Rate of insurance services has increased over the last two years.
• Rate for insurance services has increased over the last two years.

Answer 73

Rate for

• Rate for implies “Charge”
• Rate of implies “Measure of”