Idioms 2 Flashcards
Our strength lies in numbers
Right (=resides in)
Yesterday, our strength lay in numbers
Right (=resided in)
Tomorrow, our strength will lie in numbers
Right
I lose my books whenever I lay them down
Right
Tomorrow, our strength will lay in numbers
Wrong
My friend is likely to eat worms
Right
Is it likely that my friend will eat worms
Right
My friend is more likely than my enemy (is) to eat worms
Right
My friend is twice as likely as my enemy (is) to eat worms
Right
More than likely, my friend will eat worms
Right
My friend is likely that he will eat worms
Wrong
Rather than my enemy, my friend is the more likely to eat worms
Wrong
I have suffered a loss of strength
Right (=decline of a quality)
They have suffered a loss in the euro
Right (=decline of an investment)
I have suffered a loss in strength
Wrong
The general mandated that a trench be dug
Right (subjunctive)
We have a mandate to call an election soon
Suspect (=have authority)
The general mandated a trench to be dug
Wrong
The general mandates that a trench will be dug
Wrong
We have a mandate for an election in the near future
Wrong
The leader made the resistance possible
Right
The leader made it possible to resist oppression
Right
The leader made it possible for us to resist oppression
Right
Windshields are made resistant to impact
Right
The leader made possible the resistance
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
The leader made possible to resist oppression
Wrong
The trunk has ten times the mass of a small car
Right
The trunk is ten times the mass of a small car
Wrong
Music education is a means to improved cognition
Right
Music education is a means of improved cognition
Wrong
Music education is a means for improved cognition
Wrong
My spouse has mistaken me for a wealthier person
Right
My spouse has mistaken me as a wealthier person
Wrong
My spouse has mistaken me to a wealthier person
Wrong
We observed a 10% increase in robberies last month
Right
More and more, we have observed violent robberies on weekends
Right
Increasingly, we have observed violent robberies on weekends
Right
We observed 10% more robberies last month
Wrong
Of all the Greek gods, Zeus was the most powerful
Right
He was the second most attractive and the most powerful
Right
Of all the Greek gods, Zeus was the more powerful
Wrong
He was the second most attractive and most powerful
Wrong
The kangaroo is native to Australia
Right (said of animals, plants)
My friend is a native of Australia
Right (said of people)
The kangaroo is native in Australia
Wrong
A number of dogs are barking
Right
The number of dogs is large
Right
The number of dogs has fallen, but the number of cats has risen
Right
The grey oyster nearly vanished, but its numbers have rebounded
Right
The numbers of dogs have fallen
Wrong
Dogs have fallen in number, but cars have risen in number
Wrong
We might once have seen that band
Right
We might at one time have seen that band
Right
Her performance is exceeded only by theirs
Right (modifies by theirs)
Her performance is only exceeded by theirs
Wrong (technically modifies exceeded)
I do not want water or milk
Right
I do not want water and milk
Wrong
The state orders that the agency collect taxes
Right (subjunctive)
The state orders the agency to collect taxes
Right
The state orders that the agency should collect taxes
Wrong
The state orders the agency should (or would) collect taxes
Wrong
The state orders the agency collecting taxes
Wrong
The state orders the agency the collection of taxes
Wrong
The state orders the collection of taxes by the agency
Wrong
The state orders taxes collection
Wrong
He owes money to the government for back taxes
Right
He owes money to the government because of back taxes
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
He persuaded her to go with him
Right
He persuaded her in going with him
Wrong
He persuaded that she go (or should go) with him
Wrong
A tornado is potentially overwhelming
Right
A tornado can potentially be overwhelming
Wrong
This situation is probably as bad as it can get
Right
This situation may be as bad as it can get
Right
Perhaps (or may be) this situation is as bad as it can get
Right
It may be that this situation is as bad as it can get
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This situation is maybe as bad as it can get
Wrong
The law prohibits any citizen from voting twice
Right
The law prohibits any citizen to vote twice
Wrong
The law prohibits that any citizen vote (or votes) twice
Wrong
She pronounced the book a triumph
Right
She pronounced the book as a triumph
Wrong
The attorneys proposed that a settlement be reached
Right (subjunctive)
The attorneys proposed a new venue
Right
The attorneys proposed to meet for lunch
Right
The attorneys proposed that a settlement is reached
Wrong
The attorneys proposed a settlement be (or to be) reached
Wrong
The attorneys proposed a settlement is to be reached
Wrong
His emotions ranged from anger to joy
Right
His widely ranging emotions are hard to deal with
Right (=changing over time)
His wide range of accomplishments is impressive
Right (=a variety)
His emotions ranged from anger and joy
Wrong
From anger and to joy
Wrong
From anger with joy
Wrong
From anger in addition to joy
Wrong
His widely ranging accomplishments are impressive
Wrong
This problem ranks as one of the worst we have seen
Right
This problem has the rank of one of the worst we have seen
Wrong
The rates for bus tickets are good for commuters
Right (=prices)
The rate of theft has fallen
Right (=frequency or speed)
The rates of bus tickets are good for commuters
Wrong
The rate for theft has fallen
Wrong
I have a reason to do work today
Right
She has a reason for the lawsuit
Right
This observation indicates a reason that he is here
Right
This observation indicates a reason why he is here
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This observation indicates a reason he is here
Wrong
The reason he is here is because he wants to be
Wrong
The colonists rebelled against tyranny
Right
The colonists’ rebellion was against tyranny
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
They recognized that the entrance fee was a bargain
Right
They recognized the entrance fee to be a bargain
Right
They recognized the entrance fee as a bargain
Right
They recognized the entrance fee as being a bargain
Wrong
We recommended that the shelter be opened
Right
We recommended that the shelter should be opened
Wrong
The coalition reduced prices
Right
The coalition was considering a reduction in prices
Right
The coalition made (or caused) a reduction in prices
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
The coalition made a reduction of prices
Wrong
This term refers to a kind of disease
Right
Referring to the controversy, the politican asked for calm
Right
This term is used to refer a kind of disease
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This term is in reference to a kind of disease
Wrong
In reference to the controversy, the politican asked for calm
Wrong
He regards the gold ring as costly
Right
The gold ring is regarded as costly
Right
He is regarded as having good taste
Right
The gold ring is regarded that it is costly
Wrong
They were reluctant to say anything
Right
They were reluctant about saying anything
Wrong
A study has reported that bees are disappearing rapidly
Right
A study has reported bees as disappearing rapidly
Wrong
I request that he be removed
Right (subjunctive)
I request him to be removed
Wrong
She requires time to write (or in order to write)
Right
She requires her friend to do work
Right
Her friend is required to do work
Right
She requires that her friend do work
Right (subjunctive)
She requires of her friend that work be done
Right (subjunctive)
In this hostel, there is a requirement of work
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
There is a requirement that work be done
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
She requires her friend do (or must do) work
Wrong
She requires her friend to have to do work
Wrong
She requires of her friend to do work
Wrong
She requires that her friend does (or should do) work
Wrong
She requires that her friend is to do work
Wrong
She requires doing (or the doing of) work
Wrong
She requires her friend doing work
Wrong
In this hostel, there is a requirement of work by guests
Wrong
A neighbor or mine resembles my father
Right
A neighbor or mine has a resemblance to my father
Wrong
The government imposed restrictions on the price of gasoline
Right
The government imposed restrictions for the price of gasoline
Wrong
Wealth results from work
Right
Wealth results in work
Right
Wealth is a result of work
Right
Wealth grow as a result of work
Right
As a result of our work, our wealth grows
Right
The result of our work was that our wealth grew
Right
We worked with the result of wealth
Wrong
We worked with a resulting growth of wealth
Wrong
Resulting from our work, our wealth grew
Wrong
Because of the result of our work, our wealth grew
Wrong
The result of our work was our wealth grew
Wrong (that is needed)
The growth of wealth results
Wrong
The analysis revealed that the comet was mostly ice
Right
The analysis revealed the comet was mostly ice
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
The analysis revealed the comet to have been mostly ice
Wrong
Oil prices rose sharply last year
Right
A rise in oil prices has led to inflation
Right
Rising prices at the gas pumps are hurting consumers
Right
The rising of the sun always lifts my spirits
Right
A raise in oil prices has led to inflation
Wrong (raise = bet or pay increase)
A rising of prices at the gas pumps are hurting consumers
Wrong
The judge ruled that the plaintiff was in contempt
Right
The judge ruled the plaintiff was in contempt
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
The judge ruled the plaintiff to be in contempt
Wrong
The judge ruled on the plaintiff who was in contempt
Wrong
The car looks the same to me as to you
Right
I drove to the store at the same time as you (did)
Right
The car looks the same to me as you
Wrong
I drove to the store at the same time you did
Wrong
Our authority is secure
Right
We are secure about our authority
Wrong
This result seems to demonstrate the new theory
Right
It seems that this result demonstrates the new theory
Right
It seems as if this result demonstrates the new theory
Right
This result seems to be a demonstration of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This result seems demonstrative of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This result seems like a demonstration of the new theory
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This result seems as if it demonstrates the new theory
Wrong
This result seems like it demonstrates the new theory
Wrong
A car should be taken to the mechanic frequently
Right (=obligation)
A car should pass every two hours
Wrong (=probability)
The owner requested that the car should be taken to the mechanic
Wrong (use be taken instead)
A discovery shows that an object is strange
Right
A discovery shows an object to be strange
Right
A discovery shows an object is strange
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
A discovery shows an object as (or as being) strange
Wrong
Your edits have significantly improved the book
Right
Your edits have made a significant improvement in the book
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
Your edits have been significant in improving the book
Wrong
Your edits have been significant in an improvement of the book
Wrong
All companies have similar issues
Right (comparison requires parallel)
Each company has similar issues
Wrong
Every company has similar issues
Wrong
Xingo is the most successful new product since 1997
Right (=up to now)
It is the best new beverage since Prune Cola
Right
It is the best new beverage following Prune Cola
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
Xingo is the most successful new product after 1997
Wrong
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and so too are vests
Right
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and also vests
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
Bellbottoms are coming back in style, and so too vests
Wrong
We substituted Parmesan cheese for mozzarella
Right
We substituted Parmesan cheese in place of mozzarella
Wrong
She succeeded in reaching the summit
Right
She succeeded to reach the summit
Wrong
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate such subjects
Right
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate these subjects
Right
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate subjects of this kind
Wrong
You may enjoy chemistry and physics, but I hate subjects like these
Wrong
A study suggests that more work is (or will be) needed
Right
We suggest that he be promoted
Right (subjunctive)
This artwork suggets great talent
Right
This artwork is suggestive of great talent
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
Craters have been seen on the surface of the moon
Right
Craters have been seen at the surface of the moon
Wrong
This intervention is targeted at a specific misbehavior
Right
This intervention is targeted to a specific misbehavior
Wrong
She thinks of them as heroes
Right
She is thought to be secretly wealthy
Right
They are thought of by her as heros
Wrong
She thinks of them to be heroes
Wrong
She thinks of them being heroes
Wrong
She was trained to run a division
Right
She was trained for running (or in running) a division
Wrong
They will try to build a company
Right (=intent or purpose)
We tried breaking the door down
Suspect (=experiment)
They will try and build a company
Wrong
They will try that they build a company
Wrong
He is twice as tall as Alex (is)
Right
Leaves fall twice as quickly as they grow
Right
Naomi wrote twice as many letters as Sara (did)
Right
Naomi wrote ten letters, double the number that Sara wrote
Right
Naomi’s income doubled in three years
Right
Naomi doubled her income in three years
Right
He is twice as tall than Alex (is)
Wrong
Leaves fall twice as quickly as their rate of growth
Wrong
Naomi wrote double the letters that Sara did
Wrong
Naomi’s income increased by twice in three years
Wrong
He uses the hammer to break a board
Right
He breaks a board with the hammer
Right
His hammer breaks a board
Right
He uses the hammer as a weapon
Right
He uses the hammer for breaking a board
Wrong
He uses the hammer like a weapon
Wrong
He uses the hammer to be a weapon
Wrong
There are variations in sunspot frquency and strength over time
Right
There are variations of sunspot frquency and strength over time
Wrong
There are variations among sunspot frquency and strength over time
Wrong
I viewed this process as a mistake
Right
I viewed this process to be (or like) a mistake
Wrong
We proposed a way of reaching the goal
Right
The way in which we discussed the idea was positive
Right
The best way to reach the goal is to focus one’s energy
Right
This process was developed as a way of achieving the target
Suspect (look for a better alternative)
This process was developed to achieve the target
Right
We proposed a way for reaching the goal
Wrong
The best way to reach the goal is focusing one’s energy
Wrong
My laptop weighs less than a suitcase
Right
My laptop is lighter than a suitcase
Right
My laptop weighs lighter than a suitcase
Wrong
Sussex is the only county where pomegranates grow in this state
Right
Sussex is the only county in which pomegranates grow in this state
Right
This incident represents a case in which I would call the police
Right
This incident represents a case where I would call the police
Wrong
The officer whose task was to be here did not show up
Right
The company whose growth leads the industry is XYX, Inc
Right
The officer, the task of whom was to be here, did not show up
Wrong
The lions growled, with their fur standing on end
Right
With only 25% of the student body, seniors get 50% of the resources
Wrong
The committee was worried about increased prices
Right
The committee was worried over increased prices
Wrong
