GMAT语法——美国网站的固定搭配大全

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Other idioms rules generally tested on the GMAT

Among Vs Between
Among is used when more than two items are in question, between is used when there are only two  items:
e.g. I have to choose between studying & watching a movie.
I have been admitted to several schools. I now need to choose the best among them.

Both Vs Each
Use "both" to point similarities, "each" to point differences. "Each" is always singular

Twice Vs Double
Use "twice, thrice" for comparison; "double, triple" is used as a verb only.

Each Other Vs One another
"each other" is for two things; "one another" for more than two.

If v/s Whether
If there is a choice between the two, use "whether". On GMAT, "if" is primarily for if/then type sentences.

like v/s such as
Use "such as" when possible. On GMAT. "like" is used when implying "similar to"

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think of   or  think to be
Correct Usage:
- I think of him as my best friend.
- I think him to be my best friend.

train to  
Correct Usage: He was trained to become an athlete ever since he was a child.
Incorrect Usage: He was trained as an athlete ever since he was a child.

try to or try and
Correct Usage: He tried to start afresh after the set back.
Incorrect Usage: He tried and started afresh after the set back.

unlike x, y
Unlike Tom, Brenda loves to go shopping

used as  
Correct Usage: language can be used as a weapon
Incorrect Usage: language can be used like a weapon.

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seek out
Liz sought out a helper for Karen.

seek from
We will seek an injunction from the judge

seek after
will continue to seek after the thief who stole my car.

seek revenge
I will not seek revenge for what he did to me.

sequence of
The sequence of events folded step by step

speak about
And now I will speak about Abraham Lincoln.

speak against
Please don't speak against cats in my presence.

speak down to (Talk in simple language)
There is no need to speak down to me. I can understand anything you are likely to say.
speak from
Believe me, I speak from experience.

speak up
I want to speak up for the rights of students.

speak volumes
The unsightly yard and unpainted house speaks volumes about what kind of people live there.

speak with
He did what? I will speak with him!

speak for
Is the experiment a success? I think the numbers speak for themselves

take advantage of
to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.

good advantage
Having and using a large vocabulary shows your intelligence to good advantage.

target at  
Correct Usage: The uncomplimentary remarks were targeted at the host.
Incorrect Usage: The uncomplimentary remarks were targeted to the host.

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required to
The employees were required to hand over the pass when the quit the company.

require of
What is required of me in this job?

resemble in
This resembles vanilla ice cream in flavor, but not in consistency.

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

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

rival in
No one rivals Ted in pitching a baseball.

sacrifice for
Would you sacrifice your bank account for a chance to go to Europe?

sacrifice to
I sacrificed a lot of money to a fancy lifestyle

seem like
seemed like such a nice person when I met you.
seem to
Correct Usage: The officer went to question the man who seemed to be hiding something.
Incorrect Usage: The officer went to question the man who seemed like hiding something.

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prohibit from
Correct Usage: Only when we prohibit people from driving fast will we reduce the number of accidents.
Incorrect Usage: Only when we prohibit people to drive fast will we reduce the number of accidents.

promise the moon
My boss promised the moon, but never gave me a raise

promise to
Is this book promised to anyone?

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

range over
These animals range over a very large territory

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

refer to
My doctor referred me to a  specialist.

regard as
I have always regarded you as my friend.