GMAT Words English Grammar Exercises

Question. As a troubleshooter he was often ....... to sort out problems in different area offices.
(a) transmitted
(b) delivered
(c) attached
(d) sent
Answer. D

Question. I don't believe it myself but ....... to the newspapers he is supposed to have exaggerated the firm's profits.
(a) following
(b) regarding
(c) according
(d) concerning
Answer. C

Question. He finds himself in a very difficult situation since you could say he's ....... a rock and a hard place.
(a) against
(b) between
(c) across
(d) over
Answer. B

Question. Eventually they made their minds up and ....... to appoint the outsider to the job.
(a) considered
(b) decided
(c) maintained
(d) took
Answer. B

Question. In ....... to prevent any industrial espionage all employees had to sign a document preventing them from talking about their work.
(a) order
(b) command
(c) requirement
(d) purpose
Answer. A

Question. With a view to providing a better environment for their children the couple decided to move ....... from the city to the countryside.
(a) along
(b) afar
(c) near
(d) away
Answer. D

Question. The boss wants you to explain why there is a discrepancy in the figures and ....... for the sudden drop in profits.
(a) talk
(b) speak
(c) account
(d) decide
Answer. C

Question. The charity is finding it very difficult to continue operating and that's why it's ....... for the government to help.
(a) crying
(b) calling
(c) shouting
(d) hailing
Answer. B

Question. The government are erecting concrete blocks around the Houses of Parliament to ....... the buildings against possible terrorist attacks.
(a) defend
(b) distract
(c) defer
(d) detract
Answer. A

Question. It wasn't really a serious crime but it was pointed out to him that by parking there he was in ....... of a local byelaw.
(a) vindication
(b) virement
(c) visitation
(d) violation
Answer. D