Idioms on GMAT - B, C

B

based on The results are based on a comprehensive ten year study.

begin to He will begin to study twelve hours before the test.

believe X to be Y After seeing the flying saucer, I believe UFOs to be a real phenomenon.

between Used when discussing two things (if there are more than two, then use among instead).
He could not decide between Corn Flakes and Raisin Bran.

C

care about How much do business schools care about your score?

centers on + noun The GMAT centers on the knowledge of basic math and writing/reading skills.

choose to The number of students who choose to go to business school has increased in the last ten years.

consistent with Your grades are not consistent with your abysmal GMAT scores.

contend that He contends that the GMAT has a cultural bias.

consider + noun How important do you consider the test?

continue + to If you continue to study, you will succeed.

contrast A with B If you contrast A with B, you can see the difference.

convert to You may convert muscle to fat if you study too much.

compare A to B (compare to stresses similarities). The music critic favorably compared him to Bob Dylan.

compare A with B (compare wiith stresses differences). Broccoli is good for you compared with ice cream.

count on + noun He counts on management support.

concerned with They are concerned with investor relations more than actual profitability.

conform to When you work at a new company, you should try to conform to its corporate culture.