Collocations

Question 1

Fill in the blank: ‘He decided to _____ a new strategy for the project.’

Answer 1

develop

Question 2

Which of the following is a common collocation? A) Do a mistake B) Make a mistake C) Take a mistake

Answer 2

B) Make a mistake

Question 3

What is the meaning of the collocation ‘take responsibility’?

Answer 3

To accept the duty for something or to be accountable.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: ‘She had to _____ her position on the matter.’

Answer 4

clarify

Question 5

What is the collocation for ‘to receive’ that is commonly used in business contexts?

Answer 5

receive feedback

Question 6

Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ an impression’ A) Give B) Make C) Take

Answer 6

B) Make

Question 7

Fill in the blank: ‘It’s important to _____ the deadline.’

Answer 7

meet

Question 8

He …. that few aspiring screenwriters do: running into a studio boss at a party.

Answer 8

caught a break

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a collocation? A) Heavy rain B) Strong rain C) Fast rain

Answer 9

C) Fast rain

Question 10

What is the meaning of the collocation ‘keep in touch’?

Answer 10

To maintain communication with someone.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: ‘They need to _____ the project before the deadline.’

Answer 11

complete

Question 12

What is the collocation that means to experience something negative?

Answer 12

go through

Question 13

Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ a suggestion’ A) Make B) Give C) Take

Answer 13

A) Make

Question 14

What does the collocation ‘draw a conclusion’ imply?

Answer 14

To make a judgment or decision based on evidence or reasoning.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: ‘You should _____ your goals clearly.’

Answer 15

define

Question 16

What is the collocation for ‘to give’ that is often used in presentations?

Answer 16

give a presentation

Question 17

Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ an offer’ A) Make B) Do C) Take

Answer 17

A) Make

Question 18

What does the collocation ‘take a risk’ mean?

Answer 18

To do something that could have negative consequences.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ‘He was able to _____ the situation effectively.’

Answer 19

manage

Question 20

He … a goal for himself of exercising at least three times a week

Answer 20

set

Question 21

What is the meaning of the collocation ‘give a chance’?

Answer 21

To allow someone the opportunity to do something.

Question 22

smoking … harm to your body

Answer 22

does

Question 23

i had a … with my mom last night. she seems not to notice me today

Answer 23

row

Question 24

many people take their health …. until they face a serious illness

Answer 24

for granted

Question 25

Don’t ... that the project will be approved—always prepare a backup plan

Answer 25

take it for granted

Question 26

she .... plesure ... dancing

Answer 26

takes .... in...

Question 27

The siblings took ... washing the dishes after dinner

Answer 27

turns

Question 28

Learning a language isn’t enough—you need to ... by speaking with natives.

Answer 28

put it into practice

Question 29

She decided to ... an end to their toxic relationship after years of unhappiness

Answer 29

put

Question 30

If you don’t set your ... to saving money, you’ll never break the cycle.

Answer 30

mind

Question 31

She ... her mind to running a marathon and trained relentlessly for six months

Answer 31

put

Question 32

my parents want me to set .... to my brother

Answer 32

an example

Question 33

Her passionate speech set ... the crowd, inspiring them to take action

Answer 33

fire to

Question 34

Marie Curie was ... for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity

Answer 34

renowned

Question 35

The team is opposed ... working overtime without fair compensation

Answer 35

to

Question 36

You must renew your passport to be eligible ... international travel

Answer 36

for

Question 37

Athletes must pass drug tests to be eligible ... compete in the Olympics

Answer 37

to

Question 38

The team is ... about signing the contract without legal review.

Answer 38

wary

Question 39

Studying abroad exposes you ... diverse perspectives

Answer 39

to

Question 40

to deal successfully with a difficult situation or a person in a difficult situation

Answer 40

to cope with smth

Question 41

Ever since her illness, she just can't ... with the stress of work.

Answer 41

cope