Collocations Flashcards
Fill in the blank: ‘He decided to _____ a new strategy for the project.’
develop
Which of the following is a common collocation? A) Do a mistake B) Make a mistake C) Take a mistake
B) Make a mistake
What is the meaning of the collocation ‘take responsibility’?
To accept the duty for something or to be accountable.
Fill in the blank: ‘She had to _____ her position on the matter.’
clarify
What is the collocation for ‘to receive’ that is commonly used in business contexts?
receive feedback
Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ an impression’ A) Give B) Make C) Take
B) Make
Fill in the blank: ‘It’s important to _____ the deadline.’
meet
He …. that few aspiring screenwriters do: running into a studio boss at a party.
caught a break
Which of the following is NOT a collocation? A) Heavy rain B) Strong rain C) Fast rain
C) Fast rain
What is the meaning of the collocation ‘keep in touch’?
To maintain communication with someone.
Fill in the blank: ‘They need to _____ the project before the deadline.’
complete
What is the collocation that means to experience something negative?
go through
Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ a suggestion’ A) Make B) Give C) Take
A) Make
What does the collocation ‘draw a conclusion’ imply?
To make a judgment or decision based on evidence or reasoning.
Fill in the blank: ‘You should _____ your goals clearly.’
define
What is the collocation for ‘to give’ that is often used in presentations?
give a presentation
Choose the correct collocation: ‘_____ an offer’ A) Make B) Do C) Take
A) Make
What does the collocation ‘take a risk’ mean?
To do something that could have negative consequences.
Fill in the blank: ‘He was able to _____ the situation effectively.’
manage
He … a goal for himself of exercising at least three times a week
set
What is the meaning of the collocation ‘give a chance’?
To allow someone the opportunity to do something.
smoking … harm to your body
does
i had a … with my mom last night. she seems not to notice me today
row
many people take their health …. until they face a serious illness
for granted
Don’t … that the project will be approved—always prepare a backup plan
take it for granted
she …. plesure … dancing
takes …. in…
The siblings took … washing the dishes after dinner
turns
Learning a language isn’t enough—you need to … by speaking with natives.
put it into practice
She decided to … an end to their toxic relationship after years of unhappiness
put
If you don’t set your … to saving money, you’ll never break the cycle.
mind
She … her mind to running a marathon and trained relentlessly for six months
put
my parents want me to set …. to my brother
an example
Her passionate speech set … the crowd, inspiring them to take action
fire to
Marie Curie was … for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity
renowned
The team is opposed … working overtime without fair compensation
to
You must renew your passport to be eligible … international travel
for
Athletes must pass drug tests to be eligible … compete in the Olympics
to
The team is … about signing the contract without legal review.
wary
Studying abroad exposes you … diverse perspectives
to
to deal successfully with a difficult situation or a person in a difficult situation
to cope with smth
Ever since her illness, she just can’t … with the stress of work.
cope
