collocations with "make"

Question 1

make arrangements for

Answer 1

Example:

The school can make arrangements for pupils with special needs.

Question 2

make a change / changes

Answer 2

Example:

The new manager is planning to make some changes.

Question 3

make a choice

Answer 3

Example:

Amelia had to make a choice between her career and her family.

Question 4

make a comment / comments

Answer 4

Example:

Would anyone like to make any comments on the talk?

Question 5

make a contribution to

Answer 5

Example:

She made a useful contribution to the discussion.

Question 6

make a decision

Answer 6

Example:

I’m glad it’s you who has to make the decision, not me

Question 7

make an effort

Answer 7

Example:

Michael is really making an effort with his maths this term.

Question 8

make an excuse

Answer 8

Example:

I’m too tired to go out tonight. Let’s make an excuse and stay at home.

Question 9

make an improvement

Answer 9

Example:

Repainting the room has really made an improvement.

Question 10

make a mistake

Answer 10

Example:

They’ve made a mistake in our bill.

Question 11

make a phone call

Answer 11

Example:

I’ve got to make some phone calls before dinner.

Question 12

make progress

Answer 12

Example:

Holly is making progress with all her schoolwork.