APL Module 3 Assessment 5 Revision (Collocations)

Collocation 1: verb + adverb

Which of the following collocations means "to consider something carefully"?

• To think thoroughly

• To prohibit temporarily

• To purchase in advance

• To fluctuate constantly

Collocation 2: adjective + noun

Which of the following collocations is ungrammatical?

• few occupants

• few equipment

• low occupancy

• low profitability

Collocation 3: verbs about the five senses (i.e. look, smell, taste, sound and feel) + adjective

Which of the following adjectives best describes the feeling of the woman in the picture?

• delighted

• designated

• eligible

• well-organised

Collocation 4: to/modal verb + infinitive

Which of the following collocations is ungrammatical?

• ... to restore customers' confidence/faith ...

• ... to accommodate customers' requests

• to well-organised the company's plan

• ... to maintain the company's profitability

Collocation 5: adverb + adjective

Which of the following answers has used the "adverb + adjective" collocation?

• Customers should make seat reservations in advance.

• The train services are temporarily unavailable.

• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently.

• Read the terms and conditions extremely carefully.

Collocation 6: verb + noun

Which of the nouns cannot be used with the verb "offer"?

• Offer accommodation

• Offer compensation

• Offer entertainment

• Offer violation

Collocation 7: article + adjective + noun (noun phrase)

Which of the following collocations is ungrammatical?

• a well-organised business proposal

• a thoroughly plan

• the affected employees

• a wide range

Collocation 8: preposition + noun/-ing

What is the missing preposition in the following sentence?

"The hotel's provision ____ various entertainment options delights customers."

• in

• at

• of

• about