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Collins collocations

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12th Grade

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Swift change could save Britain's already ​ (a)   economy.

faltering
industrial

Answer explanation

already faltering: already failing

The adverb already refers to 'faltering' and makes no sense when combined with 'industrial,' even though 'industrial economy' by itself is ok.

2.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

His research resulted in a surprisingly ​ (a)   formula for calculating population density.

successful
mathematical

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The proposals also ​ (a)   questions about workers' retirement age.

raise
field

Answer explanation

If you say that someone fields a question, you mean that they answer it or deal with it, usually successfully.

If you raise a question, you just ask the question

4.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This city has an exciting arts and ​ (a)   scene.

music
murder

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Features such as electric windows ​ (a)  

consume energy
muster the energy

6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Researchers will help us better understand the causes and ​ (a)  

improve treatment
deny treatment

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The trial of this murderer may take more than a year to ​ (a)  

reach court
attend court
hold court

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