3° EMS Unit 1: Collocations

Despite several setbacks, she remained ______ finishing the research project before the end of the year.

• a) thrilled about

• b) intent on

• c) in good spirits.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Complete with the correct preposition

He appeared slightly apprehensive (a)   the idea of presenting his proposal to such an experienced panel.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

After receiving the scholarship, she felt completely ______ and called her parents immediately.

• a) overjoyed

• b) thrilled

• c) delighted

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Complete with a preposition

The entire department is committed (a)   improving the company’s sustainability policies.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The players seemed ______ the outcome of the match as the final minutes approached and the tension was rising.

• a) thrilled about

• b) focused on

• c) on edge about

Complete the phrase:

After the successful launch of the product, the entire team was in ............ ............... .

(a)  

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Complete with the missing verb

He is completely (a)   on studying abroad next year and has already started preparing the application.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Complete with a verb

Despite months of preparation, the experiment (a)   with complete failure due to a technical error.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone has a burning ambition to do something, they:

• a) are strongly motivated but still uncertain about pursuing it

• b) feel a very strong desire to achieve it

• c) would like to achieve it but are not willing to make major sacrifices

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If a team faces the formidable challenge of winning a tournament, it means they:

• a) recognise that winning the tournament will require overcoming significant difficulties

• b) believe they are likely to win the tournament with little resistance

• c) are about to attempt something extremely demanding that will test their abilities

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4