Phrases and collocations 1

Researchers are still _____ over the origin of the ancient text.

• debating

• arguing

• interacting

Erikson ______ others in his field to seek their opinions.

• advised

• contacted

• approached

The team ________ that the government invest in adult

education.

• recommend

• propose

• demand

The participants were ______ about the effects of

advertising on their consumer habits.

• questioned

• interviewed

• surveyed

Researchers from the two universities are _______ on the project.

• teaming up

• mediating

• collaborating

The boys observed in thecase study were unable to ______ members of their family.

• relate to

• network with

• interact with

You will need to ______ more with the other students in your presentation group.

• liaise

• debate

• cooperate

The company decided that they had to appoint someone to _______ between management and the workforce.

• contest

• mediate

• arbitrate

Several scientists have ______ Wang's claims.

• interrogated

• contested

• questioned