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WorksheetsPTIC 2
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Complete the collocation in the following sentence.
I'd like Judi Dench to take on a cameo (a) .
Complete the following sentence.
The students were all bored ... by the lecture.
(a)
Choose the right word to complete the collocation.
I'm finding it hard to ... the energy to do anything much in the evenings these days.
wake up
make up
summon up
Tick 2 words to complete the target collocation.
Do you want to give great presentations which make an impact on the audience? Firstly, make sure that your ... are easy to ... .
shots
slides
see
read
screen
Complete the question.
Have you ever fallen in love at ... sight?
(a)
Complete the statement about weddings.
We say get (a) or tie the knot to mean get married.
Tick 3 words to complete the collocation in the following sentence.
Scott is very well-respected in his field, but he doesn't really ... ... the ... . He needs to make his presentations more interactive.
connect
link
with
audience
people
Complete the collocation with the target verb: to (a) a decision.
Is the statement true or false?
The adjective carefree collocates with childhood in the following sentence.
John had a carefree childhood, growing up with happily married parents and three brothers.
True
False
Complete the statement.
When the bride and bridegroom get married, they tie the (a) .
Complete the collocation in this sentence.
Nick is quite a shy person, so maintaining eye (a) will be difficult for him.
Complete the collocation in the following sentence.
I'd jump at the ... of a trip to London if I were offered one!
(a)
Complete the sentence with the right word.
The troubled singer has recently launched a second (a) as a fashion designer.
Write the target verb to replace the underlined words. There are always some problems when two companies join together but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
(a)
Type the target word that collocates with traditional.
All the men wore traditional ... consisting of green jackets and white trousers.
(a)
Complete the sentence.
They went into (a) to supply sports equipment to schools.
Type the missing word to complete the sentence.
The government has recently (a) on a project to care for young, single mothers in communal homes.
Complete the sentence with the collocating adjective.
The Algerian team won a ... victory.
(a)
Tick 2 words to complete the collocation in the following sentence.
When she saw her exam results, Kate ... into ... .
tears
burst
sorrow
exploded
fell
Complete the target collocation in the following sentence.
I wouldn't call Graham a close friend, more a (a) acquaintance.
Complete the sentence with the target word.
They submitted a (a) for the new stadium.
Complete the target collocation in the following sentence. But for me it is the familiar (a) of my childhood and I am happy that the government has decided to protect this environment.
Complete the sentence.
The report delivered a (a) attack on all those whose poor work contributed to the disaster.
Complete the collocation in the following sentence.
Sally was granted sole (a) of the children from her first marriage.
Complete the sentence.
The first time I gave a presentation, I was so nervous I didn't listen (a) to one of the questions.
Complete the sentence with the target word.
The town holds its annual ... in spring.
(a)
Match the beginning of the sentence to its ending.
In this region we have a rich...
tradition of poetry, music and dance.
festival in spring.
Complete the collocation with the target word: a valid (a) .
Complete the sentence.
Today's newspapers all carry reports that the environment minister accepted bribes from building companies. He has hotly (a) these allegations.
Complete the sentence with the right word.
Cyclists should ... before crossing the footbridge.
(a)
Choose an appropriate word to complete the sentence.
Do Matthew and Emily ... a good relationship?
strike up
have
make
Type the right verb to complete the sentence.
The economy was (a) 30 years ago. (was extremely high)
Tick 2 words to complete the collocation in this sentence.
Unfortunately, the new hotel ... the ... of the castle.
view
of
jams
blocks
sight
Complete the sentence. The picture can give you a hint about the word.
The actor (59) was spotted at the Oscars striking up a ... with an attractive young blonde at the next table.
(a)
Tick 2 words to complete the collocation.
lead
heroine
woman
female
cameo
Choose the right word to complete the collocation: box-office ... .
hit
strike
slap
Complete the collocation: ... reading.
(a)
Complete the collocation with the target adjective.
In your essay on the influence of TV, don't forget to discuss these (a) issues.
Complete the statement with the right answer.
The adjective (a) collocates with car and food.
Type in the right word to complete the statement.
Unspoilt ... means countryside that it has not been marred by human activity.
(a)
Complete the statement.
we say a book comes ... to mean that the book is published for the first time.
(a)
Is the statement true or false?
The combination in green is correct and natural.
If you need to renovate a book, you can do it by phone.
True
False
Is the statement true or false?
The verb grow doesn't collocate with cold.
True
False
Complete the sentence with the missing word.
She knows that I love reading, so she always buys me ... tokens for my birthday.
(a)
Complete the following statement about books.
The collocation to ... out a book means to borrow a book.
(a)
Choose 2 words that collocate with hot in this sentence.
This weather's ... hot for me.
a few
fairly
a lot
a bit
Is the statement true or false?
Car park and teapot are collocations.
True
False
Is the statement true or false?
The verb in the following sentence is correct and collocates with hot.
His face grew hot at the memory of his embarrassment.
True
False
Complete the following sentence.
Wash the tablecloth in fairly ... soapy water.
(a)
Complete the sentence with the right preposition.
The president made a presentation ... the businesswoman of the year.
(a)
Complete the collocation.
We say a ... meal.
bulky
substantial
huge
The combination 'antique monument' is not correct. Type in the right adjective which means very old and which collocates with monument.
We say an ... monument.
(a)
Tick 2 words to complete the collocation in the following sentence.
We want to .... .... with other transport associations.
acquaintances
bridge
cement
relationships
create
Complete the sentence.
The combination 'a relationship that is appropriate for people who work together'.
She’s a fine actress and we developed a great ... relationship.
(a)
Is the statement true or false?
We call expressions like pass the buck and be over the moon idioms.
True
False
Complete the sentence.
Swelling with ..., Jack watched his daughter pick up her violin and play.
(a)
Complete the statement.
The expression a storm in a tea cup is an ... .
(a)
Complete the sentence with the appropriate word.
This collocation means 'someone who is famous for playing sport'.
The event will be opened by a well-known ... personality.
(a)
Complete the following statement.
Say ... (a) sport or play (a) sport.
(a)
Complete the collocation.
A feature ...
(a)
Is the statement true or false?
The combination rolling countryside is natural and correct.
True
False
Complete the statement.
We can say to ... to a festival or to attend a festival (formal).
(a)
Complete the statement.
Don't say 'my family is five', 'my family is (of) five .../people '.
(a)
Complete the sentence.
Students are encouraged to take ... in a sport of some kind.
(a)
