WorksheetsFJ_Collocations
Total questions: 161
Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. We need to bring some new _____ into the company in order to generate new ideas.
2. The man shot the policeman in cold ______.
3. There's a lot of bad _____ between the two men since one of them gained promotion over the other.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. The race finished a ______ heat with both athletes recording exactly the same times.
2. I wouldn't be seen _____ wearing an outfit like that. It looks awful.
3. I was talking to my friend on the phone when all of a sudden the line went
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I think we should keep a(n) ____ mind until we have all the facts.
2. The holiday system was ____ to abuse and several members of staff took advantage.
3. It's only a suggestion and I'm certainly ____ to discussion.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. I was a beginner surrounded by experts and felt totally out of my _______.
2. In the news conference the police will explain the case in greater ________.
3. What's the ________ of the swimming pool at the far end?
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. It took a while but I was finally able to _____ out the answer.
2. He was a major _____ in the 19th century and influenced many artists of his generation.
3. "As sick as a parrot" is a ______ of speech and means "very disappointed".
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. You will be hearing from us in due ______.
2. The two cars were on a collision ______ when one of the drivers managed to swerve off the road.
3. Over the ______ of several months the police built up a wealth of evidence that implicated the suspect.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. The official book ______ will be in early March but many advance copies have been distributed already.
2. The police will _____ an inquiry into the murder.
3. The Queen is due to ______ the new cruise liner later this month.
(a)
In the story "Sleeping Beauty" the witch _____ a spell on the princess and sends her to sleep for a hundred years.
makes
draws
casts
throws
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. You can borrow as much as you like within _____
2. It stands to ______ that she'll be feeling anxious so soon before her exams.
3. There is every _____ to believe that the company will get the new order as they have built up such as good relationship with their customer.
(a)
Collocation: "to be ______ of hearing"
Ex: Sorry, but you'll have to speak up. I'm rather _______ of hearing.
deaf
weak
hard
poor
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I shouted at the ______ of voice but he didn't hear me.
2. Could you tell me what the sales figures were for last month off the ______ of your head?
3. I'm going into the office early today to try to get on ______ of my work.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. Under the _______ of our agreement, you are supposed to deliver the goods within 24 hours.
2. Are you on good ______ with the new boss?
3. I was absolutely furious and told her in no uncertain _______ what I thought of her.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. You're going to have your ______ cut out if you want to get that report written in time. You've only got a few days left.
2. The sculpture is a _______ in progress and will clearly take a great deal of skill to produce.
3. The manager has got her assistant to do her dirty ______ and asked her to inform the staff of the pay cut.
(a)
Which one word fits into all three sentences?
1. We don't usually go out at weekends as a ______, but we've decided to treat ourselves to a trip to the cinema this week.
2. As a ________ of thumb you should add double the amount of water to the mixture.
3. There have been several reports of human rights abuses under his _______.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. It was an extremely busy junction and the road criss-_______ each other in several places.
2. Keep your fingers _______ for me before the exam, won't you?
3. He double-_______ a fellow villain and had to go into hiding.
(a)
Word collocation: "_______ effects"
I loved the film "Star Wars". The _______ effects were unbelievable. The battle scenes were so realistic.
real
special
particular
filmed
Which one word fits into all 3 sentences?
1. Could you pass me a ______ of paper please?
2. Sorry, I didn't mean to say that. It was a ______ of the tongue.
3. The criminal was difficult to track down and kept giving the police the _____
(a)
Which one word fits into all 3 sentences?
1. The race finished a _______ heat with both athletes recording exactly the same times.
2. I wouldn't be seen _______ wearing an outfit like that. It looks awful.
3. I was talking to my friend on the phone when all of a sudden the line went _______
(a)
Which one word fits into all 3 sentences?
1. Nobody has _______ responsibility for the attack.
2. The war has so far _______ over 1000 lives.
3. Have you ________ your travel expenses from work yet?
(a)
Which one word fits into all 3 sentences?
1. I don't think I've made a mistake but I'll _______-check just in case.
2. Some people claimed she practised ______ standards in the way she dealt with her colleagues.
3. We had to _______ back when we came to a dead end.
(a)
Which one word fits into all 3 sentences?
1. It will be such as ______ when our exams are all finished.
2. The doctor prescribed some tablets for _______ from the pain.
3. International _______ agencies are asking for donations to help people living in poverty.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. Could you pass me a ........ of paper please?
2. Sorry, I didn't mean to say that. It was a ........ of the tongue.
3. The criminal was difficult to track down and kept giving the police the .........
(a)
Collocation "to ........ attention"
I'm having no luck getting served. I can't seem to ........ anyone's attention.
win
make
attract
attain
Collocation "........ the front"
She was standing ........ the front of the queue and was the next person to be served.
by
on
at
in
Collocation: "to ______ out instructions"
OK everyone. I want you to _______ out my instructions to the letter. Do exactly what I tell you to do.
show
carry
take
throw
Collocation "to ______ something to someone"
The author _______ the book to her parents. The message is printed on the inside cover.
promised
sacrified
offered
dedicated
Collocation: "_____ reflection"
We weren't going to complain about the service at first but _____ reflection we decided we really had to say something.
on
in
with
for
Collocation "______ notice"
I know it's _______ notice but is there any chance that you could work late tonight?
small
quick
swift
short
Collocation "to _______ amends"
A: How are you going to _______ amends for forgetting your boyfriend's birthday?
B: I'm going to take him out for a meal.
create
change
make
do
Collocation: "a ________ of endearment"
"Darling" is a _______ of endearment that people use when talking to their loved-one.
term
utterance
word
expression
Collocation "to _____ your step"
Make sure you _______ your step on that floor. I've just washed it and it's very slippery.
check
look
watch
see
Collocation: "______ and tested"
Try this. It's a _______ and tested remedy for backache.
tried
done
made
checked
Collocation: "to ______ a lift"
I'm going to try ________ a lift to the concert. There's a good spot at the start of the motorway where drivers usually stop.
pulling
catching
stopping
hitching
Collocation "to _______ late"
Trains into town are _______ late this evening due to a damanged track.
rolling
travelling
running
going
Collocation "to _______ a success of something"
She's very talented and will _______ a success of anything she decided to do.
get
show
make
do
Collocation "to _______ your distance"
Please ______ your distance when the firework display begins.
take
keep
make
show
Collocation "to be ______ of breath"
I've been getting _______ of breath lately. I really should start thinking about taking up exercise.
frail
short
weak
fragile
Collocation "a ______ of action"
Have we got a _______ of action in case things go wrong on the day?
strategy
policy
plan
schedule
Which ONE word best fits all THREE sentences?
1. Her novels can't _____ those of her sister.
2. There was a _____ of irony in her voice.
3. I didn't see any news all the time I was on holiday, so I'm completely out of _____.
(a)
Which ONE word best fits all THREE sentences?
1. It has been a particularly _____ year for the education department.
2. We may have to _____ on them a little if we want our money.
3. The company is driven by technological advances and a _____-and-mean mentality.
(a)
Which ONE word best fits all THREE sentences?
1. He wanted science students to take an interest in the arts, and to his _____ he ran literature classes at his home on Sunday afternoons.
2. He used to lock himself in his bedroom for hours on _____ and refuse to talk to anyone.
3. Rick's more involved with the financial _____ of things.
(a)
Which ONE word best fits all THREE sentences?
1. Everyone tries to pile into the Mini Cooper, but it turns out to be a tight _____.
2. Let the punishment _____ the crime.
3. Stations are dying for good, original music, and my songs seem to _____ the bill.
(a)
Which ONE word best fits all THREE sentences?
1. A lack of formal education is no _____ to becoming rich.
2. He is simply the best goalscorer we have ever had, _____ none.
3. Set the _____ low at first, then amaze the audience with a fantastic performance.
(a)
Collocation: "to ________ pets"
I'm afraid you won't be allowed to _________ any pets if you live in this house. He's allergic to animals.
stand
hold
save
keep
Collocation: "_______ sense"
She's very intelligent but has no idea how to make practical decisions. She really has no __________ sense.
common
normal
ordinary
usual
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. It was a very lively discussion and lots of people _________ questions at the speaker.
2. It was an interesting book that really ________ my imagination.
3. He was _________ from work for being consistently late over a long period of time.
(a)
Collocation "a ________ in the weather"
It rained most of the day but there was a short ________ in the weather around lunch time.
break
cut
give
space
Collocation: "to _______ a word"
Don't _________ a word of this to anyone, it's confidential, but I think John is going to resign from his job.
spread
tell
breathe
speak
Collocation: "to _________ an example"
His outstanding performance in the Olympics _________ an example to all those who hope to achieve greatness themselves.
sets
leaves
creates
makes
Collocation: "to _______ a bomb"
The rebel soldiers _________ the bomb in the town centre.
erected
plotted
planted
set
Collocation: "in the long ______"
I think the company will face some difficulties over the next few months, but in the long ________ we expect to see increased profits.
view
range
run
place
Collocation: "to cost a ________"
That dress look expensive. It must have cost a __________.
amount
fortune
treasure
sum
Collocation: "to ________ notes"
Before we go into the meeting, let's get together first and __________ notes.
share
compare
examine
contrast
Collocation "to _________ a name for yourself"
She's a leading economist who ________ a name for herself as a dealer in the city.
created
made
set
got
Collocation "a mental _______"
I always seem to suffer a mental ________ whenever I'm asked a question in class even though most of the time I know the answer.
block
stop
hold
break
Collocation "to _________ through your fingers"
The police almost caught the man on several occasions but he kept _________ through their fingers.
slipping
falling
dropping
going
Collocation "to _______ a threat"
The Government's decision not to invest in the company ________ a threat to hundreds of jobs.
makes
poses
offers
puts
Collocation "to _______ your voice"
She's had to cancel the concert due to the fact that she's __________ her voice.
missed
broken
failed
lost
Collocation "to _______ an anniversary"
What shall we do to ________ their 40th wedding anniversary? It needs to be something special.
stamp
sign
show
mark
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. He is a tremendous musician who many say is ahead of his ____________.
2. The player was cautioned by the referree for delaying the game by playing for _________.
3. I'm living with my parents for the ______ being while my own place is being decorated.
(a)
Collocation: "to ______ an advert somewhere"
Why don't you try ________ an advert for your car in the local newspaper?
making
setting
placing
laying
Collocation "a ______ on the back"
My teacher always praises us and gives us a ________ on the back when we do well at something.
tap
knock
pat
hit
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. The message was written in ______ and was impossible to read.
2. The club has a very strict dress ______ and you will not be allowed in unless you're dressed in a suit and tie.
3. Could you tell me what the area ______ is for London, please?
(a)
Collocation "to be _____ skinned"
Don't worry. She won't mind being criticised. She's very ______ skinned and doesn't easily get upset.
wide
fat
deep
thick
Collocation "the _______ of a river"
The box was washed up on the ______ of the river.
bank
shore
border
coast
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. We don't usually go out at weekends as a _________, but we've decided to treat ourselves to a trip to the cinema this week.
2. As a _________ of thumb you should add double the amount of water to the mixture.
3. There have been several reports of human rights abuses under his ___________.
(a)
Collocation "to ________ through your fingers"
The police almost caught the man on several occasions but he kept ________ through their fingers.
slipping
falling
dropping
going
Collocation "in ______ memory"
This has been the coldest winter in ________ memory.
alive
lively
living
life
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. Myself and a friend play a ________ of golf at least once a month.
2. It was a very well received speech that earned a _______ of applause from the delegates.
3. Whose turn is it to buy the next _______? My glass is empty.
(a)
Collocation: "to _____ priority"
Forget that job for the moment. The boss says the monthly report _____ priority.
is
shows
makes
takes
Collocation: "to _____ hold of something or someone"
I tried to phone her at work but couldn't ______ hold of her.
get
take
make
set
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. You really made me _________, creeping up on me like that!
2. We should try not to _________ to conclusions. It may turn out to be a perfectly good film.
3. This woman came walking into the bank and proceeded to _________ the queue.
(a)
Collocation "frame of _________"
I don't think I'm in the right frame of _________ to sit an exam. I don't seem to be able to concentrate.
mind
thought
attitude
feeling
Collocation "the ________ moment"
They left it until the very ___________ moment before telling everyone they were going to get married.
final
last
end
concluding
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. All usernames and passwords should be entered in lower ______.
2. It's too late to go out now. In any _____, you've still got your homework to do.
3. During the debate Steve put the _____ for banning smoking entirely.
(a)
Collocation "to step out of _______"
She's a very strict teacher. If any of her students step out of _____ she gets really angry.
place
order
line
position
Collocation: "to ______ charge"
Somebody needs to _______ charge of the situation instead of blaming everyone else for the problems.
take
keep
make
set
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I suppose asking for a pay rise is out of the _______?
2. The lawyer was criticised for asking the witness a loaded ______
3. Your ability to do the job is not in _______. It's whether or not you might be happier in another department.
(a)
Collocation "_______ display"
There are some wonderful examples of 19th Century jewellery _________ display in the museum.
in
on
at
with
Collocation "to make _____ progress"
The class have been making _______ progress in their preparation for the exams.
fast
speedy
quick
rapid
Collocation "to _______ your distance"
You should always _______ your distance when watching fireworks.
hold
keep
stay
maintain
Collocation "a mental _______"
I always seem to suffer a mental ________ whenever I'm asked a question in class even though most of the time I know the answer.
block
stop
hold
break
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. You're going to have your ________ cut out if you want to get that report written in time. You've only got a few days left.
2. The sculpture is a _______ in progress and will clearly take a great deal of skill to produce.
3. The manager has got her assistant to do her dirty _______ and asked her to inform the staff of the pay cut.
(a)
Collocation: "feel ______"
Make yourself at home and feel _______ to help yourself to whatever you want to eat in the kitchen.
possible
loose
free
open
Collocation: "the _______ media"
There has been ______ media coverage of the wedding, with programmes on TV and radio and articles in the press.
whole
large
gross
mass
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. The two companies _______ into an agreement whereby neither would try to steal customers from the other.
2. It never _______ my mind that Sue would want to visit us.
3. So few people had _______ the competition that it had to be cancelled.
(a)
Collocation "a ______ miss"
That was a _______ miss. You almost broke the window.
close
near
narrow
short
Collocation: "to ______ judgement"
I'm going to _______ judgement on the film until I've actually seen it. The critics aren't always correct.
keep
hold
reserve
retain
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. There has been a major _______ in the hostage crisis today.
2. A new housing ______ is planned for this side of town.
3. Research into the ______ of new drugs is a multi-million pound business.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. There was a minute's silence to _______ the anniversary of the tragedy.
2. Our predictions were completely wide of the _______ and far too optimistic.
3. He was determined to leave his _______ on the company and to be remembered as a great manager.
(a)
Collocation "a ______ in the ocean"
The amount the Government is spending to ease unemployment is a ______ in the ocean compared to what is needed.
drip
drop
spot
spit
Collocation "love at first _______"
When I was introduced to my girlfriend it was love at first _______.
sight
view
look
vision
Collocation "to _____ a profit"
There is so much competition at present you wonder how the company manages to ______ a profit.
do
get
have
make
Collocaiton "to ________ it lucky"
I do the lottery every week. You never know, I might _______ it lucky one day.
hi
get
catch
strike
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. He's a journalist for the local paper and writes a _______ on political issues.
2. You need to highlight the first ______ in your table with the mouse.
3. There was a ______ of smoke rising from the burning building.
(a)
Collocation "_______ amounts"
Can you share those sweets out into ______ amounts please.
balanced
equal
same
alike
Collocation "to _____ a name for yourself"
She's a leading economist who ______ a name for herself as a dealer in the city.
created
set
made
got
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. That table wouldn't look out of ______ in our living room.
2. I was wondering if I could go to the meal in ______ of Shirley, who's feeling rather ill.
3. Steve is acting rather arrogantly since he got promoted and needs putting in his _______
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I think we should just _______ on with the walk and not worry about the weather turning bad.
2. Apparently, the police are not going to _______ charges as it's the man's first offence.
3. The reporters tried to _______ the minister for an answer but he refused.
(a)
Collocation "a _____ period"
We're selling these at a reduced rate for a _______ period.
test
practice
pilot
trial
Collocation "to _______ coin"
It is customary for one of the captains to ______ a coin to see who goes first.
toss
throw
chuck
fling
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. There was an unexpected ________ of events in the world of politics today.
2. I always try to do people a good _______ as it doesn't cost anything to be thoughtful.
3. He was born around the ________ of the century.
(a)
Collocation "to ........ to the challenge"
It's a difficult task but I'm sure she will ______ to the challenge.
grow
rise
face
meet
Collocation: "to keep your fingers ________"
It's my driving test this afternoon. Don't forget to keep your fingers _________for me, will you?
twisted
wrapped
crossed
folded
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. There was a photo of a politician on the ______ of the book.
2. We ran into a shop to take _______ from the rain.
3. The insurance policy provides ______ in case of sickness and loss of earnings.
(a)
Collocation: "to drop the ______"
We obviously have totally different views so shall we drop the ______?
issue
point
topic
subject
Collocation "to be out of ______"
My passport is out of ______ I'm going to have to get it renewed.
time
date
period
duration
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. Karen goes swimming on a regular ______ as she likes to keep fit.
2. On what ______ are you claiming the company has made progress?
3. He's going to return to work on a part-time _____ until he is fully recovered.
(a)
Collocation: "to _______ forward"
Could you ________ forward the cassette to the next song please?
quick
rapid
jump
fast
Collocation: "in ______"
I'd like to speak to the Manager or the person in ______ of customer service please.
control
power
force
charge
Collocation "to be in a _______"
It's all right. There's no need to rush. I'm not in a ________.
rush
haste
hurry
speed
Collocation: "to _______ notes"
Before we go into the meeting let's get together first and ________ notes.
share
compare
examine
contrast
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. If you think it's cold in here _______ a thought for Tim, who's working outside in the snow.
2. I'm afraid I can't _________ the time at present as I'm really busy.
3. The company usually host very nice conferences and ________ no expense when it comes to the food.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. You're not off the ________ yet. The police may still want to speak to you about the robbery.
2. I'm going to try and ________ my parents up to the Internet so they can find out what it's all about.
3. There was a ________ on the top of the pot to allow you to hang it from the ceiling.
(a)
Collocation "to ______ doubt"
I don't want to _______ doubt on his ability but are we sure he's the best person for the job?
cast
throw
shed
place
Collocation "to go _______"
The meeting went very _______ and I'm quite confident they'll sign the contract.
smoothly
evenly
calmly
gently
Collocation "to ________ an end to something"
Demonstrators hope the Government will _________ an end to animal experimentation.
make
put
set
place
Collocation: "to _______ attention"
I'd like you all now to ______ attention on the arguments against the proposal.
target
aim
shoot
focus
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. He's like his father in so many ways and is a real chip off the old _______
2. They live in a _______ of flats in the city centre.
3. I had a complete mental ________ and couldn't remember the registration number of my car.
(a)
Collocation "a ______ defeat"
The team suffered a _______ defeat, losing 1-0.
narrow
close
near
small
Collocation "an ________designer"
She's studying at college to become an ________ designer.
interior
inside
inner
central
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. We had an introductory lesson today on astronomy and the solar ________.
2. If I were you I'd let him travel the world so that he can get it out of his _________.
3. The British legal ________ differs in several fundamental ways from that in America.
(a)
Collocation: "to ______an announcement"
Apparently, the Managing Director is going to ______ an announcement this afternoon.
do
give
make
say
Collocation: "to ______ someone's mind at rest"
I tried to _______ her mind at rest that everything would be OK.
place
lay
set
put
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. If someone has a ______ of cards I can show you a trick.
2. During the cruise we spent our days on ______ soaking up the sun.
3. My parents got me a tape _______ for my birthday.
(a)
Collocaiton "_______vacation"
I'm afraid Sheila won't be back in the office for another week as she's ______ vacation.
on
in
at
with
Collocation: "to cost a _______"
That dress looks expensive. It must have cost a ________.
amount
fortune
treasure
sum
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. Under the _______ of our agreement you are supposed to deliver the goods within 24 hours.
2. Are you on good _______ with the new boss?
3. I was absolutely furious and told her in no uncertain _______ what I thought of her.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. He will stand ________ on charges of fraud and corruption and is expected to receive a long sentence.
2. We've taken the product out for a ________ period and will buy it if it does the job.
3. Success often comes as a result of ________ and error.
(a)
Collocation "to be on ________"
The Prime Minister is on ________ as saying he believes unemployment will fall this year.
record
register
file
report
Collocation "a ________ cut"
You can walk to the station along the main street or there's a ________ cut through the back streets which is much quicker.
short
limited
hard
weak
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. A distant cousin of mine ______ a fortune when his father died.
2. The Government have ______ all the problems of the previous administration.
3. She's obviously ______ her mother's talent for languages as she passed her language exams with flying colours.
(a)
Collocation "________ for manoeuvre"
In a negotiating situation you should always leave yourself some ________ for manoeuvre.
space
area
land
room
Collocation "the ________ public"
Several recent opinion polls show that the ________ public is fed up with the Government's policies.
simple
usual
general
ordinary
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I've been waiting for you since 6.00! What ________ you?
2. That hat you bought me for my birthday really ________ my head warm during the winter.
3. The company have ________ a record of my application on file.
(a)
Collocation "double ________"
His workers accused him of having double ________. He had rules for the workers which didn't apply to the managers.
morals
standards
values
beliefs
Collocation "to take your ________ off something"
Why don't you watch TV and take your ________ off the problems at work?
thought
head
attention
mind
Collocation "______ all means"
If you need help getting to the airport ______ all means call me.
with
for
by
at
Collocation "to give ______ to something"
If I were you I'd give ______ to improving your pronunciation.
importance
priority
stress
attention
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. They ________ the occasion by holding a party in her honour.
2. The children ________ the carpet with their paints.
3. His retirement from the game ________ the end of an era.
(a)
Collocation "a ________ alarm"
The fire brigade rushed to the scene but it turned out to be a ________ alarm.
false
incorrect
wrong
fake
Collocation "in the long ________"
I think the company will face some difficulties over the next few months, but in the long ________ we expect to see increased profits.
view
range
run
place
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. The blood ________ that found at the scene of the crime.
2. Our profits last year certainly ________ that of our main rivals.
3. I'm sure they'll stay together forever! They're such a well ________ couple.
(a)
Collocation "to ________ free"
Make yourself at home and ________ free to help yourself to tea and coffee.
be
feel
act
live
Collocation "to make a(n) ________"
I've decided I'm going to make a(n) ________ on that house before someone else comes along and buys it.
solution
bid
offer
suggestion
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. I love teaching Steven. He's a ________ of good behaviour.
2. He spends nearly every evening in his workshop making ________ aeroplanes.
3. I'm thinking of selling my car and trading it in for a new ________.
(a)
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. The hospital would only give news to Trudy's ________ family and not her friends and distant relatives.
2. The law will take place with ________ effect.
3. The patient reported experiencing ________ benefits following the operation and is not expected to need any further treatment.
(a)
Collocation "to ________ up the courage"
I finally ________ up the courage to go and see the Manager about a pay rise.
fetched
raised
scooped
plucked
Collocation "I ________ your pardon"
I do ________ your pardon. I didn't know this was your seat.
beg
plead
ask
request
Collocation "to ________ someone at ease"
I was really nervous during the interview even though they were kind and tried to ________ me at ease.
set
make
place
put
Collocation "________ principle"
I agree with you ________ principle but I'm not sure your idea would work in practice.
on
with
in
at
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. My computer has run out of ________ and it crashes everytime I try to download anything.
2. My brother has a marvellous ________for historical facts.
3. After the accident he suffered from a loss of ________ and didn't even recognise his wife.
(a)
Collocation "to ________ the difference"
Can you ________ the difference between these two pictures?
make
place
spot
set
Collocation "to do something ________ impulse"
He's not very careful with money and often buys things ________ impulse.
in
on
with
at
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. For instructions on how to wash this garment, please see the inside ________
2. The teachers have given him the ________ of troublemaker when actually he is a very intelligent child.
3. We need one more sticky ________ for this present. Have you got one?
(a)
Collocation "a news ________"
I'm staying up to watch the late night news ________.
broadcast
show
forecast
bulletin
Collocation "to ________ a bomb"
The rebel soldiers ________ the bomb in the town centre.
erected
plotted
planted
set
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. The official book ________ will be in early March but many advance copies have been distributed already.
2. The police will ________ an inquiry into the murder.
3. The Queen is due to ________ the new cruise liner later this month.
(a)
Collocation "to ________ your voice"
She's had to cancel the concert due to the fact that she's ________ her voice.
missed
broken
failed
lost
Collocation "to ________ the curtains"
Could you ________ the curtains please? The sun's shining in my eyes.
swing
push
draw
drag
Which one word fits all three sentences?
1. When you drive down our road you can't ________ our house. It's got a red front door.
2. The tutor has such a quiet voice. I always ________ half of what she says.
3. It's all a bit hit and ________ really. Nobody really knows whether the project will be successful or not.
(a)
