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Collocations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why should we use collocations?

a)

They make us sound more natural.

b)

They make us sound more like a native speaker.

c)

They make our language more idiomatic.

d)

All of the above

2.

This necklace isn't expensive but it has sentimental ________ .

a)

price

b)

expense

c)

value

d)

existence

3.

The high level of air pollution in our country negatively ________ the health of a large number of people.

a)

changes

b)

alters

c)

affects

d)

effects

4.

If you want to give up work, you need to be _________ aware of the consequences.

a)

really

b)

fully

c)

greatly

d)

permanently

5.

There has been a rise in the number of cars on the roads in _______ years.

a)

recent

b)

past

c)

last

d)

future

6.
Shirley hates it when she .... mistakes.
a)
does
b)
has
c)
makes
d)
takes
7.

It is important that collocates have matching words. Choose the INCORRECT collocation.

a)

have knowledge

b)

learn knowledge

c)

acquire knowledge

d)

gain knowledge

8.

It is important that collocates have matching words. Choose the INCORRECT collocation.

a)

get lost

b)

for example

c)

excruciating joy

d)

make toast

9.

It is important that collocates have matching words. Choose the INCORRECT collocation.

a)

earn money

b)

depend upon

c)

interested about

d)

sum up

10.

It is important that collocates have matching words. Choose the INCORRECT collocation.

a)

birthday cake

b)

black coffee

c)

very vital

d)

entirely satisfied