WorksheetsMake / Take / Have / Do Collocations
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
When we learn a language, it's always important to learn phrases, not words. These phrases are sometimes called "collocations." Are any of these new to you?
have a party
have a fight
have a good/bad day
have a problem
have breakfast
do something
do nothing
do your hair
do research
take a shower
take a chance
take an opportunity
take time
make money
make excuses
make progress
make mistakes
make friends
make a decision
do a favor
do homework
do your best
A: Are you (...) a party for your birthday?
B: I don't know. I haven't decided yet.
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A: Are you having a party for your birthday?
B: I don't know. I haven't decided yet.
A: Well, you can't (...) nothing! We must celebrate!
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A: Where's Patricia?
B: She's (...) a shower.
A: She needs to hurry up!
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A: Where's Patricia?
B: She's taking a shower.
A: She needs to hurry up!
B: Knowing her, she'll probably want to (...) her hair first!
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A: I've (...) some research.
B: On what?
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A: I've done some research.
B: On what?
A: The easiest way to (...) money!
B: You must tell me what it is!
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A: Carol and I have (...) a disagreement.
B: About what?
A: She thinks Christian Bale is more handsome than Hugh Jackman!
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A: Carol and I have had a disagreement.
B: About what?
A: She thinks Christian Bale is more handsome than Hugh Jackman!
B: You're both so silly! (...) me a favor, and go away!
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Do
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Make
A: I can't go with you. I have to (...) my homework.
B: You've already done it. I saw you.
A: But I have nothing to wear!
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A: I can't go with you. I have to do my homework.
B: You've already done it. I saw you.
A: But I have nothing to wear!
B: Stop (...) excuses! You need a break!
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taking
making
having
A: Did you (...) a good day?
B: Yes. I spoke to my favorite professor.
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A: Did you have a good day?
B: Yes. I spoke to my favorite professor.
He said I'm (...) excellent progress on my assignment.
A: That's great news!
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making
taking
doing
A: I'm (...) a problem with this equation.
B: Ask Meg to help you.
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having
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A: I'm having a problem with this equation.
B: Ask Meg to help you. She's (...) nothing at the moment.
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A: It's time to (...) a choice. How about these?
B: What?! Those bright pink shoes?!
A: I'm buying them!
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A: It's time to make a choice. How about these?
B: What?! Those bright pink shoes?!
A: I'm buying them!
B: You're (...) a big mistake. You’re never going to wear them!
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A: I'm (...) breakfast with Ben tomorrow
.B: Ben? Ben from work, that Ben?
A: Yes, he's so friendly, isn't he?
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A: I'm having breakfast with Ben tomorrow
.B: Ben? Ben from work, that Ben?
A: Yes, he's so friendly, isn't he?
B: Yeah sure. He (...) friends with everyone. Especially with beautiful women like you.
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A: I can't believe you're running your first marathon tomorrow!
B: I know I would regret not (...) this opportunity,
but I'll be happy if I just make it to the finish line.
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A: I can't believe you're running your first marathon tomorrow!
B: I know I would regret not taking this opportunity,
but I'll be happy if I just make it to the finish line.
A: Just (...) your best!
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