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Total questions: 126
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
It’s important to ______ your bed after you wake up.
a)
take
b)
make
c)
get
d)
do
2.
She promised to ______ her best to pass the final exam.
a)
do
b)
make
c)
give
d)
take
3.
We need to ______ a decision about where to go on holiday.
a)
take
b)
give
c)
do
d)
make
4.
They are working hard to ______ progress on the new project.
a)
get
b)
do
c)
make
d)
take
5.
Let’s ______ the washing-up together after dinner.
a)
have
b)
make
c)
do
d)
take
6.
You should ______ an effort to arrive on time.
a)
keep
b)
do
c)
make
d)
take
7.
The students were asked to ______ a presentation about renewable energy.
a)
give
b)
make
c)
take
d)
do
8.
It’s time to ______ the grocery shopping before the store closes.
a)
make
b)
pay
c)
get
d)
do
9.
He tried to ______ an excuse for being late.
a)
say
b)
do
c)
make
d)
take
10.
We have to ______ research before writing our final paper.
a)
have
b)
take
c)
do
d)
make
11.
Remember to ______ a break every now and then to avoid burnout.
a)
make
b)
do
c)
give
d)
take
12.
He’s planning to ______ a gap year before going to university.
a)
take
b)
make
c)
go
d)
do
13.
You should ______ responsibility for your own mistakes.
a)
do
b)
make
c)
give
d)
take
14.
If you don’t pay the fine on time, you may ______ into trouble.
a)
get
b)
make
c)
go
d)
take
15.
It’s hard to ______ into university without good grades.
a)
reach
b)
go
c)
get
d)
take
16.
Don’t forget to ______ permission before you leave early.
a)
make
b)
get
c)
ask
d)
take
17.
You should ______ rid of old clothes you no longer wear.
a)
make
b)
take
c)
get
d)
do
18.
Try to ______ into the habit of reading every day.
a)
get
b)
go
c)
make
d)
take
19.
It’s important to ______ exercise regularly to stay healthy.
a)
take
b)
get
c)
make
d)
do
20.
Let’s ______ action now before it’s too late.
a)
do
b)
make
c)
get
d)
take
21.
She always ______ good advice when her friends have problems.
a)
does
b)
gives
c)
makes
d)
takes
22.
I want to ______ you a hand with those heavy bags.
a)
make
b)
give
c)
lend
d)
take
23.
He was invited to ______ a talk on renewable energy.
a)
give
b)
make
c)
take
d)
do
24.
Please ______ my regards to your family.
a)
pay
b)
send
c)
take
d)
give
25.
The doctor had to ______ the patient an injection.
a)
do
b)
give
c)
make
d)
take
26.
We should ______ attention to what the speaker is saying.
a)
pay
b)
give
c)
take
d)
make
27.
You need to ______ a visit to your grandparents this weekend.
a)
make
b)
pay
c)
give
d)
take
28.
The tourists had to ______ a fine for breaking the local rules.
a)
pay
b)
do
c)
give
d)
take
29.
I’d like to ______ tribute to my parents for their constant support.
a)
pay
b)
show
c)
take
d)
give
30.
It’s polite to ______ someone a compliment when they do a good job.
a)
take
b)
pay
c)
give
d)
make
31.
Let’s ______ a discussion about how to improve our study habits.
a)
make
b)
take
c)
have
d)
hold
32.
We must ______ in touch with our old friends after graduation.
a)
hold
b)
keep
c)
have
d)
take
33.
Please ______ calm during the emergency and follow the instructions.
a)
have
b)
hold
c)
keep
d)
stay
34.
He can’t ______ his breath for very long when swimming underwater.
a)
keep
b)
take
c)
have
d)
hold
35.
They plan to ______ a meeting to discuss the new project.
a)
take
b)
hold
c)
make
d)
have
36.
She tries to ______ fit by exercising three times a week.
a)
keep
b)
stay
c)
take
d)
have
37.
Don’t forget to ______ your promise—you said you’d help me.
a)
make
b)
hold
c)
take
d)
keep
38.
You should ______ an open mind when listening to other people’s opinions.
a)
have
b)
keep
c)
hold
d)
take
39.
Please ______ in mind that the exam starts at 8:00 a.m. sharp.
a)
take
b)
keep
c)
hold
d)
have
40.
We ______ an argument about who should clean the kitchen.
a)
kept
b)
took
c)
had
d)
made
41.
It’s important to ______ yourself a goal that motivates you to improve.
a)
set
b)
make
c)
reach
d)
take
42.
The two companies finally managed to ______ an agreement after long negotiations.
a)
meet
b)
reach
c)
set
d)
make
43.
She was happy to ______ her target sales by the end of the quarter.
a)
set
b)
meet
c)
make
d)
reach
44.
We need to ______ a new record for the fastest delivery time this year.
a)
break
b)
make
c)
reach
d)
set
45.
Our team was proud to ______ all expectations during the project.
a)
take
b)
make
c)
reach
d)
meet
46.
They plan to ______ new rules for student behavior next semester.
a)
create
b)
make
c)
set
d)
take
47.
We are trying to ______ common ground between the two sides.
a)
find
b)
reach
c)
meet
d)
make
48.
Students must ______ realistic goals instead of impossible ones.
a)
reach
b)
set
c)
meet
d)
have
49.
He didn’t ______ the requirements for the scholarship.
a)
set
b)
meet
c)
reach
d)
pass
50.
The company is working hard to ______ an agreement with investors.
a)
set
b)
meet
c)
reach
d)
make
51.
I usually ______ for a walk in the park after dinner.
a)
do
b)
make
c)
take
d)
go
52.
Don’t forget to ______ on a diet if you want to lose weight.
a)
go
b)
take
c)
make
d)
get
53.
The new song quickly ______ viral on social media.
a)
got
b)
came
c)
made
d)
went
54.
It’s important to ______ green by using renewable energy sources.
a)
make
b)
turn
c)
go
d)
take
55.
Our dream to travel the world has finally ______ true.
a)
come
b)
turn
c)
go
d)
get
56.
He ______ into trouble with the police after driving too fast.
a)
got
b)
went
c)
ran
d)
came
57.
We’re starting to ______ short of time, so let’s move faster.
a)
fall
b)
go
c)
run
d)
come
58.
She ______ across an old friend while shopping yesterday.
a)
went
b)
came
c)
ran
d)
got
59.
You shouldn’t let your imagination ______ too far.
a)
run
b)
come
c)
go
d)
move
60.
When it ______ to learning, practice is the key to success.
a)
runs
b)
gets
c)
goes
d)
comes
61.
She always ______ a lot of effort into everything she does.
a)
gives
b)
puts
c)
makes
d)
does
62.
He’s trying to ______ an end to the argument before it gets worse.
a)
give
b)
make
c)
put
d)
hold
63.
We should ______ donations for the people affected by the flood.
a)
give
b)
put
c)
raise
d)
make
64.
The campaign aims to ______ public awareness about climate change.
a)
make
b)
raise
c)
put
d)
gain
65.
Over the years, he has ______ a lot of experience in teaching.
a)
gained
b)
taken
c)
put
d)
made
66.
You can ______ confidence by practicing speaking English every day.
a)
gain
b)
get
c)
raise
d)
make
67.
The athlete has ______ respect from fans for her determination.
a)
made
b)
earned
c)
gained
d)
put
68.
Don’t ______ too much pressure on yourself before the exam.
a)
raise
b)
give
c)
make
d)
put
69.
It’s important to ______ respect to your teachers and elders.
a)
take
b)
give
c)
make
d)
show
70.
He failed to ______ any interest in what she was saying.
a)
give
b)
keep
c)
show
d)
make
71.
They decided to ______ their views about climate change with the community.
a)
make
b)
show
c)
share
d)
give
72.
Can you ______ your opinion on this issue with the group?
a)
give
b)
share
c)
take
d)
make
73.
You should ______ one’s advice when you don’t know what to do.
a)
have
b)
take
c)
keep
d)
follow
74.
Many people try to ______ their dreams even when the road is difficult.
a)
pursue
b)
chase
c)
follow
d)
make
75.
If you ______ the rules, you’ll avoid getting into trouble.
a)
make
b)
set
c)
follow
d)
hold
76.
Always ______ your principles, even when it’s not easy.
a)
follow
b)
keep
c)
show
d)
share
77.
We should try to ______ strong relationships with our colleagues.
a)
create
b)
build
c)
make
d)
form
78.
It takes time to ______ trust after it has been broken.
a)
earn
b)
take
c)
build
d)
gain
79.
The manager wants to ______ a positive working environment.
a)
keep
b)
build
c)
develop
d)
make
80.
She was chosen to ______ the marketing team because of her experience.
a)
manage
b)
guide
c)
head
d)
lead
81.
A good leader should ______ by example rather than by words.
a)
teach
b)
guide
c)
show
d)
lead
82.
The company’s CEO will ______ the discussion at the annual meeting.
a)
direct
b)
lead
c)
head
d)
organize
83.
The charity was founded to ______ families affected by poverty.
a)
support
b)
help
c)
protect
d)
assist
84.
We all came together to ______ our local football team.
a)
cheer
b)
encourage
c)
support
d)
join
85.
Friends should always ______ each other during tough times.
a)
guide
b)
help
c)
support
d)
care
86.
The company plans to ______ stronger partnerships with international firms.
a)
build
b)
form
c)
create
d)
make
87.
It’s hard to ______ a bad habit once you’ve developed it.
a)
break
b)
quit
c)
change
d)
stop
88.
Always ______ your promises, even when it’s difficult.
a)
hold
b)
keep
c)
make
d)
follow
89.
Turning off the lights when you leave the room helps ______ energy.
a)
save
b)
keep
c)
use
d)
reduce
90.
Buying things in bulk can help you ______ money in the long run.
a)
save
b)
earn
c)
spend
d)
collect
91.
You should ______ your word once you’ve made a commitment.
a)
take
b)
give
c)
keep
d)
make
92.
She didn’t want to ______ his heart by telling him the truth.
a)
hurt
b)
damage
c)
lose
d)
break
93.
Using a planner can ______ you time and reduce stress.
a)
spend
b)
save
c)
take
d)
waste
94.
Please ______ quiet while others are taking the test.
a)
stay
b)
remain
c)
keep
d)
be
95.
He promised not to ______ the rules again after being warned.
a)
cross
b)
ignore
c)
break
d)
follow
96.
It’s wise to ______ for the future by putting some money aside.
a)
earn
b)
plan
c)
save
d)
invest
97.
The advertisement was designed to ______ attention to the new product.
a)
gain
b)
get
c)
draw
d)
attract
98.
He didn’t want to ______ anyone’s attention while sneaking out of the room.
a)
draw
b)
catch
c)
get
d)
take
99.
The teacher’s story managed to ______ the students’ interest.
a)
draw
b)
catch
c)
grab
d)
attract
100.
You shouldn’t ______ the opportunity to study abroad if you get one.
a)
skip
b)
lose
c)
ignore
d)
miss
101.
She was so busy that she didn’t want to ______ the chance to rest.
a)
miss
b)
waste
c)
skip
d)
lose
102.
I think I’m starting to ______ a cold after getting wet in the rain.
a)
feel
b)
catch
c)
have
d)
get
103.
Don’t ______ out on the fun — join us for the weekend trip!
a)
miss
b)
drop
c)
skip
d)
avoid
104.
The journalist’s article helped ______ public attention to corruption.
a)
draw
b)
get
c)
catch
d)
gain
105.
Try to ______ up with your homework before the next test.
a)
make
b)
keep
c)
do
d)
catch
106.
He was disappointed to ______ the train by just a few minutes.
a)
lose
b)
skip
c)
miss
d)
wait
107.
You should never ______ down a good job offer without thinking carefully.
a)
turn
b)
refuse
c)
deny
d)
reject
108.
Don’t forget to ______ up the topic of recycling during the meeting.
a)
mention
b)
introduce
c)
bring
d)
raise
109.
You need to ______ responsibility for your own decisions.
a)
make
b)
accept
c)
take
d)
share
110.
Let’s ______ a closer look at the results before making conclusions.
a)
get
b)
do
c)
take
d)
make
111.
He decided to ______ part in the school talent show.
a)
join
b)
enter
c)
take
d)
perform
112.
This discovery will ______ about major changes in medical science.
a)
bring
b)
cause
c)
lead
d)
make
113.
She had to ______ off the TV because it was too noisy.
a)
switch
b)
shut
c)
turn
d)
close
114.
We must ______ action immediately to solve the problem.
a)
take
b)
get
c)
start
d)
make
115.
Please ______ back the books you borrowed by Friday.
a)
return
b)
send
c)
bring
d)
deliver
116.
She promised to ______ care of her younger sister while their parents were away.
a)
help
b)
look
c)
take
d)
keep
117.
We plan to ______ a meeting next week to discuss the new project.
a)
organize
b)
have
c)
make
d)
hold
118.
You need to learn how to ______ with stress in a healthy way.
a)
manage
b)
cope
c)
deal
d)
handle
119.
She didn’t want to ______ the truth about her past mistakes.
a)
reveal
b)
accept
c)
admit
d)
face
120.
The team will ______ with the technical problems as soon as possible.
a)
deal
b)
handle
c)
solve
d)
fix
121.
We must ______ the reality that climate change is getting worse.
a)
accept
b)
face
c)
see
d)
meet
122.
It’s difficult to ______ your breath underwater for more than a minute.
a)
take
b)
keep
c)
save
d)
hold
123.
He had to ______ the consequences of his actions.
a)
accept
b)
bear
c)
suffer
d)
face
124.
The manager has to ______ with several complaints every day.
a)
answer
b)
handle
c)
solve
d)
deal
125.
Try to ______ steady even when the situation becomes stressful.
a)
keep
b)
stay
c)
remain
d)
hold
126.
The politician must ______ tough questions from the media.
a)
face
b)
answer
c)
meet
d)
handle
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