This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Advanced > Corpus Linguistics > Academic Collocations – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Academic Collocations Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Match the formal verb with the informal alternative.utilize A) Decrease. B) Use. C) Give. D) Look at. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use. 2. An idiom is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative meaning. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. When you are in class, you should ..... on study A) Organize. B) Develop. C) Concentrate. D) Put. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concentrate. 4. He's single now, he got ..... by his girlfriend last week. A) Dumped. B) Flaked out. C) Wasted. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dumped. 5. Which collocation means to be content with something? A) Jealous of. B) Similar to. C) Tired of. D) Satisfied with. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Satisfied with. 6. We're regenerating / rejuvenating / remodeling the bathroom, so you'll have to use the one on thesecond floor. A) Regenerating. B) Rejuvenating. C) Remodeling. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Remodeling. 7. She ..... sknowboarding every weekend. A) Goes. B) Plays. C) Takes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Goes. 8. Many people ..... the view that technology is taking over our lives. A) Lend. B) Provide. C) Hold. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hold. 9. Achieving ..... in life depends on many factors. A) Failure. B) Disadvantages. C) Success. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Success. 10. A Levels in the UK are usually studied when a student is ..... A) 11-16. B) 16-18. C) 17-19. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 16-18. 11. His arm was ..... injured. A) Seriously. B) Totally. C) Incredibly. D) Tastefully. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Seriously. 12. Tonny and John ..... a computer game. A) Am playing. B) Are playing. C) Is playing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are playing. 13. ..... a difference A) Make. B) Keep. C) Go. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make. 14. I have to go home and ..... some chores this afternoon. A) Do. B) Make. C) Take. D) Get. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Do. 15. Work from home-Disadvantages:work from home => don't have access to the company's (professional) resources and materials => ..... => fail to meet work deadlines A) Lack the disciplines of the workplace. B) Struggle to finish tasks that require such materials. C) Get easily distracted from work. D) Have flexible schedules and enjoy creature comforts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Struggle to finish tasks that require such materials. 16. Complete the sentence with the correct word ..... fuels, such as oil and gas, have a finite lifespan. A) Clean. B) Fossil. C) Industrial. D) Renewable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fossil. 17. The team has worked hard to ..... on the project. A) Make dinner. B) Make an offer. C) Make a mistake. D) Make progress. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make progress. 18. ..... it to the finals A) Make. B) Keep. C) Go. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Make. 19. Shared their ..... A) Opinion. B) Opposite. C) Ownership. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Opinion. 20. That guy over there looks ..... familiar, I think I have seen him around the office. A) Fully. B) Mildly. C) Vaguely. D) Perfectly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vaguely. 21. Choose ONE word that collocates with "traditional": A) Effect. B) Opportunities. C) Treatment. D) Methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Methods. 22. But with her in ..... it became very complicated A) In scene. B) The scenario. C) The pic. D) The picture. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The picture. 23. Choose the best verb to complete each collocation. Scientists evaluate / engage data to understand the problem. A) Evaluate. B) Engage. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evaluate. 24. Why not pay Grandma ..... , Tom? She'll be pleased to see you. A) A secret. B) A compliment. C) A visit. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A visit. 25. It was ..... obvious that the kids were lying to their teacher. They knew they were supposed to be in class. A) Fully. B) Seriously. C) Absurdly. D) Blatantly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Blatantly. 26. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation:' ..... a break' A) Take. B) Get. C) Make. D) Do. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Take. 27. If you have questions about a topic, you can always ..... information online. A) Look over. B) Look at. C) Look up. D) Look forward to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Look up. 28. A ship ..... will take place at 7.45pm. A) Launch. B) Loss. C) Lunch. D) Lonch. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Launch. 29. To ..... an attempt to do something A) Take. B) Try. C) Make. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Make. 30. My mother ..... a shock when she saw my new haircut. A) Kept. B) Got. C) Made. D) Fell. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Got. 31. The concert has ..... money for local charities. A) Rose. B) Generated. C) Risen. D) Raised. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Raised. 32. You should ..... your time when doing this sum. A) Make. B) Take. C) Have. D) Do. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Take. 33. Can I ..... a drink, please? Yes, of course. What do you want to have? A glass of white wine, please. A) Catch. B) Have. C) Get. D) Take. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have. 34. I think we should look for a new supplier-the one we have at the moment ..... us too many problems. A) Wrote. B) Causes. C) Makes. D) Does. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Causes. 35. Jonah's been absent for a week due to illness. He's ..... in his studies A) Fallen out. B) Kept behind. C) Missed out. D) Fallen behind. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fallen behind. 36. I really don't ..... the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it. A) Mind. B) Have. C) See. D) Take. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) See. 37. We say that a Journey ended or finished? A) A journey ended. B) A journey finished. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A journey ended. 38. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ..... a word-"hello", "goodbye", "thank you" . A) Talk. B) Tell. C) Say. D) Speak. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Say. 39. The students are allowed to ..... computers and internet in the lab free of cost. A) Modify. B) Allow. C) Access. D) Get. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Access. 40. How do you say "ver la tele" ? A) Watch tv. B) Glance tv. C) See tv. D) Gaze tv. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Watch tv. 41. ..... AS LATE AS YOU WANT A) STAYING. B) KEEPING UP. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) STAYING. 42. Match the noun to the correct group of words.environmental/air/industrial/water/radioactive ..... A) Energy. B) Fuel. C) Pollution. D) Problem. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pollution. 43. Complete the sentence with the correct word.Rivers and lakes are two major ..... sources that can be used for hydroelectric power. A) Electricity. B) Water. C) Nuclear. D) Agricultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Water. 44. The town ..... into view as we rode over the steep hill. A) Came. B) Got. C) Held. D) Went. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Came. 45. Which ONE word below collocates with "physical" ? A) Information. B) Media. C) Theme. D) Appearance. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Appearance. 46. Complete the sentences with the preposition:I stay ..... home in the evening. A) In. B) To. C) At. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At. 47. I sympathize ..... the general aims of the organization, but on this particular issue I disagree A) With. B) To. C) From. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With. 48. Choose the best noun to complete each collocation. Researchers accurately present their research findings / various types of information when publishing an academic paper. A) Research findings. B) Various types of information. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Research findings. 49. And what about "ver una peli" ? A) Watch a movie. B) Glance tv. C) Gaze tv. D) See a movie. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) See a movie. 50. He acted this way in spite of being ..... aware of the risks involved. A) Absolutely. B) Well. C) Readily. D) Undeniably. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Well. 51. What do you call a a student who always gets very good marks? A) A straight A student. B) A copy cat. C) A bookworm. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A straight A student. 52. Natalie always helps her mother to ..... the dishes at home. A) Does. B) Done. C) Did. D) Do. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Do. 53. Choose the nouns to go with the verb 'go' A) To bed, home. B) Fun, to bed. C) Football, swimming. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To bed, home. 54. As they reach the capital, the ..... traffic stop them from getting there on time. A) Huge. B) Bulky. C) Heavy. D) Big. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heavy. 55. To help students, schools should ..... and give fewer assignments. A) Aim for top university placements. B) Attend extra classes or tutoring sessions. C) Reduce the academic burden. D) Meet high parental expectations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reduce the academic burden. 56. Complete the collocation:I suggest ..... that film A) To watch. B) Watch. C) Watching. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Watching. 57. Which word does not collocate with "do" ? A) Dishes. B) Your best. C) Bed. D) Business. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bed. 58. ..... for a drink A) Do. B) Take. C) Go. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Go. 59. Choose the best noun to complete each collocation. In academic papers, students answer specific research findings / research questions to contribute to their field. A) Research findings. B) Research questions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Research questions. 60. Shirley hates it when she ..... A) Does mistakes. B) Has mistakes. C) Makes mistakes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Makes mistakes. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesAdvanced QuizzesGrammar QuizzesAcademic Collocations Quiz 1Academic Collocations Quiz 2Academic Collocations Quiz 3Academic Collocations Quiz 4Academic Collocations Quiz 5Academic Collocations Quiz 6Academic Collocations Quiz 7Academic Collocations Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books