Academic Collocations Quiz 16 (60 MCQs)

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1. Match the formal verb with the informal alternative.utilize
2. An idiom is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative meaning.
3. When you are in class, you should ..... on study
4. He's single now, he got ..... by his girlfriend last week.
5. Which collocation means to be content with something?
6. We're regenerating / rejuvenating / remodeling the bathroom, so you'll have to use the one on thesecond floor.
7. She ..... sknowboarding every weekend.
8. Many people ..... the view that technology is taking over our lives.
9. Achieving ..... in life depends on many factors.
10. A Levels in the UK are usually studied when a student is .....
11. His arm was ..... injured.
12. Tonny and John ..... a computer game.
13. ..... a difference
14. I have to go home and ..... some chores this afternoon.
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
16. Complete the sentence with the correct word ..... fuels, such as oil and gas, have a finite lifespan.
17. The team has worked hard to ..... on the project.
18. ..... it to the finals
19. Shared their .....
20. That guy over there looks ..... familiar, I think I have seen him around the office.
21. Choose ONE word that collocates with "traditional":
22. But with her in ..... it became very complicated
23. Choose the best verb to complete each collocation. Scientists evaluate / engage data to understand the problem.
24. Why not pay Grandma ..... , Tom? She'll be pleased to see you.
25. It was ..... obvious that the kids were lying to their teacher. They knew they were supposed to be in class.
26. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation:' ..... a break'
27. If you have questions about a topic, you can always ..... information online.
28. A ship ..... will take place at 7.45pm.
29. To ..... an attempt to do something
30. My mother ..... a shock when she saw my new haircut.
31. The concert has ..... money for local charities.
32. You should ..... your time when doing this sum.
33. Can I ..... a drink, please? Yes, of course. What do you want to have? A glass of white wine, please.
34. I think we should look for a new supplier-the one we have at the moment ..... us too many problems.
35. Jonah's been absent for a week due to illness. He's ..... in his studies
36. I really don't ..... the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.
37. We say that a Journey ended or finished?
38. When I first started learning English ten years ago, I could hardly ..... a word-"hello", "goodbye", "thank you" .
39. The students are allowed to ..... computers and internet in the lab free of cost.
40. How do you say "ver la tele" ?
41. ..... AS LATE AS YOU WANT
42. Match the noun to the correct group of words.environmental/air/industrial/water/radioactive .....
43. Complete the sentence with the correct word.Rivers and lakes are two major ..... sources that can be used for hydroelectric power.
44. The town ..... into view as we rode over the steep hill.
45. Which ONE word below collocates with "physical" ?
46. Complete the sentences with the preposition:I stay ..... home in the evening.
47. I sympathize ..... the general aims of the organization, but on this particular issue I disagree
48. Choose the best noun to complete each collocation. Researchers accurately present their research findings / various types of information when publishing an academic paper.
49. And what about "ver una peli" ?
50. He acted this way in spite of being ..... aware of the risks involved.
51. What do you call a a student who always gets very good marks?
52. Natalie always helps her mother to ..... the dishes at home.
53. Choose the nouns to go with the verb 'go'
54. As they reach the capital, the ..... traffic stop them from getting there on time.
55. To help students, schools should ..... and give fewer assignments.
56. Complete the collocation:I suggest ..... that film
57. Which word does not collocate with "do" ?
58. ..... for a drink
59. Choose the best noun to complete each collocation. In academic papers, students answer specific research findings / research questions to contribute to their field.
60. Shirley hates it when she .....