Academic Collocations Quiz 3 (60 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

Select an option to see the correct answer instantly.

1. You ..... a mistake!
2. Fill in MAKE, DO, GET or TAKE to form collocations: ..... a complaint
3. Complete the sentences with the preposition:I listen ..... music a lot.
4. People have begun to ..... some doubt about the safety of drones.
5. Where did you ..... college?
6. Looking at old photographs can stir up .....
7. Match the formal verb with the informal alternative.secure
8. Which one of these examples is a strong collocation of a noun?
9. Priya and Tom are a crucial part of my academic .....
10. My wife has an interview today, because she is applying ..... a job.
11. Even if an academic career ends in ..... , it does not mean that someone's long-term career prospects are damaged.
12. I thought you two ..... on so well.
13. Select the correct word to complete the collocation:' ..... a risk'
14. I always schedule my ..... check-up in April
15. Unfortunately, the financial crisis ruined his .....
16. I ..... regret having spoken to you like that. Please forgive me.
17. Which ONE of the following collocates with "make" ?
18. Complete the sentence:I'm terrible ..... names.
19. We ..... appreciate the effort you made to come to our wedding
20. Our company ..... business with a Chineses corporation.
21. 'Don't be afraid to ..... for advice, ' Mum told Amy.
22. Can you please ..... that word in the dictionary if you don't know its meaning?
23. In the evening, I like to relax and surf ..... to catch up on the latest news and trends.
24. Teachers and parents must ..... to support student happiness.
25. A recent fashion ..... is to wear clothes made of recycled materials
26. I was given a ..... glimpse of what my life would be.
27. After shool, you can "divertirte"
28. I ..... an apple.
29. What's a school leaver?
30. Sally always hands in her homework on time and buys the teacher small presents. The other children hate her. She's such a .....
31. The Prince emerged unscathed ..... the scandal.
32. (a) the questions right would be usefultraining for many interviewers.
33. Collocations can be divided into several types such as ..... collocations
34. The hotel fire ..... an electrical problem.
35. Your parents don't let you surf the internet. That sounds .....
36. "I was running late, so I only had time to take a ..... shower."
37. I'm so thirsty. I need to ..... a drink of water.
38. Does this bus ..... the airport?
39. All their lives they appear to be ..... married.
40. When you wake up you should .....
41. ..... complaints
42. ..... part in something
43. Which slang term means dollar?
44. The twins ..... each other so much that it's hard to tell them apart.
45. Flexi-Time is .....
46. 'Interrupting others is annoying, so try to ..... the habit, ' Dad advised.
47. You're not trying hard enough! ..... an effort!
48. A ..... alternative
49. My mother has ..... her best to set an example for me and my siblings.
50. We are ..... a lot of damage to our environment.
51. We can't afford to ..... abroad this summer.
52. As the movie drew to a ..... , there were some surprising twists in the story.
53. Academic collocation:What is the noun form of the verb 'implement'?
54. We must ..... the question:Will robots really replace human workers?
55. Which collocation completes:Please ..... your homework by Friday.
56. Collocations are used to .....
57. She bet £500, 000 ..... the horse that came in second.
58. During winter, the average ..... often drops, and we might experience extreme weather events.
59. Write the correct news collocationThe rebel trop taken control of the capital of Jamalaa last night.
60. Please ..... at this document and provide feedback.