Collocations Quiz 9 (60 MCQs)

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1. Some people go to great ..... to try to make their homes attractive. Meaning:to try very hard to achieve something
2. Unemployment is a problem the government needs to ..... soon.
3. When you listen to your teacher carefully and write down on your notebook, you .....
4. Most kids' diets consist mainly of ..... food.
5. I couldn't use the printer until the technician came and ..... the problem.
6. Have you seen the weather ..... on TV today?
7. The police have ..... in the murder case
8. You should keep calm and avoid ..... your temper.
9. Tennis matched last about two hours ..... average.
10. There is no indication that either of them was involved in (a) activity.
11. You need to keep studying hard if you want to ..... and be the number 1.
12. His research resulted in a surprisingly (a) formula for calculating population density.
13. Are you ..... the legalization of the new law about inmigration?
14. COLLOCATIONS REVIEW. Choose the correct verb ..... in an aprtment / a moving house / a mansion
15. Complete the sentence with the correct word ..... promoted.
16. Complete the sentence with the correct word ..... qualifications
17. Which adverb CANNOT be used?I think it's ..... unlikely that Heather will win the race in Gateshead tomorrow
18. Which adverb CANNOT be used?Ivan was ..... ashamed of his rude behaviour towards the umpire in the cricket match yesterday.
19. You need a racket to .....
20. They like parties very much. They always .....
21. You shouldn't touch our teachers' files because you might ..... with that.
22. When you help a friend, your mom, your dad, you .....
23. I need to ..... because I don't have any money left.
24. We have to ..... the new staff before they start working.
25. He was late for work because he ..... the 7:30 train.
26. The person you love is also your .....
27. They had some people help them ..... the crime.
28. Saying that your alarm clock didn't ring is a ..... excuse for being this late. (mala excusa)
29. They say taking vitamin C helps you not to ..... a cold.
30. To ask a woman to marry you is to pop .....
31. I like the nature. I ..... hiking every Sunday
32. The proposals also (a) questions about workers' retirement age.
33. If you want to ..... statement, wear interesting jewelry or high-fashion clothes.
34. It can be difficult to earn ..... as a musician
35. Which adverb CANNOT be used?I'm not ..... sure that amateurs can enter this competition.
36. My best friend is going to ..... when she knows that she failed the exam.
37. Since it was a ..... conviction, he was let out of prison.
38. The city council voted ..... the proposed housing development.
39. Many people go dancing because they want to ..... , not just to look cool.
40. Which adjective does NOT collocate with WIDELY?
41. There was one scene in the film that really .....
42. It can get very expensive to be ..... you always have to buy the latest styles!
43. I have never ..... a bungee jump before.
44. The industrial revolution ..... things worse, pumping sugar and processed flour into our diets.
45. Jeff has ..... a fortune in the stock market, so he can afford his expensive lifestyle.
46. She never ..... any of our discussions, does she?
47. Every home owner should ..... necessary precautions against fire.
48. Jenny and I have been arguing for hours. I hope we can ..... to an agreement soon.
49. COLLOCATIONS REVIEW. Choose the correct verb ..... the drums / the violin
50. One couple spent £2 million on lawyers' fees in a (a) battle.
51. ..... the recommended amount of moderate activity, but try to do more if you can, especially if you spend a lot of the day sitting down.
52. I don't ..... badminton. It's boring sport
53. As some countries also require vaccinations against diseases like yellow fever and covid, remember to ..... all vaccinations that are necessary.
54. As head of customer services, I have to ..... customers and problems all the time.
55. The jury reached ..... verdict.
56. The new student never talks to anyone. I ..... that she's very shy or unfriendly.
57. Every day we ..... it in turns to feed the dog.
58. Cross ..... an error.
59. COLLOCATIONS REVIEW. Choose the correct verb ..... the piano / the flute / the guitar
60. Have you ever ..... someone famous?