Collocations exercise

Collocations exercise (Collocation Quiz)

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Collocation Quiz

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct collocation partner.

1. Make a ______ decision. (a) quick b) fast c) rapid d) sudden
2. Heavy ______ (a) rain b) water c) shower d) downpour
3. Strong ______ (a) coffee b) tea c) drink d) beverage
4. Commit a ______ (a) mistake b) error c) fault d) crime
5. Take ______ (a) a rest b) a break c) a pause d) a stop

Exercise 2: Choose the Best Collocation

Choose the best collocation to complete each sentence.

1. The police are ______ an investigation into the robbery. (a) conducting b) making c) doing d) performing
2. She ______ a deep breath before diving into the pool. (a) took b) made c) did d) had
3. I ______ a good impression on my interviewer. (a) made b) created c) did d) caused
4. He ______ a lot of money on his new car. (a) spent b) used c) paid d) consumed
5. They ______ a toast to the happy couple. (a) made b) drank c) offered d) gave

Exercise 3: Find the Odd One Out

In each group, find the word that does not collocate with the given word.

1. Strong: wind, coffee, tea, opinion
2. Heavy: rain, traffic, smoker, meal
3. Make: a decision, a mistake, a noise, a friend

Collocation Quiz Answer Key

Exercise 1:

1. a) quick
2. d) downpour
3. a) coffee
4. d) crime
5. a) a rest

Exercise 2:

1. a) conducting
2. a) took
3. a) made
4. a) spent
5. a) made

Exercise 3:

1. opinion
2. smoker
3. a friend

This exercise is a fun and engaging way to improve your grammar and vocabulary skills. Have fun and happy learning!

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