APTIS Vocabulary: Synonyms and Collocations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which collocation is correct: '___ progress'?
- do
- make (Correct answer)
- take
- give
Correct answer: make
'Make progress' is the standard English collocation meaning to advance or improve.
Question 2: Which word is a synonym for 'courageous'?
- timid
- reckless
- bold (Correct answer)
- passive
Correct answer: bold
'Bold' means showing bravery and courage, matching the meaning of 'courageous'.
Question 3: Choose the correct collocation: '___ a risk'?
- make
- take (Correct answer)
- do
- have
Correct answer: take
'Take a risk' is the natural English collocation meaning to do something that involves danger or uncertainty.
Question 4: Which word is a synonym for 'weary'?
- energetic
- cautious
- exhausted (Correct answer)
- alert
Correct answer: exhausted
'Exhausted' means very tired, which is synonymous with 'weary'.
Question 5: Which collocation is correct: '___ an impression'?
- give
- make (Correct answer)
- leave
- create
Correct answer: make
'Make an impression' is the standard collocation meaning to create a notable effect on someone.
Question 6: Choose the synonym for 'bizarre':
- ordinary
- strange (Correct answer)
- familiar
- expected
Correct answer: strange
'Strange' means unusual or unexpected, which matches the meaning of 'bizarre'.
Question 7: Which collocation is correct: '___ a conclusion'?
- get
- find
- reach (Correct answer)
- arrive
Correct answer: reach
'Reach a conclusion' is the natural collocation meaning to come to a final decision or judgment.
Which collocation is correct: '___ progress'?