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Word Formation and Collocations Flashcards

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  1. She ______ an appointment with the immigration office for Monday morning.

    Answer: made

    'Make an appointment' is the standard collocation; 'make' is used when arranging or scheduling a meeting.

  2. Could you ______ me a favour and check this letter for errors?

    Answer: do

    'Do someone a favour' is the standard collocation; 'do' is used when performing an act of kindness for someone.

  3. I need to ______ a decision about which English course to enrol on.

    Answer: make

    'Make a decision' is the correct collocation; 'make' is typically paired with nouns describing choices or conclusions.

  4. She ______ a deep breath before starting her speaking test.

    Answer: took

    'Take a deep breath' is the standard collocation; 'take' is used with actions involving inhaling or pausing to compose oneself.

  5. Please ______ attention to the instructions before you begin the test.

    Answer: pay

    'Pay attention' is the correct collocation; 'pay' is used here to mean directing one's focus carefully to something.

  6. We should ______ into account the needs of elderly residents when planning services.

    Answer: take

    'Take into account' is the standard collocation meaning to consider or include something when making a decision.

  7. He ______ a mistake on his visa application form and had to resubmit it.

    Answer: made

    'Make a mistake' is the correct collocation; 'make' is always paired with 'mistake' when referring to an error.