B1 English Word Formation and Collocations 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

made

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

do

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

make

Answer

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

Question 4

She ______ a deep breath before starting her speaking test.

Accepted Answer

took

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

pay

Answer

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

B1 English Practice Test