Vocabulary & Grammar Flashcards

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'She made a _______ contribution to the community.'

Answer: significant

'Significant' is the adjective form needed to modify the noun 'contribution.'

Which verb correctly collocates with 'decision'? 'The committee will _______ a final decision next week.'

Answer: make

'Make a decision' is the standard collocation in English.

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?

Answer: The new policy will affect employee benefits.

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is typically the noun form.

Which sentence uses the correct preposition? 'She is interested _______ learning French.'

Answer: in

The fixed adjective-preposition collocation is 'interested in' something.

Which phrasal verb means 'to postpone'?

Answer: put off

'Put off' means to delay or postpone an event or task.

Select the word that correctly completes: 'The doctor gave a _______ explanation of the diagnosis.'

Answer: clear

The adjective 'clear' is needed to modify the noun 'explanation.'

What is the correct noun form of the verb 'employ'?

Answer: employment

'Employment' is the correct noun form, referring to the state of being employed.