CLB Vocabulary & Grammar 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

significant

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

make

Answer

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

Question 3

Which sentence uses the word 'affect' correctly?

Accepted Answer

The new policy will affect employee benefits.

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

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

Question 5

Which phrasal verb means 'to postpone'?

Accepted Answer

put off

Answer

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

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