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Vocabulary and Collocations Flashcards

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  1. Which collocation is correct?

    Answer: make a mistake

    'Make a mistake' is the correct collocation — 'mistake' collocates with 'make', not 'do', 'have', or 'take'.

  2. Choose the correct collocation: 'He gave a ___ speech at the ceremony.'

    Answer: moving

    'Moving speech' is the correct collocation — 'moving' means emotionally affecting.

  3. Which phrase is the correct collocation in British English?

    Answer: have a shower

    In British English, 'have a shower' is the standard collocation. 'Take a shower' is American English.

  4. Complete with the correct collocation: 'The government needs to ___ action on climate change.'

    Answer: take

    'Take action' is the correct collocation — not 'do', 'make', or 'have' action.

  5. Which adjective best collocates with 'evidence'?

    Answer: strong evidence

    'Strong evidence' is the correct collocation. 'Big', 'heavy', and 'tall' do not collocate with 'evidence'.

  6. Choose the correct collocation: 'After the accident, she was in ___ shock.'

    Answer: deep

    'Deep shock' is the correct collocation. 'Deep' commonly intensifies emotional states.