Vocabulary and Collocations Flashcards
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Which collocation is correct: 'She _____ a deep breath before speaking.'
Answer: took
'Take a breath' is the standard collocation in English.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence: 'The new policy will _____ effect from January 1st.'
Answer: take
'Take effect' is the correct collocation meaning to become operative.
Which word collocates with 'heavy' to describe rain or traffic?
Answer: hard
In English, we say 'heavy rain' and 'heavy traffic' — 'heavy' is the correct collocate.
What does the word 'frugal' mean?
Answer: careful not to waste money
'Frugal' describes someone who is economical and avoids unnecessary spending.
Which sentence uses 'pay' as a collocation correctly?
Answer: Pay attention to the instructions.
'Pay attention' is a fixed collocation meaning to listen or watch carefully.
The word 'proficient' is closest in meaning to:
Answer: skilled and competent
'Proficient' means having a high level of skill or competence in something.
Which phrasal verb means 'to tolerate or endure something unpleasant'?
Answer: put up with
'Put up with' means to accept or tolerate something difficult without complaining.