OOPT Vocabulary and Collocations 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which collocation is correct: 'She _____ a deep breath before speaking.'
- took (Correct answer)
- made
- did
- had
Correct answer: took
'Take a breath' is the standard collocation in English.
Question 2: Choose the word that best completes this sentence: 'The new policy will _____ effect from January 1st.'
- take (Correct answer)
- make
- come
- bring
Correct answer: take
'Take effect' is the correct collocation meaning to become operative.
Question 3: Which word collocates with 'heavy' to describe rain or traffic?
- strong
- hard (Correct answer)
- severe
- intense
Correct answer: hard
In English, we say 'heavy rain' and 'heavy traffic' — 'heavy' is the correct collocate.
Question 4: What does the word 'frugal' mean?
- generous with money
- careful not to waste money (Correct answer)
- careless about spending
- wealthy and successful
Correct answer: careful not to waste money
'Frugal' describes someone who is economical and avoids unnecessary spending.
Question 5: Which sentence uses 'pay' as a collocation correctly?
- Pay attention to the instructions. (Correct answer)
- Pay a mistake in class.
- Pay an idea to the teacher.
- Pay effort in your work.
Correct answer: Pay attention to the instructions.
'Pay attention' is a fixed collocation meaning to listen or watch carefully.
Question 6: The word 'proficient' is closest in meaning to:
- talented but lazy
- skilled and competent (Correct answer)
- new to a subject
- overly confident
Correct answer: skilled and competent
'Proficient' means having a high level of skill or competence in something.
Question 7: Which phrasal verb means 'to tolerate or endure something unpleasant'?
- put off
- put out
- put up with (Correct answer)
- put down
Correct answer: put up with
'Put up with' means to accept or tolerate something difficult without complaining.
OOPT Vocabulary and Collocations 4
Which collocation is correct: 'She _____ a deep breath before speaking.'