OOPT Vocabulary and Collocations 4

Question 1

Which collocation is correct: 'She _____ a deep breath before speaking.'

Accepted Answer

took

Answer

'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.'

Accepted Answer

take

Answer

'Take effect' is the correct collocation meaning to become operative.

Question 3

Which word collocates with 'heavy' to describe rain or traffic?

Accepted Answer

hard

Answer

In English, we say 'heavy rain' and 'heavy traffic' — 'heavy' is the correct collocate.

Question 4

What does the word 'frugal' mean?

Accepted Answer

careful not to waste money

Answer

'Frugal' describes someone who is economical and avoids unnecessary spending.

Question 5

Which sentence uses 'pay' as a collocation correctly?

Accepted Answer

Pay attention to the instructions.

Answer

'Pay attention' is a fixed collocation meaning to listen or watch carefully.

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