OOPT Vocabulary and Collocations 2

Question 1

Which collocation is correct?

Accepted Answer

make a mistake

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

moving

Answer

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

Question 3

Which phrase is the correct collocation in British English?

Accepted Answer

have a shower

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

take

Answer

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

Question 5

Which adjective best collocates with 'evidence'?

Accepted Answer

strong evidence

Answer

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

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