Mastering Collocations in Listening

What is a collocation?

• A collocation is a synonym for a phrase.

• A collocation is a type of grammatical error.

• A collocation is a pair or group of words that are commonly used together.

• A collocation is a single word with multiple meanings.

Which of the following is a common collocation: 'make a decision' or 'do a decision'?

• take a decision

• make a decision

• perform a decision

• create a decision

Fill in the blank: She has a strong _____ of responsibility. (sense, feeling)

• idea

• concept

• sense

• notion

Choose the correct collocation: 'take a break' or 'make a break'?

• take a rest

• take a holiday

• make a pause

• take a break

Complete the sentence: He is known for his _____ of humor. (sense, feeling)

• style

• taste

• mood

• sense

Which is the correct collocation: 'do homework' or 'make homework'?

• create homework

• do homework

• do tasks

• make assignments

Fill in the blank: They had a _____ discussion about the project. (deep, strong)

• shallow

• deep

• brief

• casual

Choose the correct collocation: 'catch someone's attention' or 'catch someone's notice'?

• catch someone's attention

• catch someone's focus

• catch someone's glance

• catch someone's eye

Complete the sentence: She has a _____ interest in art. (great, big)

• minimal

• small

• limited

• great

Which is the correct collocation: 'give a presentation' or 'make a presentation'?

• conduct a presentation

• deliver a presentation

• give a presentation

• present a presentation