Common Collocations 1st Part

16 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 161

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1.

Use a collocation with make + noun instead of the underlined words in each of these conversations. Example: -Naomi: The bill says we’ve had three desserts. We only had two. -Stella: The waiter must have been mistaken [made a mistake]. ----- -Avery: It’s so difficult. Should I take the job or not? -Owen: I know it’s difficult. But you have to decide [Blank] one way or the other.
2.

Use a collocation with make + noun instead of the underlined words in each of these conversations. Grace: Can you and Ethan come to dinner on Saturday? Lily: Yes, we’ll have to arrange [Blank] to get a babysitter, but it should be OK.
3.

Use a collocation with make + noun instead of the underlined words in each of these conversations. -Zoe: Did you hear about the air traffic controllers’ strike in the USA? -Aaron: Yes. We had to change [Blank] our travel itinerary because of it.
4.

Use a collocation with make + noun instead of the underlined words in each of these conversations. -Luke: Can I have chips and rice with my lunch? -Clare: No, you have to choose [Blank], chips or rice, but not both.
5.

Use a collocation with make + noun instead of the underlined words in each of these conversations. -Gavin: Do you intend to speak at the meeting? -Victoria: Yes, I hope I can contribute [Blank] to the debate.
6.

Did the fire do / make much damage to the factory?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
7.

I hate doing / making my homework at the last minute.
- A.
  
  Doing
- B.
  
  Making
8.

You must do / make an eff ort to work harder.
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
9.

Did you do / make any work at the weekend?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
10.

We are trying to do / make improvements to the system for registering.
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
11.

Do you think it would do / make any harm if I cut some leaves off this plant?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
12.

Do you ______ your best to be on time when meeting a friend?
- A.
  
  Make
- B.
  
  Do
13.

Do you ever ______ the cooking at home?
- A.
  
  Make
- B.
  
  Do
14.

Do you _________ excuses if someone asks you to ______ a big favour for them?
- A.
  
  Make / Do
- B.
  
  Do / Make
15.

Do you ever _______ negative comments about your friends’ hair, clothes, etc?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make
16.

Do you find it easy to _____ friends?
- A.
  
  Do
- B.
  
  Make