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English Language — Collocations — Questions with Answers
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Q1.
The sudden downpour caused a _______ flood in the low-lying areas.
heavy
strong
powerful
big
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Answer: A. heavy
The correct collocation is 'heavy flood', meaning a severe or extensive flood. 'Strong', 'powerful', and 'big' are not standard collocations with 'flood' in this context.
Q2.
It's important to _______ a good impression on your first day at work.
do
make
create
have
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Answer: B. make
The correct collocation is 'make an impression', meaning to produce a particular effect or feeling.
Q3.
The new policy was _______ successful in reducing pollution levels.
highly
deeply
greatly
strongly
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Answer: A. highly
The correct collocation is 'highly successful', meaning very successful. 'Highly' collocates with adjectives like successful, unlikely, effective, etc.
Q4.
The detective tried to _______ a confession from the suspect.
pull
draw
extract
take
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Answer: C. extract
The correct collocation is 'extract a confession', meaning to obtain a confession, often with difficulty or reluctance from the other party.
Q5.
Despite the challenges, she always maintained a positive _______ of mind.
state
condition
frame
mood
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Answer: C. frame
The correct collocation is 'frame of mind', which refers to a person's mood or general attitude at a particular time.
Q6.
The company suffered _______ losses due to the economic downturn.
heavy
strong
deep
big
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Answer: A. heavy
The correct collocation is 'heavy losses', referring to significant financial or material losses. 'Heavy' is commonly used with 'losses', 'rain', 'traffic', etc.
Q7.
Before making a decision, it's wise to _______ all the pros and cons.
weigh
measure
balance
consider
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Answer: A. weigh
The correct collocation is 'weigh the pros and cons', meaning to consider all the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision.
Q8.
The old man spoke _______, his voice barely audible.
softly
gently
mildly
weakly
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Answer: A. softly
The correct collocation is 'speak softly', meaning to speak in a low voice or quietly. While other adverbs might describe the manner, 'softly' is the standard collocation for low volume.
Q9.
A sudden _______ of thunder startled everyone during the quiet evening.
clap
burst
strike
crash
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Answer: A. clap
The correct collocation is 'a clap of thunder', which refers to a sudden, loud noise of thunder. 'Clap' is the specific noun used for this sound.
Q10.
The politician's speech was full of _______ promises that were never fulfilled.
empty
hollow
vain
futile
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Answer: A. empty
The correct collocation is 'empty promises', referring to promises that are insincere, not kept, or lack substance. While 'hollow' is similar, 'empty promises' is the more established and common collocation.
Q11.
The new evidence helped to _______ light on the mysterious disappearance.
throw
shed
cast
bring
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Answer: B. shed
The correct collocation is 'shed light on', meaning to provide new information or understanding about something. 'Throw light on' is also used but 'shed light on' is a very strong and common collocation.
Q12.
The company decided to _______ drastic measures to cut down on expenses.
take
make
do
implement
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Answer: A. take
The correct collocation is 'take measures', meaning to perform actions or steps to achieve a particular purpose. While 'implement measures' is also possible, 'take measures' is a more fundamental and widely used collocation for initiating actions.
