Collocations and Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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Which expression best completes the sentence: "Mr. Johnson is ______ the company’s marketing department."

out of

down to

in charge of (correct)

on top of

What expression would you use to complete the sentence: "People who systematically cheat the tax system will one day be ______ the Tax Department."

in search of

out of trouble with

into trouble with (correct)

on the safe side of

Which option correctly completes the following: "The doctor insisted that I should be given a thorough check-up just to be ______."

ridded of

into trouble with

in the clear

on the safe side (correct)

What completes the blank in: "After weeks of hard work, Kevin was confident he was finally ______ the situation."

come to terms with Signup and view all the answers

Which expression would appropriately fit in the blank: "The children wandered around the neighborhood ______ their lost dog."

in search of Signup and view all the answers

Which word best completes the phrase: "I bought a new ______ of pajamas."

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What is the best word to fill in: "He placed his order for a pint ______ beer."

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Which option best completes the following: "The power went out due to a flash ______ lightning."

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What does the phrasal verb 'come across' mean in the context of finding something unexpectedly?

to find by chance Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs in Joe's life according to the phrasal verb 'come into'?

to inherit a lot of money Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone 'comes round' after fainting?

to regain consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'go over' in the context of reviewing test results?

to examine in detail Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases accurately reflects the meaning of 'go ahead'?

to continue doing something Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrasal verb 'go off' refer to in the context of milk?

to spoil or decay Signup and view all the answers

In what context is the phrase 'be for' typically used?

to support an idea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'come round' mean when referring to unexpected visitors arriving just before leaving home?

to reconsider a decision Signup and view all the answers

What preposition would best complete the sentence: 'I'm so happy __________ you and your wife.'?

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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'We supply all major companies __________ our products.'?

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In the phrase 'She takes great pride __________ her work.', which preposition is appropriate?

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Complete this sentence with the correct preposition: 'The government will provide housing __________ the homeless.'

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Which preposition fits best in this context: 'You shouldn't be proud __________ yourself.'?

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What preposition completes the sentence: 'The government supplied food and medicine __________ the victims of the hurricane.'?

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Choose the appropriate preposition to finish this: 'I would be more than happy to provide you __________ our company's catalogue.'

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Complete the sentence: 'The journalist was praised his report the starving children of Africa.'

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Study Notes

Collocations and Expressions

Go: go better, go to sleep, go to terms with, go ready, go down to business, go into trouble, go the sack, go lost, go over the top, go dark, go in handy, go the job, go even with, go for revenge, go on sb's nerves, go a decision, go rid of, go red, go off sb's back, go an agreement
Come: come across, come into, come round, come up with, come down with
Reach: reach an agreement
Get: get revenge, get on sb's nerves

Phrasal Verbs

Come across: find by chance
Come into: inherit
Come round: stop by, visit
Come round: regain consciousness
Come up with: think of and suggest
Come down with: be taken ill with
Go ahead with: start sth
Go on with: continue doing
Go over: examine / discuss in detail
Go with: match
Go off: explode
Go round: move / travel around, visit
Go through: suffer
Go off: turn sour, start to decay
Go on: happen
Be on: be shown / performed
Be over: end
Be for: support, in favour of
Be about to: be ready to
Be up to: do (usually sth wrong)
Be off: leave

Words with Prepositions

Adjectives: excellent at, experienced in, happy with/about, proud of, respected for, responsible for
Nouns: an answer to, an expert in, an opportunity for, a reply to, a report on
Verbs: associate with, concentrate on, congratulate sb on, cooperate with, deal with, provide sb with, provide sth for, succeed in, suddenly realize sth, suddenly realize sb, take pride in

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Test your knowledge of common collocations and phrasal verbs in the English language. This quiz covers various expressions involving 'go', 'come', 'reach', and 'get', along with their meanings and usages. Challenge yourself to understand and apply these phrases correctly!

Collocations and Phrasal Verbs Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which expression best completes the sentence: "Mr. Johnson is ______ the company’s marketing department."

What expression would you use to complete the sentence: "People who systematically cheat the tax system will one day be ______ the Tax Department."

Which option correctly completes the following: "The doctor insisted that I should be given a thorough check-up just to be ______."

What completes the blank in: "After weeks of hard work, Kevin was confident he was finally ______ the situation."

Which expression would appropriately fit in the blank: "The children wandered around the neighborhood ______ their lost dog."

Which word best completes the phrase: "I bought a new ______ of pajamas."

What is the best word to fill in: "He placed his order for a pint ______ beer."

Which option best completes the following: "The power went out due to a flash ______ lightning."

What does the phrasal verb 'come across' mean in the context of finding something unexpectedly?

What change occurs in Joe's life according to the phrasal verb 'come into'?

What does it mean when someone 'comes round' after fainting?

What is the meaning of 'go over' in the context of reviewing test results?

Which of the following phrases accurately reflects the meaning of 'go ahead'?

What does the phrasal verb 'go off' refer to in the context of milk?

In what context is the phrase 'be for' typically used?

What does 'come round' mean when referring to unexpected visitors arriving just before leaving home?

What preposition would best complete the sentence: 'I'm so happy __________ you and your wife.'?

Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'We supply all major companies __________ our products.'?

In the phrase 'She takes great pride __________ her work.', which preposition is appropriate?

Complete this sentence with the correct preposition: 'The government will provide housing __________ the homeless.'

Which preposition fits best in this context: 'You shouldn't be proud __________ yourself.'?

What preposition completes the sentence: 'The government supplied food and medicine __________ the victims of the hurricane.'?

Choose the appropriate preposition to finish this: 'I would be more than happy to provide you __________ our company's catalogue.'

Complete the sentence: 'The journalist was praised his report the starving children of Africa.'