Verb+Noun Collocations Quiz
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Which phrase correctly completes the collocation: 'Accept _____'?

  • the rules
  • responsibility (correct)
  • a challenge
  • an offer

    • What is the correct phrase to describe engaging in a physical altercation regarding unfair treatment?

  • Beat the opposition
  • Fight authority
  • Challenge prejudice
  • Fight injustice (correct)

    • Which of the following is a correct collocation with 'Break'?

  • Break my heart
  • Break the silence
  • Break the law
  • Break a promise (correct)

    • Which phrase is used to express concern regarding someone's behavior?

    <p>Express disapproval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action when someone is unwilling to accept a change in plans?

    <p>Accept the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these phrases means to handle a situation or outcome actively?

    <p>Conduct research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a scenario where someone is experiencing illness due to a virus?

    <p>Catch a cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase accurately describes the activity of washing dishes after a meal?

    <p>Do the dishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is implied by 'raising funds' mentioned in the content?

    <p>Organizing an event for charity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase suggests an increase in optimism about future success?

    <p>Raise hopes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'seek help' emphasize regarding personal well-being?

    <p>Importance of professional assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the action involved in 'throwing a party'?

    <p>Hosting an informal gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'tell the truth' imply about one's behavior?

    <p>Being honest and transparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do 'score a goal' and 'take a risk' have in common?

    <p>Both involve decisive action for success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of 'apologise for', which situation would this phrase typically be used?

    <p>Accepting blame for a mistake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'spend money' imply about financial habits?

    <p>Making impulsive purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does making an exception for someone typically imply?

    <p>Allowing a special consideration for one individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it indicate if a student shows an improvement in every subject?

    <p>They are performing consistently well</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does taking an interest in something usually involve?

    <p>Actively engaging and wanting to learn more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is usually implied when someone receives an invitation?

    <p>They are being considered for an event or gathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a strong reaction to news likely reflect?

    <p>An emotional or significant response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does having control over a situation suggest?

    <p>The ability to manage and direct circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a taste for something usually indicate?

    <p>An enjoyment or preference for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if someone expresses doubts about an outcome?

    <p>They have uncertainty and concerns regarding what might happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'concerned about' imply?

    <p>Feeling troubled regarding an issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective is correctly paired with 'to' in the context of enjoying something?

    <p>Addicted to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'capable of' assess?

    <p>Having the ability to do something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does being 'angry at' suggest?

    <p>Upset with a specific person's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases correctly expresses a sense of familiarity?

    <p>Accustomed to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ashamed of' convey?

    <p>Experiencing an emotion of regret or guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does being 'aware of' indicate?

    <p>Understanding changes that occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which adjective paired with 'about' expresses dissatisfaction?

    <p>Angry about</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a lack of knowledge about something?

    <p>Familiar with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase suggests a positive emotional reaction to an achievement?

    <p>Grateful to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase describes a form of social comfort and connection?

    <p>Kind to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a sense of obligation or necessity?

    <p>Important for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase reflects a positive acknowledgment of someone's skills or achievements?

    <p>Proud of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates being in a relationship with someone?

    <p>Married to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase indicates a condition that contributes positively to growth or success?

    <p>Exposed to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase indicates a feeling of jealousy towards someone else's achievements?

    <p>Envious of</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Verb + Noun Collocations

    • "Accept a decision" indicates agreement with a choice or outcome made by others.
    • "Accept a situation" involves coming to terms with circumstances regardless of personal feelings.
    • "Accept responsibility" shows acknowledgment of accountability for one's actions.
    • "Admire (s.o.) for" expresses appreciation for someone's qualities or achievements.
    • "Answer the phone" refers to the action of picking up and responding to incoming calls.
    • "Beat a team" denotes winning against a competitor in a sports context.
    • "Beat an opponent" highlights the act of outperforming an individual competitor in a game or sport.
    • "Beat the opposition" signifies overcoming adversaries during a contest.
    • "Break/keep a promise" relates to fulfilling or failing to meet commitments made to others.
    • "Break/set a record" involves surpassing an existing achievement or establishing a new benchmark.
    • "Break rules" means violating established guidelines or expectations.
    • "Catch a cold" describes the process of contracting a common viral infection.
    • "Catch fire" refers to an object igniting or becoming ablaze.
    • "Cause trouble" signifies actions leading to disturbances or issues.
    • "Change your mind" involves altering one’s decision or opinion.
    • "Conduct a search" entails systematic searching for something or someone.
    • "Conduct a survey" refers to gathering information through questionnaires from a group of people.
    • "Conduct an experiment" involves executing a scientific test to analyze a hypothesis.
    • "Conduct research" implies systematic investigation to establish facts or principles.
    • "Do the dishes" means washing or cleaning kitchen utensils after use.
    • "Express disapproval" indicates conveying dissatisfaction regarding a decision or situation.
    • "Fight injustice" signifies taking action against unfair treatment.
    • "Fight prejudice" involves opposing bias or discrimination in a particular setting.
    • "Fight poverty" denotes efforts to alleviate a lack of financial resources.
    • "Fight racism" relates to opposing racial discrimination and promoting equality.
    • "Raise funds" refers to gathering financial contributions for a specific cause.
    • "Raise hopes" indicates increasing expectations or optimism about an outcome.
    • "Raise money" involves generating financial resources for a project or charity.
    • "Say goodbye to" expresses the act of bidding farewell.
    • "Say grace" means reciting a prayer before meals.
    • "Say your prayers" pertains to the ritual of prayer, often for safety or gratitude.
    • "Score a goal" refers to achieving a point in sports, typically in soccer or hockey.
    • "Seek advice" indicates looking for guidance or counsel from others.
    • "Seek help" emphasizes the importance of asking for assistance when needed.
    • "Set a goal" involves establishing an objective to achieve.
    • "Set a task" means designating responsibilities or assignments.
    • "Solve problems" denotes finding solutions to issues or challenges.
    • "Spend time" signifies engaging in activities or being present with others.
    • "Spend money" refers to expending financial resources on purchases.
    • "Start work" indicates the beginning of employment or task engagement.
    • "Take a chance" means to risk or embark on an uncertain endeavor.
    • "Take a risk" involves making a decision with potential negative consequences.
    • "Tell (s.o.) a secret" denotes sharing confidential information with someone.
    • "Tell a story" refers to narrating an account of events or experiences.
    • "Tell the truth/a lie" signifies either honesty or deception.
    • "Throw a party" means organizing a social gathering.
    • "Throw away a chance" indicates discarding an opportunity.
    • "Throw away an opportunity" means failing to utilize a favorable situation.

    Verb + Preposition Collocations

    • "Accuse (s.o.) of (s.t.)" describes alleging someone is guilty of a specific wrongdoing.
    • "Agree with (s.o.) about (s.t.)" involves sharing a common opinion or attitude towards a matter.
    • "Apologise for" signifies expressing regret for a specific action.
    • "An exception for" indicates making a policy change for a particular case.
    • "An improvement in" expresses progress or enhancement in a specified area.
    • "An interest in" refers to a liking or curiosity about a subject.
    • "An introduction to" signifies an initial exposure or overview of a topic.
    • "An invitation to" means receiving a request to attend an event.
    • "A photo of" indicates having a picture representation of someone or something.
    • "A reaction to" denotes the response to particular information or events.
    • "A reason for" points to the justification or rationale behind something.
    • "A reference to" involves mentioning or alluding to something.
    • "A relationship with" signifies connection or association with another individual.
    • "A reply to" means responding to a prior comment or question.
    • "A result of" indicates a consequence stemming from an action or situation.
    • "A reward for" involves recognition or compensation for achieving something.
    • "A search for" suggests actively looking for something or someone.
    • "A statement about" refers to expressing an opinion or information regarding a subject.
    • "A substitute for" signifies replacing one thing with another.
    • "A taste for" denotes a preference or fondness for specific items.
    • "A tax on" refers to a governmental levy placed on an item or service.
    • "A thirst for" expresses a strong desire or craving for something.
    • "Attitude towards" relates to one's perspective or feelings about a concept or individual.
    • "A witness to" signifies someone who has observed an event.
    • "Complaints about" indicates expressing dissatisfaction regarding a situation.
    • "Concern for" denotes worry or care regarding an individual or topic.
    • "Connections with" involves relationships or links to other entities.
    • "Contact with" signifies communicating or being in touch with someone.
    • "Control over" pertains to having authority or power regarding a subject.
    • "Damage to" refers to harm inflicted on something.
    • "Devotion to" indicates strong loyalty or commitment towards something or someone.
    • "Difficulty in/with" expresses challenges experienced in an area or activity.
    • "Doubts about" signifies uncertainty or skepticism regarding something.
    • "Praise for" denotes admiration or congratulatory remarks for accomplishments.
    • "Pressure on" indicates exertion of influence or demands on someone.
    • "Reason for" highlights justification or explanation for an action.
    • "Responsibility for" shows accountability held for a task or duty.
    • "Rivalry between" refers to competition or antagonism between parties.
    • "The advantage of" signifies a beneficial condition or characteristic.
    • "The arrival of" reflects the happening of someone's or something's coming.
    • "The consequences of" indicates results or effects of actions taken.
    • "The destruction of" refers to significant damage caused to something.
    • "The meaning of" signifies interpretation or significance of a concept.
    • "The size of" denotes the dimensions or magnitude of an object.
    • "Worries about" expresses concerns or fears regarding future events.

    Adjective + Preposition Collocations

    • "Absent from" indicates being away from a specific place or event.
    • "Accustomed to" denotes familiarity or comfort with a situation.
    • "Addicted to" signifies a strong dependence on a particular substance or activity.
    • "Afraid of" expresses fear or anxiety regarding something.
    • "Amazed at/by" indicates being surprised or impressed by an experience.
    • "Amused by" reflects enjoyment or entertainment derived from a situation.
    • "Angry about" signifies strong displeasure about an event or issue.
    • "Angry at/with" indicates irritation towards a particular person or behavior.
    • "Annoyed at/with" denotes displeasure due to incovenience or irritation.
    • "Ashamed of" expresses feelings of guilt or embarrassment regarding actions.
    • "Aware of" indicates consciousness or knowledge of something.
    • "Bad/good at" describes proficiency or lack thereof in a specific skill.
    • "Good of" signifies commendation for acts of kindness.
    • "Good to" involves showing kindness or consideration to someone.
    • "Bored by/with" highlights lack of interest or engagement in an activity.
    • "Brilliant at" denotes exceptional skill or intelligence in a specific area.
    • "Capable of" signifies having the ability to perform certain actions.
    • "Careless of" refers to a lack of attention to necessary details.
    • "Clever of" commends someone's ingenuity or quick-wittedness.
    • "Close to" indicates proximity to a location or relationship.
    • "Concerned about" highlights feelings of worry regarding someone or something.
    • "Conscious of" denotes awareness or mindfulness of particular circumstances.
    • "Convinced of" signifies certainty or strong belief in a particular idea.
    • "Delighted with" indicates joy or pleasure regarding a gift or outcome.
    • "Different from" signifies a distinction or dissimilarity between items.
    • "Dressed in" outlines the clothing being worn.
    • "Easy/difficult for" reflects the relative challenge of a task for a person.
    • "Envious of" denotes jealousy towards someone's success or possessions.
    • "Exhausted from" signifies fatigue resulting from a specific activity.
    • "Exposed to" describes being subjected to an environment or condition.
    • "Familiar with" indicates knowledge or understanding of a subject.
    • "Famous for" connects an individual or entity to widespread recognition for achievements.
    • "Fond of" expresses affection or preference for someone or something.
    • "Friendly of" highlights kindness or generosity shown.
    • "Friendly to" signifies politeness or approachability towards others.
    • "Good for" expresses commendation for accomplishments or behavior.
    • "Grateful for" denotes thankfulness for assistance or support received

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