Kollokationen (C1) – Arbeitsblatt 1

Ergänze jeden Satz mit einem Verb aus dem Kasten. Verwende jedes Verb nur einmal. Zwei Verben werden nicht benötigt.

Beispiel: Scientists hope the study will ___ light on the causes of the disease. → shed

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1. The campaign aims to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset awareness of plastic pollution among teenagers.

2. It would be unwise to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset comparisons between two such different countries.

3. The team worked through the weekend to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset the deadline.

4. Rising sea levels Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a serious threat to coastal towns.

5. Many parents struggle to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a balance between work and family life.

6. After hours of discussion, the committee finally managed to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a consensus.

7. The researchers plan to Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset a survey of 2,000 households.

8. Managers must Auswählen… raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset responsibility for the decisions made by their teams.

Ordne jeder Kollokation die passende Bedeutung aus dem Kasten zu. Zwei Bedeutungen werden nicht benötigt.

Beispiel: keep a low profile → avoid attracting attention

Wortkasten form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

9. jump to conclusions

   Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

10. cut corners

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

11. hold a grudge

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

12. bear something in mind

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

13. pay lip service to something

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

14. take something for granted

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

15. come to terms with something

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

16. go to great lengths

    Auswählen… form an opinion too quickly without knowing all the factsdo something less carefully to save time or moneycontinue to feel angry with someone because of a past wrongremember a fact when you are making a decisionsay you support something without actually doing anything about itfail to appreciate something because it is always theregradually accept a difficult situationmake a great effort to achieve somethingrefuse to change your opinionmake a promise you cannot keep

Jeder Satz enthält ein falsches Wort in einer Kollokation. Schreibe den Satz korrekt neu.

Beispiel: She made her homework before dinner. → She did her homework before dinner.

17. We need to make more research before we launch the product.

18. The man made a crime and was sent to prison.

19. The government has made drastic measures to reduce pollution.

20. There was a strong rain last night, so the roads are flooded.

21. I could tell from his face that he was saying a lie.

22. The museum attracts a big number of visitors every summer.

23. After a long discussion, the manager did a final decision.

24. Students should pay close attention for the safety instructions.

Bilde aus dem großgeschriebenen Wort ein Wort, das die Kollokation vervollständigt.

Beispiel: The two cities are in ___ (STARK) contrast to each other. → stark

25. It is a widely (ACCEPT) fact that regular exercise improves mood.

26. The proposal was supported by an (OVERWHELM) majority of members.

27. The strike brought public transport to a (GRIND) halt.

28. Fans were bitterly (DISAPPOINT) when the concert was cancelled.

29. Her research has made a (SIGNIFY) contribution to the field.

30. In this storm, it is highly (LIKE) that the match will go ahead.

31. After years of neglect, the old castle has fallen into (REPAIR).

32. It is important to draw a clear (DISTINGUISH) between facts and opinions.

Formuliere jeden Satz mit dem Wort in Klammern so um, dass die Bedeutung gleich bleibt.

Beispiel: He wants to avoid attracting attention. (PROFILE) → He wants to keep a low profile.

33. Remember that the shop closes early on Sundays. (MIND)

34. The new rules will start to apply in January. (FORCE)

35. I think you are forming an opinion too quickly. (CONCLUSIONS)

36. She eventually accepted that she had lost her job. (TERMS)

37. He made a huge effort to keep the project a secret. (LENGTHS)

38. Many people don't appreciate clean water because it is always available. (GRANTED)

39. The two sides finally agreed. (CONSENSUS)