Collocations (C1) – Worksheet 1

Complete each sentence with a verb from the box. Use each verb once. There are two extra verbs you do not need.

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

Word box raisedrawmeetposestrikereachconductbeargiveset

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match each collocation with its meaning from the box. There are two extra meanings you do not need.

Example: keep a low profile → avoid attracting attention

Word box 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

   Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

    Choose… 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

Each sentence contains one wrong word in a collocation. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

Example: 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.

Use the word in capitals to form a word that completes the collocation.

Example: 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.

Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the same.

Example: 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)