Unit 2 - Collocations (Take/Make/Do)
The collocation meaning to apologize, or to say sorry.
Make an apology.
The antonym of "forgettable" meaning to be easily remembered
Memorable.
She wanted to try her hand at something different, so she ____ __ a new hobby.
Took up
When do we use can´t, as speculation, deduction, possiblity or probability in the present and future?
When we are 90% certain that something is not true.
Use the correct determiner: (none, has, all, each, every)
____ of you like homework.
None
(None of you like homework.)
Give the collocation that means: He made an error.
He made a mistake.
The opposite of cynical, meaning to believe good things will happen
Optimistic
She served an apprenticeship in order to ____ experience in her field.
gain
*freebie?* You have to tell me what state I´m from for the 200 points.
Washington
Use the correct determiner: (all, any, none, no, one)
There is ____ doubt he is wrong
No.
(There is no doubt he is wrong.)
Which two collocations can be used with "a decision".
To make a decision.
To take a decision.
The influencer is ___-________, her blog is even read in developing countries.
The influencer is far-reaching, her blog is even read in developing countries.
Someone who has lots of aspirations and drive might ______ __ a venture.
Embark on
When someone expects something from you, or for you to behave in a certain way.
be supposed to.
Use the correct determiner: (all, any, each, has, not)
Someone must´ve eaten my cake! ____ of it is gone!
All
(All of it is gone.)
To take offence.
The discovery was ____________, it occurred instantly. (must be able to spell it correctly)
Instantaneous
He has experienced many _______ (synonym= issues), but he has always overcome any setback.
problems
What´s the difference between the use of must have and can´t have?
Must have is when we are 90% certain something was true. Can´t have is when we are 90% certain something was NOT true.
answers vary.
A decision made in the moment; ____ decision
snap
Name two brand name clothing stores.
Zara, Mango, Desigual, H&M, Pull&Bear, (various answers)
In order to give somebody _____ into how to ______ an obstacle, you must go through it first.
insight / overcome
What´s the difference between have to and must. Give an example.
Have to: things that are obligatory, obligations imposed on us by others.
Must: More formal, used to talk about rules.the obligation comes internally from ourselves.
(various answers)
If you were to embark on a venture, where would you go? Speak for 45 seconds.
various answers.