Collocations
Johnny __________ an invitation to Julia's party.
Received or Accepted
John loves to brag about himself; he is really _________.
egotistical
I left my coffee on the hood of my car and then drove away! It was a __________.
mishap
Yesterday, while I __________ (drive) to work, a police officer pulled me over.
was driving
Fatima ________ me a favor because I babysat her children last week.
owes or did
My mother doesn't like to brag; she is very ________.
modest
If someone stops breathing, this is a medical ________.
emergency
The police officer ________ (ask) me for my driver's license, but I didn't have it with me.
asked
Ms Laura told me my hair looked nice, so I ________ the compliment by telling her I loved her shirt.
returned
Kinan hates having to change his plans; he is very __________.
inflexible/stubborn
A few years ago, some students on a field trip drowned while visiting the Dead Sea. It was a ___________.
tragedy/disaster
I did not have my driver's license with me because I ___________ (leave) it in my other bag and ________ (forget) to put it in my new one.
had left/had forgotten
Omar invited me to his party, but I had to ______ it _______ because I had other plans.
turn down
I always talk to my parents when I am having a problem, because they are always so ___________.
supportive
Omar received the top grade on his Tawjihee exam!It was a real __________.
triumph
As the police officer __________ (check) my information on my license plates, I suddenly drove away!
was checking
I cannot _________ your offer; I need more money!
accept
I need someone to pick me up from the airport this Saturday, but I cannot ask my brother because I can't depend on him - he is so ___________.
unreliable/forgetful
My friend and I wore the same dress to the wedding, but we didn't plan it - it was just a __________!
coincidence
Unfortunately, when I __________ (try) to escape the police, my tire __________ (become) flat, and the police were able to _________ (catch) me quickly!
was trying/became/catch