Dependent prepositions
Which preposition: pay attention ..., spend money ..., listen ...
to, on, to
to hope strongly that something will happen
keep your fingers crossed
Name 3 adj to collocate with 'effect'
detrimental/damaging/unforeseen/...
Make or do? ... a comment, ... a course, ... an effort
make a comment, do a course, make an effort
Name 3 positive personality adj
kind/considerate/bright/approachable/...
Which preposition: capable ..., information ..., confidence ...
of, on/about, in
to do agree with somebody, have similar beliefs
see eye to eye
Name two nouns with the similar meaning: advantage
Make, get or do? ... a point, ... a complaint, ...further information, ... one's best
make a point, make a complaint, get further information, do one's best
Name 3 collocations with 'give'
give someone details, give something a go, give someone instructions
Which preposition: apologize ..., comment ..., object ...
for, on, to
to pay attention to everything that is happening around you and to what people are saying
keep your ear to the ground
Name two nouns with similar meaning: consequences
implications/ramifications/result/effect/
Which one does not collocate with 'gifted'? highly/academically/practically
practically
What's missing? to hold the ... strings
to hold the purse strings
Which preposition: approve ..., resort ..., suitable ...
of, to, for
to ask someone's advice about a subject the person knows a lot about
pick someone’s brain(s)
How can you make this sentence sound more academic? The article says it is very very important to find new sources of energy.
The article emphasizes/underscores/reiterates/highlights the importance of new/alternative sources of energy.
Which phrasal verb collocates with 'a loan'?
take out/pay off
Say in two different ways that you're very rich.
I have money to burn. I roll in money.
Which preposition: account (v) ..., dedicate sth ..., relevant (adj) ..., capacity ...
for, to, to, for
to become familiar with and confident in a new situation
find one’s feet
Uncontrollable use of plastic can do damage to the environment.
Uncontrollable use of plastic can inflict damage on the environment.
Which verbs are missing: ... ends meet, ... your expenses, ... your living
make ends meet, cover your expenses, make your living
Name three different ways to say "Maybe he's bored"
He may/might/could be bored. It's quite likely that he's board. He seems to be bored.