collocations
The sales team ____ a very successful time at the exhibition. A.spent B.passed C.had D.made
C.had
Can you __call what happened last night?
recall
The company always takes ___ new staff for the summer period.
takes on
We got up early because we were afraid of ______ our flight.
missing
"I didn´t break your coffee mug." DENY
He denied breaking my coffee mug.
The proud father was very excited when his son ___ his first steps. A.made B.took C.gave D.did
B.took
You did really well, definitely __performing most of the class. You might even have come first.
outperforming
Negotiations broke ___ because of a disagreement about trading arrangements.
broke down
When I was a teenager, I _____ always write my diary before I went to bed.
would
"I´m sorry I woke you up." APOLOGISE
She apologised for waking me up.
The lecturer ___ the class's attention to an error in the calculations. A.drew B.attracted C.put D.showed
A.drew
You shouldn´t __estimate the cost. It could be a lot more expensive than you think.
underestimate
The lecturer talks so fast - I just can keep ___ with her train of thought.
keep up with
The noise from the wedding reception did not cause any problems _____ the other hotel guests.
for
"You shouldn´t touch this wire." WARN
He warned me not to touch that wire.
At the moment, the country has a number of _____ economic problems. A.tricky B.serious C.difficult D.hard
B.serious
Ben needs to calm down. He´s getting __excited.
overexcited
It was so noisy in the room that I couldn´t make __ what Jill was saying.
make out
I like both these dresses - I just can't decide which one to ______ for.
go
"You stole my wallet!" ACCUSE
He accused me of stealing his wallet.
I don't have much knowledge / information of local history.
knowledge
Everyone ____ his story - it just didn't seem at all plausible. BELIEVE
disbelieved
I hope my letter will be taken ____ consideration.
taken into
I could ______ with a new bike - this one’s getting very old and rusty.
do
"I made a serious mistake." ADMIT
She admitted (to) making a serious mistake.