Collocations
......... a decision
MAKE
I received an amount of complaints from customers
a number of
Las Grutas is a popular ........ ..... tourists in this area.
DESTINATION FOR / WITH
Which is correct? Studying abroad as a child, she spoke the language like a native; or Having studied abroad as a child, she spoke the language like a native.
Having studied abroad as a child, she spoke the language like a native.
The child was given their ...............attention. (DIVIDE)
UNDIVIDED
The secret was .............guarded. (adverb)
CLOSELY
This essay will discuss about the importance of parental guidance during childhood.
discuss the importance (not ABOUT)
In ..............of entertainment, the area offers options for everyone.
TERMS
It's high time you .................(tell) me the truth.
TOLD
Healthy food as opposed to .....
junk food
What time will you ................. on your way tomorrow?
BE
Many people think that is essential to have a mobile phone, other people disagree.
that IT is essential
Despite his efforts, he was unable to keep ............. ................ the rest of the team.
UP WITH
The doctor recommended .................(spend) a few weeks in the mountains to alleviate his chest condition.
SPENDING
I use an app to keep ............... ..... the number of steps I take daily.
TRACK OF
If you really want to .................weight, cut ............ on bread and sugary foods.
LOSE - DOWN
British people has always said that children need to be seen but not heard.
People HAVE
The knee injury prevented Messi ..................... (prep + take part) in the tournament.
FROM taking part
The authorities warned the population not buying imported repellents.
I must diet. I'm ten kilos ............
OVERWEIGHT
What about.................... our batteries! Let's go for a walk in the "bardas".
RECHARGING
In spite of she is very wise, she made a serious mistake when she left that job.
In spite of + NOUN or NOUN PHRASE, her wisdom
REPHRASE. She seems to be interested. (LOOK AS THOUGH)
She LOOKS AS THOUGH she's interested.
I don't remember to put the passports away last night.
or I don't remember putting the passports away last night. Which is right?
The 1st one.
An uncertain situation is a ............
TOUCH AND GO