COLLOCATIONS: MAKE X DO
William didn’t want to send the original document so he ____ a copy.
made
She was still at school when she passed her driving test.
GOING
She passed her driving test when _______________ school.
She passed her driving test when she was still going to school.
It’s ________ to feel a bit worried before a long journey abroad. (nature)
natural
The shop assistant wasn’t very ________ so I left without buying anything. (friend)
friendly
I wanted to teach art but I didn’t have the right qualifications so I decided to ____ a course.
do
Pablo is no longer as frightened of spiders as in the past.
USED
Pablo _______________ frightened of spiders than he is now.
Pablo used to be more frightened of spiders than he is now.
Adam is very ________ and always wants to be the best at everything. (competition)
competitive
The film had a very ________ ending. (drama)
dramatic
Carla dropped a whole bottle of olive oil and it ____ a mess.
made
During my visit to London, I took hundreds of photos.
WHILE
I took hundreds of photos _______________ London.
I took hundreds of photos while I was visiting London.
My family aren’t very ________ when we go on holiday. (adventure)
adventurous
I live near a big ________ city. (industry)
industrial
The sink was full of dirty dishes so I ____ the washing up.
did
I didn’t notice that my passport was missing until I reached the immigration desk.
LOST
When I reached the immigration desk, I noticed that _______________ my passport.
When I reached the immigration desk, I noticed that I had lost my passport.
It’s really hard to be ________ when you don’t have much money. (fashion)
fashionable
Greta is doing ________ research. (science)
scientific
Don’t worry about the exam. You can only ____ your best.
do
Paola and Antonio met for the first time at yesterday’s party.
NEVER
Paola and Antonio _______________ before yesterday’s party.
Paola and Antonio had never met before yesterday’s party.
The children are so ________. (energy)
energetic
Keep away from that ________ snake. (poison)
poisonous