collocation

Q1. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. The attendants _______ his bed while he was away.

• 1) did
• 2) arranged
• 3) had
• 4) made

Solution

The attendants made his bed while he was away.

Q2. Which among the following exhibits correct collocation? Fast shower Secure distance Flowing nose Low yields

• 1) b and d
• 2) a and b
• 3) Only d
• 4) Only b

Solution

Correct: Fast shower - Quick shower Secure distance - Safe distance Flowing nose - Runny nose The crop, although highly valued, was planted in small amounts because of its low yields.

Q3. Which option exhibits the incorrect rules of collocation?

• 1) place an order
• 2) pay a visit
• 3) give condolences
• 4) call a meeting

Solution

One does not ‘give’ condolences. Convey, express, extend, offer and send are the words to be used with the word condolences.

Q4. Which among the words is commonly used with the given word? _____ tuned

• 1) be
• 2) stay
• 3) remain
• 4) sit

Solution

Stay tuned to our channel for more exciting news!

Q5. Use the same collocation for all the words. _______ reaction _______ smoker _______ of events 

Solution

Chain reaction Chain smoker Chain of events

Q6. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. _________ average

• 1) above
• 2) along
• 3) under
• 4) beside

Solution

above average Data reveals that children who were allowed to nap after lunch showed above average performance in their activities.

Q7. Which collocation has been used correctly? She (a) took / (b) gave an exam in May. The doctor (c) gave / (d) took Marianne an examination.

• 1) (a) and (c) are correct.
• 2) (b) and (c) are correct.
• 3) (a) and (d) are correct.
• 4) (b) and (d) are correct.

Solution

(a) and (c) are correct. She took an exam in May. The doctor gave Marianne an examination.

Q8. Which option exhibits the incorrect rules of collocation?

• 1) keep score
• 2) keep records
• 3) keep the price
• 4) keep control

Solution

keep the price

Q9. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. The city of Milwaukee has been prepared to handle a ______ stream of voters.

• 1) Smooth
• 2) Shallow
• 3) Steady
• 4) Rough

Solution

The city of Milwaukee has been prepared to handle a steady stream of voters.

Q10. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation. I wish you the very best for your performance. ________ a leg!

• 1) Break
• 2) Shake
• 3) Take
• 4) Make

Solution

I wish you the very best for your performance. Break a leg! ‘Break a leg’ is an expression which is used to wish performers. By wishing something unfortunate, they hope to break the jinx associated with ‘Good luck’.

Q11. Fill in the blank with the correct collocation.  Will one vote _____ any difference?

• 1) make
• 2) do
• 3) cause
• 4) have

Solution

Will one vote make any difference?

Q12. Which collocation is incorrect?

• 1) Catch a fever
• 2) Catch a bus
• 3) Catch a fire
• 4) Catch a cold

Solution

Catch a fire Correct: Catch fire Fortunately, the helicopter didn’t catch fire and the minister was rescued in time.

Q13. Use the same collocation in the blanks. _______ promises _______ words _______ house

Solution

empty promises empty words empty house

Q14. Which among the following is an odd one out?  Political party Party favours Prime party Party line  

Solution

Prime party

Q15. Pick the correct collocations for the blanks.   glowing unfriendly crowning passing outright Her hair was her _______ glory. The witness provided _______ accounts of the accident. I don’t know Sujit very well. I only have a _______ acquaintance with him. There is no need for the _______ ban of the medicine.  

Solution

Her hair was her crowning glory. The witness provided glowing accounts of the accident. I don’t know Sujit very well. I only have a passing acquaintance with him. There is no need for the outright ban of the medicine.

Q16. Which word will fit into the given blank? My psychologist advised me to _______ a diary.

• 1) record
• 2) put
• 3) possess
• 4) keep

Solution

My psychologist advised me to keep a diary.

Q17. Which word can be used with the following list? crack, make, tell, take

• 1) Window
• 2) Egg
• 3) Story
• 4) Joke

Solution

Joke: She cracked a joke. Natasha made a joke of the situation. Please tell me a joke. Ritesh cannot take a joke.

Q18. Which among the following exhibits incorrect collocation? Quantum jump Jump off Jump out of one’s skin Jump onto

• 1) a, c and d
• 2) All are correct
• 3) Only a
• 4) Only c

Solution

All are correct. Examples: The use of electric motors for raising ore represented a quantum jump in ore hoisting technology.   Sources say that the singer jumped off the 28th floor of his highrise under the influence of drugs.   She jumped out of her skin on hearing the thunder.   Naffie jumped onto the horse to chase the panther out of the estate.

Q19. Use the same collocation for all the words. _______ tale _______ promises _______ claims _______ man

Solution

Tall tale Tall promises Tall claims Tall man

Q20. Use the same collocation in the blanks. _________ a plea _________ politics

Solution

entera plea enterpolitics

Q21. Pick the correct collocation. Mr Khan is a heavy/strong drinker.

Solution

Mr Khan is a heavy drinker.

Q22. Which among the words is not commonly used with the given word? _________ competition

• 1) loose
• 2) cut-throat
• 3) healthy
• 4) stiff

Solution

The word ‘loose’ is not commonly used with the word ‘competition’. The rest are used. Healthy competition is essential during team activities.   If you don’t refresh your skills, you will be bogged down by the stiff competition in the market.   She was always on crash dieting to survive the cut-throat competition in the fashion industry.

Q23. Pick the correct collocations for the blanks. ardent torrential thunderous deep motley   A ________ crew of street musicians appeared on the street. ________ lovers of literature gathered for the convention. The crowd broke into ________ applause. The ________ rains wrecked havoc in the lives of the city dwellers.

Solution

A motley crew of street musicians appeared on the street. Ardent lovers of literature gathered for the convention. The crowd broke into thunderous applause. The torrential rains wreaked havoc in the lives of the city dwellers.

Q24. Which among the following is an odd one out?  early start early bird early bee early riser  

Solution

early bee

Q25. Pick the correct collocation. The answer is absolutely/totally right. Your answer is absolutely/totally wrong.

Solution

The answer is absolutely right. Your answer is totally wrong.

Q26. Use the same collocation in the blanks. He can eat anything without falling sick. He has a __________ stomach. The butler cannot be a suspect. He has a __________ alibi. I need a __________ guarantee that you will not betray me.

Solution

cast-iron He can eat anything without falling sick. He has a cast-iron stomach. The butler cannot be a suspect. He has a cast-iron alibi. I need a cast-iron guarantee that you will not betray me.

Q27. Which among the following is an odd one out? Greenhouse Green tea Green fingers Green air  

Solution

Green air

Q28. Use the given word with three of its collocations. Time

Solution

Serve time Pass time Spare some time

Q29. Pick the correct collocations. Ratnesh is on a harsh/strict/rigid diet. The school conferred/applied/imposed restrictions on the students. The neighbour annoyed Mr Sheikh intensely/unbelievably/immensely. There is an uncanny/astounding/exact resemblance between the two. The driver made some damaging/harmful/destroying accusations about his employer.

Solution

Ratnesh is on a strict diet. The school imposed restrictions on the students. The neighbour annoyed Mr Sheikh immensely. There is an uncanny resemblance between the two. The driver made some damaging accusations about his employer.

Q30. Pick the correct collocation. I made a big/large mistake. Manisha is a high/tall girl. She enjoyed herself thoroughly/utterly. Hiten closely/nearly made it. The CEO severely/flatly refused the offer.

Solution

I made a big mistake. Manisha is a tall girl. She enjoyed herself thoroughly. Hiten nearly made it. The CEO flatly refused the offer.