Complete the following sentences using make, leave or take.
1Can I ............... a suggestion?
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "make" a suggestion.
2One must not ............... more than one gives.
Wrong!
The correct verb is "take" because it means receive or use more than you give.
3Please ............... a look at this.
Wrong!
The correct expression is "take" a look.
4Can I ............... a message?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "take" and "leave" are correct because you can record a message or ask for one to be passed on.
5I can’t ............... an exception in your case.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "make" an exception.
6My brother likes to ............... photos.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "take" photos.
7We have ............... all the arrangements for the party.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "made" arrangements.
8She is old enough to ............... her own bed now.
Wrong!
The correct expression is "make" her own bed.
9If you are tired, why don’t you ............... a rest?
Wrong!
The correct expression is "take" a rest.
10She ............... a deep breath.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "took" a deep breath.
Answers
- Can I make a suggestion?
- One must not take more than one gives.
- Please take a look at this.
- Can I take / leave a message?
- I can’t make an exception in your case.
- My brother likes to take photos.
- We have made all the arrangements for the party.
- She is old enough to make her own bed now.
- If you are tired, why don’t you take a rest?
- She took a deep breath.
