From the given options choose the natural collocation.
1I ............... a problem with my neighbor.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "have" a problem.
2As soon as he arrived at the party, he started ............... trouble by insulting the other guests.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "making" trouble, meaning causing problems for other people.
3She has ............... good progress over the years.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "made" good progress.
4Who is ............... the shopping this week?
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "doing" the shopping.
5Will you ............... me a favor?
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "do" someone a favor.
6Don't ............... a noise.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "make" a noise.
7It is time you ............... a haircut.
Wrong!
After "It is time you," the natural collocation is "had" a haircut.
8I am feeling tired. I should ............... a rest.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "have" a rest.
9Please ............... an effort before you give up.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "make" an effort.
10Dorothy ............... my hair.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "does" someone's hair.
11I ............... my best, but I could not win.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "did" my best.
12I think you are ............... a mistake.
Wrong!
The correct collocation is "making" a mistake.
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Answers
- I have a problem with my neighbor.
- As soon as he arrived at the party, he started making trouble by insulting the other guests.
- She has made good progress over the years.
- Who is doing the shopping this week?
- Will you do me a favor?
- Don’t make a noise.
- It is time you had a haircut.
- I am feeling tired. I should have a rest.
- Please make an effort before you give up.
- Dorothy does my hair.
- I did my best, but I could not win.
- I think you are making a mistake.