From the given options choose the natural collocation.
1I ............... a problem with my neighbor.
Wrong!
We say "have" a problem.
2As soon as he arrived, he started ............... trouble.
Wrong!
We say "making" trouble.
3She has ............... good progress over the years.
Wrong!
We say "made" good progress.
4Who is ............... the shopping this week?
Wrong!
We say "doing" the shopping.
5Will you ............... me a favor?
Wrong!
We say "do" me a favor.
6Don't ............... a noise.
Wrong!
We say "make" a noise.
7It is time you ............... a haircut.
Wrong!
We say "had" a haircut in this sentence.
8I am feeling tired. I should ............... a rest.
Wrong!
We say "have" a rest.
9Please ............... an effort before you give up.
Wrong!
We say "make" an effort.
10Dorothy ............... my hair.
Wrong!
We say "does" someone's hair.
11I ............... my best, but I could not win.
Wrong!
We say "did" my best.
12I think you are ............... a mistake.
Wrong!
We say "making" a mistake.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- I have a problem with my neighbor.
- As soon as he arrived, he started making trouble.
- 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.
