Collocation Quiz 14

Take on more challenging collocations in quiz number 14.

Select the best word for each sentence.

1. The witness gave ____ testimony during the trial.

compelling pushing driving forcing

2. The company ____ a ____ contract with a major supplier.

signed / long-term made / long-time wrote / far-term took / wide-term

3. The course places ____ emphasis on practical communication.

particular private personal single

4. The mistake had ____ consequences for the whole project.

far-reaching far-going long-moving wide-running

5. The researcher ____ a ____ distinction between the two concepts.

drew / clear made / clean took / bright set / light

6. The new tax will come ____ force in January.

into onto towards over

7. The airport was ____ busy during the holiday weekend.

exceptionally heavily deeply widely

8. The company is trying to ____ its market share.

expand spread stretch lengthen

9. The manager made a ____ attempt to calm the situation.

genuine true realistic natural

10. The decision was based ____ careful analysis of the data.

on in at with