Collocation Quiz 16

Challenge your ear for natural English in quiz number 16.

Select the best word for each sentence.

1. The government is expected to ____ a formal statement this afternoon.

issue send speak tell

2. The old building is in ____ need of repair.

urgent fast quick sudden

3. The results were ____ consistent across all three studies.

remarkably heavily strongly deeply

4. The candidate ____ a ____ impression during the interview.

made / positive did / plus gave / active took / good

5. The report ____ the importance of early intervention.

highlights lights shines brightens

6. The manager refused to enter ____ negotiations without legal advice.

into onto through over

7. The country faces a ____ shortage of skilled workers.

severe hard powerful heavy

8. The judge ____ a ____ sentence after hearing the evidence.

passed / harsh made / hard gave / heavy put / strict

9. The new design is ____ superior to the old one.

clearly deeply widely heavily

10. The company failed to comply ____ safety regulations.

with to on for