Collocation Quiz 20

Explore natural English word partnerships in quiz number 20.

Select the best word for each sentence.

1. A chain of events ____ to the company's collapse.

led guided walked brought

2. The training gave staff a ____ grasp of the basic procedures.

sound noisy strong hard

3. The instructions are written in ____ language for beginners.

plain flat simple clear

4. He ____ a strong resemblance to his grandfather.

bears carries holds wears

5. During the talks, the two sides ____ progress that was ____.

made / substantial did / large took / heavy gave / wide

6. The report was ____ revised before publication.

extensively deeply strongly heavily

7. Employees are entitled ____ paid annual leave.

to for with by

8. The city faces an ____ task in rebuilding the damaged area.

enormous giant huge massive

9. The new programme aims to ____ participation in local sport.

encourage grow raise develop

10. The professor ____ a compelling case for reform.

made did gave took