What verbs collocate with the word 'exams'? (Name at least 4)
take/do/sit/pass/fail
She is ... with making the business a success. (= to say that someone is responsible for something good)
credited
Animals bred in ... would probably not survive if they were ... into the wild.
captivity / released
It's often very difficult to change people's ... towards environmental issues. (=a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this)
attitudes
It was very ... of you to notice that. (=very good at noticing and understanding things that many people do not notice)
perceptive
Paraphase: You should learn how to drive. HIGH
It's hight time you learnt how to drive.
She felt his stress at work was caused by poor time ... .
management
Paraphrase - ‘Were you injured during the match?’ Lucy asked me. IF
Lucy asked me if I had been injured during the match.
The judge was far too ... with him. (= not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected)
lenient
The firefighters have put out the fire. The _____________________________________ by the firefighters.
fire has been put out
A German company ... with a Swiss firm to develop the product.
collaborated
If you bought your computer from a ... company, they should refund your money.
reputable
We know that the Romans built a lot of roads. The Romans _______________________________ a lot of roads.
are known to have built
I find it surprising that so many people objected to the idea. What _____________________________________ so many people objected to the idea.
I find surprising is that
The children ... her ... questions. (= to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them)
bombarded her with
You should apologise to her. It’s time __________________________________ her.
you apoligised to
His teacher described him as a noisy, ... influence in class. (=causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual)
disruptive
Correct - Rarely I have seen such a good film.
Rarely have I seen such a good film.
Correct - My parents warned me don’t be home late.
My parents warned me not to be home late.
I wish I _________________ (allow) the kids to go on that trip last weekend.
had allowed
Name at least 3 collocations with the word 'damage'.
cause damage/ prevent damage/ irreparable damage
We're ... (= we do not have much time to finish the work).
working to a deadline
We should have gone to the hospital when he first hurt himself. If only ____________________________________ to the hospital when he first hurt himself.
we had gone
The sales had started and the ... hunters were out in force.
bargain
The factory is on the ... of New Delhi. (= the areas that form the edge of a town or city)
outskirts
Paraphrase - I called you last week and now I know about the concert. HAD
If I hadn't called you last week, I wouldn’t know about the concert.
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