Collocations in Use – Part 158 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word service / too k/ research / even / competition / deal / rival I didn’t want to be a …………… to my parents’ company, so I opened...

Collocations in Use – Part 157 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word generous / competitive / between / candidates / dismiss / career / description / offer / internship / minimum / rewarding / interview Terry: There’s Steven, a...

Collocations in Use – Part 156 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word live / dream / demand / Apply / entry-level / overtime .Melissa: Hi Terry, let’s go over the list of people who have ……………… for the job...

Collocations in Use – Part 155 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word touch on / points / draw / raise / clear N1. The trajectory of the country after 1930 is a ……………… illustration of Smith’s theory in action...

Collocations in Use – Part 154 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word category / draft / key / refute / support N1. I wasn’t convinced by the article; I didn’t think the author adequately …………………… his claims N2. In...

Collocations in Use – Part 153 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word got / major / graduate / hand something in / award/notes N1. My father promised he’d buy me a car if I …………… good grades in my...

Collocations in Use – Part 152 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word middle /grade / feedback / apply / fail / take .N1. Christine has been a ……………… school teacher for many years N2. Could you give me some...

Collocations in Use – Part 151 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word down / check / burn / install / back up N1. After my computer was stolen, I was so glad I had ……………… all my data on...

Collocations in Use – Part 150 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word score / achieve / race / withdraw / lead / comeback / do .N1. She’s been …………… gymnastics since she was 5 years old .N2. The baseball...

Collocations in Use – Part 149 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word set / do / go / play / tie / play / go N1. Barbara has ……………… a new world record, with 5 consecutive Olympic gold medals...

Collocations in Use – Part 148 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word strumming / upbeat / gig / debut / remixed / following / off-key .N1. Someone in the choir was singing ……………, and it sounded terrible .N2. The...

Collocations in Use – Part 147 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word Gifted / hit / lyrics / tune / tour . ………. N1. I can’t stand that song; I don’t know why it’s such a . ……….. N2....

Collocations in Use – Part 146 :Circle the best word to complete each sentence .N1. It was a very moving film – and it was based on a factual / real / true story .N2. It’s an enjoyable page /...

Collocations in Use – Part 145 :Circle the best word to complete each sentence N1. A movie from an amateur filmmaker was based / nominated / presented for three awards at an international film festival N2. Did you see the...

Collocations in Use – Part 144 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word snack / helping / nourishing / diet / processed . __________ N1. I’ve lost ten pounds so far while on this new .N2. Spinach is one of...

Collocations in Use – Part 143 .Complete each sentence with the appropriate word Moderation / fresh / poisoning / food / junk N1. During the summer, our kids eat a lot of __________ food – popcorn, candy, ice cream, cookies,...

 Collocations in Use – Part 142 :Circle the best word to complete each sentence .N1. I like to date men with a great feel / sense / touch of humor .N2. In some cultures, it’s considered very rude to say...

 Collocations in Use – Part 141 :Circle the best word to complete each sentence .N1. My bedroom window overlooks / oversees / overviews the mountains .N2. My parents finished paying off their borrow / budget / mortgage after 25 years...

 Collocations in Use – Part 140 .Circle the best word to complete each sentence .N1. Her father paid the affordable / down / studio payment on her apartment N2. I can’t stand living with my parents; I need a place...

 Collocations in Use – Part 139 N1. My mother was worried bad / ill / sick when it passed midnight and my brother still hadn’t come home N2. The boss was pleasantly / sickly / visibly annoyed when the employees...