Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 1 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Choose the correct collocation: 'We need to ___ a decision before Friday.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)make
💡 Explicación
In English the collocation is 'make a decision', and not 'do a decision'. In this item the choice that works is 'make', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)make
A)makeCorrect! In English the collocation is 'make a decision', and not 'do a decision'.
B)doNo. 'Do' collocates with tasks and jobs, but decisions are made, not done.
C)takeNo. 'Pay' collocates with money, sums and bills, not with decisions.
D)payNo. 'Take a decision' is not the standard collocation in everyday English.
💡 Explicación
In English the collocation is 'make a decision', and not 'do a decision'. In this item the choice that works is 'make', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: Remember
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 2 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which verb correctly collocates with the noun 'decision'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)She made the right decision in the end.
💡 Explicación
'Make a decision' is the fixed collocation in English for reaching a choice. In this item the choice that works is 'She made the right decision in the end.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)She made the right decision in the end.
A)She did the right decision in the end.No. 'Do a decision' does not exist; 'do' goes with tasks, exercises and jobs.
B)She made the right decision in the end.Correct! 'Make a decision' is the fixed collocation in English for reaching a choice.
C)She took the right decision in the end.No. 'Take a decision' sounds foreign; the standard pair in English is 'make'.
D)She said the right decision in the end.No. 'Say a decision' would mean speaking the words, not reaching the choice.
💡 Explicación
'Make a decision' is the fixed collocation in English for reaching a choice. In this item the choice that works is 'She made the right decision in the end.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D5Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 3 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Complete the collocation: 'We need to ___ research on the topic before the deadline.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)do
💡 Explicación
The collocation is 'do research', which is an exception to the usual 'make' pattern. In this item the choice that works is 'do', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)do
A)makeNo. 'Make research' is not used; research is done or carried out, not made.
B)takeNo. 'Take research' is not an English collocation.
C)doCorrect! The collocation is 'do research', which is an exception to the usual 'make' pattern.
D)sayNo. 'Say research' would mean speaking the word aloud, which is not what the sentence means.
💡 Explicación
The collocation is 'do research', which is an exception to the usual 'make' pattern. In this item the choice that works is 'do', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D3Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 4 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses the correct verb and noun collocation?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)She made a mistake on the first question and learned from it.
💡 Explicación
'Make a mistake' is the standard collocation for an error in English. In this item the choice that works is 'She made a mistake on the first question and learned from it.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)She made a mistake on the first question and learned from it.
A)She did a mistake on the first question and learned from it.No. 'Do a mistake' does not exist; errors are made, not done.
B)She took a mistake on the first question and learned from it.No. 'Take a mistake' is not a collocation in English.
C)She said a mistake on the first question and learned from it.No. 'Say a mistake' would mean to speak an apology rather than to commit an error.
D)She made a mistake on the first question and learned from it.Correct! 'Make a mistake' is the standard collocation for an error in English.
💡 Explicación
'Make a mistake' is the standard collocation for an error in English. In this item the choice that works is 'She made a mistake on the first question and learned from it.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D4Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 5 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Choose the correct collocation: 'They will ___ the train that leaves at six.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)catch
💡 Explicación
'Catch a train' is the standard collocation for boarding a departure in time. In this item the choice that works is 'catch', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)catch
A)catchCorrect! 'Catch a train' is the standard collocation for boarding a departure in time.
B)takeNo. 'Take a train' is used for a longer journey, not for catching a specific departure in time.
C)makeNo. 'Make a train' would mean to build the vehicle, not to board it.
D)bringNo. 'Bring a train' would mean to fetch it, which is not what the sentence describes.
💡 Explicación
'Catch a train' is the standard collocation for boarding a departure in time. In this item the choice that works is 'catch', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D5Bloom: Remember
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 6 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which verb correctly collocates with the noun 'homework'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)He does his homework after dinner.
💡 Explicación
'Do homework' is the fixed pair in English for school work done at home. In this item the choice that works is 'He does his homework after dinner.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)He does his homework after dinner.
A)He makes his homework after dinner.No. 'Make homework' is not used; work is done rather than made.
B)He does his homework after dinner.Correct! 'Do homework' is the fixed pair in English for school work done at home.
C)He takes his homework after dinner.No. 'Take homework' would mean to carry it somewhere, not to complete it.
D)He says his homework after dinner.No. 'Say homework' would mean to speak about it, not to complete the assignment.
💡 Explicación
'Do homework' is the fixed pair in English for school work done at home. In this item the choice that works is 'He does his homework after dinner.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D3Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 7 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Complete the collocation: 'We had to ___ the decision until we had more information.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)postpone
💡 Explicación
'Postpone a decision' means to delay it until later, which is what the sentence describes. In this item the choice that works is 'postpone', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)postpone
A)cancelNo. 'Cancel a decision' would mean to call it off entirely, not to delay it.
B)announceNo. 'Announce a decision' means to make it public, which does not match the delay described.
C)postponeCorrect! 'Postpone a decision' means to delay it until later, which is what the sentence describes.
D)enterNo. 'Enter a decision' is not a collocation; decisions are recorded, not entered in that sense.
💡 Explicación
'Postpone a decision' means to delay it until later, which is what the sentence describes. In this item the choice that works is 'postpone', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D4Bloom: Analyze
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 8 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses a correct collocation with the noun 'advice'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)She gave me some useful advice about the course.
💡 Explicación
'Give advice' is the standard collocation, and 'advice' is uncountable so it keeps its singular form. In this item the choice that works is 'She gave me some useful advice about the course.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)She gave me some useful advice about the course.
A)She did me some useful advice about the course.No. 'Do advice' is not a collocation in English.
B)She made me some useful advice about the course.No. 'Make advice' is not used; advice is given rather than manufactured.
C)She said me some useful advice about the course.No. 'Say advice' would mean to speak the words, but advice is normally given to someone.
D)She gave me some useful advice about the course.Correct! 'Give advice' is the standard collocation, and 'advice' is uncountable so it keeps its singular form.
💡 Explicación
'Give advice' is the standard collocation, and 'advice' is uncountable so it keeps its singular form. In this item the choice that works is 'She gave me some useful advice about the course.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D5Bloom: Remember
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 9 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Choose the verb that collocates correctly with 'a suggestion'.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)make
💡 Explicación
'Make a suggestion' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'make', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)make
A)makeCorrect! 'Make a suggestion' is the standard collocation in English.
B)sayNo. 'Say a suggestion' would mean to speak the words aloud, not to propose an idea.
C)bringNo. 'Bring a suggestion' would mean to fetch it from somewhere else.
D)putNo. 'Put a suggestion' is not a collocation; suggestions are made.
💡 Explicación
'Make a suggestion' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'make', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D3Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 10 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses the correct collocation with the noun 'progress'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)The team has made great progress since the last meeting.
💡 Explicación
'Make progress' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'The team has made great progress since the last meeting.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)The team has made great progress since the last meeting.
A)The team has done great progress since the last meeting.No. 'Do progress' is not used; 'progress' is a noun that is made.
B)The team has made great progress since the last meeting.Correct! 'Make progress' is the standard collocation in English.
C)The team has said great progress since the last meeting.No. 'Say progress' would mean to speak the word aloud.
D)The team has taken great progress since the last meeting.No. 'Take progress' would mean to receive it, which is not the meaning here.
💡 Explicación
'Make progress' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'The team has made great progress since the last meeting.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 11
Pregunta 11 · D4Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 11 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Complete the collocation: 'The police are going to ___ the case next week.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)investigate
💡 Explicación
'Investigate a case' means to look into it in order to find out what happened. In this item the choice that works is 'investigate', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)investigate
A)enterNo. 'Enter a case' would mean to record it formally, not to examine the facts.
B)payNo. 'Pay a case' has no meaning in English.
C)investigateCorrect! 'Investigate a case' means to look into it in order to find out what happened.
D)attendNo. 'Attend a case' would mean to be present at it, not to examine it officially.
💡 Explicación
'Investigate a case' means to look into it in order to find out what happened. In this item the choice that works is 'investigate', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 12
Pregunta 12 · D5Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 12 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses the correct collocation with the verb 'take'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)I take the bus to school every morning.
💡 Explicación
'Take a bus' is the standard collocation for travelling on a scheduled vehicle. In this item the choice that works is 'I take the bus to school every morning.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)I take the bus to school every morning.
A)I do the bus to school every morning.No. 'Do the bus' is not a collocation; 'do' goes with tasks and jobs.
B)I make the bus to school every morning.No. 'Make the bus' would mean to build the vehicle, not to travel on it.
C)I carry the bus to school every morning.No. 'Carry the bus' would mean to lift or transport the vehicle itself.
D)I take the bus to school every morning.Correct! 'Take a bus' is the standard collocation for travelling on a scheduled vehicle.
💡 Explicación
'Take a bus' is the standard collocation for travelling on a scheduled vehicle. In this item the choice that works is 'I take the bus to school every morning.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta 13 · D3Bloom: Analyze
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 13 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which verb correctly collocates with the noun 'breathing'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)He has difficulty breathing after running uphill.
💡 Explicación
'Breathing' is a gerund used as a noun here, and 'do' takes gerunds, so 'difficulty breathing' is correct. In this item the choice that works is 'He has difficulty breathing after running uphill.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)He has difficulty breathing after running uphill.
A)He has difficulty breathing after running uphill.Correct! 'Breathing' is a gerund used as a noun here, and 'do' takes gerunds, so 'difficulty breathing' is correct.
B)He has difficulty made breathing after running uphill.No. 'Made breathing' would mean the act of manufacturing air, which is not what the sentence means.
C)He has difficulty taken breathing after running uphill.No. 'Taken breathing' would require 'take', which does not go with this noun in this structure.
D)He has difficulty said breathing after running uphill.No. 'Said breathing' would mean speaking about it, not experiencing difficulty with it.
💡 Explicación
'Breathing' is a gerund used as a noun here, and 'do' takes gerunds, so 'difficulty breathing' is correct. In this item the choice that works is 'He has difficulty breathing after running uphill.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta 14 · D4Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 14 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Complete the collocation: 'The company will ___ a new policy next month.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)introduce
💡 Explicación
'Introduce a policy' means to put a new rule into use, which is what the sentence states. In this item the choice that works is 'introduce', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)introduce
A)enterNo. 'Enter a policy' would mean to write it down in a list, not to put it into effect.
B)introduceCorrect! 'Introduce a policy' means to put a new rule into use, which is what the sentence states.
C)attendNo. 'Attend a policy' would mean to be present at it, which makes no sense here.
D)reachNo. 'Reach a policy' would mean to arrive at it after discussion, not to put it into use.
💡 Explicación
'Introduce a policy' means to put a new rule into use, which is what the sentence states. In this item the choice that works is 'introduce', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta 15 · D5Bloom: Analyze
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 15 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses a correct verb and noun pair?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)They solved the maths problem without any help.
💡 Explicación
'Solve a problem' is the standard collocation, and the verb 'solved' is used before it. In this item the choice that works is 'They solved the maths problem without any help.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)They solved the maths problem without any help.
A)They solved the maths problem without any solve.No. Repeating 'solve' as a noun after 'any' is wrong, because the verb already appears earlier in the sentence.
B)They solved the maths problem without any solving.No. 'Solving' as a noun after 'any' would need a different verb such as 'with'.
C)They solved the maths problem without any help.Correct! 'Solve a problem' is the standard collocation, and the verb 'solved' is used before it.
D)They solved the maths problem without any solved.No. 'Solved' is a past participle and cannot act as a noun after 'any'.
💡 Explicación
'Solve a problem' is the standard collocation, and the verb 'solved' is used before it. In this item the choice that works is 'They solved the maths problem without any help.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta 16 · D3Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 16 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Choose the correct collocation: 'They will ___ the meeting until next Monday.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)put off
💡 Explicación
'Put off' means to postpone something to a later time, which fits the sentence. In this item the choice that works is 'put off', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)put off
A)put outNo. 'Put out' means to extinguish a fire or to place something outside.
B)put upNo. 'Put up' means to display a notice or to build something.
C)put inNo. 'Put in' means to insert something or to submit a request.
D)put offCorrect! 'Put off' means to postpone something to a later time, which fits the sentence.
💡 Explicación
'Put off' means to postpone something to a later time, which fits the sentence. In this item the choice that works is 'put off', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 17
Pregunta 17 · D4Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 17 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses the correct collocation with the noun 'effect'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A)The new rule had an immediate effect on the whole school.
💡 Explicación
'Have an effect on' is the standard collocation, and the noun 'effect' is used after the verb 'have'. In this item the choice that works is 'The new rule had an immediate effect on the whole school.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: A)The new rule had an immediate effect on the whole school.
A)The new rule had an immediate effect on the whole school.Correct! 'Have an effect on' is the standard collocation, and the noun 'effect' is used after the verb 'have'.
B)The new rule had a doing effect on the whole school.No. 'Doing effect' would mean the act of doing, not a result produced by a rule.
C)The new rule had a saying effect on the whole school.No. 'Saying effect' would mean speaking it aloud, not a result.
D)The new rule had a paying effect on the whole school.No. 'Paying effect' would mean a result given in money, which is not what the sentence describes.
💡 Explicación
'Have an effect on' is the standard collocation, and the noun 'effect' is used after the verb 'have'. In this item the choice that works is 'The new rule had an immediate effect on the whole school.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 18
Pregunta 18 · D5Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 18 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Complete the collocation: 'She was asked to ___ a short report before leaving the office.'
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B)write
💡 Explicación
'Write a report' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'write', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B)write
A)make theNo. 'Make a report' is possible in some contexts, but 'write' is the verb expected with a report of this kind.
B)writeCorrect! 'Write a report' is the standard collocation in English.
C)do theNo. 'Do a report' is not used; reports are written, not done.
D)say theNo. 'Say a report' would mean to speak it aloud, not to prepare a written document.
💡 Explicación
'Write a report' is the standard collocation in English. In this item the choice that works is 'write', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 19
Pregunta 19 · D3Bloom: Apply
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 19 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses the correct collocation with the verb 'do' and the noun 'research'?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C)She did a lot of research on the history of the island.
💡 Explicación
'Do research' is the standard pair, an exception to the general use of 'make'. In this item the choice that works is 'She did a lot of research on the history of the island.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C)She did a lot of research on the history of the island.
A)She made a lot of research on the history of the island.No. 'Make research' is not used in English.
B)She took a lot of research on the history of the island.No. 'Take research' would mean to receive or carry it, not to carry it out.
C)She did a lot of research on the history of the island.Correct! 'Do research' is the standard pair, an exception to the general use of 'make'.
D)She said a lot of research on the history of the island.No. 'Say research' would mean to speak the word aloud, not to perform a study.
💡 Explicación
'Do research' is the standard pair, an exception to the general use of 'make'. In this item the choice that works is 'She did a lot of research on the history of the island.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Pregunta 20
Pregunta 20 · D4Bloom: Analyze
Semana W30 de ingles, grado 11: ejercicio 20 de 20 sobre common verb and noun collocations.
Which sentence uses a correct noun and adjective collocation?
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D)The film was such a disappointment that we left early.
💡 Explicación
'Disappointment' is a noun, and it fits after the determiner 'such a' in this structure. In this item the choice that works is 'The film was such a disappointment that we left early.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: D)The film was such a disappointment that we left early.
A)The film was such a disappoint that we left early.No. 'Disappoint' is a verb and cannot follow the determiner 'such a' in this pattern.
B)The film was such a disappointed that we left early.No. 'Disappointed' is an adjective describing a person, and it cannot follow 'such a' here.
C)The film was such a disappointing that we left early.No. 'Disappointing' is an adjective describing a thing, but it needs no article in this structure.
D)The film was such a disappointment that we left early.Correct! 'Disappointment' is a noun, and it fits after the determiner 'such a' in this structure.
💡 Explicación
'Disappointment' is a noun, and it fits after the determiner 'such a' in this structure. In this item the choice that works is 'The film was such a disappointment that we left early.', because it is the option that matches what the sentence and the task require.
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