Can You Choose the Right Collocation?

Learning vocabulary isn’t just about knowing words—it’s about knowing which words naturally go together. These word partnerships are called collocations, and they’re essential for sounding fluent and natural in English.

This quiz will test how well you can choose the correct collocation in everyday sentences. Are you ready? Let’s see if you can get all 10 right!

✅ Collocation Quiz

Question 1
I’d like to _______ an appointment with Dr. Lee next week.
A) do
B) make
C) take
D) put

Question 2
She _______ a lot of progress in her English this year.
A) did
B) took
C) made
D) got

Question 3
Could you please _______ me a favor and check this report?
A) make
B) do
C) take
D) give

Question 4
We need to _______ a decision about the project by Friday.
A) do
B) take
C) make
D) have

Question 5
He always _______ his temper when someone disagrees with him.
A) loses
B) misses
C) drops
D) breaks

Question 6
I’m sorry, but I don’t _______ any idea what you mean.
A) have
B) make
C) get
D) do

Question 7
Let’s _______ the opportunity to improve our skills.
A) take
B) do
C) have
D) get

Question 8
She _______ a promise to help me with my homework.
A) did
B) took
C) made
D) got

Question 9
They _______ their best to finish the project on time.
A) made
B) did
C) had
D) got

Question 10
Please _______ sure you lock the door when you leave.
A) do
B) take
C) have
D) make

✨ Answer Key

1. B) make an appointment

2. C) made progress

3. B) do me a favor

4. C) make a decision

5. A) loses his temper

6. A) have any idea

7. A) take the opportunity

8. C) made a promise

9. B) did their best

10. D) make sure

🎯 How Did You Do?

✅ 9–10 Correct: Excellent!
You have a strong command of common collocations and probably use them naturally when you speak and write. This shows your vocabulary range is approaching an upper B2 or C1 level. Keep it up—advanced reading and listening practice will make your skills even stronger.

✅ 7–8 Correct: Great Work!
You clearly have a solid grasp of everyday combinations, and just a few slipped by you. Review the ones you missed and try using them in sentences this week. You’re likely operating around a B2 level, and with a little extra focus, you’ll be even more confident.

✅ 5–6 Correct: Good Effort!
You know many of the common collocations, but there’s still room to improve. Try making flashcards of the combinations you missed, and pay attention to how they’re used in reading and listening materials. With practice, you’ll soon feel more natural using them.

✅ Below 5: Keep Going—You’re Learning!
Don’t worry—collocations are one of the trickiest parts of English because they don’t always follow rules you can guess. This quiz was a great start. Focus on learning chunks of language (word pairs) rather than single words. Use apps, read short articles, and notice which words appear together. Step by step, you’ll build a solid foundation.

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