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Collocations for B2 First and C1 Advanced

Thirty verb, noun and adjective collocations that often decide the answer in the Cambridge Use of English multiple-choice cloze. Study material written for practice, not the official exams.

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make a decision
Not 'do a decision'. We need to make a decision by Friday.
2
take a risk
Not 'make a risk'. He took a risk by investing all his savings.
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pay attention
Not 'give' or 'make'. Please pay attention to the instructions.
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reach an agreement
To agree after discussion. The two sides reached an agreement.
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draw a conclusion
To decide something from the evidence. We can draw several conclusions from the data.
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raise awareness
To make people more informed. The campaign raised awareness of recycling.
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meet a deadline
To finish work on time. She worked all night to meet the deadline.
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break the law
To commit a crime or offence. Drivers who use phones break the law.
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keep a promise
To do what you said you would. He always keeps his promises.
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take responsibility
To accept that you are in charge or to blame. The director took responsibility for the error.
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heavy traffic
Not 'strong traffic'. We were delayed by heavy traffic.
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strong coffee
Not 'heavy coffee'. I need a strong coffee in the morning.
13
fast food
Food prepared and served quickly. Fast food is convenient but not always healthy.
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make progress
To advance or improve. The students are making good progress.
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do research
Not 'make research'. She is doing research into climate change.
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catch a cold
To become ill with a cold. I caught a cold after getting wet.
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run a business
To manage a company. Their family has run the business for years.
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lose touch
To stop communicating with someone. We lost touch after school.
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have a look
To look briefly. Can I have a look at your notes?
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make an effort
To try hard. He made an effort to arrive early.
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withstand pressure
To cope with stress or force. The bridge can withstand high winds.
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a growing concern
A worry that is increasing. Pollution is a growing concern.
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a sharp rise
A sudden, large increase. There was a sharp rise in prices.
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a wide range of
A large variety. The shop sells a wide range of goods.
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bitterly disappointed
Extremely disappointed. She was bitterly disappointed by the result.
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highly recommended
Strongly advised. The restaurant is highly recommended.
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deeply sorry
Very sorry. I am deeply sorry for the delay.
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fully aware
Completely conscious of a fact. He was fully aware of the risks.
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slim chance
A small possibility. There is a slim chance of success.
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pay a compliment
To say something nice. He paid her a compliment on her speech.

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