MODULE 12: COLLOCATIONS – PART 2

Chinh phục collocations phần 2

COME – BREAK – GET – GO
Question 1. Her mother shopping for some groceries at the local market. A. took
B. did C. went D. laid
Question 2. The new regulations on road traffic will into effect from next month. A.
come B. break C. make D. earn
Question 3. We lost and what made things worse was that we didn’t have any money left. A.
viewed B. got C. brought D. took
Question 4. During the economic crisis, hundreds of businesses bankrupt. A. went
B. made C. put D. raised Question 5. His brother usually jogging in the morning to
keep in shape. A. takes B. puts C. lays D. goes
Question 6. It’s not easy to a bad habit like staying up late.
A. lend B. win C. share D. break Question 7. Huy a part-time job as a
waiter when he was at college. A. got B. bought C. called D. broke
Question 8. She was depressed when the doctor the news to her.
A. put B. took C. broke D. learned Question 9. The man regretted the law by speeding through
the red light. A. kicking B. breaking C. putting D. making Question 10. That she married right
after graduation came as a complete surprise to me. A. made B. brought C. got D. put
Question 11. We had to stay up late to everything ready for the camping trip. A. get B. share C.
call D. break Question 12. The athlete the world record for the 100 metres, earning him the gold
medal. A. came B. made C. put D. broke Question 13. He’d prefer to do something active rather
than online or watch TV. A. put B. get C. take D. go
Question 14. on a picnic with your close friends can promote emotional healing. A.
Going B. Getting C. Breaking D. Putting Question 15. After years of hard work and
dedication, she finally promotion. A. set B. got C. caught D. brought Question 16. He
hurt me for his promise to come to my birthday party. A. putting B. making C.
breaking D. cutting Question 17. After a 3-day business trip, my husband home with
exhaustion. A. put B. set C. took D. got
Question 18. The ringtone the silence of the exam room.
A. broke B. made C. took D. put
Question 19. If he continues to the school rules, he will be expelled. A. earn B. win C. set D.
break Question 20. After graduating from university, she decided to abroad to teach English.
A. have B. go C. fall D. call
Question 21. The savings will in handy when you are unemployed. A. set
B. have C. make D. come
Question 22. Mary finally a chance to showcase her artistic talent in the singing contest. A. got
B. made C. put D. faced
Question 23. Before going out, teenagers have to permission from their parents first. A. put B.
make C. get D. do
Question 24. A very unpleasant thing is to a phone call in the middle of the night. A. set
B. put C. get D. win
Question 25. She will on a vacation for a couple of weeks when she finishes this project. A.
make B. go C. put D. lay
Question 26. She looks pale and tired. She must some sleep.
A. put B. take C. raise D. get
Question 27. Some celebrities choose to green to protect the ecosystem.
A. make B. put C. lay D. go
Question 28. It will take some time to used to the idea of being a mother.
A. break B. get C. take D. put
Question 29. She hoped to to university to have better career prospects.
A. go B. take C. lay D. make
Question 30. She spent 30 minutes dressed before heading out for the party. A.
setting B. putting C. getting D. breaking
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

ST Cấu trúc Nghĩa

T

1 go shopping = do the shopping đi mua sắm

2 come into effect có hiệu lực

3 get lost bị lạc

4 go bankrupt bị phá sản

5 go jogging chạy bộ

6 break a habit bỏ thói quen

7 get a job kiếm được việc

8 break the news báo tin

9 break the law phạm luật

10 get married kết hôn

11 get ready chuẩn bị sẵn sàng

12 break a record phá kỷ lục

13 go online lên mạng

14 go on a picnic đi dã ngoại

15 get promotion được thăng chức

16 break promise thất hứa

17 get home về đến nhà

18 break the silence phá vỡ sự im lặng

19 break the rules vi phạm nội quy

20 go abroad ra nước ngoài

 21 come in handy có ích

22 get a chance có cơ hội

23 get permission được sự cho phép

24 get a phone call nhận được một cuộc điện thoại

25 go on a vacation đi nghỉ

26 get sleep ngủ một giấc

27 go green sống xanh

28 get used to something quen dần với việc gì

29 go to university vào đại học

30 get dressed mặc quần áo

TEST
Question 1. She loves to shopping on weekends to ease stress.
A. take B. do C. go D. lay
Question 2. She hesitated to the news of her pregnancy to her parents.
A. put B. take C. break D. learn
Question 3. While hiking in the forest, they lost but managed to find their way back before dark. A.
viewed B. got C. brought D. took
Question 4. Despite their best efforts, the company eventually bankrupt. A. went B.
made C. put D. raised
Question 5. Every morning, he jogging in the park to stay fit.
A. takes B. puts C. lays D. goes
Question 6. Let's on a picnic this weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather. A. go
B. get C. break D. put
Question 7. After months of searching, he finally a job at a prestigious law firm. A. got B.
bought C. called D. broke
Question 8. Please the presentation ready for tomorrow's meeting.
A. get B. share C. call D. break
Question 9. If you the law, you'll face consequences such as fines or imprisonment. A. kick
B. break C. put D. make
Question 10. They married in a small, intimate ceremony with their close friends and family. A.
made B. brought C. got D. put
Question 11. Even though he is twenty years old now, he still hasn't the habit of biting his nails. A. lent B.
won C. shared D. broken
Question 12. She the record for the fastest lap ever recorded on the track. A. came
B. made C. put D. broke
Question 13. Children nowadays spend more time online than playing outdoors. A. putting
B. getting C. taking D. going
Question 14. one's promise can damage trust and relationships.
A. Putting B. Making C. Breaking D. Cutting
Question 15. Jimmy a promotion after his excellent leadership of the latest project. A. set
B. got C. caught D. brought
Question 16. The new policy will into effect at the beginning of the fiscal year.
A. come B. break C. make D. earn
Question 17. My husband didn't home until midnight.
A. put B. set C. take D. get
Question 18. The comedian's joke the silence in the room, filling it with laughter. A. broke
B. made C. took D. put
Question 19. After waking up, she took a quick shower and dressed for her morning run. A. set B.
put C. got D. broke
Question 20. They decided to abroad for their honeymoon to explore new cultures and cuisines. A. have
B. go C. fall D. call
Question 21. A Swiss army knife can in handy in various situations, from opening packages to repairing
items.
A. set B. have C. make D. come
Question 22. After years of waiting, she finally a chance to travel to her dream destination. A. got B.
made C. put D. faced
Question 23. Before hosting the event, they need to permission from the venue management. A. put B.
make C. get D. do
Question 24. Anna was pleasantly surprised to a phone call offering her a scholarship for her studies.
A. set B. put C. get D. win
Question 25. They are eagerly looking forward to on a vacation to a tropical paradise. A.
making B. going C. putting D. laying
Question 26. In order to stay healthy, it's essential to enough sleep each night. A. put B.
take C. raise D. get
Question 27. He got a ticket for the traffic rule.
A. earning B. winning C. setting D. breaking
Question 28. It takes time to used to living in a new city.
A. break B. get C. take D. put
Question 29. After finishing high school, he plans to to university to pursue a degree in psychology.
A. go B. take C. lay D. make
Question 30. Many companies are making efforts to green by implementing sustainable practices.
A. make B. put C. lay D. go
Chinh phục collocations phần 3
DO – HAVE - MAKE
Question 1. The team an effort to finish the project before the deadline. A. did
B. brought C. made D. laid
Question 2. The heavy rain it impossible to continue the camping trip. A.
made B. put C. kept D. took
Question 3. Just your best. It doesn’t matter whether you win or not.
A. go B. do C. get D. give
Question 4. He forgot to the bed this morning because he hurried to catch the train. A. put
B. have C. take D. make
Question 5. They an enjoyable time during the field trip to Hue.
A. had B. made C. saw D. acted
Question 6. His personal assistant will arrangements for his business trip to Paris. A. take
B. put C. lay D. make
Question 7. regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease.
A. Putting B. Doing C. Acting D. Making Question 8. He’s an outgoing boy, so it’s
easy for him to friends at school. A. make B. put C. bring D. give
Question 9. His mother fainted when hearing that he an accident.
A. took B. shared C. put D. had
Question 10. Parents should it clear to their children that some behaviours are not considered polite.
A. put B. do C. make D. have
Question 11. He had to a tough decision about his future career.
A. put B. do C. bring D. make
Question 12. She an appointment with the dentist last week.
A. put B. made C. did D. took
Question 13. The team tried to predictions about the property market. A. take
B. make C. bring D. do
Question 14. Drinking alcohol frequently can harm to your physical health. A. take
B. lay C. do D. make
Question 15. It’s normal to mistakes; that’s how we learn and grow. A.
make B. put C. lay D. bring
Question 16. None of the students difficulty understanding the concept. A. took
B. had C. set D. did
Question 17. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can a difference to your health. A. do B.
raise C. take D. make
Question 18. With enough practice, you can progress in learning a new language. A. put
B. lay C. make D. pay
Question 19. They an experiment to test the efficacy of the new drug. A. did
B. took C. caught D. put
Question 20. He extra money by working part-time as a translator.
A. put B. faced C. made D. shaped
Question 21. It’s not a good idea to business with those who you don’t have confidence in. A.
make B. lay C. do D. get
Question 22. They a big row yesterday about how to seek budget approval. A. took
B. called C. had D. went
Question 23. Her husband always helps her the dishes after meals.
A. make B. do C. take D. raise
Question 24. He an excuse for forgetting her birthday.
A. caught B. made C. put D. took
Question 25. While she was the shopping, I was cleaning the kitchen.
A. going B. doing C. having D. raising
Question 26. He received an award for a major contribution to the discovery of the vaccine. A.
holding B. putting C. playing D. making
Question 27. Two 11th grade students some research into youth crime in the city. A. did
B. set C. had D. put
Question 28. Could you me a favour and buy some flour on the way home? A. sell
B. play C. catch D. do
Question 29. Some teenagers some suggestions about how to combat bullying. A. laid
B. put C. made D. caught
Question 30. He an argument with his friend about what to bring on the trip. A. had
B. caught C. put D. raised
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

ST Cấu trúc Nghĩa

T

1 make an effort nỗ lực

2 make it possible/impossible to do something khiến có thể/ không thể làm gì

3 do one’s best nỗ lực hết sức

4 make the bed dọn giường

5 have a/an + adj + time có một khoảng thời gian như thế nào

6 make arrangements sắp xếp

7 do exercise tập thể dục

8 make friends kết bạn

9 have an accident gặp tai nạn

10 make it clear nói rõ

11 make a decision đưa ra quyết định

12 make an appointment lên lịch hẹn

13 make a prediction đưa ra dự đoán

14 do harm to sb/sth gây hại tới ai/gì

15 make a mistake phạm sai lầm, mắc lỗi

16 have difficulty (in) doing something gặp khó khăn trong việc gì

17 make a difference tạo ra sự khác biệt

18 make progress tiến bộ

19 do an experiment tiến hành thí nghiệm

20 make money kiếm ra tiền

21 do business làm ăn, kinh doanh

22 have a row tranh cãi, cãi nhau

 23 do the dishes rửa bát đĩa

24 make excuses kiếm cớ

25 do the shopping = go shopping đi mua sắm

26 make a contribution to something có đóng góp cho thứ gì

27 do research thực hiện nghiên cứu

28 do somebody a favour giúp ai đó một việc

29 make a suggestion đưa ra gợi ý

30 have arguments tranh cãi

TEST
Question 1. The traffic congestion it impossible for us to arrive on time. A. made
B. put C. kept D. took
Question 2. The dedicated employee always his best in everything he undertakes. A. goes
B. does C. gets D. gives
Question 3. It's easy to friends in a new environment if you are open and friendly. A. make
B. put C. bring D. give
Question 4. Don't forget to the bed in the morning to start your day off right. A. put B.
have C. take D. make
Question 5. We a really good time at John's birthday party last night.
A. had B. made C. saw D. acted
Question 6. I difficulty doing something that I'm not passionate about.
A. take B. have C. set D. do
Question 7. exercise regularly is beneficial for both physical and mental health. A.
Putting B. Doing C. Acting D. Making
Question 8. I always an effort to understand the situation before making any judgements. A. do B.
bring C. make D. lay
Question 9. My brother an accident on his way to work this morning.
A. took B. shared C. put D. had
Question 10. I need to arrangements for the car rental before our trip next month. A. take
B. put C. lay D. make
Question 11. Have you a decision about your summer vacation plans yet? A. put B.
done C. brought D. made
Question 12. I need to an appointment with the doctor for a check-up.
A. put B. make C. do D. take
Question 13. Volunteering can a difference to the lives of those in need. A. do B.
raise C. take D. make
Question 14. Let's it clear from the beginning to avoid any misunderstandings. A. put
B. do C. make D. have
Question 15. I a mistake in the calculations, and now I need to correct it. A. made
B. put C. laid D. brought
Question 16. The students will have to an experiment to test the new hypothesis. A. do B.
take C. catch D. put
Question 17. He decided to business with local suppliers to support the community. A. make
B. lay C. do D. get
Question 18. The weather forecasters a prediction about heavy rains this weekend. A. took
B. made C. brought D. did
Question 19. The couple a big row over where to spend their vacation. A. took
B. called C. had D. went
Question 20. It's important to money, but it's also important to find fulfilment in life. A. put B.
face C. make D. shape
Question 21. Bullying behaviour can harm to victims' mental health.
A. take B. lay C. do D. make
Question 22. The celebrity a significant contribution to the success of the fundraising event. A. held
B. put C. played D. made
Question 23. With determination and hard work, you can progress in your studies. A. put B.
lay C. make D. pay
Question 24. She an excuse for not attending the meeting.
A. caught B. made C. put D. took
Question 25. I need to the shopping for the upcoming family gathering. A. go B.
do C. have D. raise
Question 26. I would like to a suggestion for improving our office's recycling program. A. lay B.
put C. make D. catch
Question 27. I had the dishes by my husband tonight because I had to visit a friend at the hospital.
A. made B. done C. took D. raised
Question 28. He is some research on the impact of climate change on marine life. A. doing
B. setting C. having D. putting
Question 29. They an argument with their colleagues about the upcoming project deadlines. A. had
B. caught C. put D. raised
Question 30. Could you me a favour and water the plants while I'm away? A. sell B.
play C. catch D. do

Chinh phục collocations phần 4

CÁC COLLOCATIONS KHÁC
Question 1. She worked as a freelance writer to a living while pursuing higher education. A. go B.
earn C. put D. take
Question 2. It’s normal to panic during an emergency, but try to calm. A. make
B. put C. keep D. lay
Question 3. She a big fuss when I accidentally spilled coffee on her dress. A.
made B. put C. took D. set
Question 4. Doing regular exercise and getting enough sleep can help you fit. A. go B.
put C. keep D. make
Question 5. We began a campaign to students’ awareness about bullying. A. lay B.
rise C. put D. raise
Question 6. Susan and Mary are close friends at school; they many things in common. A. put
B. have C. break D. take
Question 7. Water an important role in sustaining life on Earth.
A. sets B. causes C. plays D. moves
Question 8. A new type of tourism was introduced to the needs of environmentally-conscious travellers.
A. see B. look C. meet D. set
Question 9. The fast pace of city life can many people under great pressure. A. make
B. place C. pay D. take
Question 10. Henry charge of the workshop after his father retired.
A. took B. made C. put D. paid
Question 11. Our staff will do their best to sure that your holiday will be perfect. A. put
B. lay C. take D. make
Question 12. The magician skilfully the audience’s attention to his conjuring tricks. A.
faced B. drew C. met D. took
Question 13. Communication is the key to the generation gap.
A. bridging B. breaking C. kicking D. fixing
Question 14. She helped me the table for dinner before going out.
A. make B. take C. set D. put
Question 15. Volunteers brought the sea turtles to safer places where they could their eggs. A. put
B. cause C. lay D. make
Question 16. As a manager, you must a positive example for the employees. A. earn
B. win C. set D. sing
Question 17. Teenagers often find it challenging to trust from their parents. A. lay
B. raise C. meet D. earn
Question 18. Some parents hope that their children will their studies more seriously. A. take B.
put C. make D. lay
Question 19. Laura decided to a day off to rest and recharge her batteries. A. seek
B. take C. face D. put
Question 20. I think the government should a law against using plastic bags in supermarkets. A. take
B. put C. set D. pass
Question 21. Linda always me a sympathetic ear when I feel overwhelmed. A. puts
B. pays C. lends D. raises
Question 22. You need to plans for the things you need to do during the day. A.
make B. take C. pay D. put
Question 23. The charity concert aims to funds for cancer victims.
A. put B. make C. lay D. raise
Question 24. There are plenty of ways to on a diet, but skipping breakfast isn’t a good one. A. take
B. go C. pay D. set
Question 25. The School’s Youth Union a campaign to encourage recycling. A. took
B. paid C. launched D. raised
Question 26. He a new record in the high jump, showcasing his excellent skills. A.
took B. set C. put D. picked
Question 27. An anonymous businessman a generous donation to the local charity. A. put
B. caused C. laid D. made
Question 28. In this digital age, writing letters isn’t a popular way to in touch. A. set B.
keep C. put D. make
Question 29. Parents may it hard to accept that their children are grown up and independent.
A. find B. make C. take D. put
Question 30. He a cold after spending a few hours in the rain without an umbrella. A.
caught B. made C. raised D. put
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa

1 earn a living kiếm sống

2 keep calm giữ bình tĩnh

3 make a fuss làm ầm lên

4 keep fit giữ dáng

5 raise awareness nâng cao nhận thức

6 have things in common có điểm chung

7 play a role in something đóng vai trò trong thứ gì

8 meet the needs đáp ứng nhu cầu

9 place somebody under pressure khiến ai chịu áp lực

10 take charge of something đảm nhận trách nhiệm, phụ trách

11 make sure đảm bảo

12 draw attention thu hút sự chú ý

13 bridge the gap thu hẹp khoảng cách

14 set the table chuẩn bị bàn ăn

15 lay eggs đẻ trứng

16 set an example làm gương

17 earn one’s trust dành được sự tin tưởng từ ai

18 take something seriously nghiêm túc, coi trọng thứ gì

19 take a day off nghỉ một ngày

20 pass a law thông qua đạo luật

21 lend an ear lắng nghe, cảm thông

22 make plans for something lập kế hoạch cho điều gì

23 raise funds gây quỹ

24 go on a diet ăn kiêng

25 launch a campaign phát động chiến dịch

26 set a record lập kỷ lục

 27 make a donation quyên góp

28 keep in touch giữ liên lạc

29 find it something to do something thấy làm việc gì ra sao

30 catch a cold bị cảm lạnh

TEST
Question 1. The strict deadline the team under great pressure.
A. made B. placed C. paid D. took
Question 2. Whenever faced with challenges, she manages to calm.
A. make B. put C. keep D. lay
Question 3. He is always a fuss over small inconveniences, which can be quite annoying. A.
making B. putting C. taking D. setting
Question 4. A scientific diet is the key to fit.
A. going B. putting C. keeping D. making
Question 5. He a generous donation to the local charity before he died.
A. put B. caused C. laid D. made
Question 6. Despite their differences, Mike and Nick an interest in common; they both love hiking.
A. put B. have C. break D. take
Question 7. He couldn't a living with just those ordinary paintings.
A. go B. earn C. put D. take
Question 8. The seminar aims to awareness about the importance of mental health. A. lay
B. rise C. put D. raise
Question 9. Volunteers a crucial role in providing aid to communities affected by natural disasters.
A. set B. caused C. played D. moved
Question 10. The organisation has worked tirelessly to the needs of underprivileged children. A. see
B. look C. meet D. set
Question 11. Before setting off, sure you have everything you need for the trip. A. put
B. lay C. take D. make
Question 12. She everyone's attention to the stage with an outstanding performance. A.
faced B. drew C. met D. took
Question 13. Bob, the team leader, charge of assigning tasks and ensuring their completion. A.
takes B. makes C. puts D. pays
Question 14. She the table with elegant dinnerware for the special occasion. A.
made B. took C. set D. put
Question 15. Some birds eggs in the nest they built in the tree.
A. put B. caused C. laid D. made
Question 16. The new initiative aims to the gap between rural and urban healthcare services. A.
bridge B. break C. kick D. fix
Question 17. Through honesty and reliability, he the trust from his colleagues. A laid
B. raised C. met D. earned
Question 18. It's crucial to climate change seriously and implement sustainable practices. A. take
B. put C. make D. lay
Question 19. Generous Peter a shining example for his peers to emulate. A.
earned B. won C. set D. sang
Question 20. The government has recently a law to protect endangered species. A.
taken B. put C. set D. passed
Question 21. She it hard to do public speaking, despite years of practice. A.
finds B. makes C. takes D. puts
Question 22. Have you any plans for this weekend?
A. made B. taken C. paid D. put
Question 23. Whenever her friends need advice, she's always willing to them an ear. A. put B.
pay C. lend D. raise Question 24. She started to on a diet to improve her health and lose
weight. A. take B. go C. pay D. set
Question 25. The environmental campaign will be in June.
A. taken B. paid C. launched D. raised Question 26. Feeling unwell, I a
day off yesterday to stay in bed. A. sought B. took C. faced D. put
Question 27. The event aims to funds for local schools in need of supplies and resources. A. put
B. make C. lay D. raise Question 28. The athlete a new world record in the 100-meter sprint. A.
took B. set C. put D. picked Question 29. He a cold and had to stay home to avoid infecting
others. A. caught B. made C. raised D. put
Question 30. They still in touch through phone calls and emails.
A. set B. keep C. put D. make