15 questions
Choose the appropriate collocation to fill in the blank.
The _____ majority of rain in Spain falls mostly on the central plain.
big
vast
most
far
The fact there is a _____ gap between the rich and poor in my country is worrying.
climbing
lengthening
widening
soaring
In _____ years we have experienced a rise in the number of cars on the road.
last
latest
past
recent
I was _____ disappointed when I failed my driving test.
bitterly
strongly
forcefully
largely
Many _____ species can be found on the grasslands and in the jungles of Africa.
risky
imperiled
endangered
unlucky
The internet added a _____ to crime.
new area
new dimension
new zone
new criminality
Darwin and Wallace were the first scientists to _____ the theory of evolution.
predict over
made up
plan out
put forward
The police said that the _____ details of what happened are still not available.
precise
really
best
exactly
Don’t ______ your time doing things that are not important.
ruin
use
waste
lack
Most medication must be taken at _____ intervals. You mustn’t just take it randomly.
regular
repeated
relevant
recent
Candidates who _____ the requirements will be offered a scholarship.
get
are
receive
meet
I plan to _____ a business which will sell clothing online in foreign countries.
set up
start over
invest
sell out
The engineers are ______ progress with the bridge they are building.
having
taking
giving
making
If you want to see a doctor, _______ an appointment with the secretary.
create
do
form
make
Google _______ huge profits every year because of its search engine and advertising.
gets
receives
makes
succeeds