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Outcomes ADV Rev Units 6-9

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  • I dipped ... my briefcase and pulled out the photos.
    into
  • He kept talking about the inevitability ... death.
    of
  • by every l... means (provided by the law)
    legitimate
  • What’s done is done and it’s no use ... over spilt milk.
    crying
  • I didn’t say that. You’re just ... my words again!
    twisting
  • Don’t worry about forgetting my birthday. It’s not the ... of the world.
    end
  • a h... attitude (unfriendly)
    hostile
  • We’ve got over 200 people ... the payroll.
    on
  • Let’s stop talking about that now, we’re just going round in ...
    circles
  • He took offence ... my refusal to help.
    at
  • which verb DOESN'T collocate with the noun: deny / confirm / make / give an allegation
    give
  • Let’s schedule a meeting to set the ... in motion.
    wheels
  • which noun DOESN'T collocate with the verb: place an order / advertisement / advice
    advice
  • I didn’t realise you were coming. We must have got our .. crossed.
    wires
  • It was painful watching him mourn ... his daughter.
    for
  • I’m currently engaged ... designing a new theatre.
    in
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: a ... accident (there were six fatalities)
    fatal
  • He ... offence when I suggested he joined a gym.
    took
  • I will need to ... a grip on my homework if I want to go out later.
    get
  • which verb DOESN'T collocate with the noun: earn / win / gain ground
    earn
  • a n... contribution (remarkable, noticeable)
    notable
  • This begs the ...: do we need to hire more staff?
    question
  • which noun DOESN'T collocate with the verb: grant a request / a duty / permission / a divorce
    a duty
  • There was no point arguing with him as he was obviously not going to ... ground.
    give
  • You could see when his mind was drifting ...
    off
  • She finished drawing ... the guidelines for the new project.
    up
  • This week’s lesson was a continuation ... last week's lesson.
    of
  • which verb DOESN'T collocate with the noun: lift / pick up / raise a siege
    pick up
  • which noun DOESN'T collocate with the verb: schedule a meeting / appointment / date / spot
    spot
  • My co-workers showed me the ... on my first day at work.
    ropes
  • which verb DOESN'T collocate with the noun: reach / get to / come to a settlement
    get to
  • which noun DOESN'T collocate with the verb: troubleshoot conspiracies / problems / issues
    conspiracies
  • They liaised regularly ... the local council.
    with
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: arrest three ... (conspiracy)
    conspirator
  • Both sides ... heavy casualties in the battle.
    suffered
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: a ... fire (a fire raged)
    raging
  • They have ... sanctions on them over their role in the war.
    imposed
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: a customer ... officer (liaise)
    liaison
  • I’m going to meet her for a coffee, just to ... the air.
    clear
  • He was put ... trial three weeks after his arrest.
    on
  • g... misconduct (very unacceptable and visible)
    gross
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: an ... glance (admiration)
    admiring
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: be made ... (redundancy)
    redundant
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: a week of ... (mourn)
    mourning
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: it has been ... (damaged by vandals)
    vandalized / vandalised
  • Tim was very enthusiastic starting swimming lessons.
    about
  • We’ve got to get a grip ... costs.
    on
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: there's ... (hostile) between them
    hostility
  • Missing the last train was the final ...
    straw
  • We need to ... forces against the common threat of climate change.
    join
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: an ... (a war broke out) of fighting
    outbreak
  • She’d been bombarded ... emails and text messages.
    with
  • use the correct form of the word based on the one in brackets: a gradual ... (withdraw)
    withdrawal
  • play a c... role (important)
    crucial
  • We hired a tour guide to get the ... out of our visit.
    most
  • which noun DOESN'T collocate with the verb: drain your energy / perks / strength / enthusiasm
    perks
  • Once you’ve settled ..., you’ll never want to leave.
    down
  • He committed himself ... finishing his degree course.
    to
  • which verb DOESN'T collocate with the noun: stand / be on / make trial
    make
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