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Collocations and vocabulary based on CAE Test 1

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  • My sister ____ first prize in the national painting competition last year.
    won
  • Due to a technical glitch, the entire computer system ______ down for a few hours.
    Due to a technical glitch, the entire computer system went down for a few hours.
  • Traffic began ________ after a major accident on the highway.
    Traffic began slowing after a major accident on the highway.
  • A _______ of unfortunate events led to the beginning of World War 1
    connection
    link
    chain
    list
  • As a seamstress, my friend _________ a beautiful dress for her sister's wedding.
    drafted
    framed
    designed
  • As a software engineer, she ____ a salary of $100,000 annually.
    earns
  • After the holiday season, prices of many products often ______ down.
    After the holiday season, prices of many products often came down.
  • As the project grew in complexity, it was crucial to keep the tasks _______ for the team.
    manageable
    governable
    controllable
    adaptable
  • We _________ the motive behind his sudden change of heart.
    question
  • To ensure a stable society, it's essential to have a _________ system in place.
    controllable
    manageable
    governable
    adaptable
  • She accidentally ______ down while trying to climb the stairs in her new shoes.
    She accidentally fell down while trying to climb the stairs in her new shoes.
  • He o________ his master's degree after years of dedication and hard work.
    He obtained his master's degree after years of dedication and hard work.
  • Last night, an elderly man was ______ down by a speeding car near the main road.
    Last night, an elderly man was ran down by a speeding car near the main road.
  • Many believe that he was wrongly _______ for the crime he didn't commit
    framed
  • During his internship, he _______ valuable experience in the field of finance.
    gained
  • The new advertisement ________ young adults between the ages of 18 to 24.
    targeted
  • After careful consideration, she ended up ________ the attractive job offer due to personal reasons.
    After careful consideration, she ended up declining the attractive job offer due to personal reasons.
  • By volunteering at the shelter, she helped in l_________ the burden of homeless animals.
    By volunteering at the shelter, she helped in lessening the burden of homeless animals.
  • The concert was _________ due to the unexpected rainstorm.
    The concert was delayed due to the unexpected rainstorm.
  • After months of research, I finally _____ the rare book I was searching for.
    obtained
    took
    attained
    caught
  • Every weekend, I m______ plans to meet up with my friends.
    Every weekend, I make plans to meet up with my friends.
  • The workshop's main objective was to _____ professionals from various industries
    knot
    link
    chain
    tie
  • The recent changes in policy are c________ confusion among the employees.
    The recent changes in policy are causing confusion among the employees.
  • It's important to have an ________ strategy in a constantly changing business environment.
    manageable
    adaptable
    controllable
    governable
  • Before sending it out, I d______ a proposal for the new project.
    Before sending it out, I drafted a proposal for the new project.
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