Collocations and Analogies Quiz

Which of the following collocations best completes the sentence? The scientist’s findings will likely __________ a paradigm shift in the field of quantum physics.

1. instigate
2. provoke
3. initiate
4. catalyse

Answer: (d) catalyse

Choose the pair of words from the options that best reflects a similar relationship to the original pair. Scalpel is to surgeon as paintbrush is to:

1. artist
2. decorator
3. architect
4. sculptor

Answer: (b) decorator

Choose the pair of words from the options that best reflects a similar relationship to the original pair. Obsidian is to volcanic as coral is to:

1. marine
2. desert
3. mountainous
4. forest

Answer: (a) marine

Match the beginnings in Column A with their correct endings in Column B to form proper collocations: Column A Column B 1 harbor a resentment 2 gain b influence 3 wield c goodwill 4 foster d insight

1. 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
2. 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b
3. 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
4. 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c

Answer: (d) 1-a, 2-d, 3-b, 4-c

Choose the odd one out based on incorrect or unusual collocation usage:

1. gain momentum
2. hold an opinion
3. raise a debate
4. run a conclusion

Answer: (d) run a conclusion

Which of the following is the correct collocation?

1. bitterly complain
2. sourly complain
3. sharp complain
4. harshly complain

Answer: (a) bitterly complain

Identify the incorrect collocation in the following sentence: The CEO urged the team to take a stand on the issue, make a compromise with the stakeholders, and draw a decision by the end of the week.

1. take a stand
2. make a compromise
3. draw a decision
4. All of these are correct.

Answer: (c) draw a decision

Identify the sentence with the incorrect collocation:

1. The government launched an initiative to reduce air pollution.
2. She made a speech at the conference to address the audience.
3. The company took an improvement in its employee benefits program.
4. The students held a discussion about the importance of mental health.

Answer: (c) The company took an improvement in its employee benefits program.

An archaeologist is to excavation as a linguist is to ____.

1. phonology
2. syntax
3. etymology
4. physiology

Answer: (c) etymology

Complete the sentence by filling in the blanks with the correct collocations: The panel of experts recommended that the organization should ________ measures to mitigate climate change, ________ awareness among the public, and ________ partnerships with global environmental agencies.

1. take, spread, create
2. adopt, raise, forge
3. implement, promote, establish
4. initiate, increase, develop

Answer: (b) adopt, raise, forge