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The document contains exercises focused on collocations and verb usage, asking participants to complete phrases and sentences with appropriate words. It also includes identification of main, relative, and subordinate clauses in various sentences. The exercises aim to enhance understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.

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TNL18

The document contains exercises focused on collocations and verb usage, asking participants to complete phrases and sentences with appropriate words. It also includes identification of main, relative, and subordinate clauses in various sentences. The exercises aim to enhance understanding of English grammar and vocabulary.

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Collocations (1)

Trương Văn Ánh


Complete the phrases and collocations with a word from
the box. There may be more than one correct answer.
DO - GET -GIVE – HAVE - KEEP - MAKE - TAKE

1. Keep calm 11.Do business


2. Take a seat 12.Get trouble
3. Make a noise 13.Give a lecture
14.Have no doubt
4. Do harm
15.Get a degree
5. Give a speech
16.Make money
6. Keep in mind 17.Do sb. a favour
7. Keep quiet 18.Make a promise
8. Make the bed 19.Take a shower
9. Take notes 20.Take your time
10.Give permission
21.Get a job 34.Take a rest
22.Do homework 35.Make progress
23.Keep a secret 36.Take a chance
24.Get divorced 37.Keep a diary
25.Make a decision 38.Give sb. a lift
26.Take responsibility 39.Take a break
27.Give sb. a chance 40.Have dinner
28.Do an exercise 41.Have a chat with
29.Have breakfast 42.Take sb. place
30.Take an exam 43.Get away from
31.Get lost 44.Take a picture
32.Keep in touch 45.Get rid of
33.Make a mistake
DO - GET -GIVE – HAVE - KEEP - MAKE - TAKE
Complete the sentences with the correct form of a verb from the box.
BRING, CATCH, DO, DRAW, GET
1. The negotiator was looking for a way to bring the two sides together.
2. He came into the room quietly so that he wouldn’t catch attention.
3. The politician promised to bring change to his community if he was
elected.
4. While mum was preparing meals, I helped her and did the laundry.
5. The actors brought the ideas of the director to life.
6. We have to do some more research before we can publish the results.
7. I’m sorry. I didn’t catch your name. Could you tell me again?
8. The mafia boss had his associates do everything for him, so he didn’t
have to get his hands dirty.
9. I was sitting too close to the fire, so my newspaper caught fire.
10.Do your duty and arrest those two muggers.
11.The journalists revealed some exciting details and brought the crimes
of the company to light.
12.Even though I am an adult I still get a kick out of putting toys together.
13.You can’t behave like that. You must draw a line between your private
and professional life.
14.You must wear something warmer or else you’ll catch a cold. 15.The
four-leaf clover I got from my girlfriend brought me luck at the test.
16.When the robber tried to escape from the bank the police were already
waiting and caught him red-handed.
17.If you don’t start learning more, you’ll do badly in the test next week.
18.Arguing like this will get us nowhere. We must start from the
beginning.
Identify the clauses: Main Clause
1. People who pay their debts are trusted. Relative Clause
Subordinate Clause
2. We cannot go while it is snowing.
3. Raj thinks that I have made a mistake.
4. Tina bought some chocolates which she wanted to give her brother.
5. After I reached home, it started raining.
6. Mani was asked to come to the office though he was not keeping
well.
7. All that glitters is not gold.
8. Tim is the nicest person I’ve ever met.
9. She did not go to school as she was sick.
10. This is the boy who got suspended last week.
11. Although I was not in the mood for a movie, I watched ‘Miracle
in Cell No. 7’ with my friend.
12. Olena likes stories that have fairies in.
13. Riya was sure that Tia would come that day.
14. Nobody knew who had come first in the race.
15. The teacher gave the students another worksheet as soon as they
completed the first one.

Main Clause
Relative Clause
Subordinate Clause
16. You may sit wherever you like.
17. As she was not there, I spoke to her sister.
18. Will you wait till I return?
Main Clause
19. I fear that I shall fail. Relative Clause
Subordinate Clause
20. I do not know what he wants.
21. I think you have made a mistake.
22. Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow.
23. Here is the copy you want.
24. She never does anything that is stupid.
25. The house that I live in belongs to my grandfather.
26. He who dares wins. Main Clause
27. Unless it stops raining, we cannot go out. Relative Clause
Subordinate Clause
28. She believes that I am wrong.
29. He bought a gift that he wished to give his sister.
30. Before I arrived at the party, it was over.
31. Even though he was sick, he was asked to attend the meeting.
32. All that is written is not true.
33. She is the kindest person I have ever met.
34. He didn't attend the meeting because he was unwell.
35. This is the girl who won the scholarship last year.
36. Though I did not want to go to the concert, I went with my friend.
37. She loves books that have a mystery element.
38. He was certain that she would arrive today.
39. No one knew who won the lottery.
40. As soon as they finished the first task, they were given another
one.
41. You can sit wherever you find comfortable.
42. Since she was absent, I talked to her mother. Main Clause
43. Can you wait until I come back? Relative Clause
Subordinate Clause
44. I am afraid that I might fail.
45. I am unaware what his intentions are.
46. I suspect you have made an error.
47. John had a dog whose fur was as white as snow.
48. This is the book you were looking for. Main Clause
49. She never does anything that could harm anyone. Subordinate Clause
Relative Clause

50. The car that I drive belongs to my father.


51. Where there is a will, there is a way.
52. Take care lest you should fall.
53. When the rain stopped we set out for the next town where we had
planned to stay the night.
54. The men managed to survive even though they were three days
without water.
55. We will have plenty to eat, provided that no uninvited guests
turn up. Main Clause
Relative Clause
56. He works hard so that he may become rich. Subordinate Clause

57. Though he was strong he could not fight against three people at
once.
58. His mother said that he had gone to the market to make some
purchases.
59. If the dog was mine, I would have taken it to a veterinary doctor.
60. The man who did most to convince the world that slavery was
unethical was Wilberforce.
61. My friend helped me when I was in danger.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
62. We believe in democracy though it has its shortcomings.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
63. My parents were happy because I won the first prize.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
64. This is the girl who talked to me yesterday.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
65. I have lost the tickets which I bought.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
66. He could not answer any of the questions that I asked him.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
67. Although he is very rich, he is a miser.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
68. Everybody admits that he is a brave man.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
69. We knew that he was guilty.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
70. What he told me was a lie.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
71. He gave me everything that I asked for.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
72. Your statement that you lost the money cannot be believed.
Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause
Good luck!

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