COLLOCATION- PHRASAL VERBS TRỌNG ĐIỂM

Question 1. I like listening to my favorite songs while I’m the ironing.

A. making B. doing C. running D. taking
Question 2. This is your last chance. your best no matter what the result would be.
A. Take B. Go C. Do D. Pay
3. My teacher was furious with me because I forgot to _ my English homework last night.
A. do B. make C. have D. take
Question 4. Homeowners should the basic precaution of locking their doors and windows.
A. have B. take C. make D. do
Question 5. If you don’t warm up properly, exercise may more harm than good.
A. take B. bring C. make D. do
Question 6. He likes to a nap for an hour when he gets home from work.
A. make B. run C. take D. do
Question 7. No one wants to responsibility for the problem.
A. take B. have C. do D. turn
Question 8. We will discussions with government officials about possible ways to halt the
spread of the Coronavirus.
A. have B. make C. run D. take
Question 9. I didn’t think Peter and Patricia anything in common, but they talked all evening.
A. made B. brought C. had D. went
Question 10. Don't worry, your grade on that assignment very little impact upon your overall
grade for the semester.
A. has B. brings C. makes D. takes
11. I advantage of the pleasant weather by going on a picnic with some of my closest friends.
A. made B. took C. had D. did
Question 12. Mandy and Debbie turns to look after the baby.
A. bring B. do C. take D. have
Question 13. They are some fascinating research into the language of dolphins.
A. taking B. having C. making D. doing
Question 14. Tom a three-year course in linguistics at Newcastle.
A. did B. lent C. made D. paid
Question 15. A lot of people a bet on housing and lost.
A. had B. took C. brought D. made
Question 16. a choice! Do you want spaghetti or hotdogs?
A. Make B. Have C. Decide D. Bring
Question 17. We'll a fortune if we can manage to secure a trading partner in China.
A. have B. make C. take D. do
18. I sit on a bench and re-read the morning paper, and try to _the crossword in my head.
A. make B. take C. have D. do
Question 19. I think I'll your advice and get the white dress.
A. have B. grab C. take D. make
20. He pride in his sons for passing one of the most prestigious universities in Vietnam.
A. takes B. has C. makes D. does
Question 21. He a very generous contribution to our church restoration appeal.
A. had B. made C. tries D. does
Question 22. I have a confession to - I've lost that book you lent me.
A. take B. have C. make D. do
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Question 23. I'm not much progress with my Japanese.
A. making B. taking C. having D. doing
Question 24. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I haven’t a haircut for months!
A. took B. made C. did D. had
Question 25. I don't much sympathy for her - I think she's brought her troubles on herself.
A. have B. take C. give D. make
Question 26. If you the chance, you should go and see it – it’s a really good film.
A. take B. make C. have D. do
Question 27. Years after the accident I still nightmares about it.
A. make B. get C. do D. have
Question 28. Would you mind a photo of us together?
A. breaking B. taking C. having D. catching
Question 29. It courage to admit you are wrong.
A. has B. brings C. pays D. takes
Question 30. He’s the kind of man who makes things happen but let others the credit.
A. make B. take C. have D. do
Question 31. The use of computers has it possible for more people to work from home.
A. brought B. made C. done D. taken
Question 32. She hopes to a living from writing children’s books.
A. have B. take C. make D. hide
Question 33. Peter pleasure in watching programmes about animals’ habitats.
A. takes B. has C. does D. makes
Question 34. This course will nothing for Jamie’s confidence.
A. do B. make C. take D. get
Question 35. She an immediate liking to sailing when she tried it for the first time.
A. made B. paid C. took D. got
Question 36. My parents don’t let me go out unless I’ve my homework.
A. brought B. done C. paid D. had
Question 37. Have you decided which course you want to at university?
A. make B. pay C. have D. Do
Question 38. Fraser spent some time in Egypt some archaeological research.
A. doing B. having C. playing D. making
Question 39. We’ve been a lot of difficulties with our new computer system.
A. making B. taking C. having D. doing
Question 40. Each child has to a short speech to the rest of the class.
A. take B. make C. have D. get
PHRASAL VERBS
Question 1. Because its sales have increased rapidly in recent months, the software company is going to
more staff.
A. take in B. take over C. take up D. take on
Question 2. She seems to with everybody in my class because of her outgoing personality.
A. put on B. get on C. put off D. get off
Question 3. The plane an hour late, which made me fall behind schedule.
A. took after B. went off C. took off D. went out
Question 4. He applied for that position but was due to his lack of relevant qualifications.
A. turned off B. taken off C. turned down D. taken after
Question 5. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, offered to Twitter as a director.
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A. take off B. take over C. get over D. get off
Question 6. It’s normal to be a bit nervous. I’m sure you will once you start your
IELTS speaking test.
A. watch out B. take after C. turn off D. get over
Question 7. The guard noticed my brother touching one of the sculptures in the exhibition and
.
A. cut him down B. put him off C. set him out D. told him off
Question 8. Those girls were really excited about the new door house in the beginning, but they have
it.
A. looked after B. gone off C. filled out D. got on
Question 9. Due to the outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many businesses and organizations had
to .
A. close down B. give in C. pick up D. go down
Question 10. A row of back-to-back houses is being to make way for the new luxury
hotel which is going to be open this year.
A. pulled down B. held up C. closed down D. turned up
Question 11. From my observation, John his father in both physical appearance
and personality traits.
A. takes up B. looks after C. takes after D. looks in
Question 12. While he was going shopping with his mother, he an old classmate from
high school days.
A. ran over B. ran after C. ran across D. went into
Question 13. After school, Helen helped her mom to her younger brother so that
her mother can spend time going jogging.
A. look after B. go off C. fill in D. get on
Question 14. If this car is going to once more, I’m going to get a new one because
I’m really tired of it.
A. break down B. come about C. give in D. change down
Question 15. My doctor advised me to get some exercise to prevent obesity, so I’ve decided to
table tennis.
A. take after B. take down C. take on D. take up
Question 16. I’m afraid I can’t give you an answer straight away, Mr. Green. I’d like to _
for a
day or two.
A. think of it B. think it over C. think it up D. think it out
Question 17. In order to be able to afford a holiday every summer, my mother always tries to put
some money each month.
A. away B. for C. in D. off
Question 18. If Amanda doesn’t in the next five minutes, then we’ll have to leave without
her.
A. put out B. take off C. turn up D. show off
Question 19. Robert started to get out of bed, but he was so weak from his illness that he
on the floor.
A. ran over B. passed out C. let down D. died out
Question 20. You mustn’t let him treat you so badly; you must stand him and be strong.
A. for B. by C. up to D. Down
Question 21. I was feeling quite tired due to lack of sleep, so I didn’t really what
the teacher was saying.
A. take up B. take in C. take over D. take away

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Question 22. I think it’s much more challenging to children nowadays than it used to
be, especially with technological advancements.
A. bring out B. bring off C. bring on D. bring up
Question 23. It’s very kind of you to put me for the night, Sophie. I will take you out
for dinner one day to express my gratitude.
A. along B. down C. in D. up
Question 24. I’ve been trying to call Harry all evening, but there must be something wrong with the line
since I can’t _.
A. get through B. get down C. get by D. get on
Question 25. I was extremely scared when my dentist told me that he’d have to _ two of
my teeth.
A. pull off B. pull away C. pull up D. pull out
Question 26. I don’t believe a word you’re saying. I think you’ve made the whole thing .
A. for B. up C. out D. down
Question 27. We from the hotel early the following morning to avoid the traffic congestion.
A. called off B. passed out C. set off D. turned off
Question 28. Before we start the meeting today I’d like to some notes I’ve prepared
about the next advertising campaign.
A. pass out B. let down C. send out D. give on
Question 29. All my hard work in the end – I received the highest grade in the Math and
English exams.
A. turned off B. taken off C. paid off D. gave off
Question 30. When a fire at the National Exhibition in London, at least eleven precious
paintings were completely destroyed.
A. broke out B. broke off C. broke down D. broke through
Question 31. I’ve always been frightened of dogs since Hannah’s dog me when I was a
child.
A. went down B. went to C. went over D. went for
32. It’s difficult to see through this windscreen – I can’t even make _ where the road is.
A. up B. out C. into D. over
33. My husband a squirrel on his way to work this morning because he was in a great hurry.
A. ran over B. ran up C. ran out of D. ran off
Question 34. I can hardly hear that radio. Could you the volume, please?
A. put up B. switch on C. give out D. turn up
Question 35. Time’s up. You must your examination papers right now or you will not
receive a mark for the last semester.
A. get in B. held up C. come up D. give in
36. The chairman a very controversial idea which had little chance of being accepted.
A. put forward B. came up C. made for D. got on
Question 37. I’m not surprised that Tom and Julie have . They were never really suited
and frequently argued with each other.
A. broken down B. broken off C. broken up D. broken away
Question 38. The hospital was near the main road so the patients had to _ a lot of noise,
which made them feel very angry.
A. made up for B. went down with C. put up with D. come up with
39. When the chief surgeon suddenly announced that he was going to leave, we were all .
A. gone off B. put through C. set back D. taken aback
Question 40. I wonder why the trend “Get-go!” has with young people. Now my Tiktok
is full of videos regarding this trend.
A. caught on B. gotten on C. appealed to D. caught up
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