Collocations Quiz: Mixed 2

1. can't help - We can't help laughing when our teacher speaks. He: a) has a funny voice b) tells funny stories c) never tells jokes

2. can't stand - I can't stand waiting in line. I: a) can't find the right line b) have trouble standing c) really hate waiting

3. earn a living - If you want to earn a good living, you have to: a) exercise and eat well b) have lots of money c) find a good job

4. know better - Most people know better than to: a) study animals b) help animals c) hurt animals

5. only just (1) - The movie's only just started,: a) but it'll start in a minute b) so you haven't missed much c) so you've missed the first half

6. only just (2) - His penalty shot only just went in the net. He: a) very nearly missed it b) very nearly scored it c) very nearly shot it

7. pay attention - It's difficult to pay attention to a story if it's: a) interesting b) boring c) funny

8. quick fix - We chose the quick fix because it was: a) cheaper than a permanent solution b) more difficult than a permanent solution c) more expensive than a permanent solution

9. set free - If you've set caged animals free, you've: a) freed them from cages b) caged some free animals c) let people see them for free

10. welcome change - Having nothing to do made a welcome change. I: a) hadn't been welcoming enough b) had been working too much c) hadn't been busy for ages