Collocations Quiz: Mixed 3

1. close the gap - If the gap between rich and poor countries is closing, it's: a) getting smaller b) getting deeper c) getting wider

2. early night - If you get an early night, you: a) start your night earlier than usual b) get back home earlier than usual c) go to sleep earlier than usual

3. get a joke - "He didn't get the joke" means he: a) didn't hear the joke b) didn't receive the joke c) didn't see why it was funny

4. just about - If a game's just about over, it's: a) just started b) just finished c) nearly finished

5. late night - Anna had a late night last night. She: a) couldn't get to sleep b) got up late at night c) stayed up late

6. make a mess - If you've made a mess in the kitchen, you should: a) clean it up b) mess it up c) serve it up

7. make a mistake - If you make a mistake, you should: a) repeat it b) blame someone else c) do your best to correct it

8. make an effort - If you've made an effort to find a job, you've: a) made someone find a job b) tried to find a job c) found a job

9. make an excuse - Politicians have to make excuses when they: a) don't keep their promises b) don't break their promises c) don't make their promises

10. take turns - Our kids took turns on the swing because: a) there was only one turn b) there was only one swing c) there were so many swings