Aptis vocabulary practice: B2-C1 collocations

Vocabulary · B2 · 30 answers · 13.3% got it right

She came ______ an interesting article online.

• into
• through
• across
• over

How it is said: She came ACROSS an interesting article online.

Vocabulary · B2 · 25 answers · 16.0% got it right

Make sure you ______ up your files regularly.

• back
• hold
• keep
• store

How it is said: Make sure you BACK up your files regularly.

Vocabulary · B2 · 23 answers · 17.4% got it right

'Pretend' means ______.

• to assert
• to claim to have
• to propose
• to act falsely

How it is said: 'Pretend' means TO ACT FALSELY.

Vocabulary · B2 · 28 answers · 17.9% got it right

Pay phones are ______ of the past in today's world of smartphones.

• a history
• a relic thing
• a thing
• something

How it is said: Pay phones are A THING of the past in today's world of smartphones.

Vocabulary · C1 · 21 answers · 19.0% got it right

The report ______ on the impact of climate change.

• stretched
• extended
• elaborated
• enlarged

How it is said: The report ELABORATED on the impact of climate change.

Vocabulary · C1 · 21 answers · 19.0% got it right

What does 'Clique' mean?

• A type of small, fast boat, often used for racing.
• A secret meeting or gathering, often for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
• A small, decorative object used to fasten something, like a piece of clothing.
• A group of people who spend time together and don’t want other people to join.

Answer: A group of people who spend time together and don’t want other people to join.

Vocabulary · B2 · 40 answers · 20.0% got it right

Applicants must ______ all requirements.

• achieve
• meet
• reach
• match

How it is said: Applicants must MEET all requirements.

Vocabulary · B2 · 34 answers · 23.5% got it right

Which collocation is correct? (hint: ...research)

• carry out research
• make research
• do investigation studies
• perform studies extensively

Answer: carry out research

Vocabulary · C2 · 25 answers · 24.0% got it right

The speaker ______ the audience with her eloquent presentation.

• enthralled
• interrupted
• informed

How it is said: The speaker ENTHRALLED the audience with her eloquent presentation.

Vocabulary · B2 · 20 answers · 25.0% got it right

The deal ______ through because they couldn't agree.

• broke
• came
• went
• fell

How it is said: The deal FELL through because they couldn't agree.