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Everyday verb combinations Exercises

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Everyday verb combinations · B1. This card teaches “make a decision” in the sense choose what to do after thinking. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “keep a promise” in the sense do what you said you would do. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Practise 6 meanings and useful combinations in 12 original tasks. Level labels are editorial guidance, not certification.

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make a decision

choose what to do after thinking
In a sentence

We need to make a decision before Friday.

We need to make a decision before Friday.

Useful combinations
make a decision about somethingmake a final decision

Word forms & family

decision

Similar meanings & paraphrases

decide

These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.

This card teaches “make a decision” in the sense choose what to do after thinking. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

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make a decision / keep a promise

This card teaches “make a decision” in the sense choose what to do after thinking. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “keep a promise” in the sense do what you said you would do. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

We need to make a decision before Friday.

do homework / pay attention

This card teaches “do homework” in the sense complete work assigned for study outside class. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “pay attention” in the sense listen or look carefully. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

I usually do homework at the kitchen table.

take a break / make progress

This card teaches “take a break” in the sense stop an activity briefly to rest. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “make progress” in the sense improve or move towards a goal. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Let’s take a break after the next exercise.

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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

After considering both options, we must ___ about which one to choose.

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This card teaches “take a break” in the sense stop an activity briefly to rest. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “make progress” in the sense improve or move towards a goal. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Let’s take a break after the next exercise.
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make a decision / keep a promise

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This card teaches “make a decision” in the sense choose what to do after thinking. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “keep a promise” in the sense do what you said you would do. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

We need to make a decision before Friday.
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do homework / pay attention

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This card teaches “do homework” in the sense complete work assigned for study outside class. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “pay attention” in the sense listen or look carefully. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

I usually do homework at the kitchen table.
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Everyday verb combinations

B1
make a decision

make a decision

choose what to do after thinking

do homework

do homework

complete work assigned for study outside class

take a break

take a break

stop an activity briefly to rest

keep a promise

keep a promise

do what you said you would do

pay attention

pay attention

listen or look carefully

make progress

make progress

improve or move towards a goal

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D01 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

After considering both options, we must ___ about which one to choose.

  1. do homework
  2. take a break
  3. make a decision
  4. keep a promise
Answer & explanation
make a decision

Here “make a decision” means choose what to do after thinking. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make a decision about something”.

R01 · Meaning & use review

We have enough information now, so we can make a decision.

Which meaning of “make a decision” is used in this sentence?

  1. put forward an idea for consideration
  2. choose what to do after thinking
  3. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  4. think carefully about a possibility
Answer & explanation
choose what to do after thinking

Here “make a decision” means choose what to do after thinking. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make a decision about something”.

D02 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The teacher gave us work to finish at home. Tonight I need to ___.

  1. do homework
  2. make a decision
  3. take a break
  4. pay attention
Answer & explanation
do homework

Here “do homework” means complete work assigned for study outside class. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “do homework after school”.

R02 · Meaning & use review

The teacher asked the children to do homework before playing games.

Which meaning of “do homework” is used in this sentence?

  1. complete work assigned for study outside class
  2. listen or look carefully
  3. stop an activity briefly to rest
  4. carry out a systematic investigation
Answer & explanation
complete work assigned for study outside class

Here “do homework” means complete work assigned for study outside class. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “do homework after school”.

P01 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We have worked for two hours. Let’s stop briefly to rest and ___.

  1. do homework
  2. take a break
  3. keep a promise
  4. make progress
Answer & explanation
take a break

Here “take a break” means stop an activity briefly to rest. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take a short break”.

R03 · Meaning & use review

You have been studying for two hours; take a break for ten minutes.

Which meaning of “take a break” is used in this sentence?

  1. go away from a place
  2. stop an activity briefly to rest
  3. stay away from or prevent doing something
  4. improve or move towards a goal
Answer & explanation
stop an activity briefly to rest

Here “take a break” means stop an activity briefly to rest. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “take a short break”.

P02 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

I said I would help, and I will do exactly that. I intend to ___.

  1. take a break
  2. do homework
  3. keep a promise
  4. make a decision
Answer & explanation
keep a promise

Here “keep a promise” means do what you said you would do. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “keep a promise to someone”.

R04 · Meaning & use review

I will keep my promise and help you move on Saturday.

Which meaning of “keep a promise” is used in this sentence?

  1. do what you said you would do
  2. choose what to do after thinking
  3. say something is a good choice
  4. arrive at a decision accepted by the parties
Answer & explanation
do what you said you would do

Here “keep a promise” means do what you said you would do. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “keep a promise to someone”.

P03 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Listen carefully to every step rather than letting your mind wander. Please ___.

  1. keep a promise
  2. take a break
  3. make a decision
  4. pay attention
Answer & explanation
pay attention

Here “pay attention” means listen or look carefully. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “pay attention to details”.

R05 · Meaning & use review

Please pay attention while I explain how to use the machine.

Which meaning of “pay attention” is used in this sentence?

  1. reach an understanding from clues or evidence
  2. think carefully about a possibility
  3. listen or look carefully
  4. remember a relevant point while thinking or acting
Answer & explanation
listen or look carefully

Here “pay attention” means listen or look carefully. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “pay attention to details”.

P04 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Our work is improving and moving closer to the goal. We are beginning to ___.

  1. make progress
  2. take a break
  3. do homework
  4. make a decision
Answer & explanation
make progress

Here “make progress” means improve or move towards a goal. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make steady progress”.

R06 · Meaning & use review

The class is making progress: everyone can now read a short story.

Which meaning of “make progress” is used in this sentence?

  1. stop an activity briefly to rest
  2. improve or move towards a goal
  3. satisfy a stated necessary condition
  4. achieve what you were trying to do
Answer & explanation
improve or move towards a goal

Here “make progress” means improve or move towards a goal. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “make steady progress”.

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