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Useful formal combinations Exercises

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Useful formal combinations · B2. This card teaches “conduct research” in the sense carry out a systematic investigation. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “meet a requirement” in the sense satisfy a stated necessary condition. 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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conduct research

carry out a systematic investigation
In a sentence

The team will conduct research into local air quality.

The team will conduct research into local air quality.

Useful combinations
conduct research into somethingconduct further research

Word forms & family

researcher

Similar meanings & paraphrases

carry out research

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

This card teaches “conduct research” in the sense carry out a systematic investigation. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

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conduct research / meet a requirement

This card teaches “conduct research” in the sense carry out a systematic investigation. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “meet a requirement” in the sense satisfy a stated necessary condition. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The team will conduct research into local air quality.

reach an agreement / bear in mind

This card teaches “reach an agreement” in the sense arrive at a decision accepted by the parties. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “bear in mind” in the sense remember a relevant point while thinking or acting. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

After several meetings, both sides reached an agreement.

pose a threat / strike a balance

This card teaches “pose a threat” in the sense create a risk of harm. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “strike a balance” in the sense find a suitable middle position between competing needs. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Polluted water can pose a threat to wildlife.

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Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We will systematically collect and analyse data to investigate the question. We will ___.

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pose a threat / strike a balance

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This card teaches “pose a threat” in the sense create a risk of harm. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “strike a balance” in the sense find a suitable middle position between competing needs. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

Polluted water can pose a threat to wildlife.
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conduct research / meet a requirement

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This card teaches “conduct research” in the sense carry out a systematic investigation. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “meet a requirement” in the sense satisfy a stated necessary condition. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

The team will conduct research into local air quality.
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reach an agreement / bear in mind

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This card teaches “reach an agreement” in the sense arrive at a decision accepted by the parties. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable. This card teaches “bear in mind” in the sense remember a relevant point while thinking or acting. Use the sentence to identify the sense; the same spelling may have other meanings. Related expressions are not automatically interchangeable.

After several meetings, both sides reached an agreement.
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Useful formal combinations

B2
conduct research

conduct research

carry out a systematic investigation

reach an agreement

reach an agreement

arrive at a decision accepted by the parties

pose a threat

pose a threat

create a risk of harm

meet a requirement

meet a requirement

satisfy a stated necessary condition

bear in mind

bear in mind

remember a relevant point while thinking or acting

strike a balance

strike a balance

find a suitable middle position between competing needs

Questions & answers

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D01 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We will systematically collect and analyse data to investigate the question. We will ___.

  1. take a break
  2. make an exception
  3. pose a threat
  4. conduct research
Answer & explanation
conduct research

Here “conduct research” means carry out a systematic investigation. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “conduct research into something”.

R01 · Meaning & use review

The university will conduct research into how people use public parks.

Which meaning of “conduct research” is used in this sentence?

  1. supply information relevant to establishing a fact
  2. judge quality or value using criteria
  3. carry out a systematic investigation
  4. explain what something means
Answer & explanation
carry out a systematic investigation

Here “conduct research” means carry out a systematic investigation. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “conduct research into something”.

D02 · Warm-up

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

Both sides have negotiated terms they can accept. They are ready to ___.

  1. reach an agreement
  2. conduct research
  3. pose a threat
  4. challenge an assumption
Answer & explanation
reach an agreement

Here “reach an agreement” means arrive at a decision accepted by the parties. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “reach an agreement with someone”.

R02 · Meaning & use review

After three meetings, the landlord and tenants reached an agreement on the repairs.

Which meaning of “reach an agreement” is used in this sentence?

  1. arrive at a decision accepted by the parties
  2. choose what to do after thinking
  3. give reasons or information favouring an assertion
  4. question whether an accepted idea is justified
Answer & explanation
arrive at a decision accepted by the parties

Here “reach an agreement” means arrive at a decision accepted by the parties. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “reach an agreement with someone”.

P01 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The unstable tree could harm people passing below. It may ___ to public safety.

  1. reach an agreement
  2. pose a threat
  3. conduct research
  4. make progress
Answer & explanation
pose a threat

Here “pose a threat” means create a risk of harm. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “pose a threat to safety”.

R03 · Meaning & use review

The damaged bridge could pose a threat to people crossing the river.

Which meaning of “pose a threat” is used in this sentence?

  1. improve or move towards a goal
  2. satisfy a stated necessary condition
  3. create a risk of harm
  4. supply information relevant to establishing a fact
Answer & explanation
create a risk of harm

Here “pose a threat” means create a risk of harm. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “pose a threat to safety”.

P02 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

The condition says applicants need two references. By supplying them, I ___.

  1. take a break
  2. raise
  3. pose a threat
  4. meet a requirement
Answer & explanation
meet a requirement

Here “meet a requirement” means satisfy a stated necessary condition. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “meet a requirement for entry”.

R04 · Meaning & use review

To meet the requirement for entry, applicants must show proof of their qualification.

Which meaning of “meet a requirement” is used in this sentence?

  1. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  2. create a risk of harm
  3. satisfy a stated necessary condition
  4. consider a factor when making a judgement
Answer & explanation
satisfy a stated necessary condition

Here “meet a requirement” means satisfy a stated necessary condition. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “meet a requirement for entry”.

P03 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

While planning the trip, remember this important fact. ___ that the road closes at six.

  1. bear in mind
  2. conduct research
  3. pose a threat
  4. reach an agreement
Answer & explanation
bear in mind

Here “bear in mind” means remember a relevant point while thinking or acting. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “bear something in mind”.

R05 · Meaning & use review

Bear in mind that the museum is closed on Mondays before you choose a date.

Which meaning of “bear in mind” is used in this sentence?

  1. reach an understanding from clues or evidence
  2. explain what something means
  3. remember a relevant point while thinking or acting
  4. judge quality or value using criteria
Answer & explanation
remember a relevant point while thinking or acting

Here “bear in mind” means remember a relevant point while thinking or acting. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “bear something in mind”.

P04 · Build the skill

Choose the expression or form that matches the stated situation.

We cannot maximise both speed and care at once; we must find a suitable compromise between them. We need to ___.

  1. do homework
  2. take a break
  3. pose a threat
  4. strike a balance
Answer & explanation
strike a balance

Here “strike a balance” means find a suitable middle position between competing needs. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “strike a balance between A and B”.

R06 · Meaning & use review

The school tries to strike a balance between quiet study and time for play.

Which meaning of “strike a balance” is used in this sentence?

  1. arrive at a decision accepted by the parties
  2. satisfy a stated necessary condition
  3. allow a particular case outside a general rule
  4. find a suitable middle position between competing needs
Answer & explanation
find a suitable middle position between competing needs

Here “strike a balance” means find a suitable middle position between competing needs. The situation is about this sense, and the useful combination is “strike a balance between A and B”.

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