SPM English Collocation Practice Worksheet

Instructions: Choose the best word to complete each collocation. Click "Get Hint" if you need help. Submit your answers to see your score and explanations.

1. Scientists made a major __________ in cancer research.
Think about a positive discovery or advancement in science.
breakdown
breakthrough
breakaway
breakout
2. Pets __________ deep bonds with their owners.
What verb means "to create" or "to form" relationships over time?
shape
develop
construct
structure
3. A healthy lifestyle can __________ joy to your daily routine.
Which verb means "to carry" or "to cause something to come"?
get
come
bring
arrive
4. National parks help __________ wildlife populations.
prevent
regulate
donate
transfer
5. Conservation efforts __________ contribute to environmental protection.
What adverb shows a large amount or important degree?
shortly
suddenly
subsequently
significantly
6. Medical research can __________ both human and animal health.
gift
donate
benefit
transfer
7. Animals have been __________ prominently in art and literature.
Which verb means "to appear" or "to be shown" in movies, books, etc.?
related
caused
arrived
featured
8. Animals have an incredible __________ to inspire humans.
ability
attention
authority
awareness
9. We must __________ our natural resources for future generations.
preserve
prevent
provide
promote
10. Doctors often __________ advice to their patients about healthy living.
What verb means "to give" or "to supply"?
offer
order
obtain
operate
11. Students should __________ good study habits early.
develop
destroy
detect
deliver
12. The government aims to __________ pollution in urban areas.
What verb means "to stop" or "to make something less"?
increase
reduce
release
replace
13. Teachers try to __________ a positive learning environment.
create
crash
crack
criticize
14. Regular exercise can __________ your overall health.
improve
ignore
imagine
impress
15. Scientists __________ extensive research on climate change.
What verb means "to carry out" or "to do" research?
conduct
conclude
confuse
consume
16. The new policy will __________ into effect next month.
come
go
take
make
17. The company decided to __________ a new product line.
What verb means "to start" or "to begin" something new?
launch
lunch
learn
laugh
18. Students should __________ attention during lessons.
pay
play
pray
put
19. The team worked hard to __________ their goals.
What verb means "to succeed in reaching" or "to accomplish"?
achieve
avoid
accept
attack
20. The medicine can __________ serious side effects if not used properly.
cause
cure
cover
count