HUBT Testing Center Test Code: 2: Lexicology
HUBT Testing Center Test Code: 2: Lexicology
QUESTIONS
Question 1: (2 points)
What is collocation? - Collocation refers to a structural or syntagmatic relation, to
meaning relations that a word contracts with other words occurring in the same
sentence or text.
What is grammatical collocation? - Grammatical collocation refers to the specific
proposition that must occur after a particular verb, noun or adjective. More widely,
it refers to any kind of syntactic element that must accompany a particular word,
usually verb, noun or adjective in English.
Question 2: Write the synonym of the following words. (2 points)
1. help assistance
2. quickly fast
3. regarding concerning
4. lucky fortunate
5. outgoing extrovert
Question 3: Use the appropriate corresponding form of the surveyed word in the
following sentences. (2 points)
1. credit
a. Tax …credits……………… are normally paid to a bank account.
b. At any rate, I give you …credit……………… for trying.
2. category
a. There are three different ……categories……………. that these products can
be divided into.
b. Journalist sometimes …categorizes………………. new social groups
according to the way they use language.
3. affect
a. The change in regulations should only …affect……………… new members.
b. Teachers need to be aware of the ……effective…………… variables that
influence learning.
4. maintain
a. It is becoming more and more difficult for many people to …
maintain……………… their standard of living.
b. The old car was nicely …maintained……………… by the previous owner.
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5. transfer
a. The overall heat …transfer……………… performance of both types of
material is expected to be similar.
b. The lawyers will help us ……transfer…………… ownership.
Question 4: Write one word from the list which goes with the highlighted collocations.
Be sure to change the form of word if necessary. (4 points)
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You might not like this spice. It’s an …accquired……………… taste.
10. Father promise to …seek……………… revenge for the destruction of his home.