V4 Unit 4 UoE: verb/noun collocations

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Fill in the gap with a correct verb:
to .................... your potential

to ............. an argument

to ............. difficulties

to ............ an advantage

to ............ dreams

to .......... perfection

to ............ popularity

to .......... praise

to ......... a target

to ........... thanks

You should try to ............your potential

1. fulfil
2. obtain
3. seize
4. realise

He decided to ........... his targets.

1. aim
2. achieve
3. set
4. take

She never managed to .......... her setbacks.

1. overcome
2. seize
3. settle
4. face

He failed trying to ........ control of his life.

1. grasp
2. get
3. seize
4. take

You should .......... every opportunity to enjoy life to the fullest.

1. grasp
2. take
3. face
4. seize

Some people find it difficult to ......... their intuition.

1. rely on
2. fulfil
3. grasp
4. trust

She usually ......... inspiration from books.

1. grabs
2. gets
3. takes
4. grasps

He didn't manage to .......... the argument.

1. win
2. settle
3. take
4. set

She ......... an advantage when she decided not to take a break.

1. achieved
2. started
3. suffered
4. gained

He underwent cosmetic surgery in order to ........ perfection.

1. achieve
2. have
3. win
4. realise

She wanted to .......... her dreams and move to New Zealand

1. overcome
2. fulfil
3. reach
4. follow

Let's take a moment to ........ thanks for this lovely meal.

1. give
2. express
3. have
4. reach