Edu, Work Empl Collocation Ex

Choose the correct word from the brackets.

1. It is important to a sound understanding of the fundamentals. (acquire / pursue)
2. After she completes her education, she hopes to land a job in engineering. (higher / compulsory)
3. The workload this semester is causing me a lot of stress. (strenuous / steady)
4. He was delighted to a promotion after his successful project. (make / receive)
5. Many factories require their employees to night shifts. (work / do)
6. Despite having a salary, he had very little job satisfaction. (demanding / competitive)
7. All citizens have the right to a free education. (undertake / receive)
8. The company’s high turnover suggests there are internal problems. (job / staff)

Match the collocations with their definitions.

1. Pursue a career
2. Land a job
3. Fail an exam  
4. Fall behind with studies
5. Be made redundant
6. Dead-end job

a) To be unsuccessful in a test
b) To not progress at the same speed
c) To be dismissed because your job is no longer needed
d) To try to achieve progress in a profession
e) To succeed in obtaining a job
f) A job with no opportunities for advancement