๐Ÿคน 1.9 Delexical Verbs

Unit 1.9 – Delexical Verbs Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct delexical verb (have, take, make, do, give):

Example: I need to _____ a decision by tomorrow.

Answer: make

1. She always _____ a shower in the evening.

2. They _____ a lot of effort to organize the event.

3. He _____ his homework every night.

4. We need to _____ a break after working all day.

5. She _____ a photo of the sunset.

6. They _____ a speech at the conference.

7. I will _____ a suggestion to improve the process.

8. She _____ a bath before going to bed.

9. They _____ a walk in the park every morning.

10. He _____ a mistake while writing the report.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Select the correct delexical verb for each sentence:

Example: We need to _____ a break after working all day.

Answer: take

1. She _____ a photo of the sunset.

2. They _____ a speech at the conference.

3. He _____ a suggestion to improve the process.

4. She _____ a bath before going to bed.

5. They _____ a walk in the park every morning.

6. He _____ a mistake while writing the report.

7. She _____ a rest after a long day at work.

8. They _____ a meeting to discuss the project.

9. He _____ his homework every night.

10. She _____ a decision about her career.

Exercise 3: Match the Verb with Its Common Noun

Match each delexical verb with its common noun combinations:

Example: Have

Answer: a bath, a shower, a rest

1. Take

2. Make

3. Do

4. Give

5. Have

6. Take

7. Make

8. Do

9. Give

10. Have


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