This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Habits. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
long opening hours
The shop boasts ____ for customer convenience.
long-standing tradition
The village still follows a ____.
premature death
The report warned of the risk of ____.
grave concerns
There are ____ about the safety of the bridge.
take effect
The new rules will ____ next month.
terminate a pregnancy
The couple decided to ____.
take a few days off
She decided to ____ after the busy period.
good few
A ____ people turned up late.
pander to someone's every whim
He refused to ____.
tradition dates back to
The festival ____ medieval times.
dull thud
There was a loud ____ as the box hit the floor.
lull someone to sleep
The gentle music helped ____.
special occasion
The dinner was for a ____.
deliver a speech
The president will ____ at the international summit.
change your ways
It is never too late to ____ for the better.
undergo a revival
The old tradition seems to ____.
open all hours
The shop claims to be ____ for customer convenience.
spate of thefts
There has been a recent ____ in the area.
enter your PIN
Customers must ____ to complete the transaction.
jot down an address
She stopped to ____ before continuing her journey.
draw up a list
The secretary will ____ of all the requirements.
disruptive influence
His behaviour had a ____ on the whole class.
spotlessly clean
The kitchen was ____.
undivided attention
She gave the matter her ____.
put a stop to
The government decided to ____ the illegal practice.
act your age
Parents often tell teenagers to ____ and stop behaving childishly.
formal dress
The invitation requested ____.
buying habit
His ____ changed after the price increase.
rich tradition
The country has a very ____.
lull in the fighting
There was a temporary ____ along the border.
faintly ridiculous
The suggestion seemed ____ to most people.
find time
It is sometimes difficult to ____ for hobbies.
exchange rates
The ____ fluctuate daily.
have an attitude problem
Some employees seem to ____.
launch a counter-attack
The army was ordered to ____ immediately.
lay out the results
The report will ____ clearly.
change dramatically
Attitudes towards the issue ____ over the decade.
push yourself to the limits
The athlete decided to ____.
throw a sickie
He decided to ____ instead of going to work.
go through a phase
Most teenagers ____ of rebellion.
pack of wolves
A ____ was seen near the village.
realise your potential
Everyone should try to ____.
keep up a foreign language
It is important to ____ after leaving school.
unfit for human habitation
The old building was declared ____.
lavish lifestyle
He enjoyed a rather ____.
broad accent
She spoke with a ____ that revealed her origins.
find time
It is sometimes difficult to ____ for hobbies.
touch of humour
His speech had a welcome ____.
jot down a phone number
She stopped to ____ before continuing.
balance the books
The accountant worked late to ____ at the end of the year.