Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with test in British Collocation
test
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
difficult
If she passes the rigorous tests then she will go on to the next interview stage.
simple
All students are given a simple numeric and literacy test.
fair
Objective tests of reading ability can be an important aid for measuring literacy.
using a particular format
Although most of the assessments are practical, there are some written tests.
testing a particular thing
We offer advice on using psychometric tests in recruitment.
do a test
Candidates for sports scholarships will be expected to undergo a practical test of their abilities.
give someone a test
The materials include a teacher’s manual about how to administer the test.
pass a test
Taxi drivers are required to pass a topographical test.
fail a test
If you fail the test we will usually consider further training to correct the faults identified by the examiner.
prepare for a test
This is a useful vocabulary book when studying for a test.
giving a particular result
After many months the much awaited positive pregnancy test arrived.
strict
In order that we earn the Quality Mark, our document has to pass their stringent tests.
fair or reliable
A reliable blood test for the diagnosis of subclinical BSE would have been extremely valuable.
simple or standard
Some routine blood tests were undertaken and it was discovered that she has an underactive thyroid gland.
random
Norwegian police can carry out random roadside breath tests for alcohol.
done at first
Initial tests are based on the child’s ability to hear sounds made by the assessor.
of a particular type
A person may be faced with important ethical factors to consider when they are offered a genetic test.