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Common collocations with test in British Collocation

test noun countable

UK /test/

difficult

demanding
difficult
rigorous
tough

If she passes the rigorous tests then she will go on to the next interview stage.

simple

simple

All students are given a simple numeric and literacy test.

fair

fair
objective
reliable
standardized

Objective tests of reading ability can be an important aid for measuring literacy.

using a particular format

computer-based
multiple-choice
online
oral
paper-based
practical
written

Although most of the assessments are practical, there are some written tests.

testing a particular thing

aptitude
intelligence
listening
personality
proficiency
psychological
psychometric
spelling
writing

We offer advice on using psychometric tests in recruitment.

do a test

complete
do
retake
sit
take
undergo

Candidates for sports scholarships will be expected to undergo a practical test of their abilities.

give someone a test

administer
set

The materials include a teacher’s manual about how to administer the test.

pass a test

pass

Taxi drivers are required to pass a topographical test.

fail a test

fail

If you fail the test we will usually consider further training to correct the faults identified by the examiner.

prepare for a test

cram for
prepare for
revise for
study for

This is a useful vocabulary book when studying for a test.

giving a particular result

abnormal
negative
positive

After many months the much awaited positive pregnancy test arrived.

strict

rigorous
stringent
thorough

In order that we earn the Quality Mark, our document has to pass their stringent tests.

fair or reliable

fair
reliable
sensitive

A reliable blood test for the diagnosis of subclinical BSE would have been extremely valuable.

simple or standard

common
routine
simple
standard

Some routine blood tests were undertaken and it was discovered that she has an underactive thyroid gland.

random

random

Norwegian police can carry out random roadside breath tests for alcohol.

done at first

first
initial
preliminary

Initial tests are based on the child’s ability to hear sounds made by the assessor.

of a particular type

biochemical
diagnostic
forensic
genetic
medical
nuclear
predictive
screening
statistical

A person may be faced with important ethical factors to consider when they are offered a genetic test.