This question tests knowledge of common English collocations. A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together. We need to find the word that naturally fits with "caught a ___ of her smile" to convey the meaning of seeing something briefly or momentarily.
Correct Option: C) glimpse
"Caught a glimpse of" is a very common and idiomatic collocation meaning to see something briefly or partially. When you catch a glimpse of someone's smile, it means you saw it for a very short moment.
This question tests knowledge of collocations, which are words that commonly go together. We need to identify the adjective that most naturally and correctly precedes "agreement" in the given context.
Correct Option: A) mutual
"Mutual agreement" is the most appropriate and commonly used collocation to describe an agreement reached by two or more parties where both sides concur.
This question tests knowledge of collocations, which are words that commonly go together. The task is to identify the verb that correctly pairs with the noun "risk" in the given sentence.
Correct Option: C) take
This question tests knowledge of collocations, which are words that commonly go together. The task is to choose the adjective that best describes a "look" in a common English expression.
Correct Option: B) cold — "A cold look" is a common and appropriate collocation. It means an unfriendly, unemotional, or disapproving expression.
This question tests knowledge of collocations, which are words that frequently go together. The task is to identify the verb that correctly pairs with "an effort" to form a natural and grammatically correct phrase in English.
Correct Option: A) made — The phrase "made an effort" is a standard English collocation meaning to attempt or try to do something. For example, "They made an effort to help" means they tried to help.
This question tests knowledge of collocations, which are words that frequently go together. The task is to identify the verb that most naturally pairs with "an apology" to form a common and grammatically correct phrase.
Correct Option: D) offered — The phrase "offer an apology" is a standard collocation in English, meaning to express regret or to formally present an apology. It is the most natural and idiomatic choice among the given options.