Select the correct collocation to complete the following sentence.
He made __________ use of the opportunity to travel.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. full.
The phrase "make full use of" is a common collocation, meaning to take complete advantage of an opportunity, resource, or situation.
"Full" means complete or entire, and in this context, it correctly expresses maximizing the opportunity to travel.
Meaning of the other words:
Total use: Sounds unnatural; "total" is used more with numbers or amounts (e.g., "total cost").
Entire use: Uncommon in this context; "entire" is used more for physical completeness (e.g., "entire book").
Whole use: Incorrect collocation; "whole" is used differently (e.g., "the whole day").
Thus, "full use" is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with standard usage.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.