Collocations with computer terms

1. [Multiple choice]

…. an email

(We send an email; we post a letter or any other non-electronic form of correspondence.)

Answers for Quiz [1].

• 1. open
• 2. forward
• 3. delete
• 4. post (correct)
• 5. close
• 6. answer
• 7. ignore
• 8. receive

2. [Multiple choice]

attach

Answers for Quiz [2].

• 1. a file
• 2. an email (correct)
• 3. a document
• 4. an image file
• 5. the minutes of a meeting
• 6. a photo

3. [Multiple choice]

change

(You would embolden, or use bold type.)

Answers for Quiz [3].

• 1. fonts
• 2. the formatting
• 3. to bold (correct)
• 4. the page set-up

4. [Multiple choice]

close

(When you have finished working on your computer you shut down your computer, (or you shut it down).)

Answers for Quiz [4].

• 1. your computer (correct)
• 2. a document
• 3. an email from someone
• 4. a file

5. [Multiple choice]

download

(You could not download hardware, as it is actual piece of equipment of some kind such as a hard drive, some new speakers or a new soundcard. Only electronic material can be downloaded – for instance some photography software or an accountancy programme.)

Answers for Quiz [5].

• 1. a file
• 2. some hardware (correct)
• 3. some software

6. [Multiple choice]

click on

Answers for Quiz [6].

• 1. a hyperlink
• 2. type (correct)
• 3. an icon

7. [Multiple choice]

visit

Answers for Quiz [7].

• 1. a chatroom
• 2. your mouse (correct)
• 3. a website

8. [Multiple choice]

…… text

(You surf the web or the internet; or you might surf (or go surfing on) the waves at a local beach.)

Answers for Quiz [8].

• 1. save
• 2. surf (correct)
• 3. cut and paste
• 4. delete
• 5. format

9. [Multiple choice]

create

Answers for Quiz [9].

• 1. a new printer (correct)
• 2. a new password
• 3. a new file
• 4. a new document

10. [Multiple choice]

type in

(When you type, you do so on a typewriter, on a keyboard, or on a computer.)

Answers for Quiz [10].

• 1. a key word
• 2. a password
• 3. your password
• 4. the keyboard (correct)

11. [Multiple choice]

print out

Answers for Quiz [11].

• 1. a soft copy (correct)
• 2. a hard copy
• 3. a document
• 4. a list of instructions

12. [Multiple choice]

upgrade

Answers for Quiz [12].

• 1. the menu (correct)
• 2. your software
• 3. your PC
• 4. your hardware
• 5. the security settings on your computer