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The report delivered a blistering ... on all those whose poor work contributed to the disaster.

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When a book is published for the first time, we say a book ...

Replace the underlined words with a collocating verb.

There are always some problems when two companies join together but I think it will be worth it in the long run

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If you need to ... a book, you can do it by phone.

Is the statement true or false?

All men wore traditional dress consisting of green jackets and white trousers.

Dress does not collocate with traditional.

Choose the right word to correct the collocation error in this text about presentations.

Do you want to give great presentations which make an impact on the audience? Firstly, make sure that your slides are easy to ... (watch).

Is the statement true or false?

Unspoilt countryside is countryside which has not been marred by human activity or development.

Complete the sentence.

The home team won a ... victory.

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The troubled singer has recently ... a second career as a fashion designer.

Tick 3 key words that collocate with cold.

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Sally was granted sole ... of the children from her first marriage.

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I'm finding it hard to ... the energy to do anything much in the evenings these days.

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She always bought me book ... for my birthday.

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The collocation take out a book means to ... a book.

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This weather's ... hot for me.

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The actor (59) was spotted at the Oscars striking up a ... with an attractive young blonde at the next table.

Tick the 3 combinations you think they are compounds.

Choose the right word that collocates with female.

Choose the right word that collocates with box-office.

Choose the right word that collocates with bedtime.

Choose the right verb to complete the collocation.

I'd ... at the chance of a trip to Venice if I were offered one!

Answer this question about weddings.

What does get hitched mean?

Is the statement true or false?

The verb in the following sentence is correct and collocates with hot.

His face showed hot at the memory of his embarrassment.

Choose the right adverb to complete the sentence.

Wash the tablecloth in ... hot soapy water.

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.

The president made a presentation ... the businesswoman of the year.

Match the following.

A substantial...

Match the following.

Ancient...

Is the statement true or false?

The collocation cement relationships in the following sentence means ' to make it weak'.

We want to cement relationships with other transport associations.

Is the statement true or false?

The expression a valid passport is a collocation.

Is the statement true or false?

The combination working relationship in the following sentence means 'a relationship that is appropriate for people who live together'.

She’s a fine actress and we developed a great working relationship.

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The collocation in this sentence is formal. The students were all bored stiff by the lecture.

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Do Matthew and Emily ... a good relationship?

Is the statement true or false.

The collocation in blue means to become an actor.

I'd like Judi Dench to take on a cameo role.

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When she saw her exam results, Kate burst into ... .

Which of the types would make a decision fit into?

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Have you ever fallen in love at first ...?

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This year’s National Day festival...

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In this region we have a rich...

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The town holds its annual...

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The first time I gave a presentation, I was so nervous I didn’t listen...

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Nick is quite a shy person, so maintaining eye...

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Scott is very well-respected in his field, but he doesn’t really connect...

Is the statement true or false?

We call expressions like pass the buck and be over the moon collocations.

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Swelling with ..., Jack watched his daughter pick up her violin and play.

Choose the right collocation to complete the sentence. Today's newspapers all carry reports that the environment minister accepted bribes from building companies. He has ... these allegations.

Put the expression a storm in a tea cup into the right category.

Choose the right word to complete the statement about weddings.

When the bride and bridegroom get married, they tie ... .

Complete the statement.

The adjective ... collocates with car and food.

Choose the correct word to complete the collocation. Unfortunately, the new hotel ... the view of the castle.

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But for me it is the ... (family) landscape of my childhood and I am happy that the government has decided to protect this environment.

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The government has recently ... on a project to care for young, single mothers in communal homes.

Is this sentence formal or informal?

Cyclists should dismount before crossing the footbridge.

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I wouldn't call Graham a close friend, more a casual ... .

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John had a ... childhood, growing up with happily married parents and three brothers.

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typical collocations used in business English.

They went into...

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typical collocations used in business English.

They submitted...

Replace the underlined words with a collocating verb.

The economy was extremely high 30 years ago.

Complete the sentence with the appropriate noun (sports + noun).

This collocation means 'someone who is famous for playing sport'.

The event will be opened by a well-known sports ... .

Complete the following statement.

Say do (a) sport or ... (a) sport.

Complete the collocation.

A feature...

Complete the collocation.

Rolling ...

Say whether the statement is true or false.

We can say to go to a festival or to attend a festival (formal).

Complete the following statement.

Don't say 'my family is five', 'my family is (of) five members/... '.

Choose the right noun to complete the sentence.

Students are encouraged to take ... in a sport of some kind.