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WorksheetsU4 Grammar: Collocations
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 16mins
Karl has __________ experience of sorting out computer glitches.
wide
vast
Gustav's report made a(n) __________ impact on his managers.
extreme
powerful
Our staff enjoy a __________ degree of flexibility.
high
big
People working here have to work under __________ pressure.
high
constant
The company I work for has a(n) __________ reputation for quality.
unrivalled
big
There has been __________ competition for the manager's job.
big
fierce
We have had a __________ number of applicants for the job.
high
large
There's been a __________ increase in the number of job applicants.
considerable
strong
With her __________ skills, Suzy is bound to get the job.
high
specialist
With Marianne's __________ knowledge of statistical theory, I'm sure she'll get the job.
extensive
strong
Greece has a very _____________ culture.
Rich
Confused
Problem
I was late due to ________________ traffic.
no
heavy
none of the above
He speaks English with a ______________ accent.
no
Surprising
Strong
We were walking in ___________________ rain.
Heavy
Loaded
Lighter
The economy is in __________ trouble
Heavy
Deep
Lighter
The meeting between India and china was a ___________ failure.
Shadowed
Large
Great
Losing a lot of money on their investement was (a) luck.
At this time of the year we can expect (a) rainfall.
There are very (a) laws on littering in the streets of Singapore.
WHICH ONES ARE POSSIBLE?:
________A FAVOR
RETURN
DO
ASK FOR
MAKE
WHICH ONES ARE POSSIBLE?
__________ AN APPOLOGY.
RECEIVE
ACCEPT
TURN DOWN
OFFER
WHICH ONES ARE POSSIBLE?
__________ A GIFT/A PRESENT
RECEIVE
ACCEPT
DO
GIVE
WHICH ONES ARE POSSIBLE?
__________AN INVITATION
RECEIVE
ACCEPT
TURN DOWN
OFFER
_________ A PHONE CALL
DO
RETURN
MAKE
RECEIVE
_________ A COMPLIMENT
RECEIVE
RETURN
DO
GIVE
______ a complaint
make
refuse
tell
Select ALL the words that match:
______ an excuse
make
give
tell
______ an explanation
give
tell
Select ALL the words that match:
______ an idea
accept
refuse
make
tell
______ a joke
accept
refuse
tell
______ a lie
give
refuse
tell
Select ALL the words that match:
______ an offer
accept
refuse
tell
make
______ a reason
tell
give
Select ALL the words that match:
______ a request
tell
accept
refuse
______ a solution
tell
give
He is ........... admired around the world for his charitable work.
completely
greatly
seriously
strongly
We must .......... consider all potential applicants.
thoroughly
quickly
absolutely
carefully
I ....... believe there is a suitable solution for this.
firmly
distinctly
greatly
especially
He had no problem in ......... admitting to his crimes.
actively
deeply
freely
thoroughly
No it wasn't like that! I ......... remember what happened that day.
completely
totally
distinctly
closely
Sales in exercise equipment ........ increased during the pandemic.
dramatically
massively
eagerly
distinctly
She ......... refused any assistance, insisting on doing it herself.
actively
well
strongly
flatly
I ......... regret having spoken to you like that. Please forgive me.
greatly
strongly
deeply
quickly
He was able to ......... predict what was to happen in the following weeks.
accurately
critically
completely
rightfully
We must ........... state our sales policy to avoid any potential confusion.
obviously
explicitly
sincerely
absolutely
Humans have still not ........ explored the depths of the sea.
totally
greatly
fully
well
I ......... accept my faults, I know I am far from perfect.
readily
firmly
especially
deeply
He acted this way in spite of being ..... aware of the risks involved.
readily
absolutely
undeniably
well
