Which verb does not collocate with '... someone's attention'?
catch
trap
attract
capture
Which option does not collocate with '... someone's expectations'?
live up to
fulfil
suit
exceed
Which preposition is needed?:He was definitely suited ... my new role as manager.
to
I really felt like I'd passed the exam, ... of the fact that I hadn't done much revision.
although
respective
regardless
despite
All things ... , my fifteen minutes of fame was an incredible experience.
contemplated
considered
thought about
accounted for
Which verb doesn't collocate with '... an ambition'?
realise
gain
fulfil
satisfy
Which verb collocates with '... a challenge'?
make
offer
display
present
What preposition is needed?: Scientists have come ... against several problems that have delayed progress.
up
We took Sam out to dinner on her birthday, and as a matter of ... we paid for her meal.
kindness
course
fact
correctness
In ... of his financial situation, he decided to cancel his holiday plans.
event
question
accordance
light
I hope to see you this afternoon, but in any ... I'm leaving town tomorrow.
event
situation
I'm ... to think reality shows have had their day.
prone
tend
susceptible
inclined
Which preposition is needed?: He's incapable ... apologising, which is extremely conceited of him!
of
We almost came to ... about what he had said. We were so mad at each other!
kicks
blows
slaps
punches
Which preposition is needed?: As the newly-crowned King approached, photographers leapt ... action.
into
