Does anything *prevent* you ..... doing your homework?
from
When *applying* ..... a job, remember to include a covering letter.
for
I'm *desperate* ..... a coffee!
for
When this course finishes, let's *stay in touch* ..... each other.
with
Which does not collocate? "I have ... experience of fixing computers"
a wealth of
extensive
wide
vast
Which does NOT collocate? "There is a / an ... degree of skill involved in this painting"
high
great
big
exceptional
Which does NOT collocate? "She was under ... pressure to accept his marriage proposal"
high
mounting
great
enormous
Which does NOT collocate? "James has a / an ... reputation"
excellent
big
unrivalled
poor
Which does NOT collocate? "There was ... competition from Barça"
fierce
stiff
intense
big
Which does not collocate? "He demonstrated a / an ... number of successful karate moves"
high
huge
great
inordinate
Which does NOT collocate? "There's been a ... increase in Mr Bear's body weight"
considerable
strong
huge
big
Which does NOT collocate? "He has ... skills in dancing"
remarkable
high
specialist
expert
Which does NOT collocate? "With his ... knowledge of everything, the world was a better place"
vast
extensive
great
strong
