Collocations F4.U2

Yesterday’s flooding of several neighbourhoods was the result of hard / heavy rainfall.

Joanna’s always had a strong/creative/vivid imagination. It’s no surprise she became a novelist.

Diana is bitterly/painfully/perfectly shy and she absolutely hates speaking in public.

When the lights suddenly went out/switched off/closed down, several people in the hall screamed.

Her incredible sense / feeling of humour has made her popular among her colleagues.

The company expects high/full/good standards of all its staff, especially those dealing directly with customers.

Max has a mean / nasty habit of coughing without covering his mouth.

When I finally heard the news I just fell/broke/burst into tears. It was such a relief.

Sam shook / shrugged her shoulders in reply when I asked her if she wanted to go out.

Make sure you hold the fabric clearly/tightly/strongly in place while you stitch around the edges.

If everyone’s prepared to compromise, I’m sure we can reach/find/make an agreement.

He had raised his voice and I could hear him loud and clearly / clear from the other room.

If they start talking about the competition, just come/keep/hold quiet and pretend you don’t know anything.