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