Cambridge Complete Advanced unit 4 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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For many high-profile actors, having a successful career isn't compatible ________ having a private life.

to

with

on

You're ________ doing whatever you want to in life – you just need to believe in yourself.

capable of

notable for

mistaken in

It is apparent _______ everyone just how incredibly talented Leona is.

with

to

for

Which does not collocate? "With his ... knowledge of everything, the world was a better place"

extensive

strong

vast

great

Our manager has asked us to focus ___________ planning for the next financial year.

on

Does anything *prevent* you ..... doing your homework?

from

to

for

of

Which does not collocate? "James has a / an ... reputation"

big

unrivalled

excellent

poor

Always try to *make the most* ..... your time.

of

about

to

on

If you put money into something, it means you are...

investing in something

Our organisation believes that the target of eradicating poverty by the year 2035 is not ________ ambitious.

overly

widely

heavily

I would like to go into this in more depth but I’m conscious_________ the limited time we have left.

of

My uncle is in his fifties and still dresses like a teenager. He looks ________ ridiculous.

fully

utterly

In the UK, it is against the law to prevent your employees _________ taking sick leave.

from

After losing our first match 9-2, we were fully ___________ of the challenge that lay in front of us when we played them again.

concerned

aware

appreciative

Theo has been ______ involved in volunteering and charity work since he was twelve.

actively

severely

strictly

strongly

Some companies now have a heavy reliance _________ part-time staff to fill short-term vacancies.

on

Which does not collocate? "He has ... skills in dancing"

high

expert

remarkable

specialist

Which does not collocate? "This GIF made a / an ... impact on me"

considerable

extreme

huge

powerful

Which does not collocate? "I have ... experience of fixing computers"

wide

extensive

vast

a wealth of

My sister is looking to rent out her stylish, modern apartment, which is ______ located for access to all local transport links.

conveniently

closely

srongly

When *applying* ..... a job, remember to include a covering letter.

for

in

with

about

Which does not collocate? "He demonstrated a / an ... number of successful karate moves"

huge

great

high

Despite what is _________ believed, bread should never be fed to birds as it doesn’t contain the right nutrients.

ordinarily

normally

commonly

Having a demanding job isn't always compatible ________ having a social life.

with

of

to

for

The government was mistaken ___________ that the people would accept their plans to cut public spending.

of thinking

in thinking

to think

with thinking

You need to be *conscious* ..... people around you.

to

with

of

for

Many universities now partner ________ businesses so that students can get some practical experience before they graduate.

with

If you're *hunting* ..... job vacancies on the internet, expect to complete against many applicants.

with

on

for

to

A series of vaccinations were delivered to two randomly __________ groups of people.

selected

elected

I was utterly unaware ________ what was happening behind me.

of

to

with

Which does not collocate? "She was under ... pressure to accept his marriage proposal"

mounting

great

enormous

high

I'm *desperate* ..... a coffee!

around

for

to

about

Which does not collocate? "There is a / an ... degree of skill involved in this painting"

exceptional

big

high

great

Adverb that collocates with 'regarded', 'educated' and 'trained'

highly

fully

utterly

Which does not collocate? "There was ... competition from Barça"

intense

fierce

stiff

big

When this course finishes, let's *stay in touch* ..... each other.

with

by

for

to

I'll always be thankful ________ your support and encouragement.

with

for

of

Which does not collocate? "There's been a ... increase in Mr Bear's body weight"

strong

huge

considerable

big

This area is _______ its spectacular landscape.

notable for

compatible with

integral to