CEL2105 ACTIVITY 2

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

I was exhausted, so I drank a double espresso. Now I’m _____ awake.

• highly

• wide

• thoroughly

• entirely

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

I wasn’t expecting much of a raise, so I was ______ surprised when I got a sizeable raise.

• welcomely

• happily

• cheerfully

• pleasantly

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

We should hold ourselves to _____ standards. We shouldn’t be satisfied with these mediocre results.

• high

• large

• big

• great

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

Our CEO and company president got into a(n) _____ debate yesterday. They were at each other’s throats.

• harsh

• heated

• strong

• angry

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

Bill’s doctor told him that he needs to start getting ______ exercise. He’s overweight and has high blood pressure.

• usual

• routine

• consistent

• regular

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

We can’t afford to hire someone we need to train. We need someone who can step in and have a(n) _____ impact.

• urgent

• instant

• immediate

• prompt

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

I didn’t want to bother Carl. He was in his office and it looked like he was lost in ______ thought.

• deep

• great

• heavy

• serious

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

I wouldn’t do that if I were you. You’re making a _____ mistake.

• huge

• great

• massive

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

I have _____ admiration for the senator. She’s been a respected member of Congress for over thirty years.

• great

• complete

• high

• thorough

Collocations are word combinations that sound natural to a native speaker. In the exercise below, choose the adjective or adverb that collocates with the words in bold letters.

Some people will undoubtedly be a few minutes late. There is really ______ traffic today.

• harsh

• high

• strong

• heavy