Communication Collocations

He delivered an interesting __________ at the conference.

• speech

• conversation

• debate

We had to make polite __________ with the director of the company.

• speaking

• conversation

• talk

Most people hate making small __________ at parties.

• gossip

• debate

• talk

The __________ was led by the CEO.

• talking

• speech

• discussion

His controversial ideas have stimulated a lot of __________ .

• speech

• talk

• debate

It was difficult to keep the __________ going because the connection kept breaking up.

• gossip

• conversation

• debate

Please _______ feedback on the new project proposal so we can make necessary adjustments.

• provide

• say

• talk

During the meeting, we _______ ideas on how to improve our marketing strategy.

• said

• exchanged

• completed

Employees are encouraged to ______ their opinions during team meetings to foster a culture of openness.

• talk

• gossip

• express

It's important to _______ conversations with new colleagues to build rapport in the workplace.

• initiate

• provide

• convey