1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language

Strong Collocations

By Kenneth Beare, About.com

Choose the correct answer or phrase to fill in the blank. Each question has only one correct answer.

Visit http://esl.about.com for more practice quizzes, as well as study sheets and information on grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing.

We _____ deny any involvement in the scandal.

  • utterly
  • categorically
  • sincerely

I _____ regret the loss of your loved one.

  • strongly
  • freely
  • deeply

I _____ endorse the local cancer society.

  • enthusiastically
  • honestly
  • freely

We _____ appreciate the current difficulties in this market.

  • freely
  • readily
  • categorically

I _____ recognize your need to improve your career.

  • fully
  • positively
  • strongly

I _____ believe he is telling the truth.

  • utterly
  • categorically
  • honestly

We'd like to _____ encourage you to buy this stock.

  • positively
  • utterly
  • totally

Our company _____ endorses his run for office.

  • readily
  • honestly
  • deeply

I _____ hope you are able to find employment soon.

  • deeply
  • sincerely
  • utterly

I'd like to _____ recommend you visit an employment specialist.

  • strongly
  • categorically
  • freely

They _____ reject any compromise in these negotiations.

  • enthusiastically
  • positively
  • totally

I'm afraid I _____ refuse to believe anything he says.

  • utterly
  • sincerely
  • readily

Original Quiz with Answers at: http://esl.about.com/library/quiz/bl_eexpressions.htm

Explore English as 2nd Language

About.com Special Features

A Smarter Future

Tips that will help finance your education, excel in the classroom, and advance your career. More >

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. English as 2nd Language
  4. Teaching English
  5. Printable Quizzes
  6. Strong Collocations>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.