Collocations
1
During the discussion the speaker showed an excellent .......... of all the issues.
knowledge
grasp
comprehension
skill
2
It is widely .......... that computers can make our lives easier.
accepted
agreed
allowed
affirmed
3
Those cupboards are looking a bit scruffy. They could do with a fresh .......... of paint.
layer
cover
coat
film
4
He may not look suspect to you but he is in fact a .......... dangerous criminal.
totally
highly
strongly
largely
5
My teacher's great. I have a very high ......... of him.
opinion
regard
thought
respect
6
She's a gifted linguist and is able to .......... easily from English to French.
convert
revert
move
switch
7
Before we make our decision we need to get some .......... advice.
skilful
brilliant
expert
great
8
You paid 30 euros for that jacket? That was a real ......... .
deal
bargain
value
buy