CAE Complete Advanced Adjective-noun collocations (1)

Question 1

Choose the incorrect collocation: Karl has ______ experience of sorting out computer glitches.

Accepted Answer

wide

Question 2

Choose the incorrect collocation: We have had a _______ number of applicants for this job.

Accepted Answer

great

Question 3

Choose the incorrect collocation: With Jane's _________ knowledge of statistical theory, I'm sure she'll get the job.

Accepted Answer

strong

Question 4

Choose the incorrect collocation: With her ________ skills, Suzy is bound to get the job.

Accepted Answer

high

Question 5

Choose the incorrect collocation: Our staff enjoy a ______ degree of flexibility.

Accepted Answer

big

Question 6

Choose the incorrect collocation: There's been a _________ increase in the number of applicants.

Accepted Answer

strong

Question 7

Choose the incorrect collocation: Gustav's report made a(n) ________ impact on his managers.

Accepted Answer

extreme

Question 8

Choose the incorrect collocation: The company I work for has a(n) ________ reputation for quality.

Accepted Answer

big

Question 9

Choose the incorrect collocation: People working here have to work under _________ pressure.

Accepted Answer

heavy

Question 10

Choose the incorrect collocation: There has been ______ competition for the job.

Accepted Answer

big

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