B2 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Adj + Noun
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Adjective + Noun collocations
⚠ These adjective + noun combinations cannot be translated literally. Using wrong adjectives is a very common error at B2 level.
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B2 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Adj + Noun
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Choose the correct adjective (10 points)
1. There is ______ evidence that a sedentary lifestyle contributes to chronic illness.☐ strong☐ powerful☐ heavy
2. There was a ______ increase in carbon emissions last decade.☐ sharp☐ quick☐ fast
3. Politicians expressed ______ concern about the rise in inequality.☐ deep☐ big☐ large
4. There is ______ unemployment in regions where automation has replaced factory work.☐ high☐ big☐ large
5. Renewable energy plays a ______ role in addressing the climate crisis.☐ crucial☐ important☐ big
6. The campaign aims to reach a ______ range of people across different social groups.☐ broad☐ large☐ big
7. Automation is causing ______ disruption across many industries worldwide.☐ widespread☐ general☐ common
8. There is a ______ relationship between poverty and poor mental health outcomes.☐ close☐ near☐ tight
9. Scientists made a ______ breakthrough in renewable energy storage technology.☐ major☐ big☐ important
10. There is ______ awareness of the link between social media use and mental health.☐ growing☐ increasing☐ expanding
Complete the collocations (8 points)
11. ______ traffic on the motorway made the journey three hours longer than planned. ___________
12. The report highlighted the ______ issue of inadequate funding for healthcare. ___________
13. There has been a ______ decline in biodiversity across the wetlands. ___________
14. She provided ______ evidence to support her argument about social mobility. ___________
15. The two organisations have a ______ relationship based on years of collaboration. ___________
16. The government expressed ______ concern about the rise in youth unemployment. ___________
17. The new initiative covers a ______ range of environmental issues. ___________
18. A ______ breakthrough in cancer treatment was announced last week. ___________
Correct the collocation errors (6 points)
19. There is powerful evidence that automation increases inequality. ___________
20. The campaign reached a large range of different communities. ___________
21. There has been a quick increase in remote working since the pandemic. ___________
B2 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Adj + Noun
Answer Key
1. strong
2. sharp
3. deep
4. high
5. crucial
6. broad
7. widespread
8. close
9. major
10. growing
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