Coll 19
This exercise is based on the language presented on page 57 of
The LTP Dictionary of Selected Collocations
Match the items on the right with the items on the left.
There have been calls for tighter ______ on the importation of beef.
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Don't be such a slave to ______ . Do what you feel like doing.
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If that's what you believe, then that is what you should do. Have the courage of your ______ .
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The plan has aroused bitter ______ among the inhabitants.
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I'll mention it when there is a lull in the ______ .
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The country has broken the international ______ on human rights.
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I'm an original thinker. I enjoy flouting ______ .
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Caroline has a deep-rooted ______ that she is always right!
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I trust we can count on your full ______ .
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I have an abiding ______ that we should all give generously to charity.
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This must work like clockwork. We need to ensure close ______ on this work.
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I got into ______ with the man in the next seat. It was really stimulating.
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I'm giving you this information in a spirit of ______ .
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If you hang on a minute, I'll run off a ______ of the letter.
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