Collocations Upper Intermediate

ADVERB-ADJECTIVE COLLOCATIONS WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Collocation Conundrum Student B A. Make adverb-adjective collocations by writing each adverb from the box in front of a suitable adjective. Adverbs strictly painfully happily brightly completely deeply pleasantly bitterly perfectly absolutely strongly utterly 1. .......................... furious 7. .......................... different 2. .......................... cold 8. .......................... concerned 3. .......................... married 9. .......................... ridiculous 4. .......................... shy 10. ........................ forbidden 5. .......................... normal 11. ........................ lit 6. .......................... recommended 12. ........................ surprised B. Now, take it in turns to read a sentence below to your partner, who has to complete it with an adverb-adjective collocation from their worksheet. When you both agree the collocation is correct, write it in the space to complete the sentence. 1. They're not hard to get hold of. They're ........................................ on the Internet. 2. He's a ........................................ scientist. He has won many awards. 3. It's a serious matter. I'm not sure if you're ........................................ of the consequences. 4. Penelope is generally well-behaved, but she can sometimes get ........................................ 5. I didn't know the words to the song, but the tune was ........................................ 6. Although nobody was killed in the accident, two people were ....................................... 7. It's not ........................................ to say policeman these days. Police officer is better. 8. Everything at the market is ........................................, so it's great for those on a budget. 9. If you help me with this problem, I'll be ........................................ 10. Joe's friends were supportive, but his wife was ........................................ to the idea. 11. The supermarket is ........................................ next to the station. 12. I was ........................................ when I heard the news. I'm so happy for them. Teach-This.com © 2021 Permission granted to reproduce for classroom use.