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CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL
ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS
60. LIKES AND DISLIKES
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A. Choose a verb from the box. Change the form
of the verb where necessary
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grow
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go
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have
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take
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feel
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resist
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I’ve always _____________ a soft spot
for Simon.
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He mentioned his ex-girlfriend, which didn’t _____________ down well
with Suzy.
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He
_____________ an instant dislike the place.
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I couldn’t _____________ the temptation to have one last swim
before we left the beach.
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I’ve
_____________ quite attached to this car.
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I _____________ nothing but contempt for people who drive large
gas-guzzling cars.
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B. Choose the best word to complete these
sentences.
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Jessica was always very fond ___________
children, so I’m not surprised she became a teacher.
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a
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of
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b
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towards
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c
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about
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They
only met last week, but they seem to have ___________ to each other.
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a
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started a fancy
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b
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begun an interest
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c
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taken a liking
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Charlotte’s
got ___________ chocolate in all its forms.
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a
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a passion about
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b
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a weakness for
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c
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a pleasure in
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If Wayne’s
going to be there, I’m not going. I can’t ___________ the man.
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a
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stand the sight of
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b
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tolerate the looks of
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c
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bear the face of
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I hope
that the room is ___________, sir.
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for your satisfaction
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b
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to your liking
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c
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of your pleasing
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C. Correct the mistakes in these expressions.
Example:
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It gets to my nerves!
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It gets on my nerves!
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It holds little attractiveness for me.
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______________________________
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I’m very keen for the idea.
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______________________________
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He’s got
a real passionate for the outdoor life.
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______________________________
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This film will appeal at children of all ages.
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______________________________
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They’ve
never really hit them off together.
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______________________________
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