63. KNOWLEDGE AND IGNORANCE CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS

 

CHECK YOUR VOCABULARY FOR NATURAL ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS 63. KNOWLEDGE AND IGNORANCE

 

A. Which of these expressions is not possible? 1 He was living in ________ ignorance of his neighbours’ criminal activities. a blissful b total c happy 2 Maria has _____________ knowledge of the subject of medieval history. a an encyclopaedic b a big c an extensive 3 A: Is there a problem with the computer system? B: Not as far as _____________. a I’m conscious b I know c I’m aware 4 A: Where are my keys? B: _____________. a I haven’t the foggiest! b I haven’t the faintest idea! c I haven’t a clue d I’ve no idea e I have no knowledge f I really couldn’t say   B. Correct the mistakes in these expressions. Example Your guess is so good as mine Your guess is as good as mine 5 I shouldn’t say. ___________________________ 6 I haven’t got the faintest knowledge! ___________________________ 7 don’t ask me to me! ___________________________ 8 How must I know? ___________________________ 9 It’s beyond my comprehend. ___________________________ 10 I know of a fact that it’s true. ___________________________   C. Choose the most natural answer to complete these sentences. 11 I don’t know a thing about classical music. It’s a real gap/ space in my knowledge 12 To/ For the best of my knowledge, the house has no major structural problems. 13 I think you should consult Professor Dainty on this subject – it’s more his department of knowledge/ area of expertise. 14 A: Do you understand? B: Yes, I know precisely/ absolutely what you mean. 15 I know this poem really. I remembered/ learnt it by heart at school.

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