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Adjective-Noun Collocations

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    Adjective-Noun Collocations
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  • Being able to swim in the sea was the _____ factor in our decision to go on holiday to the coast.
    strong
    big
    deciding
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  • We're not planning on moving house in the _____ future.
    far
    near
    clear
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  • My uncle played a _____ role in my decision to become a doctor.
    deciding/major
    deciding/vital
    major/vital
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  • Petra has got clear _____ feelings about leaving her job – she wants a new challenge but she's also going to miss everyone.
    mixed
    deciding
    major
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  • In her essay, Esme a/understanding/clear/displayed of the Romantic poets.
    In her essay, Esme displayed a clear understanding of the Romantic poets.
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  • Are you sure you want to move abroad? It's a _____ decision.
    big
    vital
    strong
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  • My history teacher at school was a _____ influence on me. She was the one who encouraged me to go to university.
    vital
    strong
    critical
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  • I think all the protests are a sign that there are _____ changes coming.
    strong/major
    big/strong
    major/big
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  • You might not see any results/future/in/the/immediate, but regular exercise will help you in the long term.
    You might not see any results in the immediate future, but regular exercise will help you in the long term.
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  • My love of French cinema played a _____ role in my decision to move to Paris.
    clear
    immediate
    big
    mixed
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  • Nick has _____ feelings about protecting the environment – he believes we should all be doing more.
    deciding
    strong
    major
    vital
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  • Growing up on a farm had a ______ influence on my decision to become an ecologist.
    strong/major
    vital/deciding
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  • I'm not planning on going travelling in the _____ future – I can't afford it.
    next
    close
    near
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  • The peace and quiet the/factor/for/is/deciding most people moving into the suburbs.
    The peace and quiet is the deciding factor for most people m
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  • In your interview, you need to demonstrate a strong _____ of the market.
    change
    understanding
    factor
    role
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  • Over the past few decades, we have seen major _____ in the world of computer technology.
    changes
    factors
    roles
    understanding
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