Collocations in Use – Part 124

Complete each sentence using a word from the box. You need to use some of the words twice. Use a dictionary if necessary

grain / pack / suite / pad / pinch / torrent / swig

.N1. Pass me that …………… of paper, please. I need to write some thank-you letters
.N2. I think his story was just a …………… of lies without even a …………… of truth in it
.N3. The film star is staying in a …………… of rooms at the Grosvenor Hotel
?N4. I’d like to play patience. Have you got a …………… of cards
.N5. The speaker was met with a …………… of abuse
.N6. Sometimes Ian doesn’t seem to possess even a …………… of common sense
.N7. Don’t forget to add a …………… of salt
?N8. I’m so thirsty. Could I have a …………… of lemonade

: ANSWERS

N1. pad or pack – a pad of paper is paper glued together at the top intended for hand-writing, while a pack of paper refers to the loose sheets of paper sold together for printing
N2. pack ; grain
N3. suite
N4. pack
N5. torrent
N6. grain
N7. pinch
N8. swig