Collocations in Use – Part 13

.Correct the collocation errors in these sentences

.N1. The company is pleased to report a strong increase in profits over the last quarter
.N2. The new health and safety committee is to be tabled by a retired doctor
.N3. There is increasingly high competition between airline companies
.N4. The company’s exports to Japan had considerable growth over the last decade
.N5. The sales figures for March show a little decrease on those for February
.N6. Our sales in the domestic market are certain to have a rise next year
.N7. Last year sales were three times larger in Europe than in Australia
.N8. We feel that this proposal does considerable business sense
N9. Although we need to reduce our costs, it’s important we attain the quality that our reputation is built on
.N10. Business leaders hope new government policies will stimulus growth

:Answers

.N1. The company is pleased to report a substantial increase in profits over the last quarter
.N2. The new health and safety committee is to be chaired by a retired doctor
N3. There is increasingly fierce competition between airline companies. Competition can also be described as intense or stiff
N4. The company’s exports to Japan saw/experienced/showed considerable growth over the last decade
.N5. The sales figures for March show a slight decrease on those for February
.N6. Our sales in the domestic market are certain to see/experience/show a rise next year
.N7. Last year sales were three times greater in Europe than in Australia
N8. We feel that this proposal makes considerable business sense. Notice that although you do business, something makes business sense
N9. Although we need to reduce our costs, it’s important we maintain the quality that our reputation is built on
N10. Business leaders hope new government policies will stimulate growth. or be a stimulus to growth