STRONG COLLOCATIONS WORKSHEET – GROUP A
We _____ deny any involvement in the scandal.
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utterly
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categorically
sincerely
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I _____ regret the loss of your loved one.
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strongly
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freely
deeply
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I _____ endorse the local cancer society.
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enthusiastically
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honestly
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freely
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We _____ appreciate the current difficulties in this market.
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freely
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readily
categorically
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I _____ recognize your need to improve your career.
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fully
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positively
strongly
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I _____ believe he is telling the truth.
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utterly
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categorically

honestly
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STRONG COLLOCATIONS WORKSHEET – GROUP B
We'd like to _____ encourage you to buy this stock.
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positively
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utterly
totally
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Our company _____ endorses his run for office.
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readily
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honestly
deeply
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I _____ hope you are able to find employment soon.
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deeply
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sincerely
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utterly
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I'd like to _____ recommend you visit an employment specialist.
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strongly
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categorically
freely
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They _____ reject any compromise in these negotiations.
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enthusiastically
positively
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totally
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I'm afraid I _____ refuse to believe anything he says.
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utterly
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sincerely
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readily
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