Exercise 48 — Collocational restrictions: which synonym collocates? — Synonyms and Lexical Nuances — Sinonimi e Sfumature (B2)

Synonyms and Lexical Nuances — Sinonimi e Sfumature·Exercise 48 — Collocational restrictions: which synonym collocates?

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Rule reminder

Even when two synonyms have similar meanings, collocational restrictions determine which one is correct in a given phrase. 'Profondo' collocates with 'silenzio', 'rispetto', 'crisi', but NOT with 'successo'. 'Grande' goes with 'successo', 'differenza', 'problema'. 'Forte' goes with 'impressione', 'dolore', 'vento'. Learning which adjectives, verbs, and nouns go together is essential at B2+.

Exercise 48 — Collocational restrictions: which synonym collocates?1 / 10

Ha espresso la sua opinione con grande _____: ha detto esattamente quello che pensava.