noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ firm , good , solid , thorough
▪ basic
▪ moral , theoretical , etc.
VERB + GROUNDING
▪ have
▪
All applicants for the job should have a basic ~ in computer skills.
▪ get
▪ give (sb) , provide (sb with)
▪
The course should give you a thorough ~ in financial matters.
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ in
▪
to get a good ~ in science