Here are a few collocations of ‘ability’ with examples. I am going first list most commonly used adjectives with ‘ability’ used and expressed by native English speakers.

Commonly used adjectives with ability

1. Exceptional ability
2. Extraordinary ability
3. Great ability
4. Outstanding ability
5. Remarkable ability
6. Uncanny ability
7. Inherent ability
8. Innate ability
9. Natural ability
10. Proven ability
11. Academic ability
12. Acting ability
13. Artistic ability
14. Athletic ability
15. Creative ability
16. Intellectual ability
17. Linguistic ability
18. Mathematical ability
19. Musical ability
20. Psychic ability
21. Reading ability
22. Technical ability
23. Mental ability
24. Physical ability

Here is another list of Verb + Ability collocations used by the native speakers

1. Have ability
2. Posses ability
3. Retain ability
4. Demonstrate ability
5. Show ability
6. Acquire ability
7. Develop ability
8. Enhance ability
9. Improve ability
10. Lack ability
11. Lose ability
12. Affect ability
13. Hamper ability
14. Hinder ability
15. Impair ability
16. Impede ability
17. Limit ability
18. Undermine ability
19. Appreciate ability
20. Recognize ability
21. Doubt ability
22. Question ability
23. Overestimate ability
24. Underestimate ability

Collocations of Ability