From Beginner to Advanced: Master English Collocations Simply
what is a collocation?
a correct use of words together
- e.g. ‘heavy rain’ but not strong rain
- e.g. ‘do exercise’ but not make exercise
- Make a bed
- Take a shower
- Have breakfast
- Go to school
- Do homework
- Read a book
- Write a letter
- Listen to music
- Watch TV
- Meet a friend
- Eat lunch
- Drink coffee
- Play a game
- Visit a friend
- Use a computer
- Buy groceries
- Take a break
- Open a door
- Close a window
- Ask a question
Exercise #1
match the collocations
- Do
- Eat
- Go
- Have
- Listen to
- Make
- Play
- Take
- Watch
- Write
1.Make a choice
2.________ a chance
3.________ a suggestion
4.________ a job
5.________ for a walk
6.________ a lecture
7.________ a movie
8.________ a meal
9.________ a sport
10.________ a story
Exercise #2
match the collocations
- Make
- Choose
- Ask
- Plan
- Read
- Go on
- Speak
- Give
- Complete
- Take
1.Make a decision
2.________ a break
3.________ an opinion
4.________ a task
5.________ a trip
6.________ a book
7.________ a language
8.________ a question
9.________ a career
10.________ an event
Exercise #1
- 1.Make a choice
- 2.Take a chance
- 3.Have a suggestion
- 4.Do a job
- 5.Go for a walk
- 6.Listen to a lecture
- 7.Watch a movie
- 8.Eat a meal
- 9.Play a sport
- 10.Write a story
Exercise #2
- 1.Make a decision
- 2.Take a break
- 3.Give an opinion
- 4.Complete a task
- 5.Go on a trip
- 6.Read a book
- 7.Speak a language
- 8.Ask a question
- 9.Choose a career
- 10.Plan an event
Make a choice
- To decide between options
- “make a choice between pizza and pasta for dinner.”
Take a chance
- To do something risky or uncertain.
- “I decided to take a chance with a new style.“
Have a suggestion
- To offer an idea or proposal.
- “Does anyone have a suggestion for our weekend plans?”
Do a job
- To complete a task.
- “I need to do a job and finish my homework before going out.”
Go for a walk
- To take a walk for leisure.
- “Let’s go for a walk in the park and enjoy the fresh air.”
Listen to a lecture
- To pay attention to a formal presentation.
- “Students gathered to listen to a lecture on science.”
Watch a movie
- To view a film.
- “On weekends, we like to watch a movie together as a family.”
Eat a meal
- To consume food during a specific time.
- “It’s important to eat a balanced meal for good health.”
Play a sport:
- To participate in a game or physical activity.
- “Kids love to play a sport like soccer during recess.”
Write a story
- To compose or create a narrative.
- “As a hobby, she likes to write a story every weekend.”
Make a decision:
- To choose something after thinking about it.
- “I need to make a decision about what to have for dinner.”
Take a break:
- To stop working or
- doing something for a short time.
- “Let’s take a break and have some tea.”
Give an opinion:
- To share what you think about something.
- “Can you give your opinion on this movie? Did you like it?”
Complete a task:
- To finish a job or activity.
- “I need to complete my homework before going out to play.”
Go on a trip:
- To travel to another place for a short period.
- “We’re going on a trip to the beach this weekend.”
Read a book:
- To look at and understand the words in a book.
- “I love to read a book before bedtime.”
Speak a language:
- To use words and talk in a specific language.
- “She can speak three languages: English, Spanish, and French.”
Ask a question:
- To say or write something to get information from someone.
- “Don’t be afraid to ask a question if you don’t understand.”
Choose a career:
- To decide on a job or profession for the future.
- “When I grow up, I want to choose a career as a doctor.”
Plan an event:
- To organize and arrange details for a gathering or occasion.
- “We need to plan the birthday party for next week.”
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