COLLOCATIONS A collocation is a group of words that are used together.

Sometimes the combinations are difficult to guess, but sometimes they are already known by you Example: Have lunch, take a bath, watch TV / ancient monument We have to learn collocations because they make you sound more natural; they give you alternative ways to say something; they improve your writing and speaking. Intensifying adverbs Highly / extremely: Positive sense. Used with: (un)likely, unusual, successful, competitive, effective, controversial, recommended Absolutely / utterly (more formal): Extreme meaning, in general (not always) negative connotation. Used with: ridiculous, impossible, wrong, alone, convinced, devastated, miserable Deeply: Associated with feelings Strongly: Associated with verbs related to opinions

Collocations with MAKE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Make a change / changes Make a choice Make a comment / comments Make a contribution to Make a decision Make a mess Make a mistake Make a phone call Make an effort Make an excuse Make an improvement Make arrangements for Make friends Make money Make progress Make room Make trouble

Collocations with DO 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Do an experiment Do business Do damage Do exercises Do harm Do sone a favour Do some work Do the ironing / shopping / laundry /dishes Do your best Do your hair Do your homework

Collocations with HAVE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Have an accident Have an argument Have a break Have a conversation / chat Have difficulty / difficulties Have a dream / nightmare Have an experience Have a feeling Have fun / a good time Have a look Have a party Have a problem / problems Have a try / go Have breakfast/lunch/tea/dinner/supper Have a drink Have a haircut Have a problem Have sympathy

Collocations with TAKE 1. Take a holiday Take a trip Take a train / bus / taxi Take a risk Take an interest in Take photos Take a chance Take advantage Take action Take an exam Take notes Take a rest Take a seat Take a look

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Collocations with PAY 1. Pay attention Pay a compliment Pay your respects Pay tribute Pay a dine Pay cash Pay a visit Pay a bill

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