Collocations Checklist

Cross off a number every time you use one of the collocations in your writing from the list below.

Collocations Translation Uses

admire the painting/scenery/view ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
all that remains ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
since ancient times ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
arrange to meet ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
a brief glimpse ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
celebrate a festival ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
a common sight ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
enjoy the atmosphere ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
face dangers ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
the general trend ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
with great joy ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
on a grand scale ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
high on the list ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
meet with disbelief ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
of all time ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
a once great (city) ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
make a success of ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
play a part in ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
play a crucial role ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
play an instrument ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
pay careful attention to ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
poor quality ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
raise important questions ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
run the length of (the room) ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
save your reputation ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
send you on your way ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
stock a wide range of ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
supply an endless stream of ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
take no notice of ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
times have changed ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
a turning point in (her career) ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10
upset stomach ......................................................... 1·2·3·4·5·6·7·8·9·10

Extras
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