COLLOCATIONS
- are combinations of two or more words that often go together.
1. ADVERB + ADJECTIVE
Fish roe, in that time is rarely cheap.
They want a richly decorated house.
Are you fully responsible for your actions?
2. ADJECTIVE + NOUN
His coach ordered him to get regular exercise.
The bus had its maiden journey in the province.
She was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain.
3. NOUN + NOUN
Let's give them a round of applause.
The garage sale went until evening.
I'd like to buy three bags of potato chips please.
4. NOUN + VERB
The birds started to chirp when it heard the cat purring.
Rain was falling as our plane took off.
The protests died down in the course of the summit.
5. VERB + NOUN
The officer was jailed for committing murder.
I always try to read my books in the morning, after making my bed.
They have been asked to give a presentation about their invention.
6. VERB + EXPRESSION WITH PREPOSITION
Peter had to return home because he had run out of money.
At first their eyes filled with horror, and then they burst into tears.
The man picks up a fight to a vendor.
7. VERB + ADVERB
Anna cooked gladly for her family.
Christian whispered softly in John's ear.
Direction: Underline the collocations in each sentence, then write the type
on the space provided.
A. Adverb and Adjective
B. Adjective & Noun
C. Noun & Noun
D. Noun + Verb
E. Verb + Noun
F. Verb & Preposition
G. Verb + Adverb
__________1. George was blissfully unaware that he was in danger.
__________2. The economy boomed in 2002.
__________3. She must read my lips.
__________4. I was filled with horror.
__________5. This audition is a big deal for Joey.
__________6. They’ll get a shock when they get this bill.
__________7. I want to apologize for my mistakes.
__________8. I was deeply unhappy.
__________9. The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 11 am.
__________10. It’s a cold rainy day in October.
__________11. He pulled steadily on the rope and helped her to safety.
__________12. ‘I love you and want to marry you,’ Michael whispered softly
to Clare.
__________13. Ben and Jane are happily married.
__________14. It turned out to be a case study in how to win.
__________15. Jake was my big brother and I admired him.