POLANGUI GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH – GRADE 7

Collocations

Activity 1. Classify the words or groups of words in the box under the correct column to form
collocations with do, pay, and raise.

an experiment a fine respect a favor a visit

your voice attention research eyebrows a course

questions a bill money business a child

Do Pay Raise

Activity 2. Complete the sentences by underlining the most suitable words from the
parentheses that indicate noun collocations.

1. It rained the whole time; we were sideswiped by a cable (train, car, truck)
2. Road (safety, cover, protection) is taught to young children to avoid road accidents.
3. They were brought to the (testing, trial, pilot) court because of their criminal actions.
4. Adam had a job at a call (house, office, center) during his college years.
5. I love watching action (shows, movies, videos).
6. We often play board (contests, matches, games) together.
7. She was rejected by her peer (group, friends, associates).
8. Our telephone lines are open during normal office (date, time, hours).
9. The man came back to find a parking (pass, ticket, card).
10. He forgot his birth (card, diploma, certificate) at home.