A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together; the simplest way

of describing collocations is to say that they ‘just sound right’ to native English speakers.

True or False?

Write whether the following combinations of words are true or false. Write the correct ones
when they are false.

1. Why didn’t you take care of your promise? What a disapontment you are!
2. I must make the bed before we all go to sleep.
3. You really must upgrade your hair. It looks so old-fashioned.
4. Getting out with another girl, you’ve really destroyed her heart.
5. There is a vacancy in that new office. Let’s take a chance.
6. He’s already passed away. It’s hard for me to deliver the news to his family.
7. Don’t just listen to what I say. Make notes in case you forget!
8. You just didn’t do an effort to succeed.
9. He caught a cold on his way back home through the rain.
10. We haven’t met him in a long time. Why don’t we give him a visit?
11. Keep quite or he’ll know we are here!
12. When you get in the bus first, please save me a seat!
13. He’ll go to abroad to continue his study.
14. Finally, the dispute has come to an end.
15. Stop interfering in my private business and have a life!
16. He works hard from dawn ‘till afternoon.
17. Time goes by, and I still remain the way I always am.
18. I am afraid this line of business will not produce a profit.
19. Let’s just skip the details to economize the time.
20. Since I cooked the food, you should do the washing up.
21. Sorry, I don’t give sympathy for students who get caught cheating in an exam.
22. A strong rain can cause flood.
23. He won’t be able to stop smoking. He is a heavy smoker.
24. He was lost in deep thought and was not aware of our presence.
25. There is a sharp smell of a dead house in my room.
26. He’s got married? What a big surprise!
27. We did it just in fun, nothing serious intended.
28. He has a big collection of old stamps.
29. I have a strong feeling that he’ll never be back.
30. Can you give me a favor, please?
31. He thinks working in marketing is easy money. It is not.
32. Would you like a little extra pocket money this weekend?
33. Life wouldn’t be so hard if you’d only count your luck.
34. I didn’t know you were hurt. Please receive my apology.
35. I set the table for eight people, with the assumption that Jo would come.
36. He knows how to break the silence.
37. He gave me a fast glance and then looked away.
38. Did you look at TV last night? The program on channel 5 was very interesting.
39. This car has a strong engine. It can do 200 km an hour.
40. Tom gave me a very useful piece of advice.
41. I don’t have way to that kind of secret information.
42. If I pass the examination, I will throw a big party.
43. To lighten the pain, I usually talk to my close freinds about my problems.
44. Why did you come late again? Stop making excuses!
45. I wonder why our boss has taken a dislike to you.
46. He was the single survivor in the crash. Everyone else died.
47. I need to charge my phone; it is running out of juice.
48. When he got into the car, he began the engine.
49. It’s never easy to finish a relationship.
50. What time do you plan to shut the conference?
51. It’s far too large a problem to solve on your own.
52. Heavy clouds have gathered over the summit of Mount Blanc.
53. If you want a trip agent, I can recommend Atlas World.
54. We made a lot of photographs because it was such a beautiful day.
55. You have a strong sense of responsibility and always keep your word.
56. Jane swallowed her pride and admitted that she was wrong.
57. Finally I lost my patient and shouted at her.
58. Fat people tend to have big cheeks.
59. He has a very youthful appearance for someone over 40.
60. My mother is expecting a baby. She is pregnant.
61. Nick works very long hours to support for his family.
62. It is hard being a solo parent.
63. She made friend with a stranger she met on the street.
64. I haven’t lived in Oxford for long but I already feel at home there.
65. Don’t be in such a hurry. Just save your time!

GOOD LUCK!
A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together; the simplest way
of describing collocations is to say that they ‘just sound right’ to native English speakers.

True or False?

Write whether the following combinations of words are true or false. Write the correct ones
when they are false.

1. Why didn’t you take care of your promise? What a disapontment you are!
2. I must make the bed before we all go to sleep.
3. You really must upgrade your hair. It looks so old-fashioned.
4. Getting out with another girl, you’ve really destroyed her heart.
5. There is a vacancy in that new office. Let’s take a chance.
6. He’s already passed away. It’s hard for me to deliver the news to his family.
7. Don’t just listen to what I say. Make notes in case you forget!
8. You just didn’t do an effort to succeed.
9. He caught a cold on his way back home through the rain.
10. We haven’t met him in a long time. Why don’t we give him a visit?
11. Keep quite or he’ll know we are here!
12. When you get in the bus first, please save me a seat!
13. He’ll go to abroad to continue his study.
14. Finally, the dispute has come to an end.
15. Stop interfering in my private business and have a life!
16. He works hard from dawn ‘till afternoon.
17. Time goes by, and I still remain the way I always am.
18. I am afraid this line of business will not produce a profit.
19. Let’s just skip the details to economize the time.
20. Since I cooked the food, you should do the washing up.
21. Sorry, I don’t give sympathy for students who get caught cheating in an exam.
22. A strong rain can cause flood.
23. He won’t be able to stop smoking. He is a heavy smoker.
24. He was lost in deep thought and was not aware of our presence.
25. There is a sharp smell of a dead house in my room.
26. He’s got married? What a big surprise!
27. We did it just in fun, nothing serious intended.
28. He has a big collection of old stamps.
29. I have a strong feeling that he’ll never be back.
30. Can you give me a favor, please?
31. He thinks working in marketing is easy money. It is not!
32. Would you like a little extra pocket money this weekend?
33. Life wouldn’t be so hard if you’d only count your luck.
34. I didn’t know you were hurt. Please receive my apology.
35. I set the table for eight people, with the assumption that Jo would come.
36. He knows how to break the silence.
37. He gave me a fast glance and then looked away.
38. Did you look at TV last night? The program on channel 5 was very interesting.
39. This car has a strong engine. It can do 200 km an hour.
40. Tom gave me a very useful piece of advice.
41. I don’t have way to that kind of secret information.
42. If I pass the examination, I will throw a big party.
43. To lighten the pain, I usually talk to my close freinds about my problems.
44. Why did you come late again? Stop making excuses!
45. I wonder why our boss has taken a dislike to you.
46. He was the single survivor in the crash. Everyone else died.
47. I need to charge my phone; it is running out of juice.
48. When he got into the car, he began the engine.
49. It’s never easy to finish a relationship.
50. What time do you plan to shut the conference?
51. It’s far too large a problem to solve on your own.
52. Heavy clouds have gathered over the summit of Mount Blanc.
53. If you want a trip agent, I can recommend Atlas World.
54. We made a lot of photographs because it was such a beautiful day.
55. You have a strong sense of responsibility and always keep your word.
56. Jane swallowed her pride and admitted that she was wrong.
57. Finally I lost my patient and shouted at her.
58. Fat people tend to have big cheeks.
59. He has a very youthful appearance for someone over 40.
60. My mother is expecting a baby. She is pregnant.
61. Nick works very long hours to support for his family.
62. It is hard being a solo parent.
63. She made friend with a stranger she met on the street.
64. I haven’t lived in Oxford for long but I already feel at home there.
65. Don’t be in such a hurry. Just save your time!

GOOD LUCK!