What are Collocations?
Examples of common Collocations
What are Collocations?
a) Collocations are two or more words that are often used together.
b) They can be verbs, nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
c) Using collocations can help your English sound more natural and fluent.
Types of Collocations
There are many types of collocations, but some of the most common are verb + noun,
adjective + noun, adverb + adjective, and noun + noun.
Here are some examples:
• Verb + noun: make a decision, take a break, have a shower
• Adjective + noun: strong coffee, beautiful dress, interesting book
• Adverb + adjective: completely satisfied, very happy, extremely important
• Noun + noun: a cup of tea, a piece of cake, a slice of pizza
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb "Have"
• Have a bath
• Have a drink
• Have a good time
• Have a haircut
• Have a holiday
• Save electricity
• Save energy
• Save money
• Save one's strength
• Save someone a seat
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb "Save"
• Come close
• Come complete with
• Come first
• Come into view
• Come last
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb "Come"
• Go astray
• Go bad
• Go bald
• Go bankrupt
• Go blind
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb “Go"
• Get a Job
• Get the Message
• Get a cold
• Get angry
• Get lost
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb “Get"
• Keep in mind
• Keep quiet
• Keep away
• Keep your distance
• Keep in touch
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb “Keep"
• Catch a cold
• Catch a thief
• Catch someone at a bad time
• Catch some rays
• Catch a train
Some Examples of Common Collocations with
the Verb “Catch"
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What are Collocations Examples of common Collocations

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    What are Collocations? Examplesof common Collocations
  • 2.
    What are Collocations? a)Collocations are two or more words that are often used together. b) They can be verbs, nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. c) Using collocations can help your English sound more natural and fluent.
  • 3.
    Types of Collocations Thereare many types of collocations, but some of the most common are verb + noun, adjective + noun, adverb + adjective, and noun + noun. Here are some examples: • Verb + noun: make a decision, take a break, have a shower • Adjective + noun: strong coffee, beautiful dress, interesting book • Adverb + adjective: completely satisfied, very happy, extremely important • Noun + noun: a cup of tea, a piece of cake, a slice of pizza
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    Some Examples ofCommon Collocations with the Verb "Have" • Have a bath • Have a drink • Have a good time • Have a haircut • Have a holiday
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    • Save electricity •Save energy • Save money • Save one's strength • Save someone a seat Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb "Save"
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    • Come close •Come complete with • Come first • Come into view • Come last Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb "Come"
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    • Go astray •Go bad • Go bald • Go bankrupt • Go blind Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb “Go"
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    • Get aJob • Get the Message • Get a cold • Get angry • Get lost Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb “Get"
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    • Keep inmind • Keep quiet • Keep away • Keep your distance • Keep in touch Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb “Keep"
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    • Catch acold • Catch a thief • Catch someone at a bad time • Catch some rays • Catch a train Some Examples of Common Collocations with the Verb “Catch"
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