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Title: What are Collocations Examples of common Collocations


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What are Collocations? Examples of common
Collocations
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What are Collocations?
  1. Collocations are two or more words that are often
    used together.
  2. They can be verbs, nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
  3. Using collocations can help your English sound
    more natural and fluent.

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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

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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

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb "Save"
  • Save electricity
  • Save energy
  • Save money
  • Save one's strength
  • Save someone a seat

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb "Come"
  • Come close
  • Come complete with
  • Come first
  • Come into view
  • Come last

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb Go"
  • Go astray
  • Go bad
  • Go bald
  • Go bankrupt
  • Go blind

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb Get"
  • Get a Job
  • Get the Message
  • Get a cold
  • Get angry
  • Get lost

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb Keep"
  • Keep in mind
  • Keep quiet
  • Keep away
  • Keep your distance
  • Keep in touch

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Some Examples of Common Collocations with the
Verb Catch"
  • Catch a cold
  • Catch a thief
  • Catch someone at a bad time
  • Catch some rays
  • Catch a train

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