Teoria: Collocations

Collocations

A collocation is a group of two or more words that are almost always put together to create a specific meaning. Using a different combination of words sounds unnatural or awkward.

What are collocations?

4. take

3. have

2. make

1. do

Index

1 collocations with - do -

Do is generally used with activities, work, and tasks.

do someone a favor do the cooking do the shopping do an exam

do your homework do exercise do your best do your hair

2 COLLOCATIONS WITH- MAKE -

Make is generally used with creating or producing something, and with decisions.

make an effort make money make progress make room make trouble

make a difference make a mess make a mistake make a noise

3 Collocations with- have -

Have is generally used with meals, drinks, and experiences.

have a holiday have a problem have lunch have a conversation

have a good time have a bath have a drink have a haircut

4 Collocations with- TAKE -

Take is generally used with actions that involve movement or time.

take a taxi take an exam take notes take a message

take a break take a chance take a look take a rest

Take is generally used with actions that involve movement or time.

READING TIME

Comprehension Questions True/False True/False: I do my homework in the morning. True/False: I make breakfast after I go to school. True/False: I take a shower before I go to school. True/False: I have lunch alone at school. True/False: I make dinner with my mom.

ACTIVITY

Multiple Choice What do I do in the morning? a) I take a nap. b) I do my homework. c) I make dinner. What do I like to make for breakfast? a) Pancakes b) Sandwiches c) Salad What do I take on my way to school? a) A bus b) A short walk c) A nap Who do I have lunch with at school? a) My family b) My friends c) My teacher What do I make before I go to bed? a) A cake b) A list c) A drawing

ACTIVITY

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