4 collocation
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There are several types of word combinations or collocations in the English language. The document provides examples of 7 main types of collocations: 1) adverb + adjective, 2) adjective + noun, 3) noun + noun, 4) noun + verb, 5) verb + noun, 6) verb + prepositional phrase, and 7) verb + adverb. Each type is illustrated through short example sentences that demonstrate how the words are commonly paired together.
4 collocation
- 1. There are several different types of collocation. Collocations can be adjective + adverb, noun + noun, verb + noun and so on. Below you can see seven main types of collocation in sample sentences. 1. adverb + adjective • Invading that country was an utterly stupid thing to do. • We entered a richly decorated room. • Are you fully aware of the implications of your action? 2. adjective + noun • The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise. • The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage. • He was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain. 3. noun + noun • Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause. • The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 11am. • I'd like to buy two bars of soap please. 4. noun + verb • The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking. • Snow was falling as our plane took off. • The bomb went off when he started the car engine. 5. verb + noun • The prisoner was hanged for committing murder. • I always try to do my homework in the morning, after making my bed. • He has been asked to give a presentation about his work. 6. verb + expression with preposition • We had to return home because we had run out of money. • At first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.
- 2. • Their behaviour was enough to drive anybody to crime. 7. verb + adverb • She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down. • Mary whispered softly in John's ear. • I vaguely remember that it was growing dark when we left. Do business: This is how we do business in this country. Break a record: Alex needs to work hard if he wants to break a record. Go deaf: If you don't lower down the volume of your radio, i'll go deaf. Get married: Did you know that Carl and Vanessa aregetting married? Take a break: Malcolm looks tired, he should take a break of work. Make room: Make room for that poor lady, she's sick. Pay attention: Shut up and pay attention to the road! Catch the flu: Marty couldn't come today, he caught the flu. Keep in touch: Even if we are far away from each other we should keep in touch. Come to an end: This fight between you two shouldcome to an end before a slap you both.