Collocations 1

 

Introduction You are most likely to be tested on your knowledge of collocations in Parts 1, 2 and 4 of Paper 1 Reading and Use of English. There are various types of collocation: verb + noun Example: to hold your nerve - remain brave to stand somebody a drink - to buy someone a drink verb + adverbExample: complain bitterly deny vigorously noun + verb Example: a computer crashes - stops working a memory lingers - remains adjective + noun Example: slippery character - suspicious person a gentle reminder - tactful reminder This unit will look at verb + noun collocations. Collocations >> Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze Reminder: Part 1 consists of a short text which has 8 gaps. For each gap you have to choose the correct word or phrase from a set of 4 options. Example: ... It's surely not beyond the ........ of possibility that one day we will land a man on Mars. a) chances b) dreams c) realms d) scope Answer: c) 'realms' Collocations >> Part 2: Open Cloze Reminder: Part 2 consists of a short text which has 8 gaps. For each gap you have to add the missing word. Example: ..... Traffic jams are ........ up all over the country following the day of action by the train drivers. Answer: 'building' Collocations >> Part 4: Key Word Transformation Reminder: You are given a complete sentence followed by a second, incomplete sentence. You have to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first using a word given that must not be changed. Example: I've been trying to stop smoking for years but I just can't give up. break I've been trying to stop smoking for years but I can't ........ . Answer: 'break the habit'