Collocations

Collocations

ADJECTIVE + NOUN COLLOCATIONS

The combination of expressions may vary depending on the context. Nouns are strengthened by the use of adjectives or adverbs. Collocations are fixed expressions, in which words commonly go together as lexical chunks.

These expressions may be "collocated" with different words. However, if we don't use the right combinations, the meaning could sound strange and unnatural.

EXAMPLES

How would you complete the ideas?

• I’m ________ interested in social studies.

• She has the ______ habit of walking barefoot”

• I could never use it, it’s a ______quality product.

• The economic survival and lack of opportunities has brought a high _______ cost”

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Getting vaccinated is a

obligation for everyone”.

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A large

of the population hasn’t got access to internet

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Germany has a very

culture.

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Hanna admitted she made a

mistake.

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The

rain brought the flood, causing damage.

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Igor speaks English with a

Russian accent.

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The economic survival and lack of opportunities has brought a high

cost

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Anthony was late due to the

traffic.

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The film was a

disappointment.