Make / Take / Have / Do Collocations

When we learn a language, it's always important to learn phrases, not words. These phrases are sometimes called "collocations." Are any of these new to you?

• have a party

  have a fight

  have a good/bad day

  have a problem

  have breakfast

• do something

  do nothing

  do your hair

  do research

• take a shower

  take a chance

  take an opportunity

  take time

• make money

  make excuses

  make progress

  make mistakes

  make friends

  make a decision

• do a favor

  do homework

  do your best

A:  Are you (...) a party for your birthday?

B: I don't know. I haven't decided yet.

• making

• having

• doing

• taking

A:  Are you having a party for your birthday?

B: I don't know. I haven't decided yet.

A: Well, you can't (...) nothing! We must celebrate!

• make

• do

• have

• take

A:  Where's Patricia?

B:  She's (...) a shower.

A: She needs to hurry up!

• making

• having

• taking

• doing

A:  Where's Patricia?

B:  She's taking a shower.

A: She needs to hurry up!

B: Knowing her, she'll probably want to (...) her hair first!

• take

• do

• have

• make

A: I've (...) some research.

B: On what?

• had

• done

• taken

• made

A: I've done some research.

B: On what?

A: The easiest way to (...) money!

B: You must tell me what it is!

• have

• do

• take

• make

A: Carol and I have (...) a disagreement.

B: About what?

A: She thinks Christian Bale is more handsome than Hugh Jackman!

• had

• done

• taken

• made

A: Carol and I have had a disagreement.

B: About what?

A: She thinks Christian Bale is more handsome than Hugh Jackman!

B: You're both so silly! (...) me a favor, and go away!

• Have

• Do

• Take

• Make

A: I can't go with you. I have to (...) my homework.

B: You've already done it. I saw you.

A: But I have nothing to wear!

• do

• take

• make

• have