Collocations

What is the collocation for 'make'?

• make a phone call

• make a bed

• make a decision

• make a cake

Give an example of a collocation with 'take'.

• take a break

• take a nap

• take a seat

• take a walk

Explain the collocation 'break a promise'.

• To postpone a promise

• To fail to keep a promise

• To ignore a promise

• To fulfill a promise

Provide a collocation using the word 'keep'.

• keep a pet

• keep a promise

• keep a distance

• keep a secret

What does the collocation 'catch a cold' mean?

• To catch a train

• To catch a ball

• To catch a fish

• To become infected with a cold virus and develop symptoms

How is the collocation 'pay attention' used in a sentence?

• To pay attention means to multitask effectively.

• To pay attention means to focus or concentrate on something.

• To pay attention means to daydream.

• To pay attention means to ignore distractions.

Define the collocation 'lose control'.

• To no longer have power or influence over a situation or oneself.

• To have a firm grip on a situation

• To maintain a sense of power

• To gain control effortlessly

Use the collocation 'have a chat' in a sentence.

• Let's have a chat about the project.

• Let's have a chat about the weather.

• I always have a chat with my dog.

• Having a chat is not necessary right now.

Why is 'take a break' considered a collocation?

• Collocations are words that rhyme with each other.

• It is considered a collocation because it is a palindrome.

• Take a break is a synonym for 'work hard'.

• Collocations are words that are habitually juxtaposed with each other, forming a natural combination.

Discuss the meaning of the collocation 'give a hand'.

• To give a literal hand as a gift

• To shake hands as a greeting

• To help or assist someone.

• To clap hands in appreciation