Collocations in English - Learn English Vocabulary

The video tutorial explains collocations in English, highlighting their importance in natural speech. It covers common collocations with verbs, different types of collocations, and strategies for learning and remembering them. The tutorial emphasizes the significance of using collocations to enhance vocabulary and fluency. It provides practical exercises for identifying and using collocations, and offers advice on grouping them by topic for better retention. The video concludes with a call to focus on collocations to improve English communication skills.

What is a collocation in English?

• A word that can stand alone

• A combination of words that fit together naturally

• A phrase that is always incorrect

• A sentence with complex grammar

Which of the following is a correct collocation?

• Heavy traffic

• Hard traffic

• Tough traffic

• Strong traffic

Which verb is commonly used in collocations with 'a mistake'?

• Do

• Make

• Get

• Have

What type of collocation is 'a slice of cake'?

• Adverb-adjective

• Verb-based

• Adjective-noun

• Noun-noun

What is a recommended method for learning collocations?

• Reading and listening to real-life sources

• Only using flashcards

• Memorizing dictionary lists

• Ignoring them

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for remembering collocations?

• Reviewing them regularly

• Grouping them by topic

• Using them in writing

• Learning them in isolation

What should you do when you find a new collocation?

• Ignore it

• Write it down in a meaningful sentence

• Translate it to your native language

• Only memorize the individual words

Why is it important to learn collocations?

• To memorize more words

• To speak more fluently and naturally

• To write longer sentences

• To avoid learning grammar

How can collocations help in language exams?

• By increasing word count

• By improving fluency and clarity

• By making essays longer

• By avoiding grammar mistakes

What is the benefit of learning collocations with familiar words?

• It makes learning new words unnecessary

• It helps express a wider range of ideas

• It simplifies grammar rules

• It reduces the need for practice