Understanding Collocations in English

Jared introduces collocations, explaining that certain words naturally pair together without specific rules. He provides examples with words like 'make', 'do', 'a job', and 'money', highlighting which words collocate and which do not. Jared emphasizes the importance of collocations in expanding vocabulary and improving exam performance. He suggests looking for collocations in various media, such as TV, songs, and signs, and encourages learners to notice collocations when learning new words.

Which of the following is a correct collocation with 'make'?

• Make a homework

• Make a sleep

• Make a decision

• Make a run

Which word correctly completes the collocation: 'do your ___'?

• mistake

• best

• progress

• homework

Which of the following is a correct collocation with 'do'?

• Do an effort

• Do business

• Do progress

• Do a mistake

Which of these words does NOT collocate with 'a job'?

• Look for

• Get

• Apply for

• Catch

What is the correct collocation with 'a job'?

• Catch a job

• Lose a job

• Kick a job

• Throw a job

Which of these words does NOT collocate with 'money'?

• Time

• Save

• Cash

• Make

Which of the following is a correct collocation with 'money'?

• Throw money

• Catch money

• Cash money

• Time money

How can collocations help in exams?

• They make exams easier

• They are not useful in exams

• They are only useful for speaking exams

• They help in all parts of the exams

Why is it important to be aware of collocations?

• They are not important

• They are only used in speaking

• They are only used in writing

• They help broaden vocabulary

Where can you find collocations in everyday life?

• Only in books

• Only in academic papers

• Only in newspapers

• In songs and TV shows