Understanding Collocations with 'Keep'

What is a collocation in English?

• A single word with multiple meanings

• A set of words that create a specific meaning

• A word that sounds similar to another

• A phrase that can be rearranged freely

What does the collocation 'keep calm' mean?

• To stay alert

• To remain relaxed

• To become excited

• To ignore a situation

How is 'keep in touch' best described?

• To meet someone daily

• To forget someone

• To remain in contact

• To avoid communication

What does it mean to 'keep a promise'?

• To forget a promise

• To make a new promise

• To break a promise

• To fulfill what you said you would do

What is implied by 'keep quiet'?

• To speak loudly

• To sing a song

• To remain silent

• To whisper secrets

What does 'keep up the good work' encourage someone to do?

• To start a new project

• To continue their excellent performance

• To change their work

• To stop working

What does 'keep up to date' mean?

• To stay informed with the latest information

• To focus on past events

• To forget old information

• To ignore new updates

What does 'keep someone company' involve?

• To work with someone

• To ignore someone

• To spend time with someone

• To leave someone alone

What is the purpose of 'keeping a journal'?

• To list future goals

• To write fictional stories

• To draw pictures

• To record daily experiences

What does 'keep the change' mean in a transaction?

• To demand more money

• To allow the other person to keep the leftover money as a tip

• To request exact change

• To ask for a refund