Understanding Collocations with 'Pay'

What is a collocation in English?

• A sentence with incorrect grammar

• A single word with multiple meanings

• A group of words that sound odd together

• A collection of words that naturally fit together

Which of the following is a correct collocation for paying with a credit card?

• Pay with credit card

• Pay by credit card

• Pay through credit card

• Pay using credit card

What does 'pay through the nose' mean?

• To pay a fair price

• To pay less than expected

• To pay an excessive amount

• To pay nothing at all

What is the meaning of 'pay someone back' in terms of revenge?

• To return borrowed money

• To forgive someone

• To retaliate against someone

• To ignore someone's actions

What does it mean to 'pay the price' for something?

• To face negative consequences

• To avoid responsibility

• To receive a reward

• To get a discount

What does 'pay attention' imply?

• To focus and concentrate

• To be distracted

• To ignore something

• To pay money for a service

What does it mean to 'pay your respects'?

• To ignore someone's presence

• To pay money for a service

• To express sympathy or condolences

• To visit someone casually

What does it mean to 'pay someone a compliment'?

• To praise someone

• To criticize someone

• To ask for a favor

• To ignore someone's efforts

What is the concept of 'pay it forward'?

• To ignore acts of kindness

• To do a kind act for someone else

• To repay a debt to the same person

• To demand a favor in return

What does it mean to 'pay tribute' to someone?

• To demand something from them

• To ignore their achievements

• To criticize them publicly

• To honor and celebrate them