CollocationsOnline version Collocations are natural-sounding word combinations. To improve your word choice and increase your vocabulary power, it is important for you to master the skill of collocations. by Jo Lee 1 Before the speaker moves on, guess which of the following words does NOT collocate with 'a job'. a apply for b get c catch d look for 2 Before the answer is given, guess which of the following words does NOT collocate with 'money'? a save b cash c make d time 3 'Collocations are everywhere'. Name one of the ways suggested by the speaker that can improve your collocation skill. Written answer 4 To further check your understanding, please choose a verb that BEST collocates with ‘an outcome’. Select one or more answers a finish b succeed c achieve d fetch e reading science articles f reading posters 5 Last question. Choose a verb that BEST collocates with 'examples'. Select one or more answers a exert b utilise c use d fill e reading science articles f reading posters Explanation 3 Answers are considered to be correct if the meaning is the same. 4 In this context, the verb that goes more naturally with ‘an outcome’ can be: achieve, attain, or reach. 5 In this context, the verb that goes more naturally with ‘examples’ can be: use, make (good) use of, offer, or illustrate sth with examples. The verb ‘utilize’ often goes with resources, facilities, or equipment.
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