Collocation•a combination of words that are commonly used together•‘just sound right’

What are the importance of collocations?

7 Main Types of Collocationadverb +

adjectiveadjective +

nounnoun + noun

noun + verb

verb + adverb

verb + noun

verb + expression with preposition

Are you fully aware that Filipinos are unique?

fully aware richly decorated

adverb + adjective

We entered a richly decorated room

adjective + nounregular exercise

beautiful girl The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise.

The beautiful girl is staring at me.

noun + verbdog

barkingplane took

off.The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking.

Snow was falling as our plane took off.

noun + nounbars of soap

round of applauseI'd like to

buy two bars of soap please.

Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause.

verb + noungive a

presentation do my

homeworkHe has been asked to give a presentation about his work.

I always  do my homework everyday.

verb + adverbwhispered

softlydrove

carefullyMary whispered softly in John's ear.

Carol drove carefully.

verb + expression with preposition

burst into tears

run out ofAt first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.

Lara was not able to finish her assignment because she run out of ink.

Exercise

1. I will make a thief.

2. Please, take a breath.

3. I should not eat in quick food chains.

4. Everyone deserves to do a break.