English Collocations

English collocations are words that are frequently used together. They are combinations of words that sound natural and correct to native English speakers. For example, the collocation "pay attention" is more natural and correct than the collocation "give attention."

Here are some more common English collocations:

• Verb + noun:
  • make a decision
  • solve a problem
  • express an opinion
  • take responsibility
  • follow instructions
  • work together
  • be on time
  • be honest
  • be kind
• Adjective + noun:
  • strong argument
  • heavy rain
  • bright light
  • sharp knife
  • strong wind
  • bitter cold
  • sweet smell
  • loud noise
  • large crowd
  • high price
  • slow progress
  • hard work

Collocations can be used to improve your English writing and speaking skills. When you use collocations, your English will sound more natural and fluent.

Here are some tips for using collocations:

• Learn collocations in context. The best way to learn collocations is to see how they are used in real English. You can do this by reading English books and articles, watching English movies and TV shows, and listening to English speakers.
• Use a collocation dictionary. A collocation dictionary is a great tool for learning collocations. It will show you which words are frequently used together.
• Practice using collocations in your own writing and speaking. The more you practice using collocations, the more natural they will sound to you.

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By Jerry Ramonyai