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Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

have a bath = relax and wash oneself do business = engage in commercial activity take a break = stop working for a short time make a mistake = do something incorrectly

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

break a habit = stop doing something regularly catch a cold = get a minor illness pay attention = focus on something keep a secret = not reveal confidential information

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

come to a decision = make a choice go abroad = travel to another country get a job = find employment save money = keep money for future use

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

<p>have a good time = enjoy oneself do your best = try hard to achieve something make progress = improve or become better take a chance = try something new</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

<p>do the cooking = prepare food take an exam = sit for a test pay cash = pay with money keep calm = remain peaceful</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

<p>make a difference = have an impact get married = enter into a legal union come close = almost achieve something go mad = become insane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

<p>have a rest = stop working and relax do your homework = complete school assignments take a taxi = use a taxi service keep in touch = maintain communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the verb collocations with their meanings:

<p>break the news = inform someone of bad news get a shock = experience a sudden surprise go sailing = engage in sailing as a hobby save energy = conserve power</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Verb Collocations

  • Have collocations:

  • have a bath

  • have a drink

  • have a good time

  • have a haircut

  • have a holiday

  • have a problem

  • have a relationship

  • have a rest

  • have lunch

  • have sympathy

  • Do collocations:

  • do business

  • do nothing

  • do someone a favour

  • do the cooking

  • do the housework

  • do the shopping

  • do the washing up

  • do your best

  • do your hair

  • do your homework

  • Make collocations:

  • make a difference

  • make a mess

  • make a mistake

  • make a noise

  • make an effort

  • make furniture

  • make money

  • make progress

  • make room

  • make trouble

Take, Break, Catch Collocations

  • Take collocations:

  • take a break

  • take a chance

  • take a look

  • take a rest

  • take a seat

  • take a taxi

  • take an exam

  • take notes

  • take someone's place

  • take someone's temperature

  • Break collocations:

  • break a habit

  • break a leg

  • break a promise

  • break a record

  • break a window

  • break someone's heart

  • break the ice

  • break the law

  • break the news to someone

  • break the rules

  • Catch collocations:

  • catch a ball

  • catch a bus

  • catch a chill

  • catch a cold

  • catch a thief

  • catch fire

  • catch sight of

  • catch someone's attention

  • catch someone's eye

  • catch the flu

Pay, Save, Keep Collocations

  • Pay collocations:

  • pay a fine

  • pay attention

  • pay by credit card

  • pay cash

  • pay interest

  • pay someone a compliment

  • pay someone a visit

  • pay the bill

  • pay the price

  • pay your respects

  • Save collocations:

  • save electricity

  • save energy

  • save money

  • save one's strength

  • save someone a seat

  • save someone's life

  • save something to a disk

  • save space

  • save time

  • save yourself the trouble

  • Keep collocations:

  • keep a diary

  • keep a promise

  • keep a secret

  • keep an appointment

  • keep calm

  • keep control

  • keep in touch

  • keep quiet

  • keep someone's place

  • keep the change

Come, Go, Get Collocations

  • Come collocations:

  • come close

  • come complete with

  • come direct

  • come early

  • come first

  • come into view

  • come last

  • come late

  • come on time

  • come prepared

  • come right back

  • come second

  • come to a compromise

  • come to a decision

  • come to an agreement

  • come to an end

  • come to a standstill

  • come to terms with

  • come to a total of

  • come under attack

  • Go collocations:

  • go abroad

  • go astray

  • go bad

  • go bald

  • go bankrupt

  • go blind

  • go crazy

  • go dark

  • go deaf

  • go fishing

  • go mad

  • go missing

  • go on foot

  • go online

  • go out of business

  • go overseas

  • go quiet

  • go sailing

  • go to war

  • go yellow

  • Get collocations:

  • get a job

  • get a shock

  • get angry

  • get divorced

  • get drunk

  • get frightened

  • get home

  • get lost

  • get married

  • get nowhere

  • get permission

  • get pregnant

  • get ready

  • get started

  • get the impression

  • get the message

  • get the sack

  • get upset

  • get wet

  • get worried

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