ESL - Collocations

The video tutorial explores collocations, which are word combinations that frequently occur together in English. It distinguishes between natural and unnatural collocations and outlines seven patterns of collocations, providing examples for each. The tutorial includes exercises to practice these patterns and discusses specific collocations with the verbs 'make', 'do', and 'have'.

What is a collocation?

• A single word with multiple meanings

• Words that never appear together

• A sequence of words that often go together

• A random combination of words

Which of the following is a natural collocation?

• Quick train

• Fast food

• Quick meal

• Fast shower

Which pattern does 'completely satisfied' belong to?

• Adverb plus adjective

• Verb plus noun

• Noun plus verb

• Adjective plus noun

Identify the pattern in 'take a holiday'.

• Noun plus noun

• Verb plus noun

• Adverb plus verb

• Noun plus verb

What is the correct collocation for expressing running out of something?

• Run out in money

• Run out on money

• Run out with money

• Run out of money

Which verb is used in the collocation 'make a mistake'?

• Take

• Make

• Have

• Do

Which of the following is a collocation with 'do'?

• Do a holiday

• Do a mistake

• Do a drink

• Do the housework