COLLOCATION

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In Opinion and Thought, Collocation is used for strong argument, Strong opinion,  Strong Criticism,  Strong Resistance,  Strong Denial,  and Quite strongly. 

Definition

Collocation is a combination of two or more words that often go together. 

          These combinations just sound "right" to native English speakers, who use them all the time. On the other hand, other combinations may be unnatural and just sound "wrong". It's best for learners to think of collocations as being single block of language and If you learn and use many collocations, your English will sound more natural.

Types of Collocation

1. Adverb + adjectiveExample: Completely satisfied

2. Adjective + Noun

    Example : Heavy traffic

3. Noun+noun

 Example: a surge of anger

4. Noun+Verb

 Example : Lion roars

5.  Verb+Noun

 Example: Do your hair

6. Verb +Expression with preposition

 Example : Come to a decision

7. Verb + Adverb

Example : Run Fast

Example in the Sentences:

1. adverb + adjective

• Invading that country was an utterly stupid thing to do.
• We entered a richly decorated room.
• Are you fully aware of the implications of your action?

2. adjective + noun

• The doctor ordered him to take regular exercise.
• The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage.
• He was writhing on the ground in excruciating pain.

3. noun + noun

• Let's give Mr Jones a round of applause.
• The ceasefire agreement came into effect at 11am.
• I'd like to buy two bars of soap please.

4. noun + verb

• The lion started to roar when it heard the dog barking.
• Snow was falling as our plane took off.
• The bomb went off when he started the car engine.

5. verb + noun

• The prisoner was hanged for committing murder.
• I always try to do my homework in the morning, after making my bed.
• He has been asked to give a presentation about his work.

6. verb + expression with preposition

• We had to return home because we had run out of money.
• At first her eyes filled with horror, and then she burst into tears.
• Their behavior was enough to drive anybody to crime.

7. verb + adverb

• She placed her keys gently on the table and sat down.
• Mary whispered softly in John's ear.
• I vaguely remember that it was growing dark when we left.

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