Collocations

Collocations

Welcome to the chapter on Collocations for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn what collocations are, why they are important in English, and how to use them correctly in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to recognize and use common collocations to make your English sound more natural and fluent!

Introduction

Collocations are groups of words that often go together in English. Using the right collocations helps you speak and write more like a native speaker. For example, we say "make a decision" (not "do a decision") and "fast food" (not "quick food").

Types of Collocations

• Verb + Noun: make a mistake, take a break, do homework
• Adjective + Noun: heavy rain, strong coffee, fast car
• Noun + Noun: bus stop, coffee shop, swimming pool
• Verb + Adverb: speak fluently, apologize sincerely
• Adverb + Adjective: deeply concerned, highly successful

Common Collocations

• make a promise
• take a seat
• do your best
• catch a cold
• pay attention
• break the rules
• save time
• strong tea

Why Are Collocations Important?

• They make your English sound natural.
• They help you understand native speakers better.
• They improve your writing and speaking skills.

Fun Activity: Collocation Match!

Match the words to make correct collocations:
Example: do / make / take + homework / a photo / a decision

Summary

• Collocations are words that go together naturally.
• Learning collocations helps you use English correctly and fluently.

Practice Questions

1. Choose the correct collocation: (make/do) a mistake
2. Fill in the blank: She _______ (takes/makes) a shower every morning.
3. Which is correct? (strong tea / powerful tea)
4. Write two collocations with the word "take".
5. What does "pay attention" mean?

Challenge Yourself

• Find five new collocations from your English textbook and write them down.
• Use three collocations in your own sentences.

Did You Know?

• Native speakers use thousands of collocations every day without thinking!
• Learning collocations can help you avoid common mistakes in English.

Glossary

• Collocation: A group of words that are often used together.
• Fluent: Able to speak or write a language easily and correctly.
• Native speaker: A person who speaks a language as their first language.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. make a mistake
2. takes
3. strong tea
4. take a seat, take a break (any two correct collocations)
5. It means to listen carefully or focus on something.

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Use collocations to make your English sound natural and confident!