English Class 5 - Collocations Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 5 - Collocations olympiad preparation
Collocations
Welcome to the chapter on Collocations for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn what collocations are, see common examples, and practice using them in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use collocations to make your English sound more natural!
Introduction
Collocations are words that often go together in English. Using collocations helps you speak and write like a native speaker. For example, we say "make a mistake" and not "do a mistake".
Types of Collocations
- Verb + Noun: make a decision, take a break, catch a cold
- Adjective + Noun: strong coffee, heavy rain, fast car
- Noun + Noun: a pack of cards, a bar of chocolate
- Verb + Adverb: deeply regret, strongly recommend
- Adverb + Adjective: fully aware, highly successful
Common Collocations
- Do homework
- Make friends
- Take a shower
- Have breakfast
- Break the rules
- Pay attention
- Save time
- Tell the truth
Fun Activity: Collocation Match!
Match the words to make correct collocations. Example: "do" goes with "homework", "make" goes with "friends".
Summary
- Collocations are words that go together naturally.
- Using collocations makes your English sound better.
- Practice common collocations in your speaking and writing.
Practice Questions
- Fill in the blank: Please _______ attention in class.
- Which is correct: "make homework" or "do homework"?
- Write a sentence using "take a break".
- What do we say: "strong tea" or "powerful tea"?
- Fill in the blank: I want to _______ friends at my new school.
Challenge Yourself
- List five collocations you use every day.
- Write a short paragraph using at least three collocations.
Did You Know?
- Native speakers use collocations without thinking!
- Learning collocations helps you avoid common mistakes in English.
Glossary
- Collocation: Words that are often used together.
- Native Speaker: Someone who speaks a language as their first language.
Answers to Practice Questions
- pay
- do homework
- (Example: I will take a break after studying.)
- strong tea
- make
Use collocations to make your English sound natural and fluent!