English Class 6 - Collocations Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 6 - Collocations olympiad preparation
Collocations
Welcome to the chapter on Collocations for Class 6. 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 identify and use common collocations to make your English sound natural!
Introduction
Collocations are pairs or groups of words that often go together in English. Using collocations helps you speak and write more fluently and naturally.
What are Collocations?
A collocation is a combination of words that are commonly used together. For example, we say "make a mistake" (not "do a mistake") and "strong tea" (not "powerful tea").
- fast food
- take a break
- heavy rain
- catch a cold
- do homework
- make friends
Types of Collocations
- Verb + Noun: make a decision, take a seat
- Adjective + Noun: strong coffee, heavy rain
- Noun + Noun: a bus stop, a data center
- Verb + Adverb: deeply regret, strongly recommend
- Adverb + Adjective: fully aware, highly successful
Why are Collocations Important?
- They make your English sound natural.
- They help you understand native speakers.
- They improve your writing and speaking skills.
Common Collocations
- do business
- make a promise
- break the rules
- pay attention
- save time
- give advice
Fun Activity: Collocation Match!
Match the words to make correct collocations:
(rain, homework, a mistake, a decision, coffee)
(do, make, heavy, strong)
Summary
- Collocations are words that go together naturally.
- Using collocations helps you sound fluent.
- Practice common collocations to improve your English.
Practice Questions
- Choose the correct collocation: (do/make) your homework.
- Fill in the blank: She gave me some good _______. (advice/advices)
- Which is correct: strong tea or powerful tea?
- Write a sentence using "take a break".
- Match: heavy _______ (rain/sun).
Challenge Yourself
- List five collocations you hear in daily life.
- 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.
Glossary
- Collocation: Words that are often used together.
- Fluent: Speaking or writing smoothly and naturally.
- Native speaker: Someone who speaks a language as their first language.
Answers to Practice Questions
- do your homework
- advice
- strong tea
- (Any correct sentence, e.g., I want to take a break after studying.)
- heavy rain
Use collocations to make your English sound natural and confident!