Five Common English Collocations

Collocations are words that naturally go together in English, and using them correctly makes you sound more fluent and natural. Think of them like peanut butter and jelly – some words just belong together! 🥪✨ Mastering these verb collocations will make your English smooth and effortless!

Here are five super useful verbs with their typical collocations:

common english collocations

🎯 Common English Collocations: Fill in the Blanks!

❓ Discussion Questions

  1. What’s the last important decision you had to make?
  2. Do you prefer to take notes by hand or on a computer?
  3. What’s a favor someone has done for you recently?
  4. Where would you love to go on vacation next?
  5. What’s a mistake you made that turned into a valuable lesson?
  6. What’s your morning routine for getting ready?

📝 How to Practice These Collocations

  • Write a Daily Journal: Try using at least five collocations in your journal entries each day.
  • Record Yourself: Speak out loud and create sentences using these collocations. Listen to your recordings to improve fluency.
  • Role-Playing: Act out real-life situations with a friend or language partner using these collocations naturally.
  • Flashcards: Write the verb on one side and its common collocations on the other. Quiz yourself regularly.
  • Challenge Yourself: Pick five collocations and use them in conversations throughout the day.

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