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Types of Collocation

There are several types of collocations that combine parts of speech such as verbs, nouns, adjectives. The main types discussed are adverb + adjective, adjective + noun, noun + noun, noun + verb, verb + noun, verb + prepositional phrase, and verb + adverb. Examples of each type of collocation are provided.

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Types of Collocation

There are several types of collocations that combine parts of speech such as verbs, nouns, adjectives. The main types discussed are adverb + adjective, adjective + noun, noun + noun, noun + verb, verb + noun, verb + prepositional phrase, and verb + adverb. Examples of each type of collocation are provided.

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Types of collocation

There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of


verb, noun, adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:

 adverb + adjective: completely satisfied


 adjective + noun: excruciating pain
 noun + noun: a surge of anger
 noun + verb: lions roar
 verb + noun: commit suicide
 verb + expression with preposition: burst into tears
 verb + adverb: wave frantically

Sample Collocations
There are several different types of collocation. Collocations can be adjective
+ adverb, noun + noun, verb + noun and so on. Below you can see seven main
types of collocation in sample 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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