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IELTS Collocations: 20 Natural Word Pairs
Twenty verb and adjective collocations that make your speaking and writing sound natural.
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make a decision
Use make, not do: She made a decision to study abroad.
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take responsibility
Use take: Parents must take responsibility for their children.
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do research
Use do: Scientists do research into new vaccines.
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pay attention
Use pay: Students should pay attention in class.
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reach a conclusion
Use reach or draw: We reached the conclusion that…
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play a role
Use play: Technology plays a role in education.
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raise awareness
Use raise: Campaigns raise awareness of climate change.
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meet a deadline
Use meet: Workers must meet strict deadlines.
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gain experience
Use gain: Internships help graduates gain experience.
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heavy traffic
Use heavy with traffic: Heavy traffic causes pollution.
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strong evidence
Use strong: There is strong evidence that exercise helps.
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widespread belief
A belief held by many people: It is a widespread belief that…
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face a challenge
Use face: Cities face the challenge of overcrowding.
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draw attention to
Use draw: The report draws attention to inequality.
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give priority to
Use give: Governments should give priority to health care.
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keep in touch
Stay in contact: Social media helps people keep in touch.
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run a business
Use run: She runs a small business.
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break a habit
Use break: It is hard to break a habit.
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set a goal
Use set: Set a goal and plan how to reach it.
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come to terms with
Accept something difficult: He came to terms with the loss.
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