Post on 08-Jan-2017
verb-noun collocations
Collocation: a word or phrase that is often used with another word or phrase, in a way that sounds correct to people who have spoken the language all their lives, but might not be expected from the meaning
Tara Lockhart
Note: verbs can precede different nouns & nouns can be preceded by different verbs.
party / event / wedding / concert have a party organize a party plan a party make party plans
*Note that we do NOT make a party /event …We’re making a party for next Friday. XWe’re making party plans for next Friday. We’re making plans for a party next Friday.
take
A: I need to take a break after all that studying!B: You’re always taking breaks! We’ve only been studying for 20 minutes.
She is taking a nap. / Taking naps can be good for you.
When are you taking (your) vacation?
a cold
a / the ball
a / the bus
your breathfire
someone’s eye
you later!
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
catch
a cold
a / the ball
a / the bus
your breathfire
someone’s eye
you later!
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
catch
What time do we have to catch the train?Excuse me, I didn’t catch that. Can you repeat
what you said? (I didn’t catch what you said.)The red dress caught my eye, so I bought it.(it got my attention / it’s attractive)He stopped running in order to catch his
breath.God my life sucks! I never seem to catch a
break!
a question
(for) a favour
(one’s) opinion
for moneyhow / why /
where…
something
for help
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
ask
a question
(for) a favour
(one’s) opinion
for moneyhow / why /
where…
something
for help
one’s temper
one’s mind
one’ssomething
a beta game / match
something
a family member
one’s = pronoun / name
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
lose
one’s temper
one’s mind
one’ssomething
a beta game / match
something
a family member
one’s = pronoun / name
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
loseMike will lose his temper when he finds out
that Don broke the TV.Have you lost your mind? Put the knife down!I lost my cell phone. Has anyone seen it?He lost a bet, so he has to let his friends shave
his head. Ha haPeople lose money at the casino all the time.Be good to your friends otherwise you’ll lose
them.
make
a decisiona choice
a mistakefriendsmoney
Brainstorm with a partner:What other nouns go with the verb “make”?
More nouns that go with “make”• a living• dinner (coffee, etc)• noise• progress• trouble• sense• a sentence / sentences• a phone call / phone calls• the bed / the beds / my bed / his bed, etc…• a bet / bets• a proposal / proposals
attention
rent
someone (back)
the bill / check
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
pay
attention
rent
someone (back)
the bill / check
What verb goes with each of the following nouns?
someone (back)
the message
a job
the bill / check
a drink / something
to eat
a phone call
get
someone (back)
the message
a job
the bill / check
a drink / something
to eat
a phone call / e-mail /
text message
a cold / headache…
I’ve tried to tell him that I don’t want to date him again, but he’s not getting the message.
I got 3 new texts while I was in class.My roommate played a joke on me yesterday,
so I’m going to get him back tonight!Excuse me, can we get the bill / check?A: After school today, do you want to get
something to drink?B: Yes, let’s get a beer at the pub.I’ve got a headache.
run
run errands / an errandI have to run an errand in town today, do you
want to come?run a bathHoney, can you run a bath for the kids?run a feverYou should take your child to the hospital if
they’re running a high fever!
havehave a cold / the flu / a headache…My brother had the flu last weekend, and now I have
the flu. have breakfast / lunch / dinner / a drink…Let’s have a snack before we start doing our homework.have vacation / a break… I have vacation scheduled for August!have a party / plansA: We’re having a party next weekend, do you want to come?B: Sorry, I have plans for this weekend.
do
do dishes / chores / laundry / housework I hate doing dishes, but I don’t mind doing laundry.do + (martial arts) / yogaHis sister knows how to do judo.How long have you been doing yoga?do homework / an assignment I have to do homework for two of my classes, plus
a writing assignment.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb
1. I called you three times yesterday, didn’t you ___my messages?
2. Tomorrow I have to ___ my rent.3. When your teacher is speaking, you should ___
attention.4. During class, please feel free to ___ as many questions
as you like.5. Most people like to ___ coffee in the morning to wake
them up.6. The city has ___ a free concert for Canada Day.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb
1. I called you three times yesterday, didn’t you get my messages?
2. Tomorrow I have to pay my rent.3. When your teacher is speaking, you should pay attention.4. During class, please feel free to ask as many questions as
you like.5. Most people like to have coffee in the morning to wake
them up.6. The city has organized a free concert for Canada Day next
week. (planned / scheduled )
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb
7. Can I ___ a question?8. He ___ a couple of mistakes on yesterday’s test.9. They’ve ___ a lot of friends while living in
abroad.10. Tara usually ___ laundry on Saturday morning.11. If the player next to you plays this card, it
means you ___ your turn.12. If you study and practice, you will _____Progress.
Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb
7. Can I ask a question?8. He made a couple of mistakes on yesterday’s
test.9. They’ve made a lot of friends while living in
abroad.10. Tara usually does laundry on Saturday morning.11. If the player next to you plays this card, it
means you lose your turn.12. If you study and practice, you will make
progress.
The next slides useSwear words.
PG 16+ collocations
Canadians, and English speakers in general swear a lot. Here are some collocations that you might hear outside of the classroom.
could give + “noun”
I could care less. =I could give a shit.
I could give a fuck.
I could give a rat’s ass.
don’t give + “noun”
I don’t care. =I don’t give a shit.
I don’t give a fuck.
I don’t give a rat’s ass.
verb + “noun”
Eat shit and die.
I don’t have to take this shit. I’m leaving!
Fuck this shit. I’m done studying for tonight.
Screw you!
Next slide for teacher
Print and cut up.Use as a matching activity prior to using this slide show. Tell students there may be more
than one option depending on the verb / noun.
make +(1)
plans
get +(1)
a job
run + a fever
ask +(1)
a question
see + you (later)
make +(2)
a choice
do +(1)
yoga
organize + a party
get +(2)
help
pay + attention
do +(2)
homework
have + a fever
catch + a fish
make +(3)
friends
lose + money
take + a nap
give + a smile
ask +(2)
for something