Collocation for Class 9

What are Collocations?

A group of two or more words that are commonly used together to express an idea is known as a collocation. A different word combination seems forced or odd. For example, heavy rain (correct collocation) whereas, strong rain (incorrect collocation).

Popular Collocations

1. catch a cold
2. take it easy
3. pay attention
4. have a chat
5. catch a flight

Importance of Collocations

1. Collocations help to reduce language confusion. Repetitive word combinations reduce the possibility of misunderstandings or misinterpretations.
2. Collocations are an effective method for increasing vocabulary and improving language abilities.
3. Collocations enable concise idea expression which improves the effectiveness of communication.
4. Communication barriers are reduced when speakers of different languages use common collocations to convey ideas.

Types of Collocations

Different types of words such as adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc, are used to create collocations. The following are the types of collocations:

1. Adverb + Adjective: strongly opposed, highly effective, painfully shy, quite good
2. Adjective + Noun: unhealthy diet, bad news, big trouble, green tea
3. Noun + Noun: business model, power plant, cricket bat, grocery store
4. Noun + Verb: protein shake, time flies, house fly, blood boil
5. Verb + Noun: take a change, have a seat, break the rules, have a dream
6. Verb + Expression with a preposition: react to, plan for, take part in, look forward to
7. Verb + Adverb: whisper softly, type quickly, run tirelessly, think logically

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Collocations Used in Sentences

→ I always have breakfast before heading to school.
→ I caught a cold from my co-worker last week.
→ I like to go for a walk after having dinner.
→ It's important to have an understanding in a relationship.
→ He tries to keep a schedule to study.
→ I got a call from my mom.
→ Marcus has a great sense of direction and never gets lost.
→ Mary wants to get a taste of the local cuisine while travelling.
→ I like to keep a record of my expenses.
→ Michael has a great sense of humour.

FAQs

1. What are collocations for class 9?

Answer: Collocations are word combinations that occur frequently together in a language and have a natural, idiomatic meaning. They can help to improve speaking and writing fluency and accuracy.

2. What are some popular collocations?

Answer: Some of the popular collocations are:

1. pay attention
2. leave quietly
3. get started
4. keep calm
5. get worried