COLLOCATIONS
There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun, adjective etc. Some of the most common types are:
A collocation is two or more words that often go together. These combinations just sound "right" to native English speakers, who use them all the time. On the other hand, other combinations may be unnatural and just sound "wrong".
adverb + adjective
His version of the accident was totally unbelievable.
It is utterly stupid to go sailing in stormy weather.
adjective + noun
That film was a big disappointment.
This coffee has a very strong smell.
We were walking in heavy rain.
Tom was fully aware of the consequences.
noun + noun
These shower caps are used in beauty salons all over the world.
He falsified his birth certificate to get a passport.
The school day is divided into seven periods.
noun + verb
verb + noun
I had breakfast at home.
Please, pay attention, I’m talking to you!
I want to make more money.
verb + expression with preposition
verb + adverb
She agrees with her friend’s ideas.
o you believe in God?
She suffered from migraines all day.
Sometimes, we can find nouns or pronouns between the verb and its preposition.
This book reminds me of my mother.
He helped me with the dishes.
Mary whispered softly in John's ear.
The hurricane badly damaged the whole area.
Jack completely forgot his wife's birthday.
The hen laid some eggs last week.
My plane takes off at 8.am.
The bomb went off when he started the car engine.