collocation

1.      Defenition of Collocation

Collocations is a familiar grouping of words, especially words that habitually appear together and thereby convey meaning by association. Collocational range refers to the set of items that typically accompany a word. The size of a collocational range is partially determined by a word’s level of specificity and number of meanings.

2.      Types of Collocation

There are several different types of collocation made from combinations of verb, noun, adjective ect. Some of the most common types are :

Adverb + adjective : completely satisfied

( NOT downright satisfied )

Adjective + noun : excruciating pain

( NOT excruciating joy )

Noun + noun : a surge of anger

(NOT a rush of anger )

Noun + verb : lions roar

( NOT lions shout )

Verb + noun : commit suicide

( NOT undertake suicide )

Verb + expression with preposition :

Burst into tears ( NOT blow up in tears )

Verb + adverb : wave frantically

( NOT wave feverishly

Why learn Collocations ?

·         Your language will be more natural and more easily understood.

·         You will have alternative and richer ways of expressing yourself.

·         It is easier for our brains to remember and use language in chunks or blocks rather than as single words.

Example of Collocation :

·         Rizal go home with his best friend every day (best)

·         Rizal eats with his good friends ( good, close ).