25-Aug-2007, 13:16
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 Re: Collocations
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Originally Posted by teia_petrescu  Collocations are combinations of words or group of words that go together and form a common expression. Collocation -- example
1. To do an appointment or to make an appointment?
2.The SAME WORD can be used in each of the sentences given in each of questions below. Use the words shown in bold letters to help you discover the correct answers:
--As I recall, but _____ me if I am wrong, it was in a car park in Surrey.
--Doctors examine their patients thoroughly in order to make a _____ diagnosis.
--He may need surgery to _____ the problem.
| Just to make sure that I have clearly understood: are prasal verbs and idioms collocations?
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