Common Verb-Noun and Adjective-Noun Collocations A verb combined with a noun is called a verb-noun collocation . The verb tells us what the...
A verb combined with a noun is called a verb-noun collocation. The verb tells us what the noun does, and the noun provides information about the verb.
Here are some common verb-noun collocations:
Sleep the night away (verb + noun)
Cook dinner (verb + noun)
Wake up in the middle of the night (verb + noun)
Take a walk (verb + noun)
Go to the store (verb + noun)
Read a book (verb + noun)
Write a letter (verb + noun)
Look for something (verb + noun)
Hear a noise (verb + noun)
Smell the flowers (verb + noun)
These collocations are often used in idioms, which are short phrases that express a complete thought. For example:
I'm hungry (verb + noun)
She's going to the store (verb + noun)
It's time to go (verb + noun)
We need to get together (verb + noun)
It's a beautiful day (verb + adjective + noun)
Using these collocations and idioms can help you to:
Express yourself more clearly by providing additional information about the subject.
Create more interesting and engaging language.
Add humor and personality to your writing and speaking