ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 14

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Be sure to watch the introductory video to this playlist before doing this exercise.
Click on the link below in the Description . . .
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AINOUe8C0UI)

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We will consider 5 common collocations:

come to an agreement
follow an example
chair a meeting
in answer to
believe it or not

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Now back to our collocations. The first is . . .
come to an agreement
to find a solution that is agreeable to everyone

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The picture shows a sign for a lawyer, on a high street.

Sentence: If you have a dispute with a neighbour, it’s usually best to come to an agreement rather than pay a fortune to a lawyer!
Note: pay a fortune means to spend a lot of money on something

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In the picture we see an apartment block still under construction.

Sentence: Unfortunately the developer, the bank, and the owner were unable to come to an agreement and the apartment block just stood there for years, unfinished.

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Next . . .
follow an example
to behave in the same way as another person

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The picture show two soldiers, father and son.

Sentence: He followed his father’s example and chose a career in the military.

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The picture shows two brothers in a dirty bus shelter.

Sentence: His parents were worried he would follow his older brother’s example and get involved with drugs.

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Next . . .
chair a meeting
to be in charge of a meeting, monitoring the discussion and keeping to the agenda

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The picture shows a meeting of the IAEA in progress.

Sentence: Leena Al-Hadid chaired this meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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In the picture we see a team meeting in progress.

Sentence: It soon became obvious that the team leader didn’t really know how to chair a meeting.

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Next . . .
in answer to
a reaction to a question, situation or statement

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The picture shows a copy of the American Declaration of Independence.

Sentence: In answer to the exam question: “Where was the American Declaration of Independence signed?”, one student wrote: “At the bottom”.

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The picture show a part of a history exam paper.

Sentence: Writing “1895” in answer to the question, “What ended in 1896?” may make an examiner smile, but probably won’t do much for your grades.

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Next . . .
believe it or not
1) to indicate that a statement or situation is surprising
2) to indicate the listener may or may not agree

Let’s see an example of statement that is surprising.

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In the picture we see an old Rover car.

Sentence: Believe it or not, he is still driving this 1961 Rover P4 100.

Now let’s see an example of where ‘believe it or not’ indicates the listener may not agree.

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In the picture we see a framed black canvass with a white dot.

Sentence: Believe it or not, this is art!

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Again, the 5 collocations are:

come to an agreement
follow an example
chair a meeting
in answer to
believe it or not

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Now let’s really put these collocations into long-term memory through repetition. Fill in the blanks as we go.

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__ the exam question: “Where was the American Declaration of Independence signed?”, one student wrote: “At the bottom”.

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Answer: in answer to

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Unfortunately the developer, the bank, and the owner were unable to __ and the apartment block just stood there for years, unfinished.

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Answer: come to an agreement

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__, this is art!

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Answer: Believe it or not

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He __ and chose a career in the military.

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Answer: followed his father’s example

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It soon became obvious that the team leader didn’t really know how to __.

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Answer: chair a meeting

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If you have a dispute with a neighbour, it’s usually best to __ rather than pay a fortune to a lawyer!

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Answer: come to an agreement

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His parents were worried he would __ and get involved with drugs.

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Answer: follow his older brother’s example

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Writing “1895” __ the question, “What ended in 1896?” may make an examiner smile, but probably won’t do much for your grades.

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Answer: in answer to

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__, he is still driving this 1961 Rover P4 100.

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Answer: believe it or not

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Leena Al-Hadid __ of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

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Answer: chaired this meeting

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If you really want to make sure of these collocations, take repetition number 2. This time, repeat the collocations as fast as you can. Ready? Let’s start . . .

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chair a meeting

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believe it or not

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followed his father’s example

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come to an agreement

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chaired this meeting

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follow his older brother’s example

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in answer to

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come to an agreement

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believe it or not

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in answer to

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Well done! You have completed Collocations in English – Module 14

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ENGLISH COLLOCATIONS in Use – Module 13

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