verb noun collocations

Verb noun collocations including the following verbs:
have, organize, plan, make, get, take, catch, ask, lose, pay, run, do
There is a fill in the blanks and a word match activity included in this slide show.
There are also 3 slides that have collocations that use swear words.

1. v erb-noun collocations Collocation: a word or phrase that is often used with another word or phrase, in a way that ​sounds ​correct to ​people who have ​spoken the ​language all ​their ​lives, but might not be ​expected from the ​meaning Tara Lockhart

2. Note: verbs can precede different nouns & nouns can be preceded by different verbs. party / event / wedding / concert h ave a party organize a party plan a party make party plans *Note that we do NOT make a party /event … We’re making a party for next Friday. X We’re making party plans for next Friday. We’re making plans for a party next Friday.

3. t ake A: I need to take a break after all that studying! B: You’re always taking breaks ! We’ve only been studying for 20 minutes. She is taking a nap . / Taking naps can be good for you. When are you taking (your) vacation ?

4. What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

5. What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

6. catch What time do we have to catch the train ? Excuse me, I didn’t catch that . Can you repeat what you said? (I didn’t catch what you said.) The red dress caught my eye , so I bought it. (it got my attention / it’s attractive) He stopped running in order to catch his breath . God my life sucks! I never seem to catch a break !

7. What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

8. o ne’s = pronoun / name What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

9. o ne’s = pronoun / name What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

10. lose Mike will lose his temper when he finds out that Don broke the TV. Have you lost your mind ? Put the knife down! I lost my cell phone . Has anyone seen it? He lost a bet , so he has to let his friends shave his head. Ha ha People lose money at the casino all the time. Be good to your friends otherwise you’ll lose them .

11. Brainstorm with a partner: What other nouns go with the verb “make”?

12. More nouns that go with “make” a living dinner (coffee, etc ) n oise p rogress t rouble s ense a sentence / sentences a phone call / phone calls t he bed / the beds / my bed / his bed, etc … a bet / bets a proposal / proposals

13. What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

14. What verb goes with each of the following nouns?

15. I’ve tried to tell him that I don’t want to date him again, but he ’s not getting the message . I got 3 new texts while I was in class. My roommate played a joke on me yesterday, so I ’m going to get him back tonight! Excuse me, can we get the bill / check ? A: After school today, do you want to get something to drink ? B: Yes, let’s get a beer at the pub. I ’ve got a headache .

16. run run errands / an errand I have to run an errand in town today, do you want to come? run a bath Honey, can you run a bath for the kids? run a fever You should take your child to the hospital if they’re running a high fever!

17. have h ave a cold / the flu / a headache… My brother had the flu last weekend, and now I have the flu. have breakfast / lunch / dinner / a drink… Let’s have a snack before we start doing our homework. have vacation / a break… I have vacation scheduled for August! have a party / plans A: We’re having a party next weekend, do you want to come? B: Sorry, I have plans for this weekend.

18. do do dishes / chores / laundry / housework I hate doing dishes, but I don’t mind doing laundry. do + (martial arts) / yoga His sister knows how to do judo. How long have you been doing yoga? do homework / an assignment I have to do homework for two of my classes, plus a writing assignment.

19. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb I called you three times yesterday, didn’t you ___my messages? Tomorrow I have to ___ my rent. When your teacher is speaking, you should ___ attention. During class, please feel free to ___ as many questions as you like. Most people like to ___ coffee in the morning to wake them up. The city has ___ a free concert for Canada Day.

20. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb I called you three times yesterday, didn’t you get my messages? Tomorrow I have to pay my rent. When your teacher is speaking, you should pay attention. During class, please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Most people like to have coffee in the morning to wake them up. The city has organized a free concert for Canada Day next week. (planned / scheduled )

21. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb Can I ___ a question? He ___ a couple of mistakes on yesterday’s test. They’ve ___ a lot of friends while living in abroad. Tara usually ___ laundry on Saturday morning. If the player next to you plays this card, it means you ___ your turn. If you study and practice, you will _____ Progress.

22. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate verb Can I ask a question? He made a couple of mistakes on yesterday’s test. They’ve made a lot of friends while living in abroad. Tara usually does laundry on Saturday morning. If the player next to you plays this card, it means you lose your turn. If you study and practice, you will make progress.

23. The next slides use Swear words.

24. PG 16+ collocations Canadians, and English speakers in general swear a lot.  Here are some collocations that you might hear outside of the classroom.

25. could give + “noun” I could care less. = I could give a shit. I could give a fuck. I could give a rat’s ass.

26. don’t give + “noun” I don’t care. = I don’t give a shit. I don’t give a fuck. I don’t give a rat’s ass.

27. verb + “ noun ” Eat shit and die. I don’t have to take this shit . I’m leaving! Fuck this shit . I’m done studying for tonight. Screw you !

28. Next slide for teacher Print and cut up. Use as a matching activity prior to using this slide show. Tell students there may be more than one option depending on the verb / noun.

29. make + (1) plans get + (1) a job run + a fever ask + (1) a question see + you (later) make + (2) a choice

30. do + (1) yoga organize + a party get + (2) help pay + attention do + (2) homework have + a fever

31. catch + a fish make + (3) friends lose + money take + a nap give + a smile ask + (2) for something