Collocation ( Word Partners )

A.    What is Collocation

        Collocation is mind word partners or some word go together.

        Information about collocation is important for dictionary writing, natural language processing and language teaching.

        Example :

        a Lot of money = [ not much money ]

        Because Lot is use to some count, but much is use to uncountable.

B.    Verb + Noun

        The meaning of many of these examples may be clear, but did you know these w=verbs and nouns go together? Is it same or different in your language?

        Open the window

        Open your mind

C.    Adjective + Noun

        Common adjectives often combine with a wide range of nouns.

        Wild child      ( = Naughty child )

        Wild animal   ( = Animal which live in freedom )

D.    Adverb + Adjective

        In these examples, all the adverbs mean very, but we choose to use them with certain adjectives. ( you can still use very in all of these examples if you wish ).

        He’s highly unlike to come now. ( = I’m  almost sure he will not come )

Verb or Adjective  +  Preposition

A.   Verb ( + preposition )

        Here are some common examples of verbs which are usually followed by a particular preposition. You will probably know most of these verbs, but do you always get the preposition right? Pay special attention to any that are different in your language.

        Don’t worry ( = be nervous ) about your exam, it’ll be OK.

B.   Change of meaning

        Sometimes a verb may be followed by different prepositions, and the meaning changes.

        He look at me   ( = He se me )

        He look for        (= Search something )

C.    Adjective ( + preposition )

         He says he's sorry for   ( = He fell very regret ) shouting at you.

         The busy on work         ( = Very busy )

       

Preposition  +  Noun

A.   Common patterns

        Sometimes a preposition is used with a particular meaning in a number of expressions, so they are very common.

        Rina Live on Bungurasih dalam street, Rani Live on Deltasari street  ( but, I live in sidoarjo )

B.    Fixed expressions

        Sometimes it is difficult to know why a particular preposition is used, and you must learn these as fixed expressions.

        She drives the car slowly ( because the traffic jam )

C.    In time or on time

        Sometimes two preposition can be used with the same noun, but the meaning is different.

What is the difference between on time and in time?"

"What is the difference between in the end and at the end?"

"On time = at the planned time; neither late nor early:

Peter wants the meeting to start exactly on time

In time = with enough time to spare; before the last moment:

He would have died if they hadn’t got him to the hospital in time." p. 450

"In the end = finally, after a long time:

In the end, I got a visa for Russia.

 At the end = at the point where something stops:

I think the film’s a bit weak at the end. p. 450

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