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Applied Grammar: Collocation at C2
Verb–noun · adjective–noun · adverb–adjective · fixed academic collocations
Verb–noun · adjective–noun · adverb–adjective · fixed academic collocations
Draw a conclusion
collocate: draw (not make/take/do) + conclusion
Pose a threat
collocate: pose (not make/create/give) + threat
Profoundly affected
adverb–adjective collocation: profoundly (not very/much) + affected
Raise awareness
collocate: raise (not increase/build/make) + awareness
Reach a consensus
collocate: reach (not find/make/get) + consensus
Draw a conclusion
From this evidence, we can draw a clear conclusion.
Pose a threat
Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health.
Profoundly affected
The community was profoundly affected by the disaster.
Raise awareness
The campaign raised awareness of mental health issues.
Reach a consensus
After lengthy negotiations, they reached a consensus.
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