Collocatons/Expressions
You are an expert about technology. I would really like to __________________ (ask for very detailed information)
Pick your brain
Are you a member ________ the swimming team?
of
The scientist is _____________ (process) all the data now.
processing
I ___________________ (read) that books three times.
I have read that book three times.
I think Blair _____________ (become) president of the universe one day!
I think Blair will become president of the universe one day!
I feel __________________ (unwell). I am going back to bed to rest.
Under the weather
Your chances of success depend ________ how hard you try.
On
The architect became famous for all of his _______________ (imagine) designs.
imaginative
Mary is really tired. She ____________ (study) all morning.
Mary is tired. She has been studying all morning.
This time next week we ________________ (take) an exam.
This time next week we will be taking an exam.
You need a little nap so you can _________________ (regain energy)
Recharge your batteries
The teacher ________________ the experiment before the class started.
set up
There are so many subjects to choose from. Have you ___________ (consider) all your options?
considered
__________ you ___________ (book) an appointment with the doctor yet?
Have you booked an appointment with the doctor yet?
Have you decided what you want to study at university?
No, I think ______________(study) Biology.
Have you decided what you want to study at universtiy?
No, I think will study Biology.
Let´s take a break and take a walk. It will ______________ (make you feel better)
do you the world of good
I ______________________ a great idea! I will tell you about it after class.
came up with
When will lunch be ready? I am ___________ (starve)!!
starving
She ___________________ (sneeze) all morning. Does she have allergies?
She has been sneezing all morning. Does she have allergies?
I ___________(go) to a cool concert next week.
I ___________(buy) a ticket and come with you.
I am going to go to a cool concert next week.
I will buy a ticket and come with you.
I always feel ______________ (lively and energetic) after a holiday.
Fresh as a daisy
Can I ____________ my phone to your computer?
hook up
Jane ate a lot of _____________ (nourish) food to improve her health.
nourishing
How many times ________ I _________ (tell) you not to spend so much time on your phone?
How many times have I told you not to spend so much time on your phone?
What _______ you _____________ (do) at 5:00 next Friday?
I don´t know, but I know that I __________ (finish) my English exam by then.
What will you be doing at 5:00 next Friday?
I don´t know, but I know that I will have finished my English exam by then.