Collocations
infinitive or gerund
infinitive or gerund 2
Grab bag
Past +
100

Preposition that collocates with excited

About


100

I tend ___ very careful. (be)

to be

100

They liked our idea and offered _______  us.  (help)

to help

100

I usually _____ the dishes in our house.

do

100

The past and past participle of become

became - become

200

Preposition that collocates with fear

of

200

Don't hesitate _____ if you need help. (call)

to call

200

I tend _____ very careful (be)

to be

200

You can ____ a lot of money if you are a doctor.

make

200

The past and past participle of shrink

shrank - shrunk

300

Preposition that collocates with prevent

From

300

She considered ______ homes. (change)

changing

300

He doesn’t _____ many hobbies. 

Have

300

If I ____ nothing I get really bored.

do

300

The past and past participle of put

put - put

400

Preposition that collocates with arrive

at

400

I managed _____ awake until 3 in the morning. (stay)

to stay

400

I agreed _____ Sebastian wash his car.  (help)

to help

400

It was late at night when they ______ to the hotel.

got

400

The past and past participle of wear

Wore - worn

500

Preposition that collocates with insist

On
500

I suggested _____ away for the weekend. (go)

going

500

Do you mind _____ me translate this letter?  (help)

helping

500

I _____ a good time on vacation in France.

had

500

The past and past participle of lay

Laid - laid