8 .WORD POWER: Verb – noun collocation
8. Word power: Verb-noun collocations
A: Which verb is not usually paired with each noun?
Put a line trough the verb.
1. return / do / ask / make a favor
2. owe/ offer / do / accept an apology
3. receive / accept / turn down / offer an invitation
4. do / receive / give / accept a gift
5. do / return / make / receive a phone call
6. accept / make / decline / offer a request
7. receive / return / do / give a compliment
9.Perspectives: Can you tell her…?
A: listen to the requests people make at the school where Mary Martin teaches. Complete each
request with ask or tell.
1. If you see Mary, can you tell her that she left her phone in my car?
2. If you see Mary, could you ask her whether or not she is coming to the teacher’s meeting?
3. If you see Ms. Martin, can you ask her if she’s graded our tests yet?
4. If you see Mary, please tell her not to forget the student’s reports.
5. If you see Mary, could you ask her to find me in the cafeteria after her meeting?
6. If you see Ms. Martin, would you ask her what time I can talk to her about my homework?