Comments about Collocations
Rin - 7/30/2020 [Not edited yet]
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site: "highly technical". I looked up "highly technical " on the ALC.co.jp website. As a result, “highly technical””高度に専門的な”. After that I looked up “highly technical” on the Just-the-Word.com website. I found a sample sentence that is “the condition of being short of technical experts”. Finally, I made original sentence. “If you would like to gain highly technical skill, you should master basic skill.Now I understand the collocation “highly technical”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site: "highly technical". I looked up "highly technical " on the ALC.co.jp website. As a result, “highly technical””高度に専門的な”. After that I looked up “highly technical” on the Just-the-Word.com website. I found a sample sentence that is “the condition of being short of technical experts”. Finally, I made original sentence. “If you would like to gain highly technical skill, you should master basic skill.Now I understand the collocation “highly technical”.
Yuuka - 7/30/2020 [Not edited yet]
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; recover fully. I looked up ‘recover fully’ on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “He expected her to recover fully.” Next, I looked up ‘recover fully’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “recover fully 完治する、完全に回復する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “He has cancer, is it possible that he could recover fully?” Now I understand the collocation “recover fully”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; recover fully. I looked up ‘recover fully’ on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “He expected her to recover fully.” Next, I looked up ‘recover fully’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “recover fully 完治する、完全に回復する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “He has cancer, is it possible that he could recover fully?” Now I understand the collocation “recover fully”.
Ayane - 7/15/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "hang on". I looked up ‘hang’ on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations there. One of them was, “Hang on, can I just check out your question ....” Next, I looked up ‘hang on’ on Weblio. One of the results was “hang on すがりつく (電話を)切らずに取っておく’. Finally, my original sentence is, “Hang on please, I'll get my mother.” Now I understand the collocation “hang on”. I will try to learn more about BNC because I am interested in this kind of corpus website.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "hang on". I looked up ‘hang’ on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations there. One of them was, “Hang on, can I just check out your question ....” Next, I looked up ‘hang on’ on Weblio. One of the results was “hang on すがりつく (電話を)切らずに取っておく’. Finally, my original sentence is, “Hang on please, I'll get my mother.” Now I understand the collocation “hang on”. I will try to learn more about BNC because I am interested in this kind of corpus website.
Takahiro - 7/15/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site: "think seriously". I looked up "think" on the JTW website. I found a sample collocation on the website; “I will think seriously about it, Mr. Crare.” Next, I looked up “think seriously” on the ALC.co.jp website. One of the results was “think seriously; ~について真剣に考える." Finally, my original sentence is, "I will think seriously about the content of next week’s presentation.” Now I understand the collocation “think seriously”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site: "think seriously". I looked up "think" on the JTW website. I found a sample collocation on the website; “I will think seriously about it, Mr. Crare.” Next, I looked up “think seriously” on the ALC.co.jp website. One of the results was “think seriously; ~について真剣に考える." Finally, my original sentence is, "I will think seriously about the content of next week’s presentation.” Now I understand the collocation “think seriously”.
Masahiro - 7/10/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "meet halfway". I looked up ‘meet’ on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “We could arrange to meet halfway, say, Thailand or India.” Next, I looked up ‘meet halfway’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “meet halfway 歩み寄る、折り合う’. Finally, my original sentence is, “I meet my friends halfway to go to school.” Now I understand the collocation “meet halfway”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "meet halfway". I looked up ‘meet’ on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “We could arrange to meet halfway, say, Thailand or India.” Next, I looked up ‘meet halfway’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “meet halfway 歩み寄る、折り合う’. Finally, my original sentence is, “I meet my friends halfway to go to school.” Now I understand the collocation “meet halfway”.
Nanako - 7/8/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site, "seriously ill". On the JTW website. I found sample sentences with this collocation . One example sentence is, "The ward packed with seriously ill patients was in a state of controlled pandemonium." Next, I looked up "seriously ill" on ALC.co.jp. One of the result "very seriously ill" 重体に陥る、危篤. Finally, my original sentence is, "My grandfather, who was very seriously ill, passed away yesterday." Now I understand the collocation "seriously ill".
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site, "seriously ill". On the JTW website. I found sample sentences with this collocation . One example sentence is, "The ward packed with seriously ill patients was in a state of controlled pandemonium." Next, I looked up "seriously ill" on ALC.co.jp. One of the result "very seriously ill" 重体に陥る、危篤. Finally, my original sentence is, "My grandfather, who was very seriously ill, passed away yesterday." Now I understand the collocation "seriously ill".
Yui - 7/8/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site;"stay inside". I looked up ‘stay inside’ on the BNC. I found two sample sentences on the website. One of them was, “The police came along and told us we should stay inside and keep away from the window.” Next, I looked up ‘stay inside’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “stay inside こもる とどまる’. Finally, my original sentence is, “It is sunny after a long time, so it is a waste to stay inside.” Now I understand the collocation “stay inside”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site;"stay inside". I looked up ‘stay inside’ on the BNC. I found two sample sentences on the website. One of them was, “The police came along and told us we should stay inside and keep away from the window.” Next, I looked up ‘stay inside’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “stay inside こもる とどまる’. Finally, my original sentence is, “It is sunny after a long time, so it is a waste to stay inside.” Now I understand the collocation “stay inside”.
Natsumi - 7/8/2020
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "fully recovered". I looked up “recover” on the JTW website. I found 3 sample collocations on the website. One of them was "I needed two operations and I am still not fully recovered." Next, I looked up ‘fully recovered' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “have just fully recovered” 病み上がりだ. Finally, my original sentence is, "Don't stay up late because you have not yet fully recovered." Now I understand the collocation “ fully recovered”.
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "fully recovered". I looked up “recover” on the JTW website. I found 3 sample collocations on the website. One of them was "I needed two operations and I am still not fully recovered." Next, I looked up ‘fully recovered' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “have just fully recovered” 病み上がりだ. Finally, my original sentence is, "Don't stay up late because you have not yet fully recovered." Now I understand the collocation “ fully recovered”.
Inyaki - 7/6/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site ”reply promptly”. First, I looked up “reply promptly” on Just-the-Word.com, but I couldn’t find any sample sentences. However, I could find some similar sentences. One of them was, " 'Yes, I do,' Corbett replied quickly.” I looked up “reply promptly” on ALC.co.jp. I found several sample collocations on the website. One of them was "fail to promptly reply” “すぐに返事ができない”. Next, I looked up ‘reply promptly’ on ejje.weblio.jp. One of the results of ‘reply promptly’ was”We will be able to reply more promptly (我々はより早く回答できるようになるだろう)”. Finally, my own original sentence is, “I got an offer to enter graduate school, so I have to reply promptly.” Now I understand the collocation “reply promptly”.
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site ”reply promptly”. First, I looked up “reply promptly” on Just-the-Word.com, but I couldn’t find any sample sentences. However, I could find some similar sentences. One of them was, " 'Yes, I do,' Corbett replied quickly.” I looked up “reply promptly” on ALC.co.jp. I found several sample collocations on the website. One of them was "fail to promptly reply” “すぐに返事ができない”. Next, I looked up ‘reply promptly’ on ejje.weblio.jp. One of the results of ‘reply promptly’ was”We will be able to reply more promptly (我々はより早く回答できるようになるだろう)”. Finally, my own original sentence is, “I got an offer to enter graduate school, so I have to reply promptly.” Now I understand the collocation “reply promptly”.
Tsugumi - 7/6/2020
I chose the collocation on the EnglishClub site; "keep away". I looked up “keep away” on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “I must try to keep away from the area of preparation. " Next, I looked up “keep away” on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “keep away 避ける”. Finally, my original sentence is, “I keep away from the dog because it barks frequently." Now I understand the collocation “keep away”.
I chose the collocation on the EnglishClub site; "keep away". I looked up “keep away” on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “I must try to keep away from the area of preparation. " Next, I looked up “keep away” on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “keep away 避ける”. Finally, my original sentence is, “I keep away from the dog because it barks frequently." Now I understand the collocation “keep away”.
Tomoka - 7/3/2020
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "distribute widely". I looked up "distribute widely" on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Existence of 'multiple veto points' in the American system leads to pressure to distribute widely the benefits of a proposed enterprise strategy, in order to build a winning ....” Next, I looked up "distribute widely" on ejje.weblio.jp. One of the results was “distribute widely 配布する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “These leaflets were distributed widely throughout this area.” Now I understand the collocation “distribute widely”.
[I have a question. Does 配布する mean "distribute widely" or only "distribute". Shouldn't the Japanese translation include the meaning of "widely"? - Kevin]
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "distribute widely". I looked up "distribute widely" on the BNC website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Existence of 'multiple veto points' in the American system leads to pressure to distribute widely the benefits of a proposed enterprise strategy, in order to build a winning ....” Next, I looked up "distribute widely" on ejje.weblio.jp. One of the results was “distribute widely 配布する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “These leaflets were distributed widely throughout this area.” Now I understand the collocation “distribute widely”.
[I have a question. Does 配布する mean "distribute widely" or only "distribute". Shouldn't the Japanese translation include the meaning of "widely"? - Kevin]
Mayu - 7/4/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "shine bright". I looked up “shine” on the BYU website. I found three sample collocations on the website. One of them was “If the monarch says the day is night, # Reply --' of course: the moon and stars shine bright.” Next, I looked up ‘shine bright’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “shine bright” 明るく輝く. Finally, my original sentence is, ”Her smile shined bright.” Now I understand the collocation “shine bright”.
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "shine bright". I looked up “shine” on the BYU website. I found three sample collocations on the website. One of them was “If the monarch says the day is night, # Reply --' of course: the moon and stars shine bright.” Next, I looked up ‘shine bright’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “shine bright” 明るく輝く. Finally, my original sentence is, ”Her smile shined bright.” Now I understand the collocation “shine bright”.
Chiharu - 7/4/2019
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "plan ahead". I looked up ‘plan’ on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Always plan ahead to save time and unnecessary effort.” Next, I looked up ‘plan ahead’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "plan ahead 前もって計画する". Finally, my original sentence is, "You need to plan ahead to have a successful trip." Now I understand the collocation "plan ahead".
I chose a collocation on the EnglishClub site; "plan ahead". I looked up ‘plan’ on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Always plan ahead to save time and unnecessary effort.” Next, I looked up ‘plan ahead’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "plan ahead 前もって計画する". Finally, my original sentence is, "You need to plan ahead to have a successful trip." Now I understand the collocation "plan ahead".
Tsubasa - 7/1/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "work efficiently". I looked up "work" on the Just-the-Word website. I found one sample collocation on the website. It is "The porterage system is antiquated but it works efficiently." The meaning is "運搬システムは時代遅れですが、効率的に動作します" in Japanese. Next, I looked up "work efficiently" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "work efficiently 能動的に働く". Finally, my original sentence is " If I accept this job, I will work efficiently." Now I understand the collocation " work efficiently".
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "work efficiently". I looked up "work" on the Just-the-Word website. I found one sample collocation on the website. It is "The porterage system is antiquated but it works efficiently." The meaning is "運搬システムは時代遅れですが、効率的に動作します" in Japanese. Next, I looked up "work efficiently" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "work efficiently 能動的に働く". Finally, my original sentence is " If I accept this job, I will work efficiently." Now I understand the collocation " work efficiently".
Kazuki - 7/1/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site; "search thoroughly". I looked up ‘search’ on the JTW website. I found a sample collocation on the website. It was “search thoroughly and exhaustively” (完全に、そして徹底的に捜す). Next, I looked up "search thoroughly" on ALC co.jp. One of the results was “search thoroughly 徹底的に捜索する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “I searched the cave thoroughly and I found a treasure.” Now I understand the collocation “search thoroughly”.
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site; "search thoroughly". I looked up ‘search’ on the JTW website. I found a sample collocation on the website. It was “search thoroughly and exhaustively” (完全に、そして徹底的に捜す). Next, I looked up "search thoroughly" on ALC co.jp. One of the results was “search thoroughly 徹底的に捜索する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “I searched the cave thoroughly and I found a treasure.” Now I understand the collocation “search thoroughly”.
Shouta - 7/1/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "treat kindly". I looked up 'treat' on the Just-the-Word website. I found three sample collocations on the website. One of them was "treat creatures kindly". Next, I looked up "treat kindly" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "treat kindly" "優しく接する,優しく扱う". Finally, my original sentence is, "If you ask me the way to the station, I will treat you kindly." Now I understand the collocation "treat kindly".
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "treat kindly". I looked up 'treat' on the Just-the-Word website. I found three sample collocations on the website. One of them was "treat creatures kindly". Next, I looked up "treat kindly" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "treat kindly" "優しく接する,優しく扱う". Finally, my original sentence is, "If you ask me the way to the station, I will treat you kindly." Now I understand the collocation "treat kindly".
Wataru - 7/1/2019
I choose a collocation on Just The Word; behave properly. I looked up “behave”’ on Weblio. I found a sample collocation on the website, “He behaves properly like a gentleman.” Next, I looked up "behave properly" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “How to behave properly”. [Japanese?] Finally, my original sentence is, “I’ll behave properly in a tough situation.” Now I understand the collocation “behave properly”.
I choose a collocation on Just The Word; behave properly. I looked up “behave”’ on Weblio. I found a sample collocation on the website, “He behaves properly like a gentleman.” Next, I looked up "behave properly" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “How to behave properly”. [Japanese?] Finally, my original sentence is, “I’ll behave properly in a tough situation.” Now I understand the collocation “behave properly”.
Chie - 7/1/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site; "measure accurately". I looked up ‘measure’ on Just-the-Word. I found the following example sentence on the website. “It is not possible to measure accurately the cost of meeting health care needs." Next I looked up "measure accurately" on ALC.co.jp. The result was “measure accurately 〜を正確に測る". Finally, my original sentence is: “When I bake a cake, it is important to measure the ingredients accurately.”
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site; "measure accurately". I looked up ‘measure’ on Just-the-Word. I found the following example sentence on the website. “It is not possible to measure accurately the cost of meeting health care needs." Next I looked up "measure accurately" on ALC.co.jp. The result was “measure accurately 〜を正確に測る". Finally, my original sentence is: “When I bake a cake, it is important to measure the ingredients accurately.”
Yusaku - 7/1/2019
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "lead astray". I looked up "lead" on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I was leading the British public astray." Next, I looked up "lead astray" on ALC.co.jp.. One of the results was "lead astray (人)を道に迷わせる". Finally, my original sentence is , "I thought you would tell me the right way, but you led me astray." Now I understand the collocation "lead astray".
I chose a collocation from the EnglishClub site: "lead astray". I looked up "lead" on the JTW website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I was leading the British public astray." Next, I looked up "lead astray" on ALC.co.jp.. One of the results was "lead astray (人)を道に迷わせる". Finally, my original sentence is , "I thought you would tell me the right way, but you led me astray." Now I understand the collocation "lead astray".
Ikushi 7/19/2018
Collocation means "語と語のつながり” in Japanese and "two words that are often used together" in English. Collocations many appears in sentences and conversation. They can be studied and translated easily. I think that it is necessary to study collocations because they are very important for making natural-sounding English.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub ; 1) agree wholeheartedly 2) resume shortly 3) test thoroughly 4) deal directly. Of these, I chose deal directly. I looked up "deal" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the web site. One of them was " See the video, or do you wish to deal directly with the report?". Next, I looked up 'deal directly' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was " deal directly 直接取引する”. Finally, my original sentence is, "I deal with my clients directly." Now I understand the collocation "deal directly".
Collocation means "語と語のつながり” in Japanese and "two words that are often used together" in English. Collocations many appears in sentences and conversation. They can be studied and translated easily. I think that it is necessary to study collocations because they are very important for making natural-sounding English.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub ; 1) agree wholeheartedly 2) resume shortly 3) test thoroughly 4) deal directly. Of these, I chose deal directly. I looked up "deal" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the web site. One of them was " See the video, or do you wish to deal directly with the report?". Next, I looked up 'deal directly' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was " deal directly 直接取引する”. Finally, my original sentence is, "I deal with my clients directly." Now I understand the collocation "deal directly".
Taisei - 7/18/2018
The meaning of collocation is "the way in which some words are often used together, or a particular combination of words used in this way". I think it's useful to study collocations because they help us explain things.
I chose four collocations from The Phrase List: 1) set up 2) for instance 3) long term 4) ought to. Of these, I chose set up. I looked up "set" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was "New York, London and Liverpool even, can afford to have units set up to encourage the production of films and videos and so on in their areas ". Next, I looked up "set up" on Just-the-Word. I found, "All this becomes obvious once you have set up the machine to knit lace." Then, I looked up 'set up' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was 'set up 建設する、引き起こす'. Finally, my original sentence is, "The volleyball club will set up the net." Now I understand the collocation "set up".
The meaning of collocation is "the way in which some words are often used together, or a particular combination of words used in this way". I think it's useful to study collocations because they help us explain things.
I chose four collocations from The Phrase List: 1) set up 2) for instance 3) long term 4) ought to. Of these, I chose set up. I looked up "set" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was "New York, London and Liverpool even, can afford to have units set up to encourage the production of films and videos and so on in their areas ". Next, I looked up "set up" on Just-the-Word. I found, "All this becomes obvious once you have set up the machine to knit lace." Then, I looked up 'set up' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was 'set up 建設する、引き起こす'. Finally, my original sentence is, "The volleyball club will set up the net." Now I understand the collocation "set up".
Yuki - 7/18/2018
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub: 1) work / out 2) heavy / rain 3) related / to 4) make / a mistake. I looked up "work" on the British National Corpus website, and I found two sample sentences from the website. One was "work out at the gym" (ジムで運動する), and another was "Since he could not work out the problem that way, he tried another way". This sentence was from Weblio. Finally, my original sentence is, "Since I was told that I need to lose weight by the doctor, I decided to work out every day". Now I understand the collocation "work out".
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub: 1) work / out 2) heavy / rain 3) related / to 4) make / a mistake. I looked up "work" on the British National Corpus website, and I found two sample sentences from the website. One was "work out at the gym" (ジムで運動する), and another was "Since he could not work out the problem that way, he tried another way". This sentence was from Weblio. Finally, my original sentence is, "Since I was told that I need to lose weight by the doctor, I decided to work out every day". Now I understand the collocation "work out".
Seira - 7/18/2018
Collocations means 配列、語の配置 in Japanese, and "frequently used word combinations" in English. Collocations are important for being able to write sentences like a native. I tried to challenge "EnglishClub Collocations Exercises" and learned about collocations in an easy to understand way.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) decorate tastefully 2) bill monthly 3) stay inside 4) bitterly cold. Of these, I chose “stay inside”. I looked up “stay inside” on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was “Peter received some film words and made to stay inside during break time for the next day”. I found one sample sentence with this collocation on the Just the Word website. It was, "She was glad that the two dogs had stayed inside" Next, I looked up “stay inside” on ALC.co.jp and Weblio. One of the results was “stay inside 殻にこもる、屋内に行く、とどまる“. Finally, my original sentence is "I have stayed inside for a long time, so I can't put out my true self." Now, I understand the collocation “stay inside”.
Collocations means 配列、語の配置 in Japanese, and "frequently used word combinations" in English. Collocations are important for being able to write sentences like a native. I tried to challenge "EnglishClub Collocations Exercises" and learned about collocations in an easy to understand way.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) decorate tastefully 2) bill monthly 3) stay inside 4) bitterly cold. Of these, I chose “stay inside”. I looked up “stay inside” on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was “Peter received some film words and made to stay inside during break time for the next day”. I found one sample sentence with this collocation on the Just the Word website. It was, "She was glad that the two dogs had stayed inside" Next, I looked up “stay inside” on ALC.co.jp and Weblio. One of the results was “stay inside 殻にこもる、屋内に行く、とどまる“. Finally, my original sentence is "I have stayed inside for a long time, so I can't put out my true self." Now, I understand the collocation “stay inside”.
Yuka - 7/18/2018
A collocation is a combination of compatible words. It is useful to know lots of collocations so you can use natural expressions and improve vocabulary.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) give generously 2) mildly amusing 3) fluctuate wildly and 4) apologize profusely. Of these, I chose give generously. I looked up 'generously' on the British National corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I think some people do give generously when buying raffle ticket.s" Next, I found one sample sentence on Just-the-Word. It was 'Give generously, for your donations will go to aid our missionaries in China who are bringing the word of God to the poor heathen children there.' Then I looked up 'give generously' on ALC.com.jp. One of the results was 'give generously of ~を惜しみなくささげる'. Finally my original sentence is, "I give generously of my affection to my dog." Now I understand the collocation "give generously".
A collocation is a combination of compatible words. It is useful to know lots of collocations so you can use natural expressions and improve vocabulary.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) give generously 2) mildly amusing 3) fluctuate wildly and 4) apologize profusely. Of these, I chose give generously. I looked up 'generously' on the British National corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I think some people do give generously when buying raffle ticket.s" Next, I found one sample sentence on Just-the-Word. It was 'Give generously, for your donations will go to aid our missionaries in China who are bringing the word of God to the poor heathen children there.' Then I looked up 'give generously' on ALC.com.jp. One of the results was 'give generously of ~を惜しみなくささげる'. Finally my original sentence is, "I give generously of my affection to my dog." Now I understand the collocation "give generously".
Mutsuki - 7/18/2018
Collocations are frequently used combinations of words. I think studying collocations is necessary because everyone who studies linguistics always faces multiple possible meanings of words and has difficulty understanding them.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) as to 2) long term 3) the above 4)make sense. Of these, I chose long term. I looked up 'long term' on the British National Corpus website. I found many collocations on the website. One of them was, "We provide short term medical assessment and rehabilitation of those newly diagnosed, and long term care if necessary." Then I looked up 'long term' on Just-the-Word. One example is "History shows that the long-term effect of altering the price of motorised travel does not necessarily affect the amount of money people and organisations spend on transport" Next, I looked up 'long term' on ALC.co. jp. One of the results was "long term はるか先の、長期の." Finally, my original sentence is "The college student is looking for a long-term part-time job to pay for his school fees." Now I understand the collocation "long term".
Collocations are frequently used combinations of words. I think studying collocations is necessary because everyone who studies linguistics always faces multiple possible meanings of words and has difficulty understanding them.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) as to 2) long term 3) the above 4)make sense. Of these, I chose long term. I looked up 'long term' on the British National Corpus website. I found many collocations on the website. One of them was, "We provide short term medical assessment and rehabilitation of those newly diagnosed, and long term care if necessary." Then I looked up 'long term' on Just-the-Word. One example is "History shows that the long-term effect of altering the price of motorised travel does not necessarily affect the amount of money people and organisations spend on transport" Next, I looked up 'long term' on ALC.co. jp. One of the results was "long term はるか先の、長期の." Finally, my original sentence is "The college student is looking for a long-term part-time job to pay for his school fees." Now I understand the collocation "long term".
Natsumi - 7/18/2018
Collocations are frequently used word-word combinations. It means "語と語のつながり” in Japanese. It is important to memorize English words, but knowledge of collocation is very important for speaking natural English like a native. Remembering collocations is useful for writing and talking.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) recover fully 2) fight bravely 3) speak clearly 4) live frugally. Of these, I chose “recover fully”. I looked up “recover fully” on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample sentences on the website. One of them was, “He had failed to recover fully from a major heart by-pass operation.” I also found one sample sentence on the Just The Word website. One of them was, "Though unit sales may recover fully , profits will not if Britain really has become a low-inflation economy". Next, I looked up “recover fully” on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “recover fully 完治する、完全に回復する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “Miraculously, she recovered fully from an incurable disease." Now I understand the collocation “recover fully”.
Collocations are frequently used word-word combinations. It means "語と語のつながり” in Japanese. It is important to memorize English words, but knowledge of collocation is very important for speaking natural English like a native. Remembering collocations is useful for writing and talking.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) recover fully 2) fight bravely 3) speak clearly 4) live frugally. Of these, I chose “recover fully”. I looked up “recover fully” on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample sentences on the website. One of them was, “He had failed to recover fully from a major heart by-pass operation.” I also found one sample sentence on the Just The Word website. One of them was, "Though unit sales may recover fully , profits will not if Britain really has become a low-inflation economy". Next, I looked up “recover fully” on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “recover fully 完治する、完全に回復する”. Finally, my original sentence is, “Miraculously, she recovered fully from an incurable disease." Now I understand the collocation “recover fully”.
Shogo - 7/18/2018
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) fiercely loyal 2) know well 3) treat kindly and 4) perform live. Of these I chose fiercely loyal. I looked up ‘fiercely’ on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Both Melody Maker and the NME remained fiercely loyal. Strange as, at times, Morrissey appears to beg criticism.” Next, I tried to find I “fiercely loyal” on Just the Word. "Fiercely loyal" was not listed, but I found “ fiercely pound”. “I was fiercely pound of Scotland, having been indoctrinated by growing tales from my mother, and felt that the land was mine by birthright.” Next, I looked up ‘fiercely loyal’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “fiercely loyal 強い忠誠心を持っている”. Finally, my original sentence is, “He is fiercely loyal to a brand”. I understand the collocation “fiercely loyal”. Not "fiercely pound'!
There were many words I could not understand when I did the collocations quiz, but I was able to understand their use better by researching the collocations. And I was able to know that there were words with close connections. I felt that I could easily learn collocations on this site because I can find out which collocations I don't know and easily search the words. I feel that my English skill will improve by knowing many words and many collocations
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) fiercely loyal 2) know well 3) treat kindly and 4) perform live. Of these I chose fiercely loyal. I looked up ‘fiercely’ on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, “Both Melody Maker and the NME remained fiercely loyal. Strange as, at times, Morrissey appears to beg criticism.” Next, I tried to find I “fiercely loyal” on Just the Word. "Fiercely loyal" was not listed, but I found “ fiercely pound”. “I was fiercely pound of Scotland, having been indoctrinated by growing tales from my mother, and felt that the land was mine by birthright.” Next, I looked up ‘fiercely loyal’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “fiercely loyal 強い忠誠心を持っている”. Finally, my original sentence is, “He is fiercely loyal to a brand”. I understand the collocation “fiercely loyal”. Not "fiercely pound'!
There were many words I could not understand when I did the collocations quiz, but I was able to understand their use better by researching the collocations. And I was able to know that there were words with close connections. I felt that I could easily learn collocations on this site because I can find out which collocations I don't know and easily search the words. I feel that my English skill will improve by knowing many words and many collocations
Takuya - 7/18/2018
"Collocation" means a group of two or more words that are usually used together. Collocations often appear when writing and speaking, so English learners should learn the most popular collocations. If you remember a lot of collocations, you can communicate what you want to say easily and specifically.
I chose four collocations from The Phrase List, which are limited to, prove to be, even though and all but. Of these, I chose 'all but'. I looked up ‘all but’ on the British National Corpus website. There were many sample sentences. One of them was, “He has all but given up hard physical work on his farm.” Next, I looked up ‘all but’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “all but ~の他は(~を除いて)、全て、ほとんど、~も同然で’. Finally, my original sentence is, “I have all but eaten up my lunch already even though it's only 10 a.m.” Now I understand the collocation “all but”.
This time I learned a collocation that is not used often, but I could look for the collocation and its meaning easily. The websites I used are very useful when you want to learn collocations or want to know the meaning of collocations.
"Collocation" means a group of two or more words that are usually used together. Collocations often appear when writing and speaking, so English learners should learn the most popular collocations. If you remember a lot of collocations, you can communicate what you want to say easily and specifically.
I chose four collocations from The Phrase List, which are limited to, prove to be, even though and all but. Of these, I chose 'all but'. I looked up ‘all but’ on the British National Corpus website. There were many sample sentences. One of them was, “He has all but given up hard physical work on his farm.” Next, I looked up ‘all but’ on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was “all but ~の他は(~を除いて)、全て、ほとんど、~も同然で’. Finally, my original sentence is, “I have all but eaten up my lunch already even though it's only 10 a.m.” Now I understand the collocation “all but”.
This time I learned a collocation that is not used often, but I could look for the collocation and its meaning easily. The websites I used are very useful when you want to learn collocations or want to know the meaning of collocations.
Tomoe - 7/18/2918
"Collocation" means "commonly found groupings of words". I think that studying collocations may be useful for reading and writing. I think that I can read sentences more smoothly by studying many collocations. However, I also think it's difficult to remember because there are many collocations.
I chose four collocations from English Club; 1) calculate accurately 2) practice constantly 3) dream vividly 4) test thoroughly. Of these, I chose calculate accurately. I looked up "accurately" on the British National Corpus website. I could find only one sample collocation on the website. The sample was, "If we could calculate accurately the consequential change in the electron's momentum then we could allow for the effects of the collision and our knowledge would still be capable of being made exact.". Then, I looked up a sample on Just-the-Word. The sample was "computers can calculate accurately how to plot on scales." Next, I looked up "calculate accurately" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "calculated quite accurately かなり正確に計算される". Finally, my original sentence is "I calculated the travel expenses accurately and informed my friends." Now I understand the collocation "calculate accurately".
"Collocation" means "commonly found groupings of words". I think that studying collocations may be useful for reading and writing. I think that I can read sentences more smoothly by studying many collocations. However, I also think it's difficult to remember because there are many collocations.
I chose four collocations from English Club; 1) calculate accurately 2) practice constantly 3) dream vividly 4) test thoroughly. Of these, I chose calculate accurately. I looked up "accurately" on the British National Corpus website. I could find only one sample collocation on the website. The sample was, "If we could calculate accurately the consequential change in the electron's momentum then we could allow for the effects of the collision and our knowledge would still be capable of being made exact.". Then, I looked up a sample on Just-the-Word. The sample was "computers can calculate accurately how to plot on scales." Next, I looked up "calculate accurately" on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "calculated quite accurately かなり正確に計算される". Finally, my original sentence is "I calculated the travel expenses accurately and informed my friends." Now I understand the collocation "calculate accurately".
Yoshikatsu = 7/18/2018
Collocation means “語の配置 in Japanese and “the way in which some words are often used together, or a particular combination of words used in this way” in English. Learning collocations is necessary for speaking native-like English.
I chose four collocations from English Club; 1) earn enough 2) stay away 3) cook thoroughly 4) sleep peacefully. Of these, I chose earn enough. I looked up "earn enough" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I can earn enough to support my family." Next, I looked up 'earn enough' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "earn enough 十分に稼ぐ". Finally, my original sentence is, " I earned enough to buy a motorcycle." Now I understand the collocation "earn enough".
Collocation means “語の配置 in Japanese and “the way in which some words are often used together, or a particular combination of words used in this way” in English. Learning collocations is necessary for speaking native-like English.
I chose four collocations from English Club; 1) earn enough 2) stay away 3) cook thoroughly 4) sleep peacefully. Of these, I chose earn enough. I looked up "earn enough" on the British National Corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was, "I can earn enough to support my family." Next, I looked up 'earn enough' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "earn enough 十分に稼ぐ". Finally, my original sentence is, " I earned enough to buy a motorcycle." Now I understand the collocation "earn enough".
Yuta - 7/18/2018
Collocation means “a combination of words in a language, that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance”. It is useful to study collocations because it will help you understand how to use vocabulary words in a sentence correctly.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; ① owing to, ② rely on, ③ consist of, ④ above all. Of these I chose "owing to”. I looked up “owing” on the British National Corpus website. I found the sample collocation on that website. The sample was, “Control groups are not relevant, and important variables can seldom be specified in advance owing to the complexity and dynamic nature of the processes involved.” Next, I looked up “owing to” on Just The Word. The good sample I found on that website is, “He regards Derrida as an `artist-philosopher', owing much to Nietzsche, who saw the world as a work of art”. Then I looked up “owing to” on ALC.co.jp. The result was “〜のおかげで” or “〜のせいで”. Finally, my original sentence is, “Owing to my friends, I'm having a fun college life.” Now I understand the collocation “owing to".
Collocation means “a combination of words in a language, that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance”. It is useful to study collocations because it will help you understand how to use vocabulary words in a sentence correctly.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; ① owing to, ② rely on, ③ consist of, ④ above all. Of these I chose "owing to”. I looked up “owing” on the British National Corpus website. I found the sample collocation on that website. The sample was, “Control groups are not relevant, and important variables can seldom be specified in advance owing to the complexity and dynamic nature of the processes involved.” Next, I looked up “owing to” on Just The Word. The good sample I found on that website is, “He regards Derrida as an `artist-philosopher', owing much to Nietzsche, who saw the world as a work of art”. Then I looked up “owing to” on ALC.co.jp. The result was “〜のおかげで” or “〜のせいで”. Finally, my original sentence is, “Owing to my friends, I'm having a fun college life.” Now I understand the collocation “owing to".
Koji - 7/18/2018
Collocations are expressions made by combining two words. For example, Japanese say 強い雨 and 強い風. We can understand that 強い is used for the rain and the wind but in English, “heavy” is used with rain only and “strong” is used with wind. English native speakers might understand “strong rain,” but It is not native English. In this way, non-native English speakers can study and learn collocations in order to speak real English.
If you want to study collocations, I recommend EnglishClub Collocation Exercises Online because we can easily learn about collocations such as drive safely, speak clearly, spell correctly and more. If you learn collocations, I recommend reading books and speaking with English native speakers because they can teach us if the expressions we use are correct.
This time I looked for collocations from TutorVista.com. And I chose four collocations from there; 1) 'cook thoroughly' means 〜を十分に加熱料理する 2) 'dream vividly' means 鮮明な夢 3) 'hold tight' means しっかり掴む 4) 'shine brightly' means ぴかぴか光る. I chose “cook thoroughly”. On the ALK.co.jp, I found example sentence, “cook meat thoroughly”. Finally, my original sentence is “Please cook meat thoroughly so we can eat safely by killing bacteria and parasitic worm.s” Now I learned the collocation “cook thoroughly”.
Collocations are necessary for speaking and writing English like a native speaker. Collocations are not easy for non- native English speakers, but they are easy to study and we can learn them.
Collocations are expressions made by combining two words. For example, Japanese say 強い雨 and 強い風. We can understand that 強い is used for the rain and the wind but in English, “heavy” is used with rain only and “strong” is used with wind. English native speakers might understand “strong rain,” but It is not native English. In this way, non-native English speakers can study and learn collocations in order to speak real English.
If you want to study collocations, I recommend EnglishClub Collocation Exercises Online because we can easily learn about collocations such as drive safely, speak clearly, spell correctly and more. If you learn collocations, I recommend reading books and speaking with English native speakers because they can teach us if the expressions we use are correct.
This time I looked for collocations from TutorVista.com. And I chose four collocations from there; 1) 'cook thoroughly' means 〜を十分に加熱料理する 2) 'dream vividly' means 鮮明な夢 3) 'hold tight' means しっかり掴む 4) 'shine brightly' means ぴかぴか光る. I chose “cook thoroughly”. On the ALK.co.jp, I found example sentence, “cook meat thoroughly”. Finally, my original sentence is “Please cook meat thoroughly so we can eat safely by killing bacteria and parasitic worm.s” Now I learned the collocation “cook thoroughly”.
Collocations are necessary for speaking and writing English like a native speaker. Collocations are not easy for non- native English speakers, but they are easy to study and we can learn them.
Keigo - 7/17/2018
A collocation is a combination of words in a language, that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance; コロケーション、 並置、配列、語の配置、連語(関係) (Readers Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary)
I think studying collocations is useful for learning how to speak, write and read English because they are used on a daily basis. When I went to America, knowing collocations was helpful. However, there are countless collocations, so it is difficult to remember many, so I will endeavor to remember even a little.
I chose four collocations from English club; 1) remember rightly 2) behave properly 3) sadly lacking and 4) highly unlikely. Of these, I chose remember rightly. I looked up 'remember rightly' on the British National corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was , "If I remember rightly the cheap seats were wooden ones with backrests." Next, I looked up 'remember' on the Just the Word. I found a sample collocation on the website. It was, "There was a cloakroom too, if she remembered rightly, with a nice rosy brick floor that really paid for doing". Next, I looked up 'remember rightly' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "remember rightly 正確に記憶する". Finally, my original sentence is, "If I remember rightly, my sister ate an acorn with insects 10 years ago." Now I understand the collocation "remember rightly".
A collocation is a combination of words in a language, that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance; コロケーション、 並置、配列、語の配置、連語(関係) (Readers Dictionary, Oxford Dictionary)
I think studying collocations is useful for learning how to speak, write and read English because they are used on a daily basis. When I went to America, knowing collocations was helpful. However, there are countless collocations, so it is difficult to remember many, so I will endeavor to remember even a little.
I chose four collocations from English club; 1) remember rightly 2) behave properly 3) sadly lacking and 4) highly unlikely. Of these, I chose remember rightly. I looked up 'remember rightly' on the British National corpus website. I found two sample collocations on the website. One of them was , "If I remember rightly the cheap seats were wooden ones with backrests." Next, I looked up 'remember' on the Just the Word. I found a sample collocation on the website. It was, "There was a cloakroom too, if she remembered rightly, with a nice rosy brick floor that really paid for doing". Next, I looked up 'remember rightly' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "remember rightly 正確に記憶する". Finally, my original sentence is, "If I remember rightly, my sister ate an acorn with insects 10 years ago." Now I understand the collocation "remember rightly".
Takeru - 7/17/2018
“Collocation” means ”permutation of words”. Collocations of verbs and adverbs are useful for making English sentences because we can just add a subject and object to them.
I chose collocations from English Club; 1) treat well 2) fail miserably 3) complain bitterly 4) speak softly. I chose 'fail miserably'. This collocation is used when we have made a dead failure. I looked up ' fail miserably' on the British National Corpus website. I found five example collocations on the website. One of them is, "There will be times when our good intentions fail miserably and we feel very disillusioned." Next, I looked up “fail miserably” on Just-The-Word. I found the example sentence, “Every time we've tried to do something we just fail miserably.” Next, I looked up ' fail miserably' on ALC.co.jp. one of the results is 'fail miserably 無残に失敗する'. Finally, my original sentence is, "I speculated in stocks, but I failed miserably." I understand the collocation " fail miserably".
“Collocation” means ”permutation of words”. Collocations of verbs and adverbs are useful for making English sentences because we can just add a subject and object to them.
I chose collocations from English Club; 1) treat well 2) fail miserably 3) complain bitterly 4) speak softly. I chose 'fail miserably'. This collocation is used when we have made a dead failure. I looked up ' fail miserably' on the British National Corpus website. I found five example collocations on the website. One of them is, "There will be times when our good intentions fail miserably and we feel very disillusioned." Next, I looked up “fail miserably” on Just-The-Word. I found the example sentence, “Every time we've tried to do something we just fail miserably.” Next, I looked up ' fail miserably' on ALC.co.jp. one of the results is 'fail miserably 無残に失敗する'. Finally, my original sentence is, "I speculated in stocks, but I failed miserably." I understand the collocation " fail miserably".
Aya - 7/16/2018
Collocation means word-word combination and word arrangement, such as “have to”, “get off” and “go out”. Learning collocations is indispensable for studying English. If I study some collocations, I can improve my communication and writing ability.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) ever present 2) prodigiously talented 3) hugely profitable 4) politically correct. I chose 'ever present'. I looked up 'ever present' on the British National Corpus website. "The plaintiff as well in the mental care in which they will have remained ever present". Next, I searched “ever” on Just-the-Word and found the sentence, “He touched the ever present linen handkerchief to his nose.” Then I looked up 'ever present' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "ever present 念頭を去らない". Finally my original sentence is, "My worry about grades is ever present.." So I understand the collocation "ever present".
I think it may be more convenient to use "EnglishClub Collocation Exercises Online" than English books. If I don't know a collocation, I can investigate by myself. And this site is like a game to combine words with other words, I think that it is easy to remember, because I can challenge many times if I make a mistake. I think motivation will come out if I enjoy studying.
Collocation means word-word combination and word arrangement, such as “have to”, “get off” and “go out”. Learning collocations is indispensable for studying English. If I study some collocations, I can improve my communication and writing ability.
I chose four collocations from EnglishClub; 1) ever present 2) prodigiously talented 3) hugely profitable 4) politically correct. I chose 'ever present'. I looked up 'ever present' on the British National Corpus website. "The plaintiff as well in the mental care in which they will have remained ever present". Next, I searched “ever” on Just-the-Word and found the sentence, “He touched the ever present linen handkerchief to his nose.” Then I looked up 'ever present' on ALC.co.jp. One of the results was "ever present 念頭を去らない". Finally my original sentence is, "My worry about grades is ever present.." So I understand the collocation "ever present".
I think it may be more convenient to use "EnglishClub Collocation Exercises Online" than English books. If I don't know a collocation, I can investigate by myself. And this site is like a game to combine words with other words, I think that it is easy to remember, because I can challenge many times if I make a mistake. I think motivation will come out if I enjoy studying.