For the last theory, we learned about using the alternative collocations, which are:
A. Alternatives to do and get from the expressions do/get
- do an exam -> I have to sit/take an exam in biology at the end of term.
- do research, do a research project -> Our class carried out / conducted a research project into history of our school.
- do a course -> I decided to enrol on / take a course in computer programming.
- do a degree/diploma -> She studied for / took a degree engineering.
- do a subject (e.g law) -> I studied/took history and economics in high school.
- do an essay/assignment -> All students have to write an essay/assignment at the end of term.
- do a lecture/talk -> Professor Parkinson gave a lecture on the American Civil War.
- get a degree/diploma -> He obtained / was awarded a diploma in Town Planning in 1998.
- get a grade -> Her essay received / was given an A-grade.
- get a qualification -> You will need to obtain/acquire a qualification in social work.
- get an education -> The country is poor; only 27% of children receive a basic education.
B. More formal collocations to repeat in the conversations (Question/Answer Examples)
- Q: go to --- the lectures --- do the course
- A: attend --- the lectures --- complete the course
- Q: class be
- A: class will be held
- Q: give --- our essays
- A: hand in your essays
- Q: send in our --- applications
- A: submit your application
- Q: leave the course
- A: withdraw form the course
C. More collocations connected with study and learning
- keep --- notebook
- first draft --- final draft
- gives --- feedback
- continuous assessment
- provides training
- higher/tertiary education --- further education
- recognise --- qualifications
Source:
English Collocations in Use
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