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Applied Grammar: Collocation at C2

Verb–noun · adjective–noun · adverb–adjective · fixed academic collocations

Grammar–lexis connection

Verb–noun · adjective–noun · adverb–adjective · fixed academic collocations

Draw a conclusion

collocate: draw (not make/take/do) + conclusion

Pose a threat

collocate: pose (not make/create/give) + threat

Profoundly affected

adverb–adjective collocation: profoundly (not very/much) + affected

Raise awareness

collocate: raise (not increase/build/make) + awareness

Reach a consensus

collocate: reach (not find/make/get) + consensus

Examples in use

Draw a conclusion

From this evidence, we can draw a clear conclusion.

Pose a threat

Antibiotic resistance poses a serious threat to public health.

Profoundly affected

The community was profoundly affected by the disaster.

Raise awareness

The campaign raised awareness of mental health issues.

Reach a consensus

After lengthy negotiations, they reached a consensus.

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