Collocations and phrases are pairs or groups of words that are commonly used together in English. Recognizing these patterns can be particularly helpful in cloze tests, where you need to predict the missing words based on the context of the passage.

What are Collocations?

Collocations are combinations of words that frequently occur together. These can include:

• Adjective + Noun: heavy rain, strong coffee
• Verb + Noun: make a decision, take a break
• Noun + Noun: traffic jam, data analysis
• Adverb + Adjective: deeply concerned, highly unlikely
• Verb + Preposition: rely on, consist of

Examples of Using Collocations in Cloze Tests

Below are some examples demonstrating how recognizing collocations can help you fill in the blanks in a cloze test.

Example 1: Adjective + Noun Collocation

Passage: The weather forecast predicts ______ (1) rain tomorrow, so don't forget to carry an umbrella.

Options:

1. a) strong b) heavy c) big d) hard

• Answer

Example 2: Verb + Noun Collocation

Passage: After a long day at work, it's important to ______ (2) a break and relax.

Options: