Vocabulary tool
Collocation notebook
Single words are hard to use under pressure. Collocations give you ready-made chunks that sound more natural in essays and spoken answers.
Interactive practice lab
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Short activities built directly from this vocabulary tool. Drag, decide, match, and recall until the language becomes usable.
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Match the pairs
Connect each pattern with the correct examples.
adjective + noun — choose the matching examples.
Reference library
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Useful collocation patterns
| Pattern | Examples | Use |
|---|---|---|
| adjective + noun | serious problem, reliable evidence, major concern | Task 2 topic sentences |
| verb + noun | raise awareness, solve a problem, create opportunities | Body paragraph explanations |
| noun + preposition | impact on, access to, increase in | Precise comparisons and causes |
| adverb + adjective | highly effective, deeply concerned, widely available | More flexible evaluation |
Notebook method
- Save the whole chunk, not only the new word.
- Write one IELTS or TOEFL sentence using the chunk.
- Mark whether it is formal, neutral, or conversational.
- Review five old chunks before writing or speaking practice.
Upgrade examples
make pollution less
reduce pollution
big effect on children
a significant impact on children
get better skills
develop stronger skills
Editorial details and primary sources
By FluentMock Editorial Team · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-28 · Official sources checked
- IELTS test format — IELTS
- IELTS scoring in detail — IELTS
- TOEFL iBT score breakdown — ETS
- TOEFL iBT test content — ETS
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