Chapter 2 of 522% of exam
Vocabulary & Collocations
Band scores reward natural word combinations. This chapter focuses on collocations, the words that habitually go together, and on choosing precise vocabulary that fits the context.
Verb + Noun Collocations
Certain verbs pair with certain nouns: you 'impose measures', 'play a role', and 'cast doubt on' an idea. Learning these fixed combinations makes writing and speaking sound natural to examiners.
Precise Word Choice
Distinguish words that look similar but differ in meaning, such as 'breakthrough' (an advance) versus 'breakdown' (a failure). Selecting the exact word raises lexical resource scores.
Common Descriptive Collocations
Adjectives also collocate: a problem is 'common' or 'widespread', not 'wide' or 'tall'. Reading widely and noting adjective-noun pairs builds this instinct.