Noun + Preposition Collocations

Noun + Preposition Collocations

Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. If you want to speak a foreign language correctly, you need to know which words collocate. In today’s lesson, we will look at noun + preposition collocations such as a reply to a letter, the difference between cultures, etc.

• Noun+ of collocations
• Noun + in collocations
• Noun + to collocations
• Noun + on collocations
• Noun + about collocations
• Noun + with collocations
• Noun + for collocations

Noun + preposition collocations

Noun + of collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + of collocations:

• The police are investigating the cause of the accident.
• She has a fear of flying.
• His wife was the love of his life.
• They are considering the possibility of moving house.
• Mary had a vague memory of her father.
• They took advantage of her weakness.
• Simon didn’t have any experience of that kind of job.
• Mrs Smith was a member of the Labour Party.
• She had to get used to a new way of life.
• Jane took a photograph of her family.
• The charity is trying to raise awareness of the problem.
• Jill’s husband had an irritating habit of interrupting.

Noun + in collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + in collocations:

• There should be a higher level of participation in decision-making.
• There’s been recorded a fall in the inflation rate.
• Everyone could notice a change in his behaviour.
• There’s been a significant rise in the water level after the flood.
• Peter had great difficulty in learning Japanese grammar.
• Lucy has already had some experience in teaching.
• I took a lesson in windsurfing last summer.
• Sandra had a passionate belief in justice.
• Jill has been showing an interest in biology ever since she was a child.
• They measure the difference in temperature.
• We are experiencing a steady increase in population.
• Bob didn’t have much success in his career.

Noun + preposition collocations

Noun + to collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + to collocations.

• We accepted the invitation to Monica’s birthday party.
• What is the best solution to this problem?
• Pollution is a threat to the flora and fauna in the river.
• The 21st century brought many changes to the world.
• My father’s reaction to the news was surprising.
• Brian had an analytical approach to his work.
• The fire did considerable damage to the farmhouse.
• Mary laughed in response to Rob’s joke.
• We had no reason to complain about the service.
• The reaction to the new film was mostly positive.
• Polly expressed a desire to see her parents.
• The only access to the house is through the forest.

Noun + on collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + on collocations.

• The museum offers information on local people and their customs.
• The general strengthened his hold on the troops.
• They signed the agreement on cultural cooperation last week.
• Heavy rain had a very bad effect on traffic.
• Margaret’s attack on her boss led to her dismissal.
• The policeman had to write a report on the robbery.
• The government announced a ban on smoking in public places.
• Congratulations on the birth of your child!
• His friends had a huge influence on him.
• Janet is starting work on the project tomorrow.
• I need a decision on it by tomorrow.
• There is a debate on that issue on TV.

Noun + preposition collocations

Noun + about collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + about collocations.

• I have to make a decision about what to wear to the wedding.
• There is a growing concern about the extinction of animals rate.
• There was a lot of confusion about the procedure.
• Grandma told us a story about Peter Pan.
• They finally reached an agreement about the truce in the early morning.
• John’s felt a huge anxiety about his work.
• The debate about suicide among teenagers was very much encouraged on that show. 

Noun + with collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + with collocations.

• I have a date with Anna tomorrow.
• A man was arrested in connection with the robbery.
• Jade had a very close relationship with her parents.
• Paul spent all morning at the meeting with the suppliers.
• She had a lot of difficulty with her smoking habit.
• Nora’s concern with the life of ordinary people was interesting.
• I don’t want to start a quarrel with you.
• You promised we would never lose contact with each other.
• She had sympathy with those less fortunate than herself.
• The Internet is a vital link with free educational materials.

Noun + preposition collocations

Noun + for collocations

Learn some commonly used noun + for collocations.

• The reason for his sadness was the recent death of his mother.
• This medicine is an excellent cure for colds.
• The customers’ demand for cheese this month exceeds the supply.
• Joel felt great respect for his geography teacher.
• The rescuers continued their search for survivors.
• Most inhabitants felt a need for change.
• Wesley had a huge talent for dancing.
• Laura has cultivated her love for art all her life.
• Terry felt a great admiration for the writer of the novel he was reading.
• A teacher is not supposed to show preference for any of his students.

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Look at verb + preposition collocations here

Look at adjective + preposition here