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Collocations and describing character

Collocations

Collocation is how words often go together or form fixed relationships. Have a look at this example:

thick rain vs heavy rain 

When you use a word that does not collocate (the adjective thick with rain), it is an unnatural combination of words and it sounds artificial to a native speaker. That is why when you learn a new word it is advisable to examine which adjectives, adverbs or verbs it tends to be used with. The online collocation dictionary may be helpful.

Choose one of these verbs to complete the sentences below, as in the example: assume, develop, inclined, experience, take, seek (x2), have, tend, and gain.

Example. If you take a care-taking role, you will be expected to be caring with others.

Social media is full of people who attention. 

The eldest child may the role of the little parent.

When you move back home you will a sense of security.

People who a sense of humor are great to be with.

In my family we to be very obstinate and determined.

I am to believe in the birth order theory despite the lack of proof.

The more you practice, the more abilities you .

Informal meet-ups are great if you want to your communicative skills.

If you only approval in others, you will never be completely happy.

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Adjectives describing character

Have a look at these adjectives below. Find out the meaning of the words you do not know in the dictionary

CAUTIOUS, HIGH-ACHIEVING, BOSSY,  SECRETIVE, LEVEL-HEADED,

FLEXIBLE, COMPETITIVE, RISK-TAKER, SELF-CENTERED, OUTGOING

DILIGENT, SENSITIVE, DEMANDING, PRIVATE

After having read the text about common perceptions of quality and birth order, which sibling do you think it commonly describes? Choose one of the options provided in the drop down activity below.

flexible 

demanding

competitive

cautious

risk-taker

outgoing

diligent

high-achieving

secretive

level-headed

self-centered

sensitive

private 

bossy

Annie Spratt. Children (Pixabay License)

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