Collocations for PTE Reading

200 Useful Collocations for PTE Reading

A. Academic Collocations (40)

1.      conduct research

2.      carry out a study

3.      gain insight

4.      provide evidence

5.      pose a challenge

6.      solve a problem

7.      reach a conclusion

8.      make an argument

9.      significant impact

10. positive effect

11. negative effect

12. strong correlation

13. high accuracy

14. scientific approach

15. theoretical framework

16. experimental data

17. collect information

18. analyze results

19. draw attention

20. present findings

21. rapid development

22. global perspective

23. basic principle

24. research methodology

25. major breakthrough

26. technological innovation

27. academic performance

28. critical analysis

29. practical application

30. professional expertise

31. innovative solution

32. key factor

33. major concern

34. increasing demand

35. economic growth

36. environmental issue

37. alternative method

38. primary source

39. reliable data

40. global trend

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B. Verb + Noun Collocations (40)

41. make progress

42. make a decision

43. make a proposal

44. make an effort

45. take action

46. take responsibility

47. take advantage

48. take part

49. pay attention

50. pay a visit

51. pay the price

52. raise awareness

53. raise questions

54. raise funds

55. build relationships

56. create opportunities

57. earn respect

58. face difficulties

59. face consequences

60. meet expectations

61. meet requirements

62. miss opportunities

63. give feedback

64. give permission

65. give a presentation

66. hold discussions

67. hold meetings

68. keep records

69. keep in touch

70. break a habit

71. break the rules

72. set goals

73. set standards

74. solve a mystery

75. support an argument

76. strengthen the economy

77. pursue a career

78. avoid mistakes

79. overcome obstacles

80. maintain balance

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C. Adjective + Noun Collocations (40)

81. strong influence

82. heavy traffic

83. high risk

84. high demand

85. high quality

86. low cost

87. low income

88. major issue

89. minor change

90. public opinion

91. public awareness

92. public transport

93. economic crisis

94. financial support

95. environmental damage

96. rapid increase

97. substantial loss

98. serious problem

99. serious injury

100.                     wide range

101.                     wide variety

102.                     strict rules

103.                     central role

104.                     cultural diversity

105.                     wild animals

106.                     natural resources

107.                     renewable energy

108.                     urban development

109.                     global warming

110.                     human behavior

111.                     technological advancement

112.                     artificial intelligence

113.                     global competition

114.                     educational institutions

115.                     scientific research

116.                     cultural heritage

117.                     climate change

118.                     large population

119.                     nutritional value

120.                     basic needs

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D. Prepositional Collocations (40)

121.                     in contrast to

122.                     in addition to

123.                     in response to

124.                     in favor of

125.                     in terms of

126.                     in line with

127.                     in comparison with

128.                     on behalf of

129.                     on the basis of

130.                     on average

131.                     on purpose

132.                     on time

133.                     for the sake of

134.                     for a change

135.                     for instance

136.                     for decades

137.                     for the first time

138.                     at risk

139.                     at the moment

140.                     at a glance

141.                     under pressure

142.                     under control

143.                     under review

144.                     by chance

145.                     by mistake

146.                     by far

147.                     by law

148.                     with respect to

149.                     with regard to

150.                     in support of

151.                     in the absence of

152.                     in search of

153.                     in light of

154.                     in accordance with

155.                     in return for

156.                     in contact with

157.                     in the process of

158.                     in relation to

159.                     at an advantage

160.                     at a disadvantage

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E. Noun + Noun Collocations (40)

161.                     health care

162.                     birth rate

163.                     death rate

164.                     climate change

165.                     carbon emissions

166.                     job satisfaction

167.                     population growth

168.                     transport system

169.                     waste management

170.                     food production

171.                     energy consumption

172.                     water pollution

173.                     air quality

174.                     disease control

175.                     animal welfare

176.                     customer service

177.                     information technology

178.                     data analysis

179.                     human rights

180.                     government policy

181.                     employee training

182.                     public health

183.                     market demand

184.                     price increase

185.                     price reduction

186.                     safety standards

187.                     quality control

188.                     traffic congestion

189.                     environmental protection

190.                     tourism industry

191.                     manufacturing sector

192.                     communication skills

193.                     learning process

194.                     consumer behavior

195.                     waste disposal

196.                     technology sector

197.                     research project

198.                     global market

199.                     cultural differences

200.                     education system