PTE Collocations – 300+ Words with Examples

 PTE Collocations – 300+ Words with Examples

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1. Education / Learning (40 collocations)

Collocation	Example
Acquire knowledge	Students acquire knowledge through reading and practice.
Gain experience	Internship helps students gain experience.
Take a course	I plan to take a course in computer science.
Do research	Scientists do research to find solutions.
Learn a skill	It’s important to learn a skill for career growth.
Attend lectures	I attend lectures regularly at my university.
Make progress	With daily practice, you can make progress quickly.
Pass an exam	She worked hard to pass her final exam.
Fail a test	He was worried because he might fail the test.
Study hard	Students must study hard to succeed.
Academic performance	Regular study improves academic performance.
Educational institution	This university is a leading educational institution.
Curriculum development	Schools focus on curriculum development to improve learning.
Continuous learning	Lifelong education promotes continuous learning.
Classroom environment	Teachers should create a positive classroom environment.
Research skills	University programs develop research skills.
Submit an assignment	Students must submit assignments on time.
Take notes	It’s important to take notes during lectures.
Participate in class	Students should participate in class discussions.
Gain admission	He gained admission to a prestigious university.
Enroll in a course	Many students enroll in online courses.
Attend workshops	Workshops help students gain practical knowledge.
Meet deadlines	Students must meet deadlines for assignments.
Improve performance	Regular practice can improve academic performance.
Pass with flying colors	She passed the exam with flying colors.
Receive a scholarship	He received a scholarship for excellent grades.
Conduct research	Scientists conduct research on climate change.
Take part in competitions	Students take part in various competitions.
Focus on studies	It’s important to focus on studies during exams.
Develop skills	Workshops help develop professional skills.
Gain expertise	Experience helps gain expertise in a field.
Enhance knowledge	Reading regularly enhances knowledge.
Provide guidance	Teachers provide guidance to students.
Learn by experience	Practical projects allow students to learn by experience.
Attend seminars	Attending seminars broadens knowledge.
Complete a degree	She completed a degree in Business Administration.
Prepare for exams	Students prepare for exams weeks in advance.
Study independently	Learning how to study independently is essential.

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2. Work / Career (40 collocations)

Collocation	Example
Pursue a career	She wants to pursue a career in medicine.
Work hard	To succeed, you need to work hard.
Meet deadlines	Employees must meet deadlines at work.
Gain promotion	Good performance can help you gain promotion.
Job satisfaction	Employee motivation increases job satisfaction.
Take responsibility	Managers must take responsibility for decisions.
Career advancement	Training programs help in career advancement.
Apply for a job	Many graduates apply for jobs after college.
Job opportunity	Internship offers a great job opportunity.
Start a business	He wants to start a business next year.
Take initiative	Employees should take initiative in solving problems.
Manage a team	She learned how to manage a team effectively.
Work overtime	Sometimes, employees need to work overtime.
Negotiate a contract	Lawyers negotiate contracts for clients.
Perform duties	Employees must perform their duties responsibly.
Conduct interviews	Managers conduct interviews to hire staff.
Develop leadership skills	Training helps develop leadership skills.
Build a career	He worked hard to build a successful career.
Increase productivity	Proper planning can increase productivity.
Work efficiently	Employees should work efficiently to meet goals.
Achieve goals	Planning helps achieve career goals.
Gain experience	Internship helps gain experience in a field.
Take a break	Employees should take a break to reduce stress.
Work under pressure	Professionals must work under pressure sometimes.
Provide feedback	Managers provide feedback to improve performance.
Set objectives	Companies set objectives for employees annually.
Take part in training	Employees take part in training sessions.
Develop expertise	Work experience helps develop expertise.
Attend meetings	Managers attend meetings to discuss projects.
Receive recognition	Good performance helps receive recognition.
Career path	Choosing the right career path is important.
Job security	Many employees value job security over salary.
Work remotely	Many professionals work remotely today.
Gain qualifications	Employees can gain qualifications through courses.
Improve efficiency	Proper planning improves efficiency at work.
Build reputation	Hard work helps build a professional reputation.
Handle responsibilities	Employees must handle responsibilities carefully.
Solve problems	Problem-solving skills are essential for professionals.
Take on challenges	Employees should take on challenges to grow.

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3. Environment / Nature (30 collocations)

Collocation	Example
Protect the environment	Governments should protect the environment.
Reduce pollution	Using public transport helps reduce pollution.
Conserve water	People should conserve water to avoid shortages.
Natural resources	Forests are important natural resources.
Climate change	Climate change is a global issue.
Renewable energy	Solar power is a renewable energy source.
Environmental impact	Industries must reduce their environmental impact.
Sustainable development	Sustainable development protects future generations.
Carbon footprint	People should reduce their carbon footprint.
Endangered species	Tigers are an endangered species.
Recycle waste	Schools encourage students to recycle waste.
Preserve nature	National parks preserve nature for wildlife.
Pollution control	Factories must follow pollution control laws.
Global warming	Cutting emissions can slow global warming.
Clean energy	Governments promote clean energy sources.
Eco-friendly products	People prefer eco-friendly products.
Deforestation	Deforestation causes loss of biodiversity.
Environmental awareness	Education increases environmental awareness.
Reduce emissions	Cars should reduce emissions to save the environment.
Waste management	Cities need better waste management systems.
Protect biodiversity	Policies should protect biodiversity.
Natural disaster	Floods are a major natural disaster.
Carbon emission	Reducing carbon emission helps the planet.
Urbanization impact	Urbanization impacts local ecosystems.
Sustainable lifestyle	Adopting a sustainable lifestyle is beneficial.
Conserve energy	People should conserve energy at home.
Environmental policy	Governments must enforce environmental policy.
Air pollution	Cars and factories contribute to air pollution.
Water pollution	Factories cause water pollution.
Reforestation projects	Reforestation projects help restore forests.

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4. Health / Lifestyle (30 collocations)

Collocation	Example
Maintain health	Regular exercise helps maintain health.
Balanced diet	Eating a balanced diet is important.
Physical activity	Children need daily physical activity.
Mental health	Stress can affect mental health.
Take medicine	Patients must take medicine on time.
Healthy lifestyle	A healthy lifestyle prevents diseases.
Medical treatment	Early medical treatment can save lives.
Regular exercise	Regular exercise boosts energy and fitness.
Prevent diseases	Vaccination helps prevent diseases.
Sleep pattern	Proper sleep patterns improve health.
Reduce stress	Yoga helps reduce stress.
Healthy habits	Healthy habits improve quality of life.
Avoid junk food	Students should avoid junk food.
Stay hydrated	Drinking water helps stay hydrated.
Medical check-up	Routine medical check-ups are essential.
Nutritional value	Fruits have high nutritional value.
Fitness program	People join fitness programs to stay fit.
Healthy eating	Healthy eating prevents obesity.
Disease control	Governments work on disease control measures.
Maintain hygiene	Proper hygiene prevents infections.
Exercise regularly	Exercising regularly improves physical fitness.
Monitor weight	People monitor weight for a healthy lifestyle.
Take vitamins	Supplements help take vitamins and minerals.
Avoid smoking	People should avoid smoking for health.
Health awareness	Campaigns increase health awareness.
Stress management	Stress management techniques reduce anxiety.
Cardiovascular health	Exercise improves cardiovascular health.
Balanced lifestyle	A balanced lifestyle includes work and rest.
Mental well-being	Meditation improves mental well-being.
Healthy choices	Making healthy choices benefits long-term health.

 

1. Common Verb + Noun Collocations

Verb	Noun
Make a decision	Do homework
Make a mistake	Do business
Make progress	Do research
Take a risk	Take a break
Take responsibility	Take notes
Have a shower	Have fun
Have an idea	Have a rest
Give advice	Give a presentation
Give permission	Give a speech
Pay attention	Pay a visit
Pay the bill	Pay respect
Save time	Save money
Catch a cold	Catch a bus
Keep a promise	Keep quiet
Break a record	Break a law
Hold a meeting	Hold hands

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2. Adjective + Noun Collocations

Adjective	Noun
Strong coffee	Heavy rain
Fast food	Deep sleep
High temperature	High speed
Great success	Major problem
Big mistake	Big opportunity
Clear view	Clear explanation
Rich history	Rich culture
Close friend	Close relationship
Bright future	Bright color
Hard work	Hard decision

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3. Noun + Noun Collocations

First Noun	Second Noun
Traffic jam	Job interview
Birth certificate	Customer service
Crime rate	Health care
Business plan	Education system
Family member	Job market
Energy source	Sports event
Environment protection	Language barrier
Climate change	Internet access

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4. Adverb + Adjective Collocations

Adverb	Adjective
Deeply concerned	Fully aware
Highly recommended	Perfectly clear
Extremely difficult	Strongly opposed
Absolutely necessary	Completely different
Greatly appreciated	Seriously injured
Bitterly disappointed	Strongly motivated

5. Verb + Preposition Collocations

Verb	Preposition
Depend on	Rely on
Belong to	Listen to
Agree with	Focus on
Succeed in	Participate in
Apply for	Wait for
Deal with	Complain about
Look after	Look for
Pay for	Consist of

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6. Common Academic Collocations (for PTE Writing & Reading)

Phrase	Meaning
Play a role in	Contribute to
Lead to	Result in
Carry out research	Conduct an experiment
Make an effort	Take into account
Come to a conclusion	Reach an agreement
Provide evidence	Present an argument
Raise awareness	Increase demand
Gain experience	Acquire knowledge
Meet the requirements	Achieve a goal

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7. Phrasal Collocations (Useful for Speaking)

Phrase	Meaning
Get along with	Have a good relationship
Look forward to	Anticipate happily
Run out of	Have none left
Put up with	Tolerate
Turn up	Arrive unexpectedly
Set up	Establish
Give up	Stop trying
Bring up	Mention or raise a topic

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8. Collocations for Common PTE Topics

Topic	Collocations
Education	gain knowledge, attend lectures, do homework, academic performance
Environment	reduce pollution, protect nature, renewable energy, environmental awareness
Technology	advanced technology, internet access, digital devices, technological innovation
Health	balanced diet, take exercise, health care, medical treatment
Work	job satisfaction, work experience, career growth, professional development
Travel	travel abroad, book a ticket, flight delay, local culture
Culture	cultural heritage, traditional customs, local festival, historical monument