Sự kết hợp giữa động từ và danh từ (collocation) trong tiếng Anh là một phần quan trọng trong việc sử dụng ngôn ngữ tự nhiên và chính xác. Một số cặp động từ và danh từ thường đi cùng nhau tạo thành những cụm từ thông dụng và dễ hiểu.

1. Động từ chỉ hành động thường gặp với danh từ

• Make + noun:
  • “Make a decision” (đưa ra quyết định)
  • “Make an effort” (cố gắng)
  • “Make a mistake” (phạm sai lầm)
• Do + noun:
  • “Do homework” (làm bài tập)
  • “Do the dishes” (rửa chén bát)
  • “Do business” (kinh doanh)
• Have + noun:
  • “Have a meeting” (có một cuộc họp)
  • “Have a conversation” (nói chuyện)
  • “Have fun” (vui vẻ)
• Take + noun:
  • “Take a break” (nghỉ ngơi)
  • “Take a photo” (chụp ảnh)
  • “Take responsibility” (chịu trách nhiệm)

2. Động từ đặc trưng cho các danh từ cụ thể

• Catch + noun:
  • “Catch a bus” (bắt xe buýt)
  • “Catch a cold” (bị cảm lạnh)
• Give + noun:
  • “Give advice” (đưa ra lời khuyên)
  • “Give a speech” (phát biểu)
• Pay + noun:
  • “Pay attention” (chú ý)
  • “Pay a visit” (ghé thăm)

3. Collocations với các danh từ trừu tượng

• Raise + noun:
  • “Raise awareness” (nâng cao nhận thức)
  • “Raise an issue” (nêu vấn đề)
• Break + noun:
  • “Break a record” (phá kỷ lục)
  • “Break a promise” (phá bỏ lời hứa)
• Keep + noun:
  • “Keep a promise” (giữ lời hứa)
  • “Keep a secret” (giữ bí mật)

4. Luyện tập và áp dụng

• Luyện tập thường xuyên: Ghi nhớ và luyện tập các cặp động từ và danh từ thông dụng này qua các bài tập và việc đọc sách, tài liệu.
• Sử dụng trong ngữ cảnh: Hãy cố gắng sử dụng các cặp collocation này trong các câu hoàn chỉnh khi viết hoặc nói để tạo thói quen.

5. Tránh những lỗi thường gặp

• Tránh sử dụng các động từ và danh từ không hợp lý với nhau. Ví dụ, “make a homework” là sai; thay vào đó, phải dùng “do homework.”

Bài tập

1. He needs to _____ a decision soon.
2. Please _____ the table before dinner.
3. She forgot to _____ the light when she left.
4. We need to _____ a break after this long meeting.
5. They plan to _____ a new office downtown.
6. I always _____ my bed in the morning.
7. Can you _____ me some advice?
8. Don’t forget to _____ your homework.
9. He wants to _____ a photo of the sunset.
10. Let’s _____ a conversation about this issue.
11. I’m going to _____ a shower before bed.
12. She had to _____ a letter to the manager.
13. We need to _____ some research on this topic.
14. He was asked to _____ a speech at the conference.
15. They decided to _____ a new strategy.
16. Can you _____ the dishes after dinner?
17. He promised to _____ a promise.
18. She needs to _____ her mind.
19. I will _____ a call to the office.
20. The teacher asked us to _____ a summary of the chapter.
21. You should _____ attention to the instructions.
22. We will _____ a party this weekend.
23. I want to _____ a complaint to the manager.
24. He tried to _____ an excuse for being late.
25. She always _____ the truth.
26. We have to _____ a report by tomorrow.
27. He likes to _____ a nap in the afternoon.
28. Don’t forget to _____ your phone bill.
29. Let’s _____ an agreement on this matter.
30. She needs to _____ the truth.
31. We should _____ a solution to the problem.
32. He wants to _____ the lawn before the rain.
33. They plan to _____ a new product next year.
34. I need to _____ a question about the assignment.
35. She was asked to _____ a comment on the proposal.
36. He always _____ a mess in the kitchen.
37. I have to _____ my mind before making a decision.
38. The students were asked to _____ a group.
39. We need to _____ a decision by the end of the day.
40. Please _____ your voice, I can’t hear you.
41. He promised to _____ a secret.
42. She needs to _____ her luggage before the trip.
43. They plan to _____ a new office next year.
44. I want to _____ a walk in the park.
45. He needs to _____ a ticket for the concert.
46. The team will _____ a presentation tomorrow.
47. She asked me to _____ her a favor.
48. He needs to _____ an appointment with the doctor.
49. They want to _____ a survey for the project.
50. She was asked to _____ a photo of the event.
51. I plan to _____ a new hobby next year.
52. He decided to _____ the truth about the incident.
53. They need to _____ a choice between the two options.
54. She wants to _____ a trip to Europe.
55. We should _____ a list of things to do.
56. He promised to _____ his word.
57. She likes to _____ the piano in her free time.
58. They need to _____ the house before moving in.
59. He plans to _____ a new car next month.
60. She needs to _____ the laundry before dinner.
61. We have to _____ the meeting before noon.
62. He wants to _____ a break after the game.
63. She needs to _____ a new job.
64. They plan to _____ a movie tonight.
65. He wants to _____ his hair before the party.
66. She needs to _____ an email to her boss.
67. We should _____ a visit to our grandparents.
68. He asked me to _____ a photo of him.
69. She wants to _____ a new book this weekend.
70. They plan to _____ the party at their house.
71. He needs to _____ the lawn every week.
72. She wants to _____ a break from work.
73. They should _____ the dishes after dinner.
74. He needs to _____ an exam next week.
75. She asked me to _____ a letter to her friend.
76. They plan to _____ a new strategy next year.
77. He wants to _____ a new language.
78. She needs to _____ the car before the trip.
79. We should _____ the room before the guests arrive.
80. He plans to _____ a decision soon.
81. She wants to _____ a movie tonight.
82. They need to _____ the truth about the situation.
83. He was asked to _____ a comment on the news.
84. She wants to _____ a break from her studies.
85. They plan to _____ the house this weekend.
86. He needs to _____ a new pair of shoes.
87. She asked me to _____ her luggage to the car.
88. They should _____ the dog for a walk.
89. He plans to _____ a surprise for his friend.
90. She needs to _____ her room before bed.
91. We should _____ a meeting next week.
92. He asked me to _____ the door for him.
93. She wants to _____ a chance on the new job.
94. They need to _____ a solution to the problem.
95. He plans to _____ a course on photography.
96. She asked me to _____ the plants.
97. They want to _____ the party at their house.
98. He needs to _____ his homework tonight.
99. She plans to _____ a new recipe for dinner.
100. They want to _____ the yard before winter.

Đáp án

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