IELTS Writing Task 2: Useful Collocations
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice
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Why collocations matter in Task 2: Examiners reward words that naturally go together. This improves your Lexical Resource score. Learn each phrase as one chunk.
❌ do a role · make awareness✅ play a role · raise awareness
⚙️ Verb + noun: ideas & solutions
⚠️ Adjective + noun: effects & results
🎓 Education & Technology
🌍 Environment & Health
🔗 Useful phrases for any essay
💡 IELTS tip: Use 3 to 4 topic collocations in each essay. Do not force difficult words you are not sure about. A few natural, correct collocations score better than many wrong ones. Always check the verb: play a role, pose a threat, raise awareness, take measures.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Match.
Activity 1: Match the Word
Choose the word that goes naturally with the phrase.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the best word to complete each Task 2 sentence.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two phrases are natural. One is not. Tap the unnatural phrase.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one natural sentence and one with a wrong collocation. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the missing word. The first letter is given as a clue. Press Check or Enter.