Government society collocation Ex

Exercise 1: Collocation Recognition & Matching

This exercise helps you pair nouns with their correct verbs/adjectives.

Part A: Match the terms from the left column with the terms from the right column to form a common collocation.

Term A		Term B
1. criminal		a. citizens
2. law-abiding		b. justice system
3. community		c. policing
4. crime rate		d. legislation
5. strict		e. reduction
6. public		f. safety
7. juvenile		g. delinquency
8. capital		h. punishment
9. organized		i. crime
10. rehabilitation		j. programs

Part B: Now, match the terms related to public services, democracy, and immigration

Term A		Term B
1. social		a. expenditure
2. public		b. welfare system
3. taxpayer		c. money
4. government		d. subsidies
5. budget		e. deficit
6. electoral		f. process
7. voting		g. rights
8. freedom of		h. expression
9. cultural		i. integration
10. ethnic		j. minorities

Exercise 2: Gap-Fill with Context

A series of has severely damaged the government’s reputation and led to calls for stronger .
Many people believe that paying taxes is a fundamental , especially when the revenue is used for essential services like for roads and railways.
has shifted dramatically following the economic crisis, with more citizens demanding higher to support the less fortunate.
An effective must be coupled with fair to manage the flow of people while respecting international law.
One of the greatest strengths of countries like Canada and Australia is their status as a , which encourages high levels of among diverse groups.

Exercise 3: Error Correction

Each sentence contains one incorrect collocation. Identify the mistake and rewrite the sentence using the correct collocation from the list.

The government is focusing on crime percentage reduction through education.

2. A strong social help system is a hallmark of a compassionate society.

3. The use of taxpayer dollars must be monitored carefully.

4. There was a lively parliament discussion about the new law.

5. Freedom to speak is a fundamental right in a democracy.

6. The main challenge for many refugees is cultural assimilation.

7. The country has a large budget hole that needs to be addressed.

Exercise 4: Sentence Transformation (IELTS Writing Task 2 Style)

Rewrite the following sentences using the prompt word given. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence.

The way we vote must be completely clear and fair.
ELECTORAL

2. The government gives money to support the agricultural industry.
SUBSIDIES

3. Everyone should have the duty to take part in community life.
CIVIC

4. The fact that people from different backgrounds live together peacefully is important for stability.
SOCIAL

5. The biggest problem for new immigrants is having their qualifications from their home country accepted.
INTEGRATION

Exercise 5: IELTS Writing Task 2 – Planning & Vocabulary

This exercise helps you plan an essay and select relevant vocabulary.

Essay Question:
Some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to give longer prison sentences. Others, however, believe there are better alternative ways to reduce crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Step 1: Brainstorming Arguments & Vocabulary

View 1: Longer Prison Sentences (e.g., deterrent effect, public safety, strict legislation)
View 2: Alternative Ways (e.g., rehabilitation programs, tackling root causes like poverty, community policing)

View 1: Longer Sentences	Relevant Collocations	View 2: Alternative Ways	Relevant Collocations
1. Acts as a deterrent	`strict legislation`, `capital punishment`	1. Reforms offenders	`rehabilitation programs`, `criminal justice system`
2. Keeps dangerous people away from society	`public safety`, `organized crime`	2. Addresses social issues	`social welfare system`, `juvenile delinquency`
3.		3. Builds community trust	`community policing`, `law-abiding citizens`

Step 2: Write a sample body paragraph.
Choose one view from your table and write a coherent paragraph arguing for it. Use at least 4 collocations from the list.

Your Paragraph (Arguing for Alternative Ways):

Exercise 6: IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Practice Questions

Prepare short answers to these typical IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions. Try to incorporate the suggested collocations naturally.

What is the role of a good government in society?
(Try to use: public services, social welfare system, public expenditure)
Why is it important for citizens to vote?
(Try to use: civic duty, electoral process, democratic principles)
What are the benefits of living in a multicultural society?
(Try to use: cultural diversity, cultural integration, social cohesion)
How can governments ensure that all people are treated equally?
(Try to use: ethnic minorities, racial discrimination, strict legislation)

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