Word Power Boost: Verb-Noun Collocations for Class 6 

This Class 6 grammar worksheet focuses on verb-noun collocations, helping students understand which verbs naturally pair with specific nouns in English. Through engaging and structured activities, learners develop stronger sentence construction skills and improve their everyday communication.
 

Why Verb-Noun Collocations Matter in Grammar? 

Verb-noun collocations are essential for sounding natural and fluent in English. For Class 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps students avoid common grammar mistakes like “do a mistake” instead of “make a mistake.” 
2. It improves sentence fluency and clarity in both speaking and writing. 
3. It builds vocabulary through real-life usage patterns. 
4. It strengthens understanding of commonly used English expressions.
 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five grammar-rich activities that build mastery of verb-noun collocations:

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students read sentences and identify whether the verb-noun collocation is correct or incorrect. This sharpens their recognition of proper usage.

Exercise 2 – Match the Following 
Students match verbs from Column A with the correct nouns in Column B to form meaningful collocations.

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Student's complete sentences using appropriate verb-noun collocations based on context.

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct verb to complete each collocation from given options.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite incorrect sentences using proper verb-noun collocations, reinforcing correct usage through practice.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – True or False 
1. True 
2. True 
3. False 
4. True 
5. False 
6. False 
7. True
8. False 
9. False 
10. True 

Exercise 2 – Match the Following 
1. Keep – a promise 
2. Catch – a cold 
3. Do – a favor 
4. Make – a mistake 
5. Take – a break 
6. Pay – attention 
7. Tell – the truth 
8. Break – a secret 
9. Have – a good time 
10. Save – time 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. give (give advice)
2. take (take a picture)
3. make (make an effort)
4. catch (catch a cold)
5. keep (keep a diary)
6. do (do a favor)
7. make (make a decision)
8. have (have a conversation)
9. pay (pay a compliment)
10 lose (lose your temper)

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. a) take 
2. c) do 
3. b) keep 
4. d) make 
5. a) have 
6. b) take 
7. d) catch 
8. c) tell 
9. b) pay 
10. a) keep 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Corrected Sentences) 
1. I need to take a shower (or have a shower) before going to school.
2. Please do not tell a lie to your parents or teachers.
3. He is going to take an exam in math on Friday.
4. Let's have breakfast together at eight o'clock.
5. She needs time to do her hair before the party.
6. My lazy cat likes to take a nap (or have a nap) in the warm sun.
7. Did you have a dream about flying last night?
8. You should take a chance and enter the running race.
9. I hope you have fun at the amusement park today.
10. I want to take a photo of this beautiful blue bird. 

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