Grade 6 Verb-Noun Collocations Worksheet: Grammar Practice [Free PDF]

Verb-Noun Collocations

Have you ever said something like “do a mistake” or “take a photo” and wondered if it sounded right? Many students in Grade 6 face this confusion while learning English. This English grammar worksheet on Verb-Noun Collocations is designed to help you understand which words naturally go together, so your sentences sound corrects and fluent.
 

What Is the Topic?

Verb-noun collocations are word combinations where certain verbs are commonly used with specific nouns. In this Grade 6 English grammar worksheet, students learn how to correctly pair verbs and nouns to form meaningful and natural expressions.

For example, instead of saying “do a mistake,” we say, “make a mistake.” These combinations are important because they help improve both spoken and written English. Students are expected to recognize correct combinations, identify incorrect ones, and use the right verb-noun pairs in sentences.
 

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What’s In This Worksheet?

This English grammar worksheet includes a variety of question types to help students practice verb-noun collocations effectively:

1. True and False statements to identify correct and incorrect collocations 
2. Matching activity to pair verbs with the correct nouns 
3. Fill in the blanks to apply collocations in real-life sentences 
4. Multiple choice questions to select the correct verb-noun combination 
5. Sentence rewriting to correct incorrect collocations 

These activities help students build accuracy, improve grammar skills, and prepare for school exams.

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Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips

Definitions 
Verb-noun collocations are commonly used combinations of verbs and nouns that sound natural in English.

Examples from the worksheet 
“Catch a cold” 
“Pay attention” 
“Have a conversation” 
“Save time” 

Incorrect examples from the worksheet 
“Make a favor” 
“Do an effort” 
“Do a mess” 

Techniques 
Students should read each sentence carefully and identify whether the verb and noun sound natural together. Matching exercises help recognize patterns, while fill in the blanks and multiple choice questions test application.

Quick learning tips 
Pay attention to commonly used phrases 
Practice using them in sentences 
Avoid translating directly from your first language 
Repeat correct collocations regularly 
 

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Why Is It Important To Learn This?

Learning verb-noun collocations is important because it helps students speak and write correctly. It improves sentence formation and reduces common grammar mistakes. In Grade 6, this topic builds a strong foundation for advanced grammar topics.

Using correct collocations also makes communication clearer and more natural, which is essential for both academic success and everyday conversations.
 

Where Will This Knowledge Help You?

This knowledge is useful in many areas:

Exams – Helps answer grammar questions correctly 
Writing tasks – Improves sentence quality and clarity 
Class participation – Builds confidence while speaking 
Daily communication – Helps use natural English expressions 
 

How To Use This Worksheet?

1. Attempt all questions independently without looking at answers 
2. Read each sentence carefully before answering 
3. Compare your answers with the answer key in the exact order 
4. Correct your mistakes and understand why they were wrong 
5. Practice similar sentences regularly to improve accuracy 

The solutions follow the exact worksheet order, so compare your responses carefully.
 

Important Tips And Tricks

1. Do not guess blindly; think about what sounds natural 
2. Avoid using incorrect combinations like “do a mistake” 
3. Read sentences aloud to check if they sound correct 
4. Practice matching verbs with nouns regularly 
5. Focus on commonly used collocations for exams 
6. Pay attention to instructions in each section 
7. For rewriting tasks, replace only the incorrect part 
 

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Complete Answer Key

Exercise No. 1 
Read each sentence about verb-noun collocations Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is incorrect.

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

Exercise No. 2 
Match each word in Column A with its correct collocations in Column B.

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 No. 3 
Fill each blank with a suitable collocation in each sentence.

1. give 
2. take 
3. make 
4. catch 
5. keep 
6. do 
7. make 
8. have 
9. pay 
10. lose 

Exercise No. 4 
Choose the correct collocations in contextual sentences for each word.

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 No. 5 
Rewrite each sentence using a collocation in contextual sentences for the highlighted word.

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. 
 

With consistent practice using this Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on Verb-Noun Collocations, students can improve their accuracy and confidence in using natural English expressions. Keep practicing and you will soon find it easier to choose the right words every time.
 

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