Core Verb Collocations: Make, Do, Take, Have, Break, Keep, Catch, Pay

Do you know why we make breakfast but do homework, or why we take a break but have a rest? These eight essential verbs form fixed partnerships with specific nouns — and choosing the wrong verb sounds unnatural to native speakers.

This challenge covers the most common collocations with make/do (breakfast, decisions, homework, dishes), take/have (photos, breaks, a good time), break/keep (promises, trust, calm), and catch/pay (buses, attention, bills). You'll encounter real-life scenarios from morning routines and student life to business meetings and travel situations. The 17 questions use varied formats including single-choice, drag-and-drop, drop-down, and multi-choice to test your collocation knowledge.

Try the quiz to check your knowledge!