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What is collocation?
If you want to use a word naturally, you need to learn the other words that often go with it. This can be different from language to language. For example, in English we say:I missed the bus (=I didn't catch the bus)(Not=> I lost the bus)He had to go to hospital;it's a serious injury. (=a bad injury) (Not=> a grave injury.)
Complete these sentences with a suitable word.
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