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Unit 06
Academic Collocations for PTE
25 verb + noun and adjective + noun combinations for Fill in the Blanks
Academic Collocations
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| conduct research | carry out a systematic study | The team conducted research on sleep and memory. |
| draw a conclusion | decide something after considering the evidence | It is too early to draw a conclusion. |
| pose a threat | be a possible danger | Rising temperatures pose a threat to coral reefs. |
| play a role | have an influence or effect on something | Diet plays a role in mental health. |
| raise awareness | make people know more about an issue | The campaign raised awareness of plastic waste. |
| meet the demand | supply as much as people need | Farmers cannot meet the demand for organic food. |
| reach an agreement | come to a decision accepted by both sides | The two countries reached an agreement on trade. |
| bear in mind | remember a fact when you make a decision | Bear in mind that the data are incomplete. |
| take into account | consider something when judging a situation | The study took into account the age of participants. |
| gain insight | come to understand something more deeply | Interviews help researchers gain insight into behaviour. |
| address an issue | start to deal with a problem | The government must address the issue of housing. |
| undergo changes | experience a process of change | The city has undergone major changes since 2000. |
| cast doubt on | make something seem less certain or true | New evidence casts doubt on the theory. |
| shed light on | help to explain something | The findings shed light on how memory works. |
| a significant increase | a large or important rise | There was a significant increase in sales. |
| a key factor | one of the most important causes or influences | Education is a key factor in economic growth. |
| a widespread belief | an opinion held by many people | There is a widespread belief that sugar causes hyperactivity. |
| a growing concern | a worry that is becoming more serious | Air pollution is a growing concern in big cities. |
| a vital role | an extremely important function | Bees play a vital role in pollination. |
| a common misconception | a wrong idea that many people have | It is a common misconception that bats are blind. |
| empirical evidence | information based on observation or experiment | There is little empirical evidence for the claim. |
| a comprehensive study | a study that covers all aspects | A comprehensive study examined 10,000 patients. |
| a rapid decline | a fast fall or decrease | Bird populations are in rapid decline. |
| a heated debate | a discussion with strong opinions | The proposal led to a heated debate. |
| long-term consequences | effects that continue for a long time | Lack of sleep can have long-term consequences. |