Mastering Formal Tone: Academic Collocations for Grade 7

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on the essential building blocks of formal writing—Academic Collocations. By learning which words naturally pair together in a scholarly context (like "conduct a study" or "draw a conclusion"), students move beyond casual "everyday" English to a more professional and precise style of communication. Through a variety of tasks including true/false, categorization, and sentence rewriting, learners will develop the vocabulary needed to excel in essays, reports, and academic discussions.  Book a free trial!       

 Why Academic Collocations Matter in Grammar?

Academic collocations are pairs or groups of words that are frequently used together in formal writing. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because:
1. They improve the "flow" and naturalness of formal writing.
2. They help students express complex ideas with precision and clarity.
3. They prepare students for the advanced requirements of high school and university-level papers.
4. Using correct word pairings builds confidence in both written and spoken academic language.

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What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five targeted activities to build mastery over formal word pairings:🧠 Exercise 1 – True or False
Students evaluate whether common academic word pairings (e.g., "conduct studies," "beach a conclusion") are used correctly or logically.

📋 Exercise 2 – Sort the Word Pairs
Learners categorize various word pairs into "Academic Collocations" (formal) or "Not Academic Collocations" (informal or non-academic).

✏️ Exercise 3 – Choose the Correct Word
Students choose the linguistically correct verb or noun from a pair of options (often homophones) to complete a formal phrase.

🔘 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
A test of accuracy where students select the best-fitting word to complete a formal academic sentence from four options.

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students practice "elevating" their language by replacing casual, informal phrases (e.g., "doing some study") with the appropriate academic collocation (e.g., "conducting research").

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✅ Answer Key

Exercise 1 – True or False                     Exercise 2 – Sort the Word Pairs
1. True                                        Academic: Draw/Conclusion, Highly/Likely, 
2. False                                       Significant/Change, Key/Factor, Initial/Stage
3. True                                        Not Academic: Big/Huge, Happy/Day, 
4. False                                       Fast/Slow, Hot/Cold, Soft/Hard
5. True
6. True
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True

Exercise 3 – Choose the Correct Word           Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. conduct       2. draw       3. make          1. b) draw             2. c) carry out
4. support       5. conduct    6. perform       3. c) indicate         4. b) supports
7. present       8. give       9. address       5. a) do               6. a) perform
10. examine                                    7. b) give             8. c) indicate
                                              9. c) addresses        10. a) do

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
1. The scientists are carrying out research on the new virus.
2. High sugar intake poses a threat to your health.
3. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Rome.
4. The results demonstrate a need for more funding.
5. It is hard to establish a connection between these two variables.
6. The police will conduct an investigation into the cause of the accident.
7. Before starting the experiment, students must formulate a hypothesis.
8. Genetics plays a role in how tall a person grows.
9. The scientists encountered difficulties with the new equipment.
10. The new policy is highly controversial.

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